Mpondoland is a South African television drama series set in the the mystical and richly fertile land of KwaKhonjwayo, a lush, marijuana-cultivating village where the ground is holy, spirits communicate in water and leadership is a sacred gift from the ancestors.
Here we meet Mkhondwana (played by Thembekile Komani), the reluctant heir set to take over as the 'Green thumb' of the village.
However, despite his doubts due to his future plans to eventually leave the village for the city to pursue his artistic interests, he accepts this powerful role.
No sooner has he agreed than a greedy, power-hungry outsider and big pharmaceutical villain, Pele-Pele (Tina Jaxa) arrives, demanding that the villagers sell her their marijuana plantations, throwing the once-harmonious world of KwaKhonjwayo into utter chaos.
Mkhondwana must be resolute as a leader and continue the resistance against the takeover by an adversary who will do anything to get what she wants and at any cost.
This is not an easy feat for Mkhondwana, who is at heart a peacemaker and not a fighter.
This is a tale of identity, greed, self-discovery and responsibility, in a world where legacy still reigns supreme.
Other cast members include Luzuko Nkqeto, Siziphiwe Maqubela, Nkosinathi Emmanuel Gweva, Anele Matoti, Ayanda Makayi, Esihle Ndleleni and many more.
Created by Chumisa Cosa and directed by Nthabiseng Tau, Mpondoland is Mzansi Magic's first isiMpondo language series.
The show is produced by Origins Pictures and executive produced by Mmamitse Thibedi and Chumisa Cosa. The series producer is Allison Forget-Deyes.
The head writers are Mmamitse Thibedi and Chumisa Cosa, with a writing team including Thembakuye Madlala, Thulani Sundu, Thulani Cekiso and Shitshembiso Mabasa.
The score is by The Audio Guys, Hobacity Productions and Bongani Seoli Mashaba.