Thandisizwe Mgudlwa – Cape Town, SA
“Locally in Kenya, MultiChoice has continued to invest in local content, leading the pack in the shows we license and commission for Kenyan audiences.
Since 2015, we have 3 channels dedicated to local content, Maisha Magic East, Maisha Magic Plus, and Maisha Magic Movies,” Nzola revealed, concluding that, “this is even before we getinto the Free to Air channels that allow our customers to view relevant local – Kenyan content.
Our pledge to Kenyan filmmakers is that we have only just begun, and there’s more to be done in partnership with you! ”In addition, the producers have share, is that the 12-part series follows the origins story of the legendary African monarch and military strategist, King Shaka Zulu.
While the series is an entertainment title and a fictional interpretation of historical events, producers of Bomb Production shave taken care to ensure that Nguni culture is authentically portrayed and respected, they added.
SHAKA ILEMBE launched on Maisha Magic Plus on Sunday, June 18 at 22:00 hours and is also available to DStv Premium, DStv Compact Plus, and DStv Compact subscribers and on GOtv Supa. New episodes will be screened weekly on Sundays at 10.00 pm.
