Lasizwe Dambuza is one of the most famous social media personalities in South Africa right now. Known for his talent and humour, his impeccable sense of fashion, and his outspoken personality, Lasizwe’s star has been on the rise since he started his career as an entertainer.
He is currently one of the top-earning Youtubers/social media personalities in South Africa and he has expanded his scope to the mainstream media where he is also a well-known personality.
As a result of his work in the media industry, Lasizwe is cashing it in big and making millions. Here is a look at Lasizwe Dambuza’s net worth and how he makes money that will make you believe that talent pays well.
What is Lasizwe Dambuza’s net worth?
As of 2022, Lasizwe Dambuza’s net worth is estimated to be around $1.3 million and it is set to grow in the coming years as he is expected to expand his scope of work and join the acting industry.
Let’s take a look at Lasizwe’s sources of wealth and how he makes money from each of his hustles.
Social media personality and Youtuber
Lasizwe first became a sensational social media celebrity when he uploaded skits of himself imitating how South Africans behave.
He began his Youtube channel in January 2017 which quickly picked up as people found his content to be both relatable and humorous.
With time, Lasizwe continued to produce content consistently and he even participated in various challenges and this made his fan base grow.
According to social blade, Lasizwe Dambuza has 758K subscribers and 83.6 million views for his 170 uploaded videos on Youtube as of May 2022. The website estimates that Lasizwe earns up to $3.5 K per month, and that is from his YouTube channel only.
Away from Youtube, Lasizwe has made a solid mark on other social media platforms too where he also shares his content. He has 1.4 million followers on Instagram and 2.3 million followers on Facebook and a single advert by him can potentially reach millions of people.
Television and radio personality
Besides his success as a social media personality and Youtuber, Lasizwe is also a renowned television personality and radio host.
He was a host for MTV Base Africa’s You Got Got in 2017 and in 2018 which was a great year for Lasizwe, he landed a number of TV jobs. He was a presenter of SABC3’s The Scoop Africa, SABC1’s The Real Goboza, and MTV’s Fake It Until You Make It. In the same year, he also hosted e.TV’s Craz-e World Live as well as VOOV TV’s new show VOOVScoop.
As a radio personality, Lasizwe launched his career in radio in 2017 when he got his first gig at TouchHD.
His work on television and radio has not only helped Lasizwe to grow his name and brand, but he has also made money from these gigs which account for a part of Lasizwe Dambuza’s net worth.
Read also: Meet Lasizwe’s siblings.
Brand endorsements
Lasizwe Dambuza’s social media presence and huge fanbase make him an ideal brand ambassador for brands.
He has been able to secure lucrative deals with big brands over the years including the following:
- Fanta Orange
- Games Stores
- Audi
- Steers
- Telkom
His partnerships with these brands have helped to reinforce Lasizwe Dambuza’s net worth and we predict bigger deals for this young star.
