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Nikiwe | |
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Created by | Thomas Gumede |
Written by |
Bongi Ndaba Chisanga Kabinga Dorette Nel Neil McCarthy Minenhle Luthuli Lunga John Radebe Pretty Mkhwanazi Tony Miyambo Estelle Banda Alex Xolo (intern) Motlalepule Youlanda Tlhatlogi (intern) |
Directed by | Thomas Gumede |
Starring |
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Country of origin | South Africa |
Original languages | English IsiZulu |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 190 (as of 05 January 2024) |
Production | |
Executive producers | Thomas Gumede Lungile Radu |
Producer | Analine Pringle |
Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 22 minutes |
Production company | Parental Advisory Productions |
Original release | |
Network |
e.tv eVOD |
Release | 17 April 2023 5 January 2024 | –
Related | |
Durban Gen |
Nikiwe was a South African television drama series written by Bongi Ndaba and executive produced by Thomas Gumede and Lungile Radu. It is an e.tv original production produced by Parental Advisory Productions for e.tv, and stars Lungelo Mpangase, Muzi Mthabela, Clementine Mosimane, Kenneth Nkosi and Israel Matseke Zulu. [1]
The series revolves around the "hood-rich" Radebe family. Themba "Bhungane" Radebe (Muzi Mthabela), a determined businessman, leads the clan with his wife Mirriam and their three children, Nikiwe, Menzi, and Mandisa.
Nikiwe ( Lungelo Mpangase), the eldest and heir to the family empire, is a socialite with good intentions. She soon loses it all when a tragedy at the Radebe home strikes.
Actors [2] [3] | Characters | Seasons |
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1 | ||
Lungelo Mpangase | Nikiwe Radebe | Main |
Clementine Mosimane | MaSibisi Radebe | Main |
Kenneth Nkosi | Uncle Skeitla Skhosana | Main |
Hamilton Dlamini | Mdlalose | Main |
Akhona Ndlovu | Ntsika Radebe | Main |
Craig Nobela | Menzi Radebe | Main |
Slindokuhle Tshabalala | Mandisa Radebe | Main |
Neo Mothae | MaDlamini 🌼 | Main |
Liopelo Maphathe | Dimakatso Sikhosane | Main |
Soso Runqu | Lungelo "Lulu" Ngebulana | Main |
Tshepho Seogiso | Bra Julius | Recurring |
Makoto Phumodi | Brenda "Mabrr-Bree" | Recurring |
In 2022, e.tv announced that the telenovela Durban Gen would not be renewed for a third season. [4] [5] The channel announced that a new series would be replacing the series. The series is Parental Advisory Productions' first telenovela. [6]
In a statement, executive producer Thomas Gumede said "We're pulling all stops with this show, splitting shoots between studio and location; this will result in nonstop and back-to-back dramatic scenes for the audiences".[ full citation needed]
Mark Madai, executive producer for e.tv, said they fell in love with the concept because it follows the lives of the youth. He added that they wanted to give viewers a product they could resonate with "night in, night out". [7]
The series was filmed in surrounding areas of Soweto.[ citation needed]
On Friday 24 March 2023, e.tv released the trailer for the series on YouTube. [8]
On Sunday 16 April 2023, the channel held a launch for the series at the Joburg Theatre. [9]
The series premiered on the 17th of April, on e.tv and eVOD. [10]
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|
Nikiwe | |
---|---|
Created by | Thomas Gumede |
Written by |
Bongi Ndaba Chisanga Kabinga Dorette Nel Neil McCarthy Minenhle Luthuli Lunga John Radebe Pretty Mkhwanazi Tony Miyambo Estelle Banda Alex Xolo (intern) Motlalepule Youlanda Tlhatlogi (intern) |
Directed by | Thomas Gumede |
Starring |
|
Country of origin | South Africa |
Original languages | English IsiZulu |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 190 (as of 05 January 2024) |
Production | |
Executive producers | Thomas Gumede Lungile Radu |
Producer | Analine Pringle |
Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 22 minutes |
Production company | Parental Advisory Productions |
Original release | |
Network |
e.tv eVOD |
Release | 17 April 2023 5 January 2024 | –
Related | |
Durban Gen |
Nikiwe was a South African television drama series written by Bongi Ndaba and executive produced by Thomas Gumede and Lungile Radu. It is an e.tv original production produced by Parental Advisory Productions for e.tv, and stars Lungelo Mpangase, Muzi Mthabela, Clementine Mosimane, Kenneth Nkosi and Israel Matseke Zulu. [1]
The series revolves around the "hood-rich" Radebe family. Themba "Bhungane" Radebe (Muzi Mthabela), a determined businessman, leads the clan with his wife Mirriam and their three children, Nikiwe, Menzi, and Mandisa.
Nikiwe ( Lungelo Mpangase), the eldest and heir to the family empire, is a socialite with good intentions. She soon loses it all when a tragedy at the Radebe home strikes.
Actors [2] [3] | Characters | Seasons |
---|---|---|
1 | ||
Lungelo Mpangase | Nikiwe Radebe | Main |
Clementine Mosimane | MaSibisi Radebe | Main |
Kenneth Nkosi | Uncle Skeitla Skhosana | Main |
Hamilton Dlamini | Mdlalose | Main |
Akhona Ndlovu | Ntsika Radebe | Main |
Craig Nobela | Menzi Radebe | Main |
Slindokuhle Tshabalala | Mandisa Radebe | Main |
Neo Mothae | MaDlamini 🌼 | Main |
Liopelo Maphathe | Dimakatso Sikhosane | Main |
Soso Runqu | Lungelo "Lulu" Ngebulana | Main |
Tshepho Seogiso | Bra Julius | Recurring |
Makoto Phumodi | Brenda "Mabrr-Bree" | Recurring |
In 2022, e.tv announced that the telenovela Durban Gen would not be renewed for a third season. [4] [5] The channel announced that a new series would be replacing the series. The series is Parental Advisory Productions' first telenovela. [6]
In a statement, executive producer Thomas Gumede said "We're pulling all stops with this show, splitting shoots between studio and location; this will result in nonstop and back-to-back dramatic scenes for the audiences".[ full citation needed]
Mark Madai, executive producer for e.tv, said they fell in love with the concept because it follows the lives of the youth. He added that they wanted to give viewers a product they could resonate with "night in, night out". [7]
The series was filmed in surrounding areas of Soweto.[ citation needed]
On Friday 24 March 2023, e.tv released the trailer for the series on YouTube. [8]
On Sunday 16 April 2023, the channel held a launch for the series at the Joburg Theatre. [9]
The series premiered on the 17th of April, on e.tv and eVOD. [10]