Get ready for an epic return as Young, Famous & African, the SAFTA-winning unscripted Netflix series, launches its third season. With eight explosive episodes, this season promises grander parties, more drama, and jaw-dropping exchanges that will leave fans captivated. Tanzanian music icon Diamond Platnumz, South African rapper Nadia Nakai, Ghanaian-American songstress Fantana, and Nigerian stylist-to-the-stars Swanky Jerry are joined by fresh faces, including South African influencer Kefilwe Mabote and Nollywood star Ini Edo.

Returning favorites like actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia, Ugandan socialite Zari “The Boss Lady” Hassan, Namibian entrepreneur Luis Munana, South African DJ Naked DJ and his partner Kayleigh Schwark, and the dynamic Khanyi Mbau ensure this season is packed with luxury, love, and all the drama fans crave.

Catch up on the first two seasons on Netflix now and prepare for Season 3 starting January 17 2025! To be part of the conversation, visit the Netflix SA social pages: @Netflixsouthafrica on Facebook and @NetflixSA on Twitter and Instagram

Cast & Crew

Creator: Peace Hyde and Martin Asare Amankwa

Production company: Urban Brew Studios, Apop Media

Showrunner: Jwalane Letaba 

Executive Producers: Adelaide Joshua-Hill, Martin Asare-Amankwa, Peace Hyde

Directors: Wesley Makgamatha

Key Cast

• Khanyi Mbau
• Luis Munana
• Annie Macaulay-Idibia
• Diamond Platnumz
• Swanky Jerry
• Kefilwe Mabote
• Shakib Lutaaya
• Kayleigh Schwark
• Zari ‘The Boss Lady’ Hassan
• Ini Edo
• Nadia Nakai 

MORE NEWS UPDATES:

13 January 2024 – Netflix dropped a spicy trailer for the third season of Young, Famous & African, revealing a tantalising glimpse into the drama, decadence, and chaos set to unfold on 17 January 2025 when the series launches. Eight episodes pull back the curtains on fractured marriages, fragile friendships and fresh connections. It all ends in premium tears. 

South African content creator extraordinaire Kefilwe Mabote, Nollywood superstar Ini Edo, and entrepreneur Shakib Lutaaya are shaking up the ‘richest square mile in Africa’ as they join returning continental faves, including Zari “The Boss Lady” Hassan, Swanky Jerry, Annie Macaulay-Idibia, Diamond Platnumz, Naked DJ, Kayleigh Schwark, Fantana, Luis Munana, Nadia Nakai and also featuring Khanyi Mbau.