Ziwe, a first-generation Nigerian-American comedian, first got her start in the comedy world as an intern for Comedy Central, which pivoted her career to her own YouTube series, Baited with Ziwe, in 2017.

Ziwe announced during the pandemic that she was writing her first book, The Book of Ziwe, set for release in 2023.

The comedian has penned jokes for Stephen Colbert and is a former writer for the TV show, Desus and Mero. The 30-year-old stars in and executive produces her own Showtime series, Ziwe, which premiered last year. The show was renewed for a second season in June 2021.

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