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Eric Mabedi

1965 – 2021

Malawian comedian

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About Eric Mabedi

Lived 1965 – 2021 (aged 56). Eric Mabedi was a Malawian.

Eric Mabedi (8 February 1965 – 2 August 2021) was a Malawian comedian and actor better known by his stage name as Jakobo. He gained national recognition after associating with Kwathu Drama Group in which he was in the part of the duo ‘Izeki ndi Jacobo’. He died on Monday, 2 August 2021, at Mwaiwathu Private Hospital in Blantyre due to COVID-19. 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.

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Who was Eric Mabedi?

Malawian comedian

When was Eric Mabedi born?

Eric Mabedi was born on 8 February 1965.

When did Eric Mabedi die?

Eric Mabedi died on 2 August 2021.

What nationality was Eric Mabedi?

Eric Mabedi was Malawian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eric Mabedi

· Wikidata: Q123596718

· DBpedia: Eric Mabedi

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