FIRST TAKE: Here’s what we know about the 1Magic’s new show ‘Lingashoni’
By Mcebo Makhaye
Bling, Bling, Bling! Now, it’s time for something new, crispy, and fresh!
The popular DStv channel 103, 1Magic has a brand new show in the pipeline titled “Lingashoni”, which is set to be aired on local screen on 22 March 2020, says the director of local entertainment channels at M-Net, Momsa Philiso.
Lingashoni has a full-packed of famous cast which includes the likes of Patrick Mofokeng, Thuli Thabethe, Thato Molamu and Liteboho Molise, to name a few.
The show centres a man who has amnesia and after 10 years as farm worker realises that before his memory loss, he was a tenderpreneur, DRUM reported.
After witnessing a murder by a prominent politician, Joburg mayor Robert Nondumo (which plays by Luzoko Nkqeto), monied “tenderprenuer” Mandla Cele (which play by Patrick Mofokeng) goes on the run. He later survives a murder and losses his memory.
As the times goes, he’s discovered by Seipati Moeketsi (which plays by Liteboho Molise), a farmworker and her two children along a riverbank and Mandla starts a new life with them as Themba.
Shortly, Mandla weds Seipati and lives a contented life in the farm, until 10 years later things took a U-turn when an incident leads him getting flashbacks about his real life as Mandla Cele.
Lingashoni is produced by the company that made eHostela and Ifalakhe, Stained Glass TV.
Stained Glass TV’s Zodwa Zuma says they wanted to portray just some of the daily realities some South Africans must face.
“Through this telenovela, we wanted to tell a story that reveals the lived experiences of most South Africans. The themes of this telenovela will include family drama, love, betrayal, scandalous affairs and crime,” she says.
In addition, Philiso says they want to give their viewers the kind of content they know they like.
“This story has the hallmarks of a hit telenovela series with twists and turns that will explore the concept of family, blended family drama, high stakes, the dark underworld of crime and suspense that will keep viewers engaged with every episode,” she says.
She added: “We have observed that our valued 1Magic viewers have become accustomed to juicy storylines and exceptional talent. Therefore, we are excited that these two elements meet political power and crime in what looks set to be a thriller.”
The Lingashoni telenovela is expected to be premiered on the 22 of March.
Compiled by Mcebo Makhaye.
