{"id":11687,"date":"2022-03-02T18:27:51","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T17:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1595187"},"modified":"2022-03-02T18:27:51","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T17:27:51","slug":"young-famous-african-cast-meet-the-affluent-stars-of-the-new-netflix-series","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/young-famous-african-cast-meet-the-affluent-stars-of-the-new-netflix-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Young, Famous & African cast: Meet the affluent stars of the new Netflix series"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Grace Henry\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 02 March 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Netflix is about to introduce viewers to the rich and famous of Africa in its brand new reality TV series, Young, Famous & African<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Set in South Africa\u2019s Johannesburg area, the seven-part series will showcase the who\u2019s who of fashion, music and social media from different parts of the continent.<\/p>\n

So, who exactly are the stars of Young, Famous & African?<\/p>\n

Ahead of the series, here\u2019s everything you need to know about the cast, including what they all do for a living, and where to follow them on Instagram.<\/p>\n

Young, Famous & African cast<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Khanyi Mbau<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\""Khanyi\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Instagram\/@mbaureloaded<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Job: <\/strong>Actress<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> South Africa<\/p>\n

Instagram: <\/strong>@mbaureloaded<\/a><\/p>\n

South African entertainment royalty Khanyi Mbau is the lead star of Netflix\u2019s Young, Famous & African.<\/p>\n

Brought up in Soweto, Mbau rose to fame in 2004, when she starred as Mbali in\u00a0the SABC 1 soap opera\u00a0Mzansi\u00a0and SABC 1\u2019s mini-series\u00a0After Nine. Since 2018, she has been the host of the SABC 3 entertainment show The Scoop,\u00a0The Big Secret\u00a0on BET Africa and plays Tshidi on Mzansi Magic\u2019s\u00a0Abomama.<\/p>\n

She says: \u201cMy friends call me the OG, the original gold digger.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kudzai Mushonga<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\""Kudzai\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Kudzai and Khanyi<\/span><\/figcaption> Instagram\/@mbaureloaded<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Job:<\/strong> Businessman<\/p>\n

From: <\/b>Zimbabwe<\/p>\n

Kudzai is a Zimbabwean musician and husband of Khanyi Mbau.<\/p>\n

Also known as Ndege Boy, Kudzai\u2019s net worth is said to be around $5 million.<\/p>\n

Diamond Platnumz<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\""Diamond\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Getty Images<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Job:\u00a0<\/strong>Musician<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Tanzania<\/p>\n

Instagram:\u00a0<\/strong>@<\/a>diamondplatnumz<\/a><\/p>\n

Diamond Platnumz is a Tanzanian musician, who speaks confidently about his romantic side, saying: \u201cI think I\u2019m too romantic. The way I treat my lady it\u2019s as if she is my wife.\u201d<\/p>\n

With 14 million followers on Instagram, Diamond is a pretty big deal in his field.<\/p>\n

2Baba<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Getty Images<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Job:<\/strong> Singer<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Nigeria<\/p>\n

Instagram: <\/strong>@<\/a>official2baba<\/a><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

In 2015, 2Baba became the first winner of MTV Europe, Best African Act Award.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s B Red in the building, Fresh King Don Come,\u201d he says in the reality\u2019s trailer.<\/p>\n

Annie Macaulay-Idibia<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\""Annie\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Instagram\/@annieidibia1<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Job:<\/strong> Model, presenter and actress<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Nigeria<\/p>\n

Instagram: <\/strong>@annieidibia1<\/a><\/p>\n

Annie is a Nigerian model, presenter and actress, and the wife of 2Baba. Together the couple have two young daughters.<\/p>\n

In 2009, she was nominated in the \u201cBest Supporting Actress\u201d category at the Best of Nollywood Awards.<\/p>\n

Nadia Nakai<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\""Nadia\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Instagram\/@nadianakai<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Job:<\/strong> Musican<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> South Africa<\/p>\n

Instagram: <\/strong>@nadianakai<\/a><\/p>\n

Nadia is a South African-born Zimbabwean rapper. She studied Marketing, Communication, and Media Studies at\u00a0Monash University,\u00a0Johannesburg, and made her first TV appearance on the\u00a0e.tv\u00a0hip hop show\u00a0Shiz Niz where she won the Mixtape 101 competition. Since then, she\u2019s gone on to produce her own music and front several TV shows. Her debut album, Nadia Naked, was released in 2019.<\/p>

Naked DJ<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\""Naked\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Instagram\/@naked_dj<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Job:<\/strong> DJ<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> South Africa<\/p>\n

Instagram: <\/strong>@naked_dj<\/a><\/p>\n

Naked DJ, is a South African DJ, whose full name is Quinton Mansina.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Kayliegh Schwark<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\""Kayleigh\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Instagram\/@kayleigh_schwark<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Job:<\/strong> Footballer<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> South Africa<\/p>\n

Instagram: <\/strong>@kayleigh_schwark<\/a><\/p>\n

Kayliegh is a South African footballer and girlfriend of Quinton Mansina.<\/p>\n

On her Instagram account, Schwark shares lots of cute coupley photos of the pair vacationing, as well as lots of work out pics.<\/p>\n

Last year, she wished her boo a happy birthday in a sweet Insta post, saying: \u201cHappy Birthday Snugglez \u2764\ufe0f???? 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\u2026. even when you grumpy ????\u2764\ufe0f????\u00a0#letscelebrateyou\u00a0????????\u201d<\/p>\n

Zari the Boss Lady<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\""Zari\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Instagram\/@zarithebosslady<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Job:\u00a0<\/strong>Businesswoman<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Uganda<\/p>\n

Instagram: <\/strong>@zarithebosslady<\/a><\/p>\n

Zari is a Ugandan businesswoman and socialite, who resides in South Africa.<\/p>\n

She is the\u00a0heir\u00a0and\u00a0CEO\u00a0of\u00a0Brooklyn City College\u00a0(BCC), a South African based diverse, progressive educational institute which she co-founded with her late husband\u00a0Ivan Ssemwanga.<\/p>\n

Andile Ncube<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\""Andile\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Instagram\/@andilencube<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Job:\u00a0<\/strong>Actor and media personality<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> South Africa<\/p>\n

Instagram: <\/strong>@andilencube<\/a><\/p>\n

Andile is a South African actor and media personality.<\/p>\n

He has been in the television industry since 2003 and is best known for hosting the Mzansi Friday night music show LIVE.<\/p>\n

Swanky Jerry<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Swanky Jerry<\/span><\/figcaption> Instagram\/@swankyjerry<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Job:\u00a0<\/strong>Fashion stylist<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Nigeria<\/p>\n

Instagram: <\/strong>@swankyjerry<\/a><\/p>\n

Swanky Jerry is a Nigerian stylist.<\/p>\n

Full name Jeremiah Ogbodo, Jerry has dressed some of the biggest African stars, including Tonto Dikeh, D\u2019banj, Ice Prince, M.I, Tu Face, Juliet Ibrahim and Davido.<\/p>\n

Young, Famous & African starts on Netflix on Friday 18th March. Read our guide to the best series on Netflix<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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