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Lasizwe’s ‘Awkward Dates’: Tyla and Bonang Top His Dream Guest List
Lasizwe is not just riding the wave of YouTube fame – he’s steering it.
With his hit show Awkward Dates racking up views and sparking headlines, the Joburg-born content creator is entering what fans are calling his “dream guest era.” And his latest wishlist of celebrity co-stars has the internet buzzing.
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Manifesting Star Power
Recently, Lasizwe took to Instagram to drop a major hint at who he hopes to feature on future episodes of Awkward Dates. The post, both playful and ambitious, name-dropped the likes of:
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Bonang Matheba, the media queen known for her quick wit and legendary one-liners.
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Tyla, fresh off her Grammy win and making global waves in the music industry.
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Uncle Waffles, whose viral DJ sets have taken the world by storm.
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Thembinkosi Mthembu, breakout lead of Shaka iLembe.
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Zozibini Tunzi, Miss Universe 2019 and a symbol of elegance and authenticity.
“Manifesting to go on an ‘Awkward Date’ with them! Who else should I ask to go on a date with?” Lasizwe wrote, tagging each star.
Mzansi responded in true fashion – with passion, pride, and plenty of suggestions. From Babes Wodumo to Lawrence Maleka, fans flooded the comment section with celebrity ideas, showing just how much viewers love the unpredictable blend of charm, awkwardness, and real talk the show offers.
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From Skits to Stardom
Launched in 2022, Awkward Dates has become a staple in South Africa’s digital entertainment scene. Known for its candid, often cringeworthy moments, the show invites celebrities to sit down for a date that’s anything but typical.
One moment, it’s flirty banter. The next? Brutally honest questions and uncomfortable silences.
In past episodes, we’ve seen Pamela Mtanga blush and Nolo Seabi stand her ground – all while viewers at home laughed, cringed, and couldn’t look away.
The secret sauce? Lasizwe’s fearless approach.
Where most interviewers tiptoe, he dives in – asking the things fans are dying to know, with just enough charm to get away with it.
Why It Works
Unlike the polished interviews we’re used to, Awkward Dates offers something fresh: authenticity.
Lasizwe doesn’t hide the awkwardness – he embraces it. And in doing so, he draws out unexpected sides of the country’s biggest stars.
That raw, unscripted energy is why the show now boasts over a million YouTube subscribers and continues to trend across platforms.
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What’s Next?
If the current momentum is anything to go by, getting Bonang or Tyla across the awkward dining table isn’t just a dream – it’s entirely possible.
Fans are ready, and so is Lasizwe. The question now is: who’s bold enough to sit across from him next?
As one fan put it:
“Bonang, she’s really so funny and I feel like she will give us so many quotables.”
Another added:
“Lawrence Maleka would be dope as well, yoh!”
Lasizwe has always known how to turn awkwardness into art. With Awkward Dates now one of the most talked-about digital shows in South Africa, the only direction is up.
Whether it’s Tyla, Bonang, or an unexpected wild card – one thing’s certain: we’ll be watching.
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