Eric Mabedi (8 February 1965 – 2 August 2021) was a Malawian comedian[1] and actor better known by his stage name as Jakobo.[2] He gained national recognition after associating with Kwathu Drama Group in which he was in the part of the duo ‘Izeki ndi Jacobo’.[3] He died on Monday, 2 August 2021, at Mwaiwathu Private Hospital in Blantyre due to COVID-19.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] He partnered with John Nyanga in Izeki ndi Jakobo plays. He came from Thumbwe village in Chiradzulu district. He was also associated with Bon Kalindo who is popularly known as Winiko.[2][14]
| Eric Mabedi | |
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| Born | 8 February 1965 |
| Origin | Blantyre, Malawi |
| Died | 2 August 2021 (aged 56) |
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| Years active | 1995–2021 |
References edit
- ^ Itai, Brian (2021-08-03). "Emotional farewell for actor Eric Mabedi". The Nation Online. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ a b Mughogho, Lyonike (2021-08-02). "'Jakobo' dies Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ "Eric Mabedi elected Malawi's national theatre body leader - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2016-10-24. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ News, Times (2023-06-26). "Jakobo remembered". The Times Group. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Ngwira, Robert (2021-08-03). "Veteran Actor Eric Mabedi's burial today at CI Cemetery". Face of Malawi. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ "Sombre Mood as Comedian Eric Mabedi Laid to Rest at CI: Pictorial Focus". Malawi Voice. 2021-08-04. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Ngwira, Robert (2021-08-02). "Lucius shocked with Eric Mabedi's death". Face of Malawi. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ "Eric Mabedi | Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Ngwira, Robert (2021-08-02). "Chilima in emotional tribute to Actor Eric Mabedi: 'Talent Robbed, Era Gone, Chapter Closed'". Face of Malawi. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Ngwira, Robert (2021-08-02). "Veteran Actor Eric Mabedi's burial tomorrow". Face of Malawi. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Ngwira, Robert (2021-08-02). "Comedian Eric Mabedi dies". Face of Malawi. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Magalasi, Mufunanji (2008). "Malawian Popular Commercial Stage Drama: Origins, Challenges and Growth". Journal of Southern African Studies. 34 (1): 161–177. ISSN 0305-7070.
- ^ News, Nigeria (2021-08-02). "Comedian Eric Mabedi dies | Face of Malawi". Ghanamma.com. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Reporter, Maravi Post (2021-08-02). "Malawians mourn legendary actor Eric Mabedi "Jakobo'". The Maravi Post. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
