Niki Albon
| Niki Albon | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 February 1992 (age 24) |
| Residence | Canvey Island, Essex |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Roehampton |
| Occupation | YouTuber, radio presenter, |
| Years active | 2013- |
| Known for | Niki'N'Sammy & SammynNiki |
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
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.
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.