Fashioning Modern Africanism

BET Africa, a leading provider of quality content from Black creators and the champion of Black content and culture, is celebrating the 100th episode of one of its biggest daily drama productions of the year,  Redemption . Since its premiere in September last year, the daily drama has been serving audiences a double-dealing dramatic story centred around the close-knit and respected Zikode family and the legacy of their mega church. The explosive centennial episode comes in guns blazing as the peak of the story unfolds. There’s a fire at the Zikode church, a gun has gone missing, and bloodshed is on the cards. Who is the unfortunate victim? “The Redemption storyline is one that has resonance with African communities and audiences, so we’re extremely proud to take stock of Redemption’s success at this pivotal time in the story and in the 130-episode production. The show has had a phenomenal reception, and speaks directly to BET’s mission to intersect content, community and culture, servi

  MTV LOVE & HIP HOP  TO CELEBRATE THE MEGACY   Hip hop reigns supreme as we continue to watch young rappers in Mzansi show off the best of this music culture. Sadly, one of the country’s most iconic hip hop stars, AKA’s tragic passing has left the Love and Hip Hop SA cast distraught as they grapple with his sudden death.     Popularly known as the Supa Mega by his adoring fans, Kiernan Forbes was close friends with Da L.E.S and Yanga Chief. They both dropped numerous hit tracks with AKA over the years.  In the third episode of Love and Hip Hop South Africa we see the cast of the show navigate through the shockingly devastating news of AKA’s passing as they share their tributes to their industry peer.  See the trailer  here   The cast also speaks about the fear that is looming in South Africa regarding the crime stats and tragic losses from senseless killings in the country. “I'm sitting here and I'm thinking, do we even have enough money to protect ourselves, and furthermo

When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, on the night he won his first Academy Award, as Best Actor for  King Richard , people joked online that this was not the first time Smith had “got in one little fight” and that next he’d be moving in with his auntie and uncle in Bel-Air - a reference to the setup of the iconic 90s sitcom  The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air . Based on Smith’s own life, this was the show that first made him a mega-star.  Bel-Air , now available to binge on Showmax, reimagines the Emmy-nominated sitcom, and Smith’s journey from the hard streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air - ‘flipped-turned upside down’ as a drama, not a comedy.  Rotten Tomatoes  listed  B el-Air  among their Most Anticipated Shows of 2022, with  LA Times  saying “ Bel-Air  brilliantly reimagines a comedy classic” and  Empire Magazine  hailing the series as “a bold reimagining that maintains the essence of the original show while exploring important social themes from an

In  Recipes for Love and Murder , nothing is as it seems – even in a sleepy and sweet little town called Eden. Here is 5 Reasons to Tune in every Sunday at 8pm on  M-Net, DStv Channel 101, starting 20 March. It is witty and relatable Whether you’re from a small town and therefore recognise the characters, or you’re someone who enjoys having their nose in other people’s business, like Tannie Maria, you will easily fall in love with some of these characters. While the story has its moments of darkness, it is wrapped in wit and charm that will warm your heart.   The storyline is gripping Who doesn’t love a good whodunit? Just like the beloved book series, the show has twists and turns that will keep you entertained until the very last episode.   The performances are stellar From the heavyweight co-leads to the strong supporting cast that ranges from veterans to newcomers, each performance is scene-stealing. The cast deliver the goods not just as an ensemble, but as their individual charac

On Valentine's Day, 14 February 2022, Showmax audiences fell in love with  Sex in Afrikaans , as the eye-opening documentary series set a new record for the most first-day views of any Afrikaans title on Showmax ever, ahead of  Devilsdorp . Viewing peaked at 8pm, once everyone had put their kids to bed.  Sex in Afrikaans  follows clinical psychologist Bradley R Daniels as he helps four Afrikaans couples and two singles to have shameless discussions about their sex lives for the first time publicly - and, in the process, discover that there is so much more fun to be had!  With six episodes that focus on sex workers, sex toys, porn, swinging, BDSM and fetishes respectively, the groundbreaking Showmax Original is a mind-expanding tour of what your neighbours and co-workers get up to behind closed doors.  The media is already buzzing about the controversial series, which carries an 18SNLV age restriction.  Channel24’ s Gabi Zietsman gave  Sex in Afrikaans  five stars, calling it “an in

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

Showmax has released first-look images and a new   Temptation Island South Africa  video introducing all 10 single women. Showmax has lined up a temptation for every taste, from actresses to rap queens to yoga instructors.   Premiering on 26 August 2021,   Temptation Island South Africa   is the ultimate relationship test. Based on the Banijay-owned hit reality format, the show follows four couples at a crossroads in their relationship, where they must mutually decide if they are ready to commit to one another for the rest of their lives, or go their separate ways.    Together, the couples experience a luxurious holiday in paradise (aka Knysna), where they live separately - with 20 sexy single men and women who are looking for love. This last taste of the single life is meant to help answer their most difficult questions about their relationship, like, “Are we meant to be?” and “Is there someone better out there for me?” Watch and embed the trailer:  Here are the 10 potential upgrades

Premiering on 26 August 2021,   Temptation Island South Africa   is the ultimate relationship test. Based on the Banijay-owned hit reality format, the show follows four couples at a crossroads in their relationship, where they must mutually decide if they are ready to commit to one another for the rest of their lives, or go their separate ways.  Showmax has released first-look images and a new  Temptation Island South Africa  video introducing all 10 single men. Showmax has lined up a temptation for every taste, from sculpted bodies to chiselled jawlines, award-winning stand-up comedians to professional firefighters and dancers, successful entrepreneurs to stable 9-5ers.  Watch and embed   Meet The Single Guys : Together, the couples experience a luxurious holiday in paradise (aka Knysna), where they live separately - with 20 sexy single men and women who are looking for love. This last taste of the single life is meant to help answer their most difficult questions about their relation