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Humza Arshad
Transform audiences through comedy and social impact with Humza Arshad, speaker, digital media expert. Humza works with organisations to tackle extremism, enhance digital storytelling, and drive social change, recognised with an MBE and as a YouTube Ambassador.
Humza Arshad is a YouTuber, comedian, actor, and writer who has built a remarkable career using digital media to entertain and engage audiences. As the creator of the hit YouTube series Diary of a Bad Man and Badman, his comedic storytelling has earned him over 100 million views, making him one of the UK’s most recognised online comedians. His success on YouTube led to further opportunities in television, with his own scripted comedy series, Coconut, airing on BBC Three.
With a unique ability to blend humour with social commentary, Humza has taken his influence beyond entertainment. He has worked extensively on initiatives tackling extremism, using comedy to engage young people in discussions about critical social issues. His efforts have included workshops and school tours in collaboration with the Metropolitan Police, Scotland Yard, and East Midlands Police, where he has used his platform to encourage young audiences to think critically about radicalisation and online influences.
His contributions to education and social impact have been recognised at the highest level. In 2021, he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to education. He has also been a YouTube and Google Pixel Ambassador, using his reach to inspire young creators and advocate for digital responsibility. As a speaker, Humza shares insights into the power of storytelling, the impact of digital media, and the role of comedy in addressing serious topics. His experiences offer a compelling perspective on engaging audiences, shaping narratives, and using creativity for positive change.
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To book Humza Arshad, email humza.arshad@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Humza's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
Humza Arshad delivers talks that draw on his experience creating the YouTube series Diary of a Bad Man, using character-driven comedic storytelling as a framework to explore themes of digital media, identity, and social influence. He incorporates case studies from his school tours and workshops with the Metropolitan Police to illustrate how comedy can be applied as a tool for engaging young audiences on issues such as radicalisation and online responsibility.
Humza Arshad speaks on digital storytelling, counter-extremism and youth engagement, social impact through comedy, and diversity in media. He was appointed MBE in 2021 for services to education, and is the creator of the YouTube series Diary of a Bad Man, which has accumulated over 120 million views.
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