Uzalo
| Uzalo | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | AK Films |
| Starring | Leleti Khumalo,Dawn Thandeka King and Nay Maps |
| Country of origin | South Africa |
| Original language(s) | Zulu |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Duma Ndlovu, Pepsi Pokane, Gugulethu Zuma |
| Producer(s) |
Aruna Irani Mmamitse Thibedi |
| Location(s) | Kwa Mashu |
| Cinematography | Mike Sono, Howard Nciweni |
| Editor(s) | Gugu Sibandze, Cynthia Tshele |
| Production company(s) | AK Films |
| Distributor | South African Broadcasting Corporation |
| Release | |
| Original network | SABC 1 |
Uzalo is a telenovela produced by AK Films and broadcast on SABC1 in South Africa.[1] It stars Leleti Khumalo, Bheki Mkhwane and Mpumelelo Bhulose.[2]
Plot
Uzalo tells the story of two affluent families in the township of Kwa-Mashu: the Mdletshe family which presides over the Kwamashu Kingdom Church and the Xulu family that runs a car theft syndicate. The two families are connected by the fact that their eldest sons were switched at birth during the period when Nelson Mandela was released from prison.[2][3]
Production
The program is filmed in KwaZulu-Natal's KwaMashu F-section.[1] The series use of local talent and infrastructure to depict a realistic portrayal of life in the region makes it unique among other television programs.[3]
Reception
Uzalo's premiere in February 2015 attracted 5 million viewers.[4]
References
- 1 2 "SABC1’s new Uzalo: ‘We’re not Generations’". news.yahoo.com. Yahoo. February 10, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- 1 2 Bambalele, Patience (February 9, 2015). "'Uzalo' hope for Zuma". www.filmcontact.com/. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- 1 2 "SABC1 takes on the telenovela with Uzalo". www.tvsa.co.za. January 13, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ↑ Hlongwane, S'thembiso (February 12, 2015). "Uzalo’s first episode clocks 5 million viewers". drum.co.za. Drum. Retrieved April 16, 2015.