Lasizwe Named Top 20 Creator Worth Following for 2026

Humanz South Africa has recognised Lasizwe Dambuza as one of the Top 20 Creators Worth Following for 2026, celebrating his impact and growth in the digital space.

South African media personality, content creator and founder of Awkward Dates, Lasizwe Dambuza, has officially been named one of the Top 20 Creators Worth Following for 2026. The recognition comes from Humanz South Africa, which highlighted his contribution to the online entertainment industry.

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Humanz South Africa proudly announced the news, saying, “We are proud to announce Lasizwe Dambuza as part of the Top 20 Creators Worth Following. Lasizwe Dambuza is widely recognised as one of the true pioneers of South Africa’s online comedic skit culture, helping shape the early wave of creator-led entertainment on YouTube and social media. What distinguishes his career is not only longevity, but creative evolution. He is also the creator and host of Awkward Dates, a breakout digital series that has become an important visibility platform within the creator ecosystem. It features fellow influencers and public figures in unscripted, uncomfortable, and often hilarious dating scenarios, the format delivers standout entertainment and actively helps spotlight other creators and extend their reach which is a meaningful contribution to the broader content industry. He epitomizes “Be Worth Following”.”

Lasizwe celebrated the achievement by sharing pictures of himself holding the award. He excitedly shared, “They called and said I’m a Humanz’ Top 20 Creators worth following.”

Lasizwe has been in the content creation industry for more than a decade. He began his journey around 2014–2015, first posting videos on Facebook before expanding to YouTube. Although he started creating content earlier, his official YouTube channel has been active from 2017 to the present.

By April 2019, he had already reached 100,000 subscribers. In December 2024, he surpassed an impressive 1 million subscribers. By late 2025, he continued to grow as a prominent digital creator. In November 2025, he launched a new series titled Nomatriquency: The Funeral, marking roughly 10 to 11 years in the industry.

Known for his comedy skits, Lasizwe has built a strong and loyal audience. As of late 2026, his YouTube channel has accumulated over 125 million views, proving that his influence and creativity continue to make a lasting impact in South Africa’s digital entertainment space.