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The Citizen
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Malik Yoba on first African shoot and how he joined Kings of Joburg
Malik Yoba stars as Isador in the hit series Kings of Joburg. Malik Yoba and Connie Ferguson at the 'Kings of Joburg' season 3 launch. Picture: Instagram/@malikyoba Veteran American actor Malik Yoba opened up about joining the third season of Kings of Joburg and filming in Africa for the first time. Yoba is popularly known for his roles in Hollywood films like Why Did I Get Married, Cool Runnings, and the TV series New York Undercover just to mention a few. He portrays the character Isador in Kings of Joburg. Speaking to The Citizen, Yoba said he was thrilled to finally be part of a South African production. 'It's exciting to be part of not only the series but also my first-ever time shooting anything in Africa. That was really important to me,' he said. Discussing how he landed the role, Yoba explained that it came through relationships. 'This is not a traditional thing. It's not something that came through Hollywood. This came through relationships. And to be here and part of this is great.' ALSO READ: 'Far superior to anything we've done before': Zolisa Xaluva, Sindi Mahlangu and Thembi Seete on 'Kings of Joburg' season 3 'Kings of Joburg' raising the bar for African storytelling Yoba said he believes Kings of Joburg is helping to reshape global perceptions of African storytelling. 'It's on par with anything else I've shot or seen from an international production, and that's exciting from an international perspective. 'I have a lot of friends in the States and in many places who love the show. So it's definitely doing what it's supposed to do.' He added that he was impressed from the moment he began watching the first season. 'Just looking at the graphics, I thought, 'Okay, South Africa representing.' Then I started watching and thought the quality of storytelling was definitely a level above what I expected.' The third season of Kings of Joburg premiered on Friday, 13 June, picking up where the second season left off. The new season sees the Masire family maintain their grip on Johannesburg's criminal underworld — but a deadly curse and rising betrayals threaten their empire. NOW READ: 'It's not just music, it's a story': Showmax celebrates Kabza De Small's Amapiano brilliance
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards announces winners
Hundreds of guests gathered at the Luxx Venue in Sandton on the evening of June 21 to celebrate youth excellence at the 4th annual Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards (Yoba). Since its inception in 2022, Yoba has become a prestigious platform recognising young entrepreneurs who are making significant impact across Africa in various sectors, from creative arts to technology. The event showcased a diverse array of categories, including Creative & Arts, Agriculture, Food & Beverage, Hair & Beauty, Media, NPO & Charities, Travel & Tourism, Services, Technology, Health & Wellness, Education & Literature, Pan African Brand, Footwear & Accessories, Personalities & Influencers, and Manufacturing. It celebrated young visionaries who are not only contributing to the economy but also shaping the continent's image on the global stage. Yoba founder and CEO Pat Mahlangu expressed his passion for youth development and innovation. 'We are here to celebrate youth excellence. This awards platform was born out of my desire to support young people and to make an impact in their lives. It's exciting to see our first international guest from Namibia receiving an award in person, and to have two previous award winners on stage hosting this ceremony for us. We aim to push boundaries and challenge the status quo.' @caxtonjoburgnorth The 4th annual Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Award winners announced at Luxx Venue, Sandton on the evening of June 21, 2025. Awardshow Sandton ♬ original sound – Caxton Joburg North – Caxton Joburg North Among the standout winners was Grace Mondlana, a multiple award-winning content creator and recipient of the Top Personalities and Influencers Award. 'I want to thank God because every time I create content, I think: 'This cannot be humanly possible', and to my community, thank you so much for your unwavering support.' Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Buzz Feed
23-04-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
50 Absolutely Incredible "Before And After" Pictures That Just Completely And Totally Broke My Brain Into A Million Pieces
1. Teeth before using whitening strips vs. after using whitening strips: 2. A sheepdog before and after its haircut: 3. A floor before being sanded vs. after being sanded: 4. A hill before spring vs. after spring: 5. A lighter before being polished vs. after being polished: 10. A new hair tie vs. one that's been used for 19 days: 11. Stamped concrete vs. concrete waiting to be stamped: 12. A glove before handling paper ballots all day vs. a glove after many, many ballots: 13. A brand new trowel vs. one used for years: 14. A brand new knife before being used vs. after 41 years of use: 15. A computer screen before anti-glare coating is removed vs. after: 16. A hat worn outside every day for a year vs. the a new version of the same hat: 17. A four-year-old iPhone case vs. a new case: 18. A plant before getting watered vs. one hour after getting watered: 19. A brand-new basketball vs. a four-year-old basketball: 20. Black jeans worn every day for three years vs. new black jeans: 22. Brand new, uncirculated $20 bills vs. old $20 bills: 23. New mini golf balls vs. mini golf balls that have been worn down over the years: 24. A hat worn daily for 12 months vs. a new hat: 26. A brand new loofa vs. a loofa used every day for five years: 27. Crocs worn every single day vs. a brand new pair of Crocs: 28. Another plant before and after being watered: 29. New vs. old chocolate chips: 30. A 35 year old wire brush vs. a brand new wire brush: 31. A car key that's been used for years vs. a new car key: 32. A decade-old gaming chair vs. a new version of the same exact chair: 34. An eraser that's seen some things vs. a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed new eraser: 35. A log book used daily vs. an unused log book: 36. A new sandal vs. the same sandal that was used for 20 years: u/kicklouis / Via 37. Knee pads after four years of kneeling vs. completely new knee pads: u/minecraftboss42069 / Via 38. A 20-year-old Uno deck vs. a brand new deck: 39. Completely annihilated drum sticks vs. new sticks: u/kgofcourse / Via 40. A broom that has been put through the absolute ringer vs. a brand new broom: u/pastel_princess_2466 / Via 41. A new Yoda keychain vs. Yoda's weird cousin Yoba: u/ceilingfanfriend / Via 42. A 10-year-old drill vs. a brand new one: u/chkenginetech / Via 43. A totally new sketchbook vs. a completely full sketchbook: u/luvmell / Via 44. A brass hammer used until it broke vs. a new hammer: u/iversonji / Via 45. A new tabletop hockey puck vs. one that's been in commission for half a decade: u/fjontos / Via 46. A spare key vs. the main key that's been used for 12 years: 47. A pillow that's never been used vs. the same pillow that's been used every night: u/mayday987 / Via 48. Completely new skateboard wheels vs. the exact same size wheels after being worn down over the years: u/nick1341 / Via 49. A highlighter that's highlighted many highlights vs. a new highlighter: u/oopsana / Via 50. And a new gardening glove vs. a glove that's helped birth many plants: u/megadachi / Via
