{"id":11876,"date":"2025-06-26T14:51:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T12:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=11876"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:25:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:25:16","slug":"malik-yoba-kings-of-joburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/malik-yoba-kings-of-joburg\/","title":{"rendered":"Malik Yoba Reflects on His Role in Kings of Jo\u2019Burg and African Screen Debut"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>American actor Malik Yoba recently made his African screen debut in the third season of the South African crime drama series&nbsp;<em>Kings of Jo\u2019Burg<\/em>. Known for his roles in Hollywood productions such as&nbsp;<em>Why Did I Get Married?<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>New York Undercover<\/em>, Yoba\u2019s participation marks a notable expansion of his career into African film and television.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kings-of-joburg-south-africa\/\">Star-Studded \u2018Kings of Jo\u2019burg\u2019 Season 3 Premiere Lights Up Sandton<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-nbsp-kings-of-jo-burg\">About&nbsp;<em>Kings of Jo\u2019Burg<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Kings of Jo\u2019Burg<\/em>\u00a0is a popular Netflix original series that follows the Masire family, who control Johannesburg\u2019s criminal underworld. The show blends crime drama with supernatural elements and explores themes of power, loyalty, betrayal, and survival in South Africa\u2019s largest city. Since its debut in December 2020, the series has been praised for its gripping storytelling and high production values. The third season, released in 2025, continues to explore the Masire family\u2019s challenges, including new threats and supernatural curses. The series is available exclusively on Netflix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1777411466\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-malik-yoba-s-role-as-isador\">Malik Yoba\u2019s Role as Isador<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In\u00a0<em>Kings of Jo\u2019Burg<\/em>, Malik Yoba plays Isador, an American man romantically involved with Connie Ferguson\u2019s character, Veronica Masire. The storyline involves Veronica attempting to escape her troubled reality by moving to America, only to be drawn back to Johannesburg\u2019s dangerous world. Yoba\u2019s character adds an international dimension to the series and enriches its narrative complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-time-filming-in-africa\">First Time Filming in Africa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Yoba has visited South Africa several times, this was his first time filming on African soil. He expressed excitement about working with a \u201cstar-studded\u201d South African cast and praised their talent and professionalism. Yoba noted that the production quality matched the high standards he is accustomed to from Hollywood, making the experience rewarding and enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1363971438\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-yoba-joined-the-cast\">How Yoba Joined the Cast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoba\u2019s casting came through personal relationships rather than traditional Hollywood channels. Producer Samad Davis invited him to join the project, and Yoba accepted, appreciating the opportunity to be part of a South African production and contribute to African storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-working-with-connie-ferguson-and-the-cast\">Working with Connie Ferguson and the Cast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@netflixsa\/video\/7518110162197024008\" data-video-id=\"7518110162197024008\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@netflixsa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@netflixsa?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">@netflixsa<\/a> <p>Malik Yoba is Isador&#8230;father of the heir of the throne\ud83d\udd25on <a title=\"kingsofjoburg\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/kingsofjoburg?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#KingsofJoburg<\/a> \ud83d\udc51<\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c original sound - Netflix South Africa - Netflix South Africa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-Netflix-South-Africa-7518110219918904081?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c original sound &#8211; Netflix South Africa &#8211; Netflix South Africa<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@netflixsa\/video\/7518110162197024008\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TikTok<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoba spoke highly of working alongside Connie Ferguson, describing her as \u201cthe real deal\u201d \u2014 kind, strong, and highly experienced. He also praised the entire cast for their professionalism and dedication, highlighting a <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UY-9g9lI7VY?si=OC5s2l4cjtftAv0j\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaborative and supportive<\/a> atmosphere on set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2966870477\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beyond-acting-entrepreneurship-and-future-aspirations\">Beyond Acting: Entrepreneurship and Future Aspirations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@actorspaces\/video\/7512531980311907640\" data-video-id=\"7512531980311907640\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@actorspaces\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@actorspaces?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">@actorspaces<\/a> <p>In Conversation With | The Cast of <a title=\"kingsofjoburgs3\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/kingsofjoburgs3?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#KingsOfJoburgS3<\/a> @Netflix South Africa  Premieres 13 June 2025  <a title=\"actorspaces\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/actorspaces?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#ActorSpaces<\/a> <a title=\"pressjunket\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/pressjunket?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#PressJunket<\/a> <a title=\"connieferguson\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/connieferguson?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#ConnieFerguson<\/a> <a title=\"malikyoba\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/malikyoba?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#MalikYoba<\/a> <\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c original sound - Actor Spaces\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7512532060637022982?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c original sound &#8211; Actor Spaces<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@actorspaces\/video\/7512531980311907640\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TikTok<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside of acting, Malik Yoba is passionate about entrepreneurship, particularly in real estate and technology. He has recently partnered with a South African tech company focused on property investment, reflecting his commitment to economic empowerment for Africans and the diaspora. Looking ahead, Yoba expressed interest in roles that challenge him further, including potentially portraying a South African character with an authentic accent \u2014 a new acting challenge for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHECK OUT:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/youngins-cast-reveal-final-season\/\">Youngins\u2019 Cast Reveal Final Season to Explore Soweto\u2019s Youth Challenges<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iconic-debut\">Iconic Debut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Malik Yoba\u2019s debut on African screens with\u00a0<em>Kings of Jo\u2019Burg<\/em>\u00a0highlights the growing <a href=\"https:\/\/mg.co.za\/friday\/2025-06-19-power-blood-and-spirits-inside-season-3-of-kings-of-joburg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">global collaboration<\/a> in entertainment. His role as Isador <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/malik-yoba-talks-kings-of-joburg-his-first-african-film-experience-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">enriches the series<\/a> and signals exciting opportunities for cross-cultural storytelling. Yoba\u2019s involvement underscores the significance of this career milestone and his enthusiasm for future projects within African film and television.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Kings of Jo\u2019Burg | Season 3 Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pxg-JOUJSrA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pxg-JOUJSrA?si=-r3moju0FLelyY-i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>American actor Malik Yoba recently made his African screen debut in the third season of the South African crime drama series&nbsp;Kings of Jo\u2019Burg. Known for his roles in Hollywood productions such as&nbsp;Why Did I Get Married?&nbsp;and&nbsp;New York Undercover, Yoba\u2019s participation marks a notable expansion of his career into African film and television. ALSO READ: Star-Studded<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":11886,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"American actor Malik Yoba recently made his African screen debut in the third season of the South African crime drama series&nbsp;Kings of Jo\u2019Burg. 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