History of Ego Nwodim in Timeline

Egobunma Kelechi Nwodim, known professionally as Ego Nwodim, is an American actress and comedian. She is most notable for being a cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 2018 to 2025. She joined SNL during its 44th season and remained a cast member until the conclusion of the show's 50th season.

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March 10, 1988: Ego Nwodim Born

On March 10, 1988, Egobunma Kelechi Nwodim, known professionally as Ego Nwodim, was born.

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2006: Graduated High School

In 2006, Ego Nwodim graduated from Eastern Technical High School in Essex, Baltimore County, Maryland.

2016: Named New Face at Just for Laughs Festival

In 2016, Ego Nwodim was named one of the New Faces at the Just for Laughs festival and performed at the CBS Diversity Showcase.

2017: Television Roles and Funny or Die Sketch

In 2017, Ego Nwodim had supporting roles on television, including Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders, 2 Broke Girls, and Living Biblically. She also impersonated Maya Angelou in a Funny or Die sketch.

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September 21, 2018: Joined Saturday Night Live as Featured Player

On September 21, 2018, Ego Nwodim's addition to the cast of Saturday Night Live as a featured player was announced.

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2018: Joined Saturday Night Live

In 2018, Ego Nwodim joined the cast of NBC's Saturday Night Live as a cast member, starting with the show's 44th season.

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September 8, 2020: Promoted to Repertory Player on Saturday Night Live

On September 8, 2020, Ego Nwodim was promoted to a repertory player ahead of the forty-sixth season of Saturday Night Live.

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2023: Support for Cousin Eberechi Eze

In 2023, Ego Nwodim supported her cousin Eberechi Eze by wearing a Crystal Palace shirt with his name on it during an episode of Saturday Night Live.

April 5, 2025: FCC Fining Risk

On April 5, 2025, during a Weekend Update segment, Ego Nwodim unintentionally put NBC at risk of being fined by the FCC when her character, "Ms. Eggy," prompted audience members to shout a swear word.

May 17, 2025: Wore Cousin's Shirt

On May 17, 2025, Ego Nwodim wore a Crystal Palace shirt with her cousin Eberechi Eze's name on it after Crystal Palace's victory in the 2025 FA Cup final.