Ntazola explained that to be considered for a spot on the cast, one must be extraordinarily wealthy— not the type of rich flaunted on social media that often amounts to nothing tangible.
She elaborated that being part of the show requires high-end qualities, including impeccable class and flawless communication in English.
Moreover, she emphasized the importance of someone who can bring drama to the table, adding that Kenyans wouldn’t mind picking an unknown figure as long as they embody the required traits.
“Nataka mnisikize vizuri. As we’re picking a cast member to represent us in Young, Famous and African, we are picking serious real-life ballers. Madem wako na pesa. Like, seriously loaded and eloquent. Si watu wenye tunapeleka huko anatupatia show fake eti ako na pesa na hana. We want people who can communicate, people who can truly fly our flag. Unajua huku Instagram we are being scammed,” she remarked.
The content creator, who recently went viral for urging Kenyans to stop throwing shade at Shiku Was Hii Styles, advised Kenyans to watch past seasons of the show to understand the lifestyle and calibre of its cast members.
“Munaona watu wako kwa hiyo cast? Ini Edo, Zari, Kanyi Mbau. Please go read about them. They don’t play. When they say they can serve lifestyle and money, they mean it. So please, Kenya, when you’re picking a cast member, consider we don’t need embarrassment,” she said.
The Netflix reality show Young, Famous and African is an Africa-exclusive program featuring high-profile celebrities known for their fame and wealth.
First aired on March 18, 2022, the show spotlighted some of the continent’s biggest stars, including Diamond Platnumz, alongside A-list actors and entrepreneurs.
The second season premiered on May 19, 2023, and the third season followed on Friday, January 17, 2025. The revamped storyline in the third season, which was released last week, is packed with even more drama, and it what has been buzzing across the internet.
The third season also introduced three new cast members, including Nigerian actress Ini Edo and businessman Shakib Lutaaya, the husband of socialite Zari Hassan, who remains one of the show’s prominent stars.
