Season 1
Genesis is a South African telenovela which delves into the high-stakes world of gospel music, where loyalty is tested and betrayal lurks around every corner.
The series is about family, power struggles, love and faith – all set in the powerful and highly contested Gospel music industry.
Felicia Thabethe, once the queen of gospel, thought she had built an unshakable legacy with her husband Gabriel.
But when shocking secrets surface, everything she has worked for is thrown into chaos.
Now, with Genesis Records at risk, Felicia must fight to protect her family's name before it all crumbles.
Will she rise from the ashes of betrayal, or will the fallout cost her everything she holds dear?
The series stars Baby Cele as Felicia, Buyile Mdladla as Gabriel, Nay Maps as Bonko, Gaosi Raditholo as Mmarona, Kealeboga Masango as Nobuhle, Karabelo Ramabodu as Mpumi, Craig Nobela as Ishmael and KB Motsilanyane as Wendy.
Genesis was created and executive produced by Kagiso Mogale and Sinini Nyathi-Mati and is produced by Singa Vision Productions.
The head director is Luthando Mngomezulu and the series producer is Sinini Mati.
The haed writer is Kagiso Mogale, with a writing team including Ntando Mhlongo, Busisiwe Zwane, Sebabatso Mofokeng, Zintle T. Bobi, Donald T. Ndlovu, Awelani Makhuva, Londiwe P. Kubeka, Lesedi Phaahla, Nthabiseng Tau, Lunga John Radebe, Bongani Masondo, Khomotjo Aphane, Tsale Makam, Pusetso Thibedi, Nomfuneko Samantha Magadela, Sibusiso B. Malaza and Sinovuyo Nqwili.
The original music composer is Mjakes Thebe, with additional music composed by Nu Sound Factory.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Baby Cele ... Felicia Thabethe-Gigaba
Buyile Mdladla ... Gabriel Gigaba
KB Motsilanyane ... Wendy Sedibeng
Gaosi Raditholo ... Mmarona Sedibeng
Nay Maps ... Bonko Thabethe
Kealeboga Masango ... Nobuhle Gigaba
Karabelo Ramabodu ... Mpumi Sedibeng
Craig Nobela ... Ishmael Longwe
Recurring / Guests
Sibongile Nojila ... Ausi Moliehi
Josias Moleele ... Bishop Hlophe
Sibongile Phakathi ... Zanele Hlophe
Louis Vega Ngcayiya ... Fistos Shabangu
Kaabo Mokhine ... Noah Thabethe (as Kaabo-Ya-One Mokhine)
Bucy Radebe ... Herself
Brinnette Seopela ... Herself (as Brinnet Seopela)
Ayanda Ncwane ... Herself
Thinah Zungu ... Himself (as Thina Zungu)
Amahle Nhlapho ... Phila Sedibeng
Mthokozisi Dube ... Msizi
Wendy Ndlovu ... Angela (Genesis Receptionist)
Sakhile Mazibuko ... Journalist 3
Kayn Segabetla ... Journalist 4
John Mvala ... Muzi Thabethe
Abraham Marosi Hlatshwayo.. Stage Manager
Yolisa Cele ... Young Felicia
Ororise Mokoena ... Nandipha
Ntsiki Ndzume ... Sedibeng Aunt / Dorcas
Luvuyo Tyolo ... Genesis Choir
Sesethu Hlomela ... Genesis Choir
Mbali Mthethwa ... Genesis Choir
Sinethemba Khoza ... Genesis Choir
Zanele Khumalo ... Genesis Choir
Mtho Dube ... Msizi
Nhlanhla Simelane ... Mazibuko (Board Member 1)
Collen Modise ... Sedibeng Uncle #1
Thabo Momakwe ... Sedibeng Uncle #2
Amogelang Novuko ... Stix
Nkosingiphile Dlamini ... MaMabena
Thembalethu Ndebele ... Petros
Nhlanhla Mtshali ... Ndlovu (Board Member #2)
Sibusiso Langa ... Mabizela (Board Member #3)
Makgofe Moagi ... Thandi Radebe
Mhlonipheni Senzosihle ... Genesis Security
Yithi Zulu ... Letlotlo
Thato Montshiwagae ... Journalist #1
Lebo Khoza ... Journalist #2
Thuso Mokoena ... Nandipha
Thabo Gwadiso ... Private Investigator
Tshiamo Molobi ... Nicci Hlophe
Lerato Nxumalo ... Owethu Hlophe
Thabo Gwadiso ... Private Investigator
Albert Kiviet ... Thabethe Uncle / Khaya
Louis Setabole ... Felicia's Lawyer (as Louis Setbole)
Ndivhuwo Mugovhani ... Police #1
Thabo Maseko ... Police #2
Sam Medupe ... Zachariah
Sikhosiphi Ngcobo ... Dumile
Bongumusa Dlamini ... Sizwe
Buhle Gweba ... Young Muzi Thabethe
Collin Sepamatla ... Dodgy Guy
Tshepo Moloi ... Radio DJ
Wealth Moabi ... MC
Martha Galegobe ... Sedibeng Aunt #2
Mlungisi Sangweni ... Rooftop Joint Manager
Matshidiso Malope ... Dirontsho
Aramis Seerane ... Young Ishmael (as Amaris Seerane)
Sinethemba Ndwandwe ... Ishmael's Late Friend
Thulisile Mbele ... Dumile's Wife
Busi Selepe ... Sizwe's Wife
Cynthia Mazibuko ... Khaya's Wife
Jabulani Mlambo ... Home Affairs Official
David Mashabela ... Podcast Host
Siyabonga Myangiwe ... Thabethe Gardener
Tebogo Ramakhano ... Paramedic #1
Liso Maphumulo ... Paramedic #2
Ntuthuko Ndlovu ... Boykie
Mahlako Magowe ... Mrs Sibanda
Mlungisi Sithole ... Radio Presenter
Mlungisi Sangweni ... Rooftop Owner
Nhlanhla Radebe ... Journalist / Gabriel's Lawyer
Skhumbuzo Ndlovu ... Radio Presenter / Podcast Host / Reporter
Palesa Sebotloana ... Nurse
Vusokazi Mandoyi ... Genesis Choir
Kamo Ralusi ... Genesis Choir
Zanele Khumalo ... Genesis Choir
Pinkie Mthethwa ... Genesis Choir
Toto Mtobo ... Genesis Choir
Bamangele Sitoe ... Genesis Choir
Mduduzi Sibiya ... Paramedic
Matlou Masila ... Paramedic
Mjakes Thebe ... Mjakes
Kholeka Jelle ... Genesis Artist 1
Mhlonipheni Dumakude ... Genesis Security
Xolile Maluka ... Xoli Masondo
Siyabonga Myangiwe ... Petros
Harry Mofokeng ... Neighbour 1 / Stapia
Puleng Moepi ... Neighbour 2 / Meriteng
Nonkanyiso Conco ... Podcaster (as Nonkayiso "LaC" Conco)
Puseletso Khanyane ... Cop 1
Sipho Mawela ... Cop 2
Webster Kutoane ... Sedibeng Lawyer
Kgomotso Radebe ... Sangoma
Kingsley Dawids ... Sosha Inyanga (as Kingsley Davis)
Relebogile Ndebele ... Caller (voice)
Mmatema Moremi ... Basetsana
Sfiso Dlamini ... Boy 1
Tshepo Mngoma ... Violinist
Vuyo Biyela ... Lizwi
Bongani Mnisi ... Drug Dealer
Micheal Mtshali ... Mr Phakathi
Thembeka Mgenge ... Mrs Phakathi
David Mashaba ... Radio Host
Mpanya Mbele ... Delivery Man
Siyasanga Papu ... Nokuthula
Dumisani Masondo ... Investigator
Lwazi Mbele ... Technician
Xolly Mncwango ... Gospel Artist
Gabriel Mpepele ... Dr Molapisi
Siphamandla Nyembe ... Sergeant Ndlovu
Thabile Koetlisi ... Thenjiwe Zondo
Godfrey Malindisa ... Thuso Kgori
Oscar Mabunda ... Big Concert Mogul
Aphele Sithole ... Waitress
Tumi Gaebonwe ... Builder
Thapelo Mazibuko ... Producer 1
Langton Mayback ... Producer 2
Rebecca Malope ... Rebecca Malope
Mzwandile Ndaba ... Arresting Officer 1
Lucky Mthobeni ... Arresting Officer 2
Judith Modise ... Mantwa
Lebo Sekgobela ... Bahumi
Jumbo ... Jumbo
Mpumi Mtshweni ... Mpumi Mtshweni
Candice Modiselle ... MC (as Candice Sello Modiselle)
Conel Mackay ... Mr Dlomo
Nosipho Mackay ... Mrs Dlomo
Thabelo Madiba ... Director (as Thabelo Q-Maq Madiba)
Koketso Tlathi ... Cinematographer
Andile Kubeka ... Hot Girl
Ntsie Thaone ... Bishop Mlambo
Muzi Khanyile ... Bishop Nkosi
Bongani Mavuso ... Bishop Williams
Roselin Khumalo ... Church Woman
Wendy Mainganye ... Church Woman (as Wendy Mayinganye)
Lawrence Mphahlele ... Hlophe Uncle 1
Lefa Pheto ... Hlophe Uncle 2
Mpolokeng Ntaitsane ... Khensani
Nompilo Mabaso ... Blogger 1
Confidence Tema ... Blogger 2
Nomfundo Gumede ... Blogger 3
Nhlanhla Mdlalose ... Sergeant Rooi
Seipati Mpotoane ... Gadifele
Goitseone Maswazi ... Amapiano Artist
Alphina Sello ... MmaSebushi
Onkabetse Ramagwe ... Taser Dealer
Thami Mngqolo ... Lesley
Stephen Manaka ... Moruti (as Chukudu Manaka)
Khutso Millicent Mgapelo... Slay Queen
Mietani Chitambira ... American Producer 1
Tate Mdluli ... American Producer 2
Thabiso Moramaga ... Sheriff
Kabelo Banda ... Acting Moruti
Nickey Mothiba ... Radio Manager
Sbahle Hendricks ... Perfume Prep (as Sbahle Hendriks)
Natasha Palesa ... Girl
Lunga Radebe ... Mzwakhe
Roseline Khumalo ... Church Woman
Jabu Hlongwane ... Hlophe Uncle
Matshidiso Malope ... Dirontsho
Pebetsi Nolo Matlaila ... Detective Moraka (as Nolo Matlaila)
Muziwakhe Khanyile ... Pastor
Thembalethu Bera ... Neighbour
Thabile Thonga ... Police Officer
Thulani Masango ... Police Officer
Philisiwe Mthembu ... Blogger 1
Thokozane Mabona ... Blogger 2
Thato Pelle ... Blogger 3
Mahlako Mogowe ... Principal
Vincent Makhwiting ... Caretaker
Kgomotso Raborethe ... Sedibeng Sangoma
Abulele Peterson ... Mercedes
Charmaine Mncwabe ... Blue
Lucy Malatji ... Pinky
Sinenkosi Simelane ... Journalist 1
Elizabeth Latedisa ... Journalist 2
Thabo Nyawuza ... Security Guard
Thabo Phume ... Man
Mzwandile Hlomikhavu ... Red Ant
Kopano Thojane ... Tracker 1
Mohale Tsiki ... Tracker 2
Sandile Mfusi ... Mbuso
Philile Sithole ... Awards Rep
Nhlakanipho Shamase ... SAMRO Official
Mpho Malebye ... Designer
Ayanotha Hadebe ... Presenter
LaConco ... Podcaster
Mpumelelo Shabalala ... Acapella Group
Siyanda Ndlovu ... Acapella Group
Nqobani Mlaba ... Acapella Group
Simphiwe Maphumulo ... Acapella Group