Neflix has announced that socialite Kefilwe Mabote and Nollywood megastar Ini Edo has joined the star-studded cast of the third season of Young, Famous & African.

KEFILEWE MABOTE JOINS ‘YOUNG, FAMOUS & AFRICAN’ CAST

Netflix’s unscripted series Young, Famous & African is returning for a third season and there is a new face. socialite Kefilwe Mabote joined the cast of the third season of Young, Famous & African. The third season releases on 17 January.

“This new season promises eight episodes that deliver more jaw-dropping drama, grander parties and explosive exchanges. In this latest instalment, the circle of friends and foes expands to welcome celebrated South African influencer Kefilwe Mabote and Nollywood megastar Ini Edo,” as per Netflix.

The other stars returnign are:

• Tanzanian music sensation Diamond Platnumz
• Nigerian stylists to the stars Swanky Jerry
• Nigerian actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia
• South African DJ and radio host Naked DJ with partner, model Kayleigh Schwark
• Ugandan socialite and businesswoman Zari ‘The Boss Lady’ Hassan and husband Shakib Lutaaya
• South African rapper Nadia Nakai
• Ghananian-American singer Fantana
• Namibian model and businessman Luis Munana
• Actress and media personality Khanyi Mbau 

“Old friends reconnect, and new faces join the Young, Famous & African family, bringing more epic ups and downs than ever before. From make-ups to dramatic breakups, all set in the lap of luxury, the season delivers baddies, babies, and everything in between,” reads the synopsis according to Netflix.

BEHIND THE SCENES

• Creator: Peace Hyde and Martin Asare Amankwa
• Production company: Urban Brew Studios, Apop Media
• Showrunner: Jwalane Letaba 
• Executive Producers: Adelaide Joshua-Hill, Martin Asare-Amankwa, Peace Hyde
• Directors: Wesley Makgamatha

WHO ARE THE ‘YOUNG, FAMOUS & AFRICAN’ KEY CAST MEMBERS?

• Khanyi Mbau
• Luis Munana
• Annie Macaulay-Idibia
• Diamond Platnumz
• Swanky Jerry
• Kefilwe Mabote
• Shakib Lutaaya
• Kayleigh Schwark
• Zari ‘The Boss Lady’ Hassan
• Ini Edo
• Nadia Nakai 

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