Season 1
Queen Modjadji is a South African television period drama series inspired by the Balobedu rainmaker, the first Queen Modjadji, whose bloodline has ruled Southern Africa's Lobedu clan for centuries.
Born to the throne and blessed with an elemental ancestral gift, her reign gave rise to a succession of hereditary queens.
Her story is the story of a matriarchal dynasty, whose ability to transform the clouds and summon the rain has earned the Balobedu royalty a place among the most revered of African dynasties.
Makoma Mohale stars as Maselekwani (Queen Modjadji), the young queen-in-waiting who brings about a golden age of peace and prosperity to the land.
Ngele Ramulondi plays the young Modjadji, 14-year-old Maselekwani.
Masutang Hope Rasekele is Dzugudini, the daughter of the Rain King and the mother of Queen Modjadji, who is a crucial part in the Lobedu history as she is instrumental in saving the kingdom from a catastrophe of drought.
Helen Lebepe stars as Raisibe, who assists Modjadji with a view into the real world of her people and who grows to become her confidante.
Thabo Bopape plays the Supreme Mambo / King of the Kharanga Kingdom, who is obsessed with becoming the greatest rainmaker and is racing against time to fix his mistakes and restore the balance as required by his ancestors to end a severe drought.
Shudu Musida is Muthanoni Mulalo, one of the king / queen's wives from the VhaVenda Royal Family.
Ndavi Nokeri plays the role of Muthanoni Khensani, another one of the wives from the VaTsonga Royal Family.
Other cast members include Mudi Mudau as Khadikhulu, Maselekwani's Rakhadi (aunt) and head teacher and advisor; and Putla Sehlapelo as Ramulodi, keeper of the secret and king's keeper.
There's also Priscilla Raboroko as young Raisibe, the daughter of young Maselekwani's minders, and Maselekwani's childhood companion and trusted friend.
Aubrey Mmakola plays Kgoshi Mampuru, who was the king of the neighbouring Bapedi Kingdom; and Moses Raseleke is Mphabantshi, the Royal healer, prophecy teller and spiritual leader.
Sipho Ndlovu plays General Phaahla, the cunning general of the Bapedi Kingdom; and Candy TsaMaNdebele plays Muyahabo, one of Mambo Mugodo's wives and stepmother to Maselekwani.
Queen Modjadji is produced by Rhythm World Productions. The executive producer is Duma Ndlovu and the series producer is Pumla Hopa.
The director is Dom Black.
The head writer is Carol Shore, with a writing team including Marina Bekker, Donald Ndlovu and Palesa Mazimisa.
Music is composed and performed by Chicco Twala and Themba Mkhize; the title sequence music is by Chicco Twala, performed by Candy Tsa Mandebele.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Thabo Bopape ... Mambo Mugodo
Mudi Mudau ... Khadikhulu
Moses Raseleke ... Mphabantshi (as Moses D. Raseleke)
Putla Sehlapelo ... Ramulodi
Masutang Hope Rasekele ... Young Dzugudini
Lesedi Nkosi ... Young Kheyale
Helen Lebepe ... Raisibe
Makoma Mohale ... Queen Maselekwani Modjadji
Recurring / Guests
Lesley Musina ... Leitlho
Candy Mokwena ... MaMuyahabo
Michelle Pulwane ... MmaMahashe
Sanku Patrick Bokaba ... Nduna Boke
Rudolph Khunwane ... Nduna Mudiga
Prince Magoai ... Khashani
Thabo Mkhabela ... Mulate (as Thabo Mkhabelea)
Lebogang Jessicah Monyela.. Thuri
Khutjo Green ... Khuwele
Godfrey Ratopola ... Hunter 1
McCabe Seabela ... Hunter 2
China Mokgalaboke ... Lead Hunter
Mavabaza Mathebula ... Nduna Kheoga
Mishack Ramoetlo ... Nduna Mabulana
Joseph Rababaleba ... Nduna Muropeni
Sibusiso Madlala ... Nduna Maekhwe
Jabulane Nukmane ... Nduna Madwantshi
Tshepang Sefoloko ... Nduna Ramdzodi
Daniel Mbusi ... Nduna Extra
Shai Tienie Masenya ... Nduna Extra
Ludwe Mayekiso ... Dadi
Michelle Lehoeda ... Thuri 2
Sipho Ndlovu ... General Phaahla
Charles Ramalatso ... Pursuer / Messenger
Makgofe Moagi ... General Phaahla's Wife
Leti Ndubane ... Thuri 3 (as Nyeleti Ndubane)
Aubrey Mmakola ... Kgosi Mampuru
Maumela Mahuwa ... Kheyale
Sello Lathane ... Nduna Mabalana
Mahlatse Sekgodiso ... Mmathugola
Collen Magongwa ... Thibule
Elsie Ndlangisa ... Vomalungwane
Elizabeth Stover ... Vomalungwane
Lesego Mangena ... Mamaila's Wife Nopagadi
Priscilla Raboroko ... Young Raisibe (14)
Wiseman Zitha ... Mamaila
Tebatso Mashishi ... Dabedi
Kgothatso Makwala ... Mmanoyane
Shudu Musida ... Muthanoni Mulalo (as Shudufhadzo Musida)
Ndavi Nokeri ... Muthanoni Khensani
Lutendo Mugagadeli ... Praise Singer
Siphiwe Ngwenya ... Nduna Marothi
Thato Mahlahlela ... Young Dabedi
Joe Mabongwane ... Ancestor
Timothy Mudau ... Ancestor
Edward Mukwevho ... Ancestor
Marry Manganyi ... Ancestor
Dimakatso Magoba ... Ancestor
Masilo Masinala ... Ancestor
Onesimo Sibanda ... Royal Guard 1
John Muleya ... Royal Guard 2
Anele Khumalo ... Royal Guard 3
Nhlanhla Ngubane ... Royal Guard 4
Mduduzi Ndlovu ... Royal Guard 5
Dinaka Tsa Pikoko ... Dancer
Ngele Ramulondi ... Young Maselekwani
Fortune Thobejane ... Khiphimo (as Fortune Thobajane)
Ronewa Mudau ... Molatelo
Melida Moshobane ... Community Member 1
Rebecca Rammala ... Community Member 2
Patricia Kgatle ... Community Member 3
Dimpho Msongelwa ... Attendant 1
Nicole Dube ... Attendant 2
Promise Netshiva ... Attendant 3
Mapula Portia Rapetswa ... Attendant 4
Thandokazi Megalanyane ... Attendant 5
Zama Lungwase ... Attendant 6
Shoko Sibindi ... Traditional Maiden 1
Duduzile Walaza ... Traditional Maiden 2
Khanyisile Khanyile ... Traditional Maiden 3
Karabo Phasha ... Traditional Maiden 4
Lutendo Mudau ... Traditional Maiden 5
Kgotleleo Mainetja ... Mma Mudiga
Nkululeko Xaba ... Nduna Boke Soldier 1
Rolly Lembele ... Nduna Boke Soldier 2 (as Rolly Lmbele)
Sehlako Malope ... Nduna Boke Soldier 3
Mlungisi Madela ... Nduna Boke Soldier 4
Nqobizitha Moyo ... Nduna Boke Soldier 5
Ntokozo Mbatha ... Nduna Boke Soldier 6
Lalelani Masenziemu ... Nduna Boke Soldier 7
Sabelo Nhleko ... Nduna Boke Soldier 8
Njabulo Zulu ... Nduna Boke Soldier 9
Courage Zimnkara ... Nduna Boke Soldier 10
Sibusiso Moyo ... Nduna Boke Soldier 11
Junior Mthokozisi ... Nduna Boke Soldier 12
Snethemba Thabede ... Nduna Boke Soldier 13
Lungisani Vilakazi ... Nduna Boke Soldier 14
Mahlululeli ... Nduna Boke Soldier 15
Collen Sithaba ... Nduna
Roita Mokwevhu ... Nduna
Lorraine Masenamela ... Mma-Muwale
Mokgadi Lesailane ... Mma-Mahasha
Brilliant Miya ... Vhatanuni Wife 1
Bridget Mathebula ... Vhatanuni Wife 2
Nsuku Mabunda ... Vhatanuni Wife 3
Tolry Sebasha ... Vhatanuni Wife 4
Grace Mbambisa ... Vhatanuni Wife 5
Lee-Anne Adams ... Vhatanuni Wife 6
Sue-Anne Adams ... Vhatanuni Wife 7
Khensani Bango ... Vhatanuni Wife 8
Busisiwe Sibiya ... Vhatanuni Wife 9
Masa Nonqane ... Vhatanuni Wife 10
Riccardo Temane ... Ragwadu
Velile Makhoba ... Zulu Maiden
Sicelo Yaka ... Zulu Emissary
Thabo Momakwe ... Zulu Delegate 1
Sithabiso Bhengu ... Zulu Delegate 2
Msizi Sabela ... Zulu Delegate 3
Zutichia Nyengane ... Zulu Delegate 4
Khululwa Nono Nyengane ... Zulu Delegate 5
Dimpho Msongelwa ... Attendant 1
Nicole Dube ... Attendant 2
Promise Netshiva ... Attendant 3
Mapula Portia Rapetswa ... Attendant 4
Thandokazi Megalanyane ... Attendant 5
Zama Lungwase ... Attendant 6
Magwaza Mathebula ... Malome
Moye Mathekga ... Herder 1
Papi Kekana ... Herder 2
Thabiso Bapelane ... Dzugudini's General
Shane Ramalepe ... Makaphimo
Shulammi Mbola ... Mother
Ntabiseng Mashego ... Matronly Woman
Rose Maswanganyi ... Older Girl
Karabo Mapitlula ... Older Boy
Nape Matshitela ... Voice 1 (voice)
Albert Matsaung ... Voice 2 (voice)
Juliet Rebotile Shai ... Voice 3 (voice)
Makgatla Moswazi ... Voice 4 (voice)