Ayo Edebiri - From Teaching to Entertainment | The Daily Show

Actor, writer, and comedian Ayo Edebiri discusses changing her career path from teaching to entertainment, whether her new FX series “The Bear” is a comedy or a drama, and what a standing ovation from a Nigerian dad looks like. #DailyShow #Comedy
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[@bryanedako8897]

Who else clicked after seeing a NIGERIAN NAME?

[@EssenceofCoils]

I clicked after seeing that hair..😍😍 AMAZING!!

[@hassandauda3488]

Me me me me

[@dawnw.6559]

@@EssenceofCoils Right?!😍🤩

[@theycallmeshug]

@@EssenceofCoils SAMMMMEEE

[@mlggamer5296]

I didn't even think about that to be honest I just love his interviews but also that hair is absolutely amazing

[@busam1578]

We don't talk enough about how Trevor Noah's daily show really uplifts Black/African women. As a Southern African person, I appreciate it. I wouldn't have known about some of these people otherwise. Thank you everyone.

[@hoso2268]

He sure does!

[@robertpendergrass7996]

Absolutely ! ✌

[@wenandif]

My thoughts precisely. Keep it up Trevor and co!

[@FleecyKeen]

100%

[@ClassicAudiobooksInspirations]

Yes! And he doesnt just concentrate on the famous ones. He also brings on the show people doing things but we would not have known they existed otherwise.

[@Bklyngurl85]

She is so awkwardly funny I love it! Such a cool actress. Loved her in The Bear! Big things coming her way for sure.

[@krazykaye8843]

I just started watching The Bear where I discovered her, she used to do comedy as well! I think she was also a teacher. She's gorgeous and a true renaissance woman!!! She's excellent at so many things. ❤

[@kukuruku9268]

"I felt at home with you right here" that's how Trevor truly feels every time he interviews an African. I can feel it.

[@oluchiosakwe]

🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 it’s giving Nigerian excellence

[@akinyemiolayinkaatanda8753]

No she's not Nigerian, neither should we prop her up as being one. Most of these people with Nigerian names whose successes we are eager to appropriate have not a single link to Nigeria more than their parents being from there. Most were not born in Nigeria, and even more importantly, were not trained by Nigeria. Before you think this is me casting aspersions on these amazing people who have found successes, may i say it's not. Rather, it's a sensitization for us to remain in the consciousness of the impediments that this country constantly shoves in our way. It's a call to realize that when the day comes when your dreams come true, you're a product of who and what made you, regardless of ancestry, regardless of attestation on paper. It's ironical that the Nigerian government is the first to jump on the successes of those "Nigerians" in diaspora while shamelessly disregarding that these same people would have been worse off had they remained in Nigeria, let down by their own government constantly beating down on creativity directly as exemplified in their headless war against social media and indirectly as typified by their systematic weaponization of poverty, illiteracy, social injustice and rudderless leadership. We cannot give them the satisfaction. Is it not a slap on our collective face as Nigerians when the government hastily invite global icons such as Anthony Joshua and Israel Adesanya, or even the more Nigerian Grammy-winning Burna Boy, to the den of sin that is the Aso Villa to claim ownership of the greatness they never helped create. In that moment, it does bother them that a few kilometers from their satanic safe space, a boy is hawking during school hours, another playing football on a makeshift pitch with no single grass in sight, yet another like - like I once had to do - is sitting on the window of what is supposed to be a classroom writing a final exam. Again, I dare say, we cannot let them. We cannot let them to display the lucky ones who got away as their shinning new object, an object they didn't assemble, and even more tragic, an object they object sought to destroy.

[@austino.2435]

@@akinyemiolayinkaatanda8753 of course she is Nigerian as are my kids who were born and raised in los Angeles.

[@nollyhub4888]

@@akinyemiolayinkaatanda8753 It doesn't change the fact that she is a Nigerian, she may be a dual citizen but her root is African and Nigerian, you can't take that away from her.

[@miriamgeorge3951]

Up Bayelsa

[@chukwumaolisehemekaouwarre3236]

@@akinyemiolayinkaatanda8753 every beings are Nigerians you are lost

[@THELIFEOFVIEWS1]

Her hair is amazing 😍

[@nifapz9596]

You mean gorgeous.

[@jrlulysahily]

HAIR !? :):):) Back home that's an AFRO!! Respectfully her AFRO looks lovely Nigerian .

[@krazykaye8843]

​@@jrlulysahilyrespectfully, what are afro's made of? I think it's something called HAIR.

[@CrystalM1917]

​@jrlulysahily so an afro is a style you can wear your HAIR in if you have the HAIR type to do so.

[@ifyifemanima3972]

I am a Nigerian woman and I am proud of this young lady

[@THEJoeDub22]

She is a never-ending well of talent and personality and it’s infectious!

[@darasimiAdj68]

She's so stunning🥺and one day I'll be on the daily show just like her!💕

[@popeashiedu7217]

And I'll be here to watch

[@darasimiAdj68]

@@popeashiedu7217 thank you so much, you’re so sweet❤️

[@adegboyegabriel5289]

Amen to that. And I'll also be expecting to see you.

[@darasimiAdj68]

@@adegboyegabriel5289 thank youu❤️

[@brandonjuno]

She's one of those people who will look 21 for 15 years.

[@jenniferutulu]

Finally someone flirts with Trevor on this show, it's like they don't notice how cute he is... like seriously

[@angeliquef9118]

I can't stop looking at her, so gorgeous

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏿

[@mollymartian9969]

loved her portrayal of Sydney in The Bear. she really gave that show heart. looking forward to seeing more of her excellent work :)

[@bloompatrickk]

The Nigerian name attracted me to this video😫 - love her!!

[@benedictroyal3122]

Same here

[@Ayee1998]

Me too...

[@Glycam]

Nigerian ladies are killing it

[@godsheritage9857]

Nigerians are truly amazing! Go Ayo, we are proud of you.

[@JohnPaul-hs5os]

Nigerians are the smartest people on earth

[@edwarddaniel8532]

@@JohnPaul-hs5os calm down please

[@JohnPaul-hs5os]

@@edwarddaniel8532 nigerians rule they are the smartest people innthe world

[@edwarddaniel8532]

@@JohnPaul-hs5os Nope

[@edwarddaniel8532]

@@JohnPaul-hs5os so statement is uncalled for

[@AJ8888able]

When being a bit quirky is your superpower. I like everything about her.

[@mrvibe1570]

kudos to Noah . Am always proud of him as a Nigerian . His support to his fellow Africans is massive. 🇳🇬❤️🇿🇦

[@luisaespinoza9509]

Trevor always has the coolest people 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👑

[@NellieKAdaba]

I know 👍🏿

[@rhodabaruch4]

She's hilarious. Love that Trevor pronounced her last name correctly.

[@tyrellanderson4722]

Oh yeah such a known name.

[@Iphie2019]

My Nigerian sister, I see you and I am so proud! Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world!!!! Trevor is definitely doing a great job with his platform!!!!

[@alegbekehinde8753]

She loves and adore Trevor and she can't hide it😂😂. Trevor loves her back too. I watch where they held hands more than 5 times..

[@emanbuoy7673]

There is always that one nigerian dude in the comment section posting the flag 🇳🇬

[@emmanuel_futughe]

And you are that guy.

[@chikamaduekwe1264]

And there is the Nigerian person that always like those comments.

[@niki_iwa]

am a nigerian QUEEN GODDESS and i just posted our flag 😊!!!

[@niki_iwa]

@@chikamaduekwe1264 yesssssss me naija rocks

[@chukwumaolisehemekaouwarre3236]

@@niki_iwa ❤️

[@claudia8861]

I loved the low key flirting

[@shellyjt1057]

Beautiful interview Ayo!! Thank you Trevor!!!! Great talents here!!! Ayo repping for our Caribbean and African community and ancestry. Love it!!!!! 💚 🇧🇧 🇳🇬 ✨️✨️

[@jennieo3654]

Proudly Nigerian. Proud of you

[@lindseyshindler6594]

She's brilliant, can't get enough of Ayo.

[@noelcarlia3356]

I clicked because of th Nigeria name, I'm also Ayo.

[@abiolaolayinka2023]

Yo, a lot of Nigerians (or persons of African origins) coming up on here. Love to see it.

[@kingsdaughter246]

Barbados!!!!! Woot woot!!!🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧

[@pinwheelart2825]

She is such a lovely joy. 💖

[@nollywoodgist6169]

Ayo literally means joy in Yoruba language.

[@personalacc4352]

Coming back to this a year later, our girl’s a star!

[@curlycreolechick]

Yoooo she is super cute!! I wanna know everything she is into!! I’m going to watch every thing she does! So glad I watch Trevor cuz I would be so I un-woke if I didn’t!😆 He puts me on to a lot of people I would have never heard of in any other of my spaces! Ijs!

[@mlp573]

I agree

[@haydeecolon7868]

I agree with her: teenagers are really, I mean like REALLY scary.

[@boitumelosephiri6876]

True

[@tracethisspace]

I'm a project manager turned English teacher looking to become a filmmaker. I just discovered her and she's just become one of my new favourite inspirations. Thank you! ❤️😍

[@JayBuff19]

Best of luck on your journey!

[@ReviewBoard-uy5nv]

Everyone has a story worthy of the world!! Work hard and work smart!

[@tracethisspace]

Solid gold. Thank you, @@ReviewBoard-uy5nv ☺

[@lotannachukwu]

Nigeria to the world 🌍 amazing people

[@Hatim_Dream_Salaam]

She's amazing in The Bear....Great show!

[@stanleywtang]

Binge-watched the whole season in one night

[@medaanhil4133]

Trevor has the best show. His opinions are on point.

[@zenzelai1822]

Lovely spotlight on African writers.

[@angelicalungu8878]

She's so so so cute

[@ririxixi]

The first thing that crosses my mind was Barbie. She looks like a doll.

[@gmonkeyr]

They look so cute together!

[@mlggamer5296]

I can see why she identifies herself as a comedian like I haven't even seen the show yet and I'm like this interview is hilarious!

[@shamhi_thewatcher]

Great performance. She is so cute and gorgeous.

[@deborahblackshear3325]

She is beautiful 😍❤.

[@IsanG08]

Wow really impressed with the daily show and their selection on guests, really cool to see man 👍 And Trevor is always a delight, respect 👑

[@malicktchakpedeou9989]

This guy is lowkey showcasing African Excellence and I'm loving it.

[@1anre]

High key actually.

[@247tonytipon]

Go get it girl!!! 💪💪💪 Keep making us proud 🦚 loads of love from pH Nigeria ♥️💚💛💚♥️😍

[@Maxineshawattyatlaw]

Obsessed with The Bear and her character

[@ashish_sunny]

Same!!

[@roberthodge7802]

These two are citizens of the world! In the truest sense. I believe they just had a moment. Consider the beauty that could flow from them. Makes life worth living.

[@niki_iwa]

they did have a moment

[@erikserum9519]

Love this interview 🙌 👏 ❤

[@The.Faithful]

That sure is a Nigerian dad😂😂😂

[@smartrecovery5858]

Match made in Heaven I'm so happy Trevor !!!

[@niki_iwa]

you really think Trevor will go for it??? you know follow through on the chemistry that was obvious between them???

[@benhillard919]

Ayo is always very funny. Please check out more of her work if you haven't.

[@orffrocks5667]

yea! great interview and chemistry. i love how respectful Trevor always is with his guests

[@bioye]

I had to repeat 4:31 so many times. That was kinda special...

[@mary4j65]

Loved her and even a little prouder with the Caribbean parent ❤ 🇹🇹❤ 🇹🇹

[@niki_iwa]

am a little prouder cause of the nigerian parent 🇳🇬 😊!!!

[@christinedlgRGV]

She was amazing in this role… I was riveted by her. One, I wasn’t familiar with her and I was enthralled with her and her performance. 💗

[@upniyi]

Congratulations Ayò. Keep doing us proud ✌️👍💕

[@c.babatundealebiosu7680]

What an absolutely beautiful Woman, I can not wait to continue watching her star rise!

[@malicktchakpedeou9989]

May Mother Earth continue to bless Nigeria.

[@TomiwaAdegbola]

You bet! I am going to be watching the series when its out from lagos, Nigeria. Amazing work Trevor, you should come to Lagos soon.

[@kaymoil1912]

Representing 🇳🇬......it all love from this end 💕

[@SchoolofRockNRoll]

She on the come up 🥺❤

[@tawandajerry1]

She is gonna be huge, absolutely killed it

[@destinydaws]

Love her on The Bear. Glad to hear she writes for the show as well. Thoroughly entertaining

[@thepreacherskid7356]

Ayo is amazinggggg

[@ribookirie1748]

Beautiful, am proud of this young lady as a Nigerian

[@jtmooolah]

The Bear is an amazing show!

[@blaisea2652]

I think it’s safe to say that’s a real Nigerian name

[@coolestseun8521]

Nigerians 🇳🇬 positive vibes always

[@coachielala]

Who else think that they would be so cute together? ❤️

[@aliviablount]

Teenagers will literally change your whole career path for REAL

[@donshials]

Ayo is cute thou.. all the way Naija

[@nicolaablett7790]

Fabulous COMEDIAN and so much more

[@T.Florenz]

Ayo is incredible in The Bear! 🧡

[@princeyk_85]

I clicked once I notice she's a Nigerian. I love her energy and she's so beautiful.

[@patrickrumbu2902]

I was just casually watching KZbin videos as I frequently do some hours back & sort of an AD of The Bear preceded what I was about to watch..liked it & I decided to go download S1 of it (only found 8 episodes so far) & out of the blue I saw a Black girl (Ayo) interview with Trevor, decided to watch as well. How do you make this up? Lord, talk to me - I'm all ears 😊

[@cadeaugardiner2087]

Trevor show is great. Watching from Liberia. I love the interaction he has with his guest. Keep it going.

[@amude2]

Trevor you should get this guy on your show (Jawar Mohammed) . He's coming to the States this coming weekend. Hey is an Ethiopian activist who was prison for almost two years.

[@ayomiposiosisami992]

Nigeria ❤❤❤

[@ayomiposiosisami992]

super funny 😂. funny thing to note down . alot of nigerians have Ayo included in their list of names

[@milagrosquintero1851]

She's hilarious!!! Love her and eager to know her work

[@aliviablount]

That is a standing ovation from a Nigerian dad = toe tap

[@Oyeposimi]

Love you Ayo Edebiri❤️❤️❤️

[@harrisonmatunga8931]

Is it just me or she got my man Trevor blushing 😂😂😂😂

[@BlueSky-ff4oy]

Oooh. I feel like i witnessed sometjing that was none of my beesiness 😉😅😎. So you're meeting the parents TOO? And the dad already approved e-heh!.

[@edminaliutke1110]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@KW-wy9nr]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😍

[@Inspirekidstoday]

Yeah! We felt the chemistry 💓

[@sichalimathews8180]

I love the her spirit

[@mlggamer5296]

She's got a nice hairstyle taking it back to the 1980s with that disco 'fro yo Edit: kind of reminds me of The Supremes a little bit

[@alyceaasbury4877]

This was a great interview! I also just want to say that Ayo and Trevor should go on a date!

[@carolinanve7833]

nooo Trevor is mine lol

[@inialsoknownasinem]

Yesssssssssss, shoot, I'll even pay. I was just thinking this

[@niki_iwa]

tot so 2

[@ademoll]

fr, i saw the little chemistry there tbh

[@marissawilson4644]

Ayo looks gorgeous and she is so talented!!

[@richardmaduna8397]

Love the spirit around

[@Opinion_Box82]

African names are just so wonderful it's gives you an identity....edebiri is a benin name her parents is from benin city🤗

[@johnsonamoni6382]

Her father is a Nigerian while the mother is from Barbados.

[@Ayee1998]

@@johnsonamoni6382 Thanks for the information. Nigerian men find love everywhere and anywhere, they are hopeless romantics

[@Ayee1998]

I'm from Benin City and that's what excited me the most see what she's up that earned her a date on Trevor table... I'm extremely proud that she's flying our name well and for Trevor for giving African Achievers the platform no one in such position would give to us...

[@CrystalM1917]

​@@Ayee1998that's one way you put it.😂

[@EboJ13]

Great interview. I'll definitely continue to follow Ayo's career.

[@xtylove5771]

I saw a Nigerian Name so I am to watch my sister ❤

[@markegg7680]

Cute, and that's a lot of hair ☺️ , I'm jealous

[@sammydavids6543]

I think Trevor might be one of the few South Africans that like Nigerians and understand the big picture that we are Africans and we should be one

[@1anre]

As in. None of that xenophobe vibe seen anywhere

[@CrystalM1917]

He's also half white so doubt he cares about any of that at all.

[@The.Faithful]

Trevor, smooth talk😉😌

[@asimwejose9734]

i have feeling this girl is going to be a force reckon with in the entertainment industry

[@redbunnyclassic]

Love their hair!!!

[@Stylebyshima]

The way I Clicked soooo fast when I saw it was a 🇳🇬 Name. Love to see it.❤️❤️❤️❤️💫