John Nyanga (13 May 1963 - 23 May 2016) was a Malawian comedian[1] and actor better known by his stage name as Izeki.[2][3][4] He rose to fame after associating with Kwathu Drama Group in which he was in the part of the duo ‘Izeki ndi Jacobo’.[4] He was also a pastor at Synagogue of Hope Church in Blantyre. He died in 2016 on Sunday at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) in Blantyre after a long illness.[5][6][1][7][8] He partnered with Eric Mabedi in Izeki ndi Jakobo plays.[4][9][10][11][12][13][14]
| John Nyanga | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 May 1963 |
| Origin | Blantyre, Malawi |
| Died | 23 May 2016 (aged 53) Blantyre, Malawi |
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| Years active | 1998–2021 |
References edit
- ^ a b Ngwira, Robert (2016-05-23). "Well-known comedian Izeki dead: burial Tuesday". Face of Malawi. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Sambalikagwa, Lindiwe (2016-05-22). "BREAKING: Comedian Izeki dead! Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ "Izeki made the nation laugh, Malawi mourns his death: Tribute pour in - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2016-05-23. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ a b c "Pictorial: Malawians bid farewell to Izeki, actor laid to rest in 'last comedy' - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2016-05-25. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ M’bwana, Lloyd (2016-05-22). "BREAKING NEWS: Malawian Comedian John Nyanga aka 'IZEKI' has died". The Maravi Post. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Ngwira, Robert (2016-05-11). "Mabedi trashes Izeki's death rumours". Face of Malawi. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Bisani, Luke (2016-05-23). "Malawians mourn Izeki Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Malenga, Bright (2016-05-23). "Mutharika joins Malawians in mourning Izeki Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ "Zodiak covers live Izeki funeral service - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2016-05-24. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Malenga, Bright (2016-05-12). "Izeki not dead! Malawians get cautioned on hoaxes Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Ngwira, Robert (2016-05-10). "Comedian Izeki re-admitted at QECH". Face of Malawi. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Ngwira, Robert (2015-10-30). "IZEKI OUT OF HOSPITAL". Face of Malawi. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Ngwira, Robert (2015-08-27). "MANGANYA RUBBISHES IZEKI'S DEATH RUMOURS". Face of Malawi. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ "Malawi's comedian Izeki back in action with new partner - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2013-05-20. Retrieved 2023-12-01.