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Eric Mabedi

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Eric Mabedi
Born(1965-02-08)8 February 1965
OriginBlantyre, Malawi
Died2 August 2021(2021-08-02) (aged 56)
Occupation
    • Comedian
    • Businessman
Years active1995–2021

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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  1. ^ Itai, Brian (2021-08-03). "Emotional farewell for actor Eric Mabedi". The Nation Online. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  2. ^ a b Mughogho, Lyonike (2021-08-02). "'Jakobo' dies Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  3. ^ "Eric Mabedi elected Malawi's national theatre body leader - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2016-10-24. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  4. ^ News, Times (2023-06-26). "Jakobo remembered". The Times Group. Retrieved 2023-12-01. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ Ngwira, Robert (2021-08-03). "Veteran Actor Eric Mabedi's burial today at CI Cemetery". Face of Malawi. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  6. ^ "Sombre Mood as Comedian Eric Mabedi Laid to Rest at CI: Pictorial Focus". Malawi Voice. 2021-08-04. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  7. ^ Ngwira, Robert (2021-08-02). "Lucius shocked with Eric Mabedi's death". Face of Malawi. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  8. ^ "Eric Mabedi | Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  9. ^ Ngwira, Robert (2021-08-02). "Chilima in emotional tribute to Actor Eric Mabedi: 'Talent Robbed, Era Gone, Chapter Closed'". Face of Malawi. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  10. ^ Ngwira, Robert (2021-08-02). "Veteran Actor Eric Mabedi's burial tomorrow". Face of Malawi. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  11. ^ Ngwira, Robert (2021-08-02). "Comedian Eric Mabedi dies". Face of Malawi. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  12. ^ Magalasi, Mufunanji (2008). "Malawian Popular Commercial Stage Drama: Origins, Challenges and Growth". Journal of Southern African Studies. 34 (1): 161–177. ISSN 0305-7070.
  13. ^ News, Nigeria (2021-08-02). "Comedian Eric Mabedi dies | Face of Malawi". Ghanamma.com. Retrieved 2023-12-01. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  14. ^ Reporter, Maravi Post (2021-08-02). "Malawians mourn legendary actor Eric Mabedi "Jakobo'". The Maravi Post. Retrieved 2023-12-01.