Exactly one year after our very first English Comedy Night at MAQAM — headlined by Dauood Naimyar and featuring a full lineup of sharp comedians — we're back with Edition Two, and it’s even better! The first night was a sold-out success, so don’t wait too long this time!

OLA LABIB (UK/SD) 

Our new headliner! Ola is a fast-rising British comedian with Sudanese heritage, known for her sharp wit and hilarious takes on life, faith, and identity. Drawing from her Islamic and Sudanese background, her material is bold, smart, and refreshingly honest.
She was named one of ITalkTelly’s top talents to watch in 2022 and became the first Black Muslim woman to perform at London’s iconic O2 Arena.
Her credits include World’s Most Dangerous Roads, Richard Osman’s House of Games, and her award-winning 2024 scripted project, The Pharmacy, launched alongside her sold-out tour pOLArising.

Watch Ola Labib in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhiwLDNhjzI&t=43s

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theolalabib/


RAMI NIMA (NL/IQ)

Rami, a Dutch comedian of Iraqi descent, studied tax law — but don’t worry, he won’t bore you with legal theory. His comedy is subtly disorienting, hilariously dry, and sharply observational.
Finalist at the Let’s Make Comedy Festival 2020 and winner of the jury prize at the Griffioen/De Stoep Cabaret Festival 2021, Rami is quickly becoming a favorite in the Dutch comedy scene for his unique blend of confusion and clarity.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramicomedy/

ELISSA KHAWLI (NL/LB)

Elissa is a Lebanese comedian based in the Netherlands. She started stand-up two years ago and has been charming audiences ever since with her dry delivery and anti-energy stage presence.
She’s already performed over 100 shows, including the Utrecht International Comedy Festival. Her sarcastic wit will make you question life’s biggest mysteries... or maybe just the tiniest ones.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elissawithjokes/

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MC: WIAM (BE/MA)

Wiam, a Belgian comedian with Moroccan origins, is also an actress and the creator of the VRTMax talk show Gij Weet. You may know her from viral online sketches, or from appearances on De Slimste Mens ter Wereld, Holy Shit (Streamz), and Mocro Maffia.

She’ll be your MC (Master of Ceremony) for the evening. Bringing charisma, lightning-fast comebacks, and fearless stage energy to guide the night.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiamwiamwiam/

About ‘Nuff Said

‘Nuff Said is an Antwerp-based platform that blends spoken word, music and comedy — hence our baseline: Words, Beats & Jokes.

More than just shows, we also support emerging talent through our Get Up, Stand Up comedy development program, and organize artist talks and other culture-forward events that highlight diverse voices.

While rooted in Antwerp, we’re active in cities across Belgium and the Netherlands.

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