Yaya Mavundla

Khanyi Mbau who plays Zandile on The Wife, gets candid about her role and Nkosana.   Which Zulu brother do you think has the best swagger? Well, I don't know. The only Zulu brother I'm exposed to is Nkosana. So I have to be biased and say it's him. It's the voice, man. Have you heard that guy’s voice?   How’s the chemistry between Zandile and Nkosana? I'm happy that Season 2 comes out in February, which is the Month of Love, because they have such a beautiful love story. They serve couple goals from the get go, even in prison.   For the viewer, one thing they'll truly enjoy is their language. Nkosana is very poetic, how he uses his words, and how he relays love to her. Nkosana makes the Zulu language so romantic; he makes it sound like French.    How easy was it to see yourself in Zandile?  Out of all characters that I've ever played, Zandile is the most complex one. She challenges me.    She is not an open book; I am still in the process of tryin...

  Netflix’s first African reality show, Young, Famous & African is set to launch in March 2022, and it’s coming in HOT! Mark your calendars and set those reminders for the 18th of March 2022 as Netflix will premiere its inaugural African reality show entitled Young, Famous & African . Unscripted and unapologetically African, the series promises to bring viewers top-tier, best-in-class variety entertainment through the lens of some of their favourite A-list personalities from all over the African continent.  From rivalries, new friendships and romantic connections forming, to stories that made the headlines and the delicious tea being spilled, Africa’s stars will give you an intimate insider look into their glamorous lives as they navigate the City of Gold, Johannesburg, South Africa. Sharing their excitement about the seven-episode reality show produced by Urban Brew Studios and co-creators and Executive Producers are Martin Asare Amankwa and Peace Hyde, Martin Asare...

  Seasoned Publicist, Bonnie Meslane has been shortlisted for a coveted Umhlobo Wenene FM presenter job. The 31 year old from Mqanduli has worked in the entertainment industry as a publicist, writer, content producer and art director for almost ten years.  “My father called me telling me I had been shortlisted, '' he heard on the radio. I am elated. I prayed for this. I want this job…” commented an overjoyed Meslane.  Bonnie is no stranger to radio, she had worked as a content contributor for Phumzile Zonke’s weekend show Abahlali Abangalali on Umhlobo Wenene back in 2013/2014. She also worked as a breakfast content producer for DJ Sbu on Massiv Metro.  “I have always loved radio, I love entertainment and I believe it is time to step onto front and fulfill my dreams. I work behind the scenes in PR and I love being of service to people but this is also how I can impact people’s lives, through live interactions.”  Meslane is the founder and director of Azania P...

It’s a resounding “Yes” from the music industry as SAMA attracts a record number of entries in the 28 years of the awards.   Some 1395 submissions were received by the close of the call for entries at midnight on Thursday, 3 February 2022. Last year, the SAMAs earned 1163 entries, which marks an increase of over 230 this year.   This exponential growth augurs well for the future of the music industry and the role SAMA continues to play.  Most categories received record entries, and below are the categories that received the most entries:   Best Collaboration – 180 Best Hip Hop Album – 179 Best Produced Music Video – 149 Best Dance Album – 73 Best Amapiano Album – 68     The next stage of the SAMA process is vetting presided by committees comprised of industry practitioners, which will be followed by judging by panels of experts which will be followed by the announcement of nominees in April.   RiSA CEO Nhlanhla Sibisi commented: “This is incredible new...

  After a one-week break,  The Wife  is back this Thursday, 17 February 2022, as Season 2 kicks off on Showmax, with Khanyi Mbau ( Unmarried , Happiness Is A Four-Letter Word )   and Mondli Makhoba ( Umkhokha ) stepping up into the lead roles as Zandile and Nkosana.     Zandile had already served 10 years in jail for the murder of her mother when the love of her life, Nkosana, finally broke her out of jail at the end of Season 1. Being on the outside is a big adjustment, but not as big a challenge as winning back her children’s love, rebuilding her marriage, and establishing herself as matriarch in a crime family where another woman, Hlomu (Mbalenhle Mavimbela ) , has been calling the shots in her absence.   Produced by Stained Glass, Season 1 of  The Wife  opened to rave reviews in November 2021, becoming the most watched launch on Showmax ever. The show trended at the top of Twitter every Thursday during its run, for 13 consecutive weeks....