Pictorial: Malawians bid farewell to Izeki, actor laid to rest in ‘last comedy’

Owen Khamula – Nyasa Times Malawians on Tuesday gave a hearty farewell to the king of comedy, John Nyanga popularly known as Izeki and braved the chilling weather in Blantyre to fill the Kamuzu Stadium for his funeral ceremony. Nyanga failed as a politician in elections on United Democratic Front (UDF) as councillor and a […]

Zodiak covers live Izeki funeral service 

Owen Khamula -Nyasa Times Private and commercial radio, Zodiak on Tuesday paid a tribute of honour to  cover ive the funeral service of Malawi’s greatest  Chichewa comedian John Nyanga, effectively taking over the role of tax payer funded state controlled Malawi Broadcasting Corporation which will be covering President Peter Mutharika live same time in Mzuzu. […]

Izeki made the nation laugh, Malawi mourns his death: Tribute pour in

Many Malawians have been paying tribute to celebrated actor John Nyanga, popularly known as Izeki in theatrical circles, who died Sunday describing him as ‘great son’ of the soil. The thespian, who has been trading under the moniker Izeki alongside longtime partner Eric Mabedi in Izeki ndi Jakobo, has had a long battle of bout of tuberculosis and […]

Izeki doing poorly, but not dead – Mabedi

Once mighty drama powerhouse and entertainer, John Nyanga—alias Izeki—longtime partner Eric Mabedi in Izeki ndi Jakobo two-man skit  has brushed aside the monger mill that Izeki has died, saying he  is receiving treatment at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) in Blantyre. Rumours swirled on Monday that Izeki had passed on but Mabedi said he took […]

Manganya brands ‘Satanists’ rumour mongers on Izeki

Comedian Micheal Usi known by his stage name as Manganya has branded people spreading rumours that skit star John Nyanga alias ‘Izeki’ is dead as “Satanists.” Manganya, who visited Izeki at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) in Blantyre where he is hospitalised, said he was happy to see his fellow comedian responding well to treatment. […]

Izeki dismisses death rumours : ‘Wakufa sadziwika’

Malawi’s celebrated comedian John Nyanga alias Izkei has dismissed rumours that he had died. Rumours swirled on Wednesday that Izeki had passed on, but all the speculation was allayed as the comedian spoke with journalists from Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) in Blantyre where he is hospitalised. Izeki , a colossus of a comedian together with […]

Malawi’s comedian Izeki back in action with new partner

Malawi’s celebrated comedian John Nyanga popularly known by his stage name Izeki has bounced back into acting but now with a new partner raising strong speculations among his fans that he might have parted ways with his long time partner Erick Mabedi aka Jacob  who together were acting under the brand name Izeki ndi Jacob. Nyanga […]

Malawi comedian Izeki quits Kalibu on Joy Radio

Well-known comedian cum broadcaster turned prophet, John ‘Izeki’ Nyanga, on Tuesday announced he had stopped with immediate effect presenting a popular programme called Kalibu on Joy Radio citing he wants to concentrate on other commitments. Nyanga who was presenting the programme alongside his longtime colleague, Eric Mabedi, remorsefully announced during a programme he was presenting […]

Izeki steps back on stage, re-union with Jacob

Malawi’s stupendous stand-up comedian John Nyanga, popularly known as Izeki,  is geared to send Malawians  into stitches of laughter again as he has announced his return to acting after spending close to three years into wilderness where he went into new calling of prophecy and preaching. Izeki told state owned Malawi Broadcasting Corporation’s Friday edition of Panorama program […]