Fashioning Modern Africanism

Paul Modjadji has been invited to screen his film “The Deal” and to present a lecture on the legacies of trauma carried in our bodies. Staring a slew of some of South Africa’s renowned actors, the likes of Dr. Jerry Mofokeng, Abigail Kubeka, Aubrey Poo, and Matli Mahepeloa. The Deal is a film about the nuances of gender-based violence and its impact on one’s mental health. L-R: Paul Modjadji, Dr. Jerry Mofokeng and Botlhale Boikanyo Written and directed by  Paul Modjadji,  South African award-winning creative and activist , The Deal  is also the first film in South Africa to feature a dementia-diagnosed character and present a snapshot inside her life and that of her family and caregivers. Embodied by veteran actress, Abigail Kubeka, this is the first time the legendary actress is playing a character living with dementia.  Abigail Kubeka who’s best known for her long-standing character on Generations and the Netflix series Queen Sono, says she took on the role because of its importance

Set on the backdrop of a church; deceit, lies and greed thrive at the centre of the ministry led by Bishop Mohapi. The story is set in motion when Grace played by Shamila Mkongi witnesses a murder in her family and she is left to take care of her siblings. She turns to work the streets as a prostitute to make ends meet. Her journey leads her to the church where she hopes to change her ways but finds love in the arms of the pastor's son, Sipho (played by Sizwe Khumbuza) and her world begins to unravel in the secrets and drama that she finds within the Mohapi family. What is supposed to be her safe haven is filled with secrets as the twin brothers, Sipho and Benjamin/Sethu (Played by Lizwe Khumbuza) are in a succession battle for their ailing father's coveted senior pastor position in the prosperous church. The Khumbuza brothers are no strangers to the entertainment industry. Sizwe recently played Godfather, a gangster out to revenge his father, who in the end lost a fight agains