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MultiChoice Announces Release Of Epic Historical Drama Series Shaka Ilembe In 2023
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MultiChoice and Bomb Productions are proud to announce that production on the epic drama series, Shaka Ilembe, which is set to be released in 2023, has commenced and is currently filming in South Africa, providing jobs for over 8 000 people.
Set in the 1700s, Shaka Ilembe tells the story of the making of the iconic African king, with iterations from his early childhood through to adulthood. The two key actors playing Shaka are the incredibly talented Lemongang Tsipa (adult king) and newcomer Ntando Zondi (boy king). The star-studded cast is headlined by Amazonās Coming 2 Americaās breakout star, Nomzamo Mbatha, who plays Queen Nandi, the revered mother of Shaka, with Thembinkosi Mthembu starring as King Dingiswayo and Wiseman Mncube in the role of King Zwide. Mbatha will also executive produce the series.
āBeing able to bring this important story to the screen with such stellar talent speaks to the heart of MultiChoiceās ongoing commitment and investment in our local entertainment industry. We are committed to telling great African stories and this is a proudly African series told through the lens of Africans for the very first time,ā said Yolisa Phahle, CEO of General Entertainment & Connected Video at MultiChoice.
āI am honoured to bring the giant that is Queen Nandi to life. History will remember those who informed its people of where we come from, to better understand who we are. I am fortunate to be part of a project that is much bigger than ourselves and to tell this story in our own language. Impi iyeza!ā expressed Mbatha.
āIt is a cast with deep talent,ā added Angus Gibson, Creative Director at Bomb Productions. āIt is magical witnessing these performers bring life to characters we only know from the history books. When the cast arrive on set, fully dressed in wardrobe and hair from the period, I am blown away.ā
The production has been six years in the making, consulting historians, academics and family descendants, including the late King Goodwill Zwelithini and Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi. āThis is our appointment with history; we want to capture the authenticity and deepen the understanding of this era,ā explained Nhlanhla Mtaka, an executive and cultural advisor.
Striking a balance between historical authenticity and drama is crucial to the plot. āWe want people to learn about our history and culture, but we also want to keep viewers glued in anticipation. This drama seeks to uncover nuggets of history, but creates narrative in the gaps by putting known characters alongside fictional characters in order to keep the story moving,ā Phahle continued.
MultiChoice is the biggest funder of local content in Africa ā producing content in local languages with local actors, and telling stories that resonate culturally. This production comes off the back of multiple successful co-productions such as Trackers, Reyka and most recently Recipes for Love and Murder. The groupās production quality and their ongoing partnership with international production companies allows for worldwide appeal and promotes South African talent on a global stage.
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Kofi Asamoah selected for professional exchange program managed through the US Department of State
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Ghanaian award-winning filmmaker and Creative Director, Kofi Asamoah, has been nominated and selected by the U.S. Embassy in Accra to participate in a professional exchange program managed through the US Department of State in partnership with Meridian International Center and UNESCO.
The fully funded program entitled, āIntellectual Property Best Practices for Creative Entrepreneurs and Policy Makersā, takes 8 individuals from Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and CĆ“te dāIvoire to the United States for a two-week program, June 22 to July 3, 2024. The program will travel to DC, Atlanta and LA focusing on meeting with experts in the creative industry, specifically film and music, as well as have a dedicated focus on copyright law and application.
The Department of State has outlined the following specific objectives for the project:
ā¢ Exchange best practices with U.S. policymakers, at the state and local levels, to improve the operating environment, drive employment growth, and attract global investment into their local creative markets;
ā¢ Examine the creative industriesā infrastructure and business ecosystem; with input from IP experts, film and recording studios, industry associations, and other thought leaders; and
ā¢ Gain exposure to key business tools used by members of the creative economy to scale work globally.
Kofi Asamoah, who is also CEO of Kofas Media, describes the opportunity as ‘ golden ‘. In a Facebook post, he thanked The US Embassy in Accra and The US department of state for recognizing the need to impact the local Creative ecosystem.
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Apple Music Releases Country Covers of BeyoncĆ©ās Songs by Black Emerging Artists
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Ghanaians turn to me for love songs – Dr Cryme
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