Season 1
Omen is a South African supernatural drama series which follows a high flying lawyer who has his life turned upside down when he discovers that he comes from a long line of witches, whose men have ruled the supernatural world of the five tribes.
Will he answer his true calling?
What if a man who doesn't believe in witchcraft gets a calling not only to become a witch, but to lead an entire realm of them?
Witches were not always evil. They were created by the same God who created all that is good and just in this world.
In this story, witches were some of God's first creations. He imbued them with a deeper knowledge and supernatural powers. But with these special powers, came great responsibility.
The story explores this man's journey to his true inheritance.
Will he believe in time to save the world? Is any of it real?
The series stars Molobane Maja as Chigani, Lesley Musina as Mogale, Martha Mokhatshelwa as Mapula, Mamarumo Marokane as Boleta, John Morapama as Kgwara and Ayanda Bandla as Nokuthula.
Omen is an Mzansi Magic Production which was created by Kelton Sinyosi and Zelipa Zulu. It is produced by Magic Drum Films as an M-Net Original Production.
The executive producers are Zelipa Zulu, Kelton Sinyosi and Mpfariseni King Dave Mukwevho. The supervising producer is Phathushedzo Makwarela (who is also the producer).
Zelipa Zulu and Kelton Sinyosi are also the head writers, with a writing team including Sithembiso Mabasa, Fidel Namisi, Christian Blomkamp, Byron Abrahams and Phathushedzo Makwarela.
Directors include Mqondisi MQ Ngubane, Fikile Mogodi and Norman Maake. Music is by Mulalo Mukwevho.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Molobane Mbatha ... Chigani (as Molobane Maja)
Lesley Musina ... Mogale
Martha Mokhatshelwa ... Mapula
Mamarumo Marokane ... Boleta
John Morapama ... Kgwara
Ayanda Bandla ... Nokuthula
Recurring / Guests
Refilwe Madumo ... Lizi
Magic Hlatshwayo ... Chief Maripane
Arthur Molepo ... Mathaithai
Thabiso Mokhethi ... Nelson
TJ Munonde ... Sebaki
Sipho Mdhlovu ... Madimabe (as Sipho Eric Mdhlovu)
Violet Mothiba ... Agnes
Shonisani Masutha ... Crossroad Witch
Marothi Modiba ... Officer Ramudupu
Kelton Sinyosi ... Officer Buka
Bongeka Sishi ... Andile
Justice Pitjeng ... Timang
Mafa Sekhoalelo ... Matome
Faith Chochi ... Mmamoletela
Tumi Malefo ... Alile
Stephen Manaka ... Mathaithai Father (as Chukudu Manaka)
Albert Sepeng ... General