Young, Famous & African cast: Meet the affluent stars of the new Netflix series
Here's everything you need to know about the cast of Netflix's first African reality series.
Netflix is about to introduce viewers to the rich and famous of Africa in its brand new reality TV series, Young, Famous & African.
Set in South Africa's Johannesburg area, the seven-part series will showcase the who's who of fashion, music and social media from different parts of the continent.
So, who exactly are the stars of Young, Famous & African?
Ahead of the series, here's everything you need to know about the cast, including what they all do for a living, and where to follow them on Instagram.
Young, Famous & African cast
Khanyi Mbau
Job: Actress
From: South Africa
Instagram: @mbaureloaded
South African entertainment royalty Khanyi Mbau is the lead star of Netflix's Young, Famous & African.
Brought up in Soweto, Mbau rose to fame in 2004, when she starred as Mbali in the SABC 1 soap opera Mzansi and SABC 1's mini-series After Nine. Since 2018, she has been the host of the SABC 3 entertainment show The Scoop, The Big Secret on BET Africa and plays Tshidi on Mzansi Magic's Abomama.
She says: "My friends call me the OG, the original gold digger."
Kudzai Mushonga
Job: Businessman
From: Zimbabwe
Kudzai is a Zimbabwean musician and husband of Khanyi Mbau.
Also known as Ndege Boy, Kudzai's net worth is said to be around $5 million.
Diamond Platnumz
Job: Musician
From: Tanzania
Instagram: @diamondplatnumz
Diamond Platnumz is a Tanzanian musician, who speaks confidently about his romantic side, saying: "I think I’m too romantic. The way I treat my lady it’s as if she is my wife."
With 14 million followers on Instagram, Diamond is a pretty big deal in his field.
2Baba
Job: Singer
From: Nigeria
Instagram: @official2baba
Nigerian star 2Baba is a singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and humanitarian. He previously went by the stage name 2face Idibia, before rebranding in 2014.
In 2015, 2Baba became the first winner of MTV Europe, Best African Act Award.
"It’s B Red in the building, Fresh King Don Come," he says in the reality's trailer.
Annie Macaulay-Idibia
Job: Model, presenter and actress
From: Nigeria
Instagram: @annieidibia1
Annie is a Nigerian model, presenter and actress, and the wife of 2Baba. Together the couple have two young daughters.
In 2009, she was nominated in the "Best Supporting Actress" category at the Best of Nollywood Awards.
Nadia Nakai
Job: Musican
From: South Africa
Instagram: @nadianakai
Nadia is a South African-born Zimbabwean rapper. She studied Marketing, Communication, and Media Studies at Monash University, Johannesburg, and made her first TV appearance on the e.tv hip hop show Shiz Niz where she won the Mixtape 101 competition. Since then, she's gone on to produce her own music and front several TV shows. Her debut album, Nadia Naked, was released in 2019.
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Naked DJ
Job: DJ
From: South Africa
Instagram: @naked_dj
Naked DJ, is a South African DJ, whose full name is Quinton Mansina.
Quinton is a father and was previously married to Real Housewives of Johannesburg star Naledi Willer. He is now in a relationship with footballer Kayliegh Schwark, who is 13 years his junior.
Kayliegh Schwark
Job: Footballer
From: South Africa
Instagram: @kayleigh_schwark
Kayliegh is a South African footballer and girlfriend of Quinton Mansina.
On her Instagram account, Schwark shares lots of cute coupley photos of the pair vacationing, as well as lots of work out pics.
Last year, she wished her boo a happy birthday in a sweet Insta post, saying: "Happy Birthday Snugglez ❤️???? May the Lord protect you , guide you and send so many blessings into your life.I pray our relationship grows to new heights every single day ! Love you lots…. even when you grumpy ????❤️???? #letscelebrateyou ????????"
Zari the Boss Lady
Job: Businesswoman
From: Uganda
Instagram: @zarithebosslady
Zari is a Ugandan businesswoman and socialite, who resides in South Africa.
She is the heir and CEO of Brooklyn City College (BCC), a South African based diverse, progressive educational institute which she co-founded with her late husband Ivan Ssemwanga.
Andile Ncube
Job: Actor and media personality
From: South Africa
Instagram: @andilencube
Andile is a South African actor and media personality.
He has been in the television industry since 2003 and is best known for hosting the Mzansi Friday night music show LIVE.
Swanky Jerry
Job: Fashion stylist
From: Nigeria
Instagram: @swankyjerry
Swanky Jerry is a Nigerian stylist.
Full name Jeremiah Ogbodo, Jerry has dressed some of the biggest African stars, including Tonto Dikeh, D'banj, Ice Prince, M.I, Tu Face, Juliet Ibrahim and Davido.
Young, Famous & African starts on Netflix on Friday 18th March. Read our guide to the best series on Netflix.
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