Malawian comedian
John Nyanga Born (1963-05-13 ) 13 May 1963Origin Blantyre , MalawiDied 23 May 2016(2016-05-23) (aged 53) Blantyre, Malawi Occupation(s) Years active 1998–2021
Musical artist
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]
^ 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 .