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Zakes Bantwini steals the show on date with Lasizwe: Wins over SA ladies’ hearts

Lasizwe, a popular YouTuber, recently shared a snippet of his new episode on Awkward Dates, featuring none other than Grammy Award-winning musician and producer Zakes Bantwini.

The video, which was recently shared showed Zakes and Lasizwe engaging in a humorous conversation about what their relationship would be like if they dated. During the conversation, Zakes mentioned that he had a wife, prompting Lasizwe to joke that they would have to explain to Nandi Madida that her husband was following in the footsteps of Musa Mseleku, a well-known polygamist. 

The video quickly gained traction on social media, with fans praising Lasizwe for bringing one of Mzansi’s biggest stars to his show. Many viewers loved seeing Zakes Bantwini speak isiZulu, and some even commented on his fluency in the language.

The ladies, in particular, couldn’t get enough of the Grammy winner’s good looks, with many saying that his wife was blessed to have him. The comments section was filled with praise for Lasizwe and Zakes Bantwini’s entertaining conversation.

 

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One user wrote, “I swear this is the first time I hear Zakes Bantwini speaking.”

Another one commented, “Lasizwe was born for this!! The staying power, consistency, originality!! You’re on your own league yazi.”

“Yoh, first listen to him ngesi Zulu Jesu. The voice. Some women are blessed shame,” added another. 

Overall, the video was a huge success, with fans enjoying the lighthearted and humorous conversation between Lasizwe and Zakes Bantwini. The episode has generated a lot of buzz, and fans are eagerly awaiting more content from Lasizwe’s Awkward Dates series.

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