Netflix Reality show “Young, Famous and African,”
The reality show “Young, Famous and African,” which premiered on Netflix last weekend, caused quite a stir for a number of reasons. One of the most important reasons is Diamond Platnumz and Zari Hassan’s co-parenting relationship. It is also a refreshing work for African audiences and international audiences alike.
The unscripted show attracts young African superstars from across the continent. Diamond Platnumz, real name Naseeb Abdul, starred near his home alongside his ex-wife and mother of two, Zari Hassan.
Other cast members include South African actress and media personality Khanyi Mbau; Nigerian Afrobeat superstar Innocent “2baba” Idibia, his wife; Nigerian actress Anne Macaulay Idibia, Quinton ‘Naked Masina – famous South African DJ, South African rapper Nadia Nakai from Zimbabwe and Nigerian superstar stylist Swanky Jerry (real name Jeremiah Ogbodo).
Also starring popular South African TV personality and entrepreneur Andile Ncube, and DJ Naked’s fitness-loving friend Kayleigh Schwark.
If you want to go back home to Netflix and relax, here’s a spoiler alert, we don’t want to ruin all the great drama ahead.
The sights and sounds of wealth, opulence and success are evident in this latest series. They allow you to appreciate a gorgeous lifestyle with not only millions of shillings but millions of fans.
Young, Famous & African
Young, Famous and African, a reality TV show released on Netflix
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East Africa’s Diamond is portrayed as a soft-spoken dude who can handle the ladies – and may have some affection for his ex-boyfriend Zari.
Viewers marveled at the drama, which seemed to follow the self-proclaimed boss who kept saying things weren’t rosy for the other actors because they were “intimidated by their confidence.”
The fashion and style of the collection is also top-notch. But of course it’s a must, after all there’s a superstar stylist in the cast. It also helps that the show’s stars are very wealthy and can afford the latest designer clothes and accessories.
Elle Magazine described the show as giving viewers a chance to glimpse a lavish, glamorous side of Africa long lacking on television.
In an interview with Africa News, Peace Hyde, co-creator and executive producer of the series, noted that one of the main goals of the series was to break down media stereotypes about Africa.
Young, Famous & African | Official Trailer | Netflix
“It was a labor of love that finally became a reality. Growing up in the UK, there were no flashy and sexy images of Africa; all we saw was the stereotypes that have been circulating in the media over the years. ‘Jung Famous & Africa’ Showing the world a vibrant, beautiful, shiny and sexy Africa.”
Bongo: Diamond Platnumz has accused the government of abuse.
