Shabaz Ali
Former chemistry teacher turned social media creator (Shabaz Says), comedian and author known for satirical commentary on wealth, representation and online culture, and author of I'm Rich, You're Poor.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 49min
Shabaz Ali - ‘I’ll be a diversity quota as long as I get paid’
Shabaz Ali, former chemistry teacher turned viral creator, comedian and author of I'm Rich, You're Poor. He skewers online displays of wealth and discusses how social media erodes self-worth. He talks about growing up in Blackburn, navigating class, race and identity, and how empathy and humility shaped his rise from teacher to cultural commentator.
