By Robert Waldman : They call the Big Apple the centre of the universe. Born and raised in the big apple, Bronx native Malik Yoba has clearly cut his teeth and looks poised to blossom on the big screen. Not bad for a young 6’2” strapping lad whose made quite an impact to audiences already.
Countless fans know this man from his work on the small screen. Television evidently took a liking to Yoba as ratings have increased over his long tenure on a number of shows. Favourites like Law & Order, CSI: Miami and New York Undercover proved good jumping off points to work on such big features as Cop Land, Cool Running and The Twilight Zone.
On the personal side, Yoba made the right choice fining and marrying Cat Wilson and enjoyed an earlier stint at college where he became a proud member of the Phi Beta Sigma frat.. Today lucky fans get to see him do his thing in Tyler Perry’s latest showstopper: Why Did I Get Married Too? Keep your eyes out on this up and comer who was born Sept. 17, 1967 and looks headed for more success as the new year progresses. Ready and willing to give something back, this talented professional recently opened a restaurant in Manhattan called Soul Café providing employment to those less fortunate. A class act indeed. Recognized by others numerous awards have befallen this talented young man including an NAACP Image Award and National Conference of Black Mayors. Parents Mahmoudah Young Lanier and Erutan Abdullah Yoba would be rightfully proud.
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