Ayabonga Yantolo

Ayabonga Yantolo is a talented and versatile performer, currently refining his craft at the prestigious Magnet Theatre. Born in Cape Town and raised in the Eastern Cape, his passion for the arts has been evident since childhood.

After matriculating in 2022, Ayabonga pursued a one-year course in Musical Theatre at the Rainbow Academy School of Performing Arts and Business, where he achieved a distinction in Grade 8. He also excelled in the first year of the Academic Creative Industries course, earning a distinction while specializing in Musical Theatre, Drama (Trinity College London), Dance, Music, African Music, Business in Arts, and Film Production.

Ayabonga’s extensive performance history includes theatre productions such as Give and You Will Shall Receive (2014-2015), When Lion Had Wings (2016), Social Injustices (2016-2018), Python (2017), Lakutshoni Langa (2016-2019), Black Pain (2018-2020), Ivili (The Wheel) (2021-2023), and The Rise (2023). His on-screen appearances include Turbo Thabo (2017) and Riding with Sugar (2019). In 2023, Ayabonga performed at the ITFFA Awards with Rainbow Academy, participated as a dancer and singer at the Netball World Cup welcoming ceremony, and took part in the Shoprite Dance Expo with Manon Management. He also appeared in Ixilong>Qamza, directed by Cyndie Fanele with Khwela C.B.O.

With a deep commitment to storytelling and performance, Ayabonga continues to push creative boundaries. As he hones his skills at Magnet Theatre, he is set to make a lasting impact in the entertainment industry.