Comedian & writer

Opey
Olagbaju.

Stand-up comedian. Television writer.

Opey Olagbaju is a Nigerian-American stand-up comedian and television writer, born in Nigeria and raised in the Washington, D.C. area. His comedy draws on personal stories, culture, identity and dating. He has performed at Just for Laughs, Netflix Is a Joke and Moontower. His television work includes writing for Close Enough and I Love You, America, and serving as story editor on HBO’s Betty. He was featured in Vulture’s 2023 comedians-to-know list and Time Out’s Comics to Watch in 2025.