Nikiwe (TV series)

Nikiwe is a South African television drama series written by Siphosethu Tshapu 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]

Nikiwe
Written bySiphosethu Tshapu
Nontuthuzwelo Magoxo
Ntando Mhlongo
Busisiwe Zwane
Kirsten Adams
Tsale Makam
Julian Koboekae
Nombulelo Mcwerah
Zintle Bobi
Awelani Makhuvha
Donald Ndlovu
Sibusiso Kumalo
Sibusiso Malaza
Londiwe Kubeka.
Directed byThomas Gumede
StarringLungelo Mpangase
Muzi Mthabela
Zandi Nhlapho
Craig Nobela
Clementine Mosimane
Kenneth Nkosi
Israel Matseke Zulu
Country of originSouth Africa
Original languagesEnglish
IsiZulu
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes260
Production
Executive producersThomas Gumede
Lungile Radu
ProducerAnaline Pringle
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time22 minutes
Production companyParental Advisory Productions
Release
Original networke.tv
eVOD
Picture format16:9 1080p
Original release17 April 2023 (2023-04-17)

Plot

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.

Cast

[2][3]

  • Mdlalose
  • Nikiwe
  • Menzi
  • Radebe
  • Radebe
  • Mandisa
  • Cooper
  • Sikhosana
  • MazibukoNgebulana
Actors Characters Seasons
1
Lungelo Mpangase Nikiwe Radebe Main
Clementine Mosimane MaSibisi Radebe Main
Kenneth Nkosi Uncle Skeitla Skhosana Main
Hamilton Dlamini Mdlalose Main
Craig Nobela Menzi Radebe Main
Slindokuhle Tshabalala Mandisa Radebe Main
Lorcia Cooper Mimmimie Cooper Main
Liopelo Maphathe Dimakatso Sikhosane Main
Israel Makoe Bukani Mazibuko Main
Soso Runqu Lulu Ngebulana Main
Tshepho Seogiso Bra Julius Recurring
Makoto Phumodi Brenda "Mabrr-Bree" Recurring

Production

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 says "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,".

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.

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]

Broadcast

The series premiered on the 17th of April, on e.tv and eVOD.[10]

References
  1. "NIKIWE | e.tv". www.etv.co.za. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  2. "Who is The Cast of NIKIWE? | e.tv". www.etv.co.za. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  3. Selisho, Kaunda (2023-04-04). "Nikiwe on etv: Meet the cast". The Citizen. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  4. Mbayimbayi, Asanda (2023-04-11). "Etv says goodbye to 'The Black Door' and 'Durban Gen'". The Citizen. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  5. Ferreira, Thinus. "e.tv cancels hospital drama Durban Gen". Life. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  6. Mukandila, Johana (2023-03-27). "'Durban Gen' set to be replaced by' Nikiwe'". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  7. Partner, T. M. O. (2023-04-12). "Back-to-back drama with exciting new local TV show, Nikiwe - The Media Online". Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  8. New Show Alert! | Nikiwe Teaser Trailer, retrieved 2023-04-18
  9. Madlala, Njabulo (2023-04-18). "The launch of 'Nikiwe' and 'Smoke & Mirrors' brings out Jozi's finest [photos]". The South African. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  10. Magagula, Nompumelelo. "Two new shows on etv to lighten our screens". City Press. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
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