Malawian comedian (1965–2021)
Eric Mabedi Born (1965-02-08 ) 8 February 1965Origin Blantyre , MalawiDied 2 August 2021(2021-08-02) (aged 56) Occupation(s) Years active 1995–2021
Musical artist
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]
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^ 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 .
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^ News, Nigeria (2021-08-02). "Comedian Eric Mabedi dies | Face of Malawi" . Ghanamma.com . Retrieved 2023-12-01 .
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