Niki Albon
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Niki Albon | |
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| Born | 20 February 1992 (age 32) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Roehampton |
| Occupation(s) | YouTuber, radio presenter, |
| Years active | 2013- |
| Known for | Niki'N'Sammy |
Niki Albon (born 20 February 1992) is a British YouTube personality and radio presenter. He runs a YouTube channel with his twin brother, Sammy Albon.
Background
Albon is from Canvey Island in Essex. He graduated from Roehampton University [citation needed]
Career
Along with his twin brother, Sammy, he launched the Niki 'n' Sammy YouTube channel in June 2013.[1] The channel currently has over 170,000 subscribers. Albon and his twin received global media attention after losing a combined 16 stone (101 kg)[2] and were interviewed on Irish radio and Australian television[3][4] Albon has hosted a CBBC Official Chart Show, a BBC Radio 1 programme,[5] and is an Anti-Bullying Ambassador.[6]
Albon is a feminist.[7] In 2015, alongside his brother, Niki appeared in Microsoft's DoAnything advertisement with other YouTube personalities. [citation needed]
References
- ^ "Making money from Zoella and Dan Is Not On Fire: the start-ups behind the YouTube stars". Telegraph. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ^ "The Daily Mail: Identical Twins shed a combined 16 stone by ditching takeaways and snacks". DailyMail.co.uk. 2014-08-25. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
- ^ http://www.9jumpin.com.au/show/today/videos/3770076786001/
- ^ Smith, Vicky (2014-08-25). "Identical twins become YouTube sensations after losing 16 STONE between them - Mirror Online". Mirror.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ^ "BBC Radio 1 - The Internet Takeover, With Niki N Sammy". Bbc.co.uk. 2015-05-11. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ^ "Greg James, Niki and Sammy, Bars and Melody on bullying - CBBC Newsround". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ^ "Niki Albon on Twitter: "I can assure you they will be out in full force. Feminism is about GENDER EQUALITY". Twitter.com. 2014-09-23. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
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