Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties

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In May 2013, Arshad performed stand-up at the Shaw Theatre in London. [38] On 9 and 10 July 2013, he was involved in a live shows of Smokey's Barbers at the Pavilion Theatre, Festival Square for the Manchester International Festival. [39] [40] In the same month, he was interviewed by Tommy Sandhu on BBC Asian Network. [41] From 11 to 25 August 2013, he performed 15 stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. [5] [18] [42] [43] But now these aunties are trying to mess with my music, so me and my best friends Umer and Wendy are going to hunt for the truth. Cos something big and bad is going on and we won't let anything mess with my music... or you know, the world.

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There are a lot of laugh-out-loud moments in this book. I loved Humza's attitude and 'voice' and thought the dynamic between him and Umer was particularly strong. The illustrations by Aleksei Bitskoff are great too and further make it a brilliant book for reluctant readers. Little Badman follows the story of 11 year old rapper Humza Khan who becomes suspicious when his school teachers begin to disappear and are replaced by evil aunties. [48] [49] Honours, awards and recognition [ edit ] Ultimately we want it to be a fun, silly, adventure story but yes it's always good to get in some messages to kids about being yourself, following your passions, family values and respecting your elders. Brit Asian 'Badman' comedy star announces tour". Desi Xpress. 10 November 2011. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013 . Retrieved 1 February 2013.The Branford Boase judges said :‘brilliant comedy’; ‘great fun, with a unique voice’; ‘full of heart – I’ve recommended it left, right and centre’; ‘the friendship between the two boys is so well drawn’. Onyanga-Omara, Jane (3 April 2015). " "Badman" Humza Arshad's comedic response to ISIS". CBS News . Retrieved 1 June 2015. What's going on Bladrins?! Big up to the West Yorkshire fans!". Bradford: Awaaz News. 11 December 2011. p.13. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013 . Retrieved 28 February 2013. A perfect read for Tom Gates fans: prepare for big belly laughs and great advice on how to be yourself." BookTrust Brit Asian 'Badman' comedy star announces tour". The Asian Today. 10 November 2011. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013 . Retrieved 1 February 2013.

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YouTube 'Diary of a Badman' star visits school". Metropolitan Police. 27 June 2011. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016 . Retrieved 1 March 2013.Bryant, Miranda (7 April 2015). "YouTube star Humza Arshad: Syria schoolgirls' families support my efforts to deter pupils from extremism". London Evening Standard. London . Retrieved 1 June 2015. You're a comedian for adults, so how much of a challenge was it to make sure your jokes and dialogue were suitable for a younger audience in this book?How did your collaboration with Henry White work in creating and writing the story? I had my ten year old read it and he thought it was ok, but was uncomfortable with the language, which I was glad, but I told him I thought he could handle it, and know what is appropriate to use. That being said, school libraries should have the book, maybe not classroom libraries though, and I probably wouldn’t do it as a book club. I will have my other kids read it though, cause like I said, it is silly and fun. a b "Diary of a Bad Man – Humza Arshad's Interview with Noreen Khan". BBC Asian Network. DJNoreen. 20 March 2011 . Retrieved 1 February 2013. When Henry and I first collaborated on material for older audience but as tastes go, we both love crazy, out of this world. laugh out loud humour. Henry knew the comic world so it was a dream working with him on this. It was a lot of fun working together on Little Badman, we have the same sense of humour, but he's a lot better at spelling then me!

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Only problem is school has got really weird, man. All my teachers are disappearing and our aunties are taking over.In December 2010, Arshad was interviewed by Waqas Saeed on BBC Asian Network. [19] In March and December 2011, he featured on BBC Asian Network's Noreen Khan Drive Time Show. [7] [20] In July 2011, Arshad performed on Meera Syal's Comedy Night on BBC Asian Network. [21] In July 2011, he was interviewed by Bobby Friction on BBC Asian Network's Bobby Friction's late night show. [6] In July and August 2011, he featured and reported for BBC London News. [22] [23] In November 2011, he featured on Nihal's phone-in show on BBC Asian Network. [24] On 28 March 2011, Arshad was nominated in the categories for comedy and entertainment at the third annual Shorty Awards for social media at The Times Center, New York City. [50] In 2012, he was nominated for in the category of YouTube star at the fourth annual Shorty Awards. [51] Comedian Humza Arshad fronts anti-extremism school campaign". BBC News. Leicester. 13 October 2014 . Retrieved 1 June 2015. Muslim students walking out of lectures about evolution". BBC Asian Network. 29 November 2011 . Retrieved 8 February 2013. From November to December 2011, he toured eight UK cities, performing at nine venues, [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] [31] [32] with his comedy show called The Badman Comedy Tour 2011, he was accompanied by his entourage; Asif Hussain, Jaspal Kerrah, Junaid Malik, Yogesh Kalia, [33] [34] [35] [36] and Fayaaz Kassam. The tour was sponsored by Azme Alishan, a Pakistan-based social movement. [37]