Autor/-in: Ziwe Fumudoh

ZIWE is an iconic comedian, writer, and host known for her razor-sharp wit, deadpan delivery, and unparalleled ability to turn awkward social interactions into high art. Best known as the creator, star, and executive producer of her critically acclaimed, eponymous SHOWTIME late-night variety series, ZIWE, she has firmly established herself as a leading voice in modern satire and cultural commentary. Before disrupting the late-night landscape, Ziwe took the internet by storm with her hit YouTube and Instagram Live show, Baited with Ziwe, pioneering a hilarious, direct, and unapologetic style of interviewing that forced guests to navigate the choppy waters of race, pop culture, and modern tokenism. Her sharp comedic commentary has also been featured on Desus & Mero, Our Cartoon President, and Dickinson, alongside her viral digital music videos that hold up a mirror to contemporary society. In her debut essay collection, Black Friend: Essays, Ziwe brings her signature, no-holds-barred humor to the page, blending personal memoir with incisive pop culture analysis. A proud graduate of Northwestern University, she continues to write, perform, and challenge social norms from New York City. Find her across social media @ziwe to see what she's asking next.