YOUNGINS star Kadia Banyini has captured the hearts of many South Africans.
The 19-year-old actor from Dobsonville Gardens in Soweto stars as Mazambane on the Showmax series.
Kadia said Youngins was his big break.
“After my part in the Mzansi Magic movie Indoda Must, booking Youngins felt like a breakthrough – a recognition of my talent and a sign that there’s so much more room for growth. Just last year, I was studying through Star Quality Creative Arts, and by the grace of God, I landed this role right before finishing my course.“Youngins has changed my life in a good way, introducing my craft to people who didn’t know me before. It’s a big platform and an incredible opportunity to tell stories that resonate with my experiences as a young person. The journey has been amazing,” Kadia said.His character is a troublemaker and bully.
“There’s a lot of me in Mazambane – except for the part where he’s failing at school! Like him, I’m from kasi. We both don’t take kindly to being taken for granted. We’re outspoken, confident, and maybe a little arrogant at times, but that’s just part of the charm,” he said.
“I’ve learnt how important it is not to judge people based on how they present themselves. There’s so much depth to this character, and he’s invited me into his world, a truly incredible experience. Portraying him has been nothing short of amazing,” he said.
Kadia said his character will be growing in the new season.
“In season 1, viewers got a glimpse of him, but they didn’t see the full picture. Season 2 is where he truly comes to life and shows not just his goofy, carefree side, but the other layers that make him who he is. I wouldn’t say Mazambane has changed or grown, but beneath the clowning, he knows when to get serious and draw the line on making light of personal matters,” he said.