Fashioning Modern Africanism

The highly anticipated docu-series stars Nobantu Vilakazi, Josiah De Disciple, Njelic, Sandy MRD, and Mawhoo   This September, during the celebration of our diverse cultural heritage, 1Magic spotlights the mesmerising world of Amapiano in  Impilo Ye Piano . Join stars Nobantu Vilakazi, Josiah De Disciple, Njelic, Sandy MRD, and Mawhoo as they seamlessly blend their beats with the nation's rich roots.   1Magic's latest offering,  Impilo Ye Piano , transcends mere entertainment, shining a light on five talents that amplify the genre. The genre taking the world by storm reflects South Africa's tales, tribulations, and triumphs. The docu-series dives into these stories, where today's unsung heroes become tomorrow's legends, and witness how the rhythm of heritage transforms.   Nobantu Vilakazi:  From Meadowlands, Soweto, Nobantu's raw energy encapsulates the Amapiano essence. Stepping into stardom with  Khurukhutsu , her voice weaves melodies across the continent. Bu

Fancy having a Candid conversation in the middle of goat yoga, anyone? How about a relaxed dinner after an intense archery session? 1Magic’s newest talk show,   Downtime with Somizi,   will give viewers this and more when it debuts on DStv Channel 103 on 1 April 2022. Hosted by the multi-talented entertainer Somizi Mhlongo, the new 13-episode series is a talk show with a twist: Somizi chats with a pair of guests during an activity that takes them outside of their comfort zone as they take part in an outrageously fun and quirky experience for the first time, before heading to a relaxed and lowkey dinner where themed topics will be explored in-depth.   From Peggy-Sue Khumalo and Connie Ferguson talking about the beauty of love and the pain of loss, to Ntsiki Mazwai and Thandiswa Mazwai waxing lyrical about telling it like it is ,  Downtime with Somizi  will offer viewers a deeper glimpse into some of the most famous and celebrated names in the country.   Of course, sharing a meal with So

Hospitals are places of both trauma and hope, where a single decision can save a life or end it.   Wounds , the gripping new 1Magic medical drama, captures the tightrope that medical professionals walk daily, all while they grapple with the complexities of being human. Coming to your screens in October,  Wounds  is set in the fictional Healing Hands Hospital, where nurses and doctors dedicate their lives to helping others. It is where we meet Busisiwe, a new intern who is understandably nervous – but for reasons that have more to do with the past she is running away from and is keeping secret from everyone around her. “ Wounds  is 1Magic’s first medical drama, and we pride ourselves in diversifying and growing the excellent local content slate we have for our viewers. It’s important that we keep pushing the envelope and challenge ourselves with each new show we bring out,” says Nomsa Philiso,  the Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net. The impressive   Wounds   cast feature