Dyon “Mojo” Brooks is an actor, writer, producer, and nationally acclaimed stand-up comedian who can currently be seen as the male lead for Tyler Perry’s MISS GOVERNOR on Netflix alongside the legendary Terri J Vaughn and Jo Marie Payton. The series held a Top 10 for multiple weeks following its debut. As a comic, Brooks is celebrated by fans across the country, having sold out every show on his nationwide “Unhand Me Now” Tour in 2024, as well as selling out each stop on his fourth national headlining tour (The “I Know You F*ckin’ Lying” Tour).
From February to May of 2026, Brooks toured with Mike Epps for the “We Them Ones” Arena Tour, playing to audiences of 10,000+ every weekend. Brooks will embark on another national theatre and arena tour as a headliner, playing even larger venues than he has in his career. The demand, fandom, and passion for Brooks are palpable not only across the country but internationally, as he will be touring London and the EU in Summer 2026 as well.
December of 2025 marked the recording of Mojo’s taping for his debut one-hour Stand-Up Special, shot in front of three sold-out crowds at Atlanta’s Center Stage Theatre. The special was directed by Mike Lavin, who has previously directed the likes of Shane Gillis, Nate Bargatze, and Jim Gaffigan, to name a few.
Brooks was named as one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2025, where he was recognized and honored at the historic Just For Laughs Montreal. The prestigious list includes such notable alumni as Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Patton Oswalt, Tiffany Haddish, and Kumail Nanjiani, to name just a few.
Additionally, Dyon can be seen on the most recent Season [21] of Nick Cannon’s WILD N OUT, having been hand-selected by Cannon, who is a fan of Brooks viral sketch comedy videos that can be found across his social media pages, which have amassed millions of views and over 28 million likes. Brooks counts more than 1.7 million Instagram followers, 2.3 million Facebook followers, and over 1.5 million TikTok followers.
A Chicago native, Brooks frequently collaborates with the Chicago Bears and contributed to a Midwest Emmy win for his writing efforts across commercial and digital work, on which the team continues to collaborate with him. Additionally, Brooks has lent his comedic acting talents to music videos, including Lil Durk’s hit Sad Songs. When not entertaining audiences, Brooks gives back to his community in Chicago, dedicating his time and resources to support youth development programs, demonstrating his commitment to making a positive impact beyond the stage and screen.
