So you know that Nikiwe replaces Durban Gen on Monday 17 April and that it stars Lungelo Mpangase in the titular role, but who else is it it and who do they play?
As we mentioned in the first look
here, it's set in Soweto and surrounds, and tells the story of the rise and fall of the Radebe family.
A reload of the logline:
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Imagine inheriting all the wealth in the world, having power and influence in the palm of your hands, only to have it all stripped away from you by your own family.
Here's a who's who popcorn pack:
Nikiwe Radebe
Played by Lungelo Mpangase
The firstborn and heir to the family empire. She’s a socialite at heart, with pure intentions. But Nikiwe loses it all after a tragic incident strikes the Radebe home.
Themba “Bhungane” Radebe
Played by Muzi Mthabela
Head of the "hood rich" Radebe clan who live in Diepkloof Extension. He's a headstrong businessman who's gunning to be the biggest entrepreneur in Soweto.
Mirriam Radebe
Played by Zandi Nhlapo
Bhungane's wife and Nikiwe's mother.
Nikiwe's brother Menzi
Played by Craig Nobela
Nikiwe's sister Mandisa
Played by Silindokuhle Tshabalala
MaSibisi
Played by Clementine Mosimane
Nikiwe's grandmother and Bhungane’s mother. Her story picks up as she gets released from prison and we soon learn that she served 15 years to take the rap for a crime that her son committed.
Mimmie Cooper
Played by Lorcia Cooper
MaSibisi's Lockdown buddy who gets released from prison with her.
Uncle Skeitla
Played by Kenneth Nkosi
Mirriam’s brother and Nikiwe’s uncle. Based in Orlando Soweto, he’s a hustler at heart.
Dimakatso Sikhosana
Played by Liopelo Maphate
Uncle Skeitla’s wife, always loving, caring and supportive.
Lulu Ngebulana
Played by Soso Rungqu
Bhungane’s ex-wife and mother to his firstborn son, whom no one knew about.
Ntsika Ngebulana
Played by Akhona Ndlovu
Lulu and Bhungane’s son who wants his stake in the family riches.
MaDlamini
Played by Neo Iman Mothae
Bhungane’s sangoma and secret lover.
Mazibuko
Played by Israel Zulu
A ruthless tenderpreneur and Bhungane’s biggest competition.
* A logline consists of one or two sentences that give an overview of the central idea of a series or movie.
Nikiwe premieres on Monday 17 April, replacing Durban Gen in the 18h30 for Durban Gen's final week.
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