After two seasons, Mzansi Magic has made the decision to cancel Gqeberha: The Empire.
Mzansi Magic recently reported that the telenovela would stop playing on our screens after 2 seasons and 520 episodes. As much it has been fun watching the acclaimed Xhosa series featuring stellar performances by Kay Bikitsha, Bongile Mantsai, Tembinkosi Ngcukana and Zandile Msutwana just to name a few. Viewers celebrate the talent that once was as some faces will not be scarce on television.
As per reports by news and entertainment publication, TshisaLIVE, the show produced by Tshedza Pictures’s cancellation was due to low viewership.
The award-winning production company known for its widely produced series such as The Queen, The River, and Youngins has done an amazing job in showcasing Mzansi’s talent.
Phil Mphela took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to announce the news.
TV:
Gqeberha-The Empire cancelled
After 520 episodes and 2 seasons, the Mzansi Magic telenovela will be coming to an end.
The show is produced by Tshedza Pictures. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/HS9hPP5yrK
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) September 16, 2024
Taking to the comment section users shared their sentiments on channel canning the show with some users citing that the storyline started to become boring after the first season.
One user said:
Initially that show was not supposed to have season 2.
— Bhungz ?? (@Sbuda_ACE) September 16, 2024
Other user added:
bad news…but they needed to work on they script. it’s across getting boring. they lost it
— juicy_story_apparel (@juicystory_xciv) September 16, 2024
I have said it before season two that this should happen, their script was all over the place and since it was no longer about Luzuko and his wives , it lost its touch
— ? EMILY ? (@emily_teffoME) September 16, 2024
Speaking to the channel on the canning of the show, Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net said, “We extend our heartfelt thanks to the producers, cast, and crew of Gqeberha: The Empire. Their unwavering dedication and exceptional talent have delivered spellbinding storylines in one of the most fiercely competitive prime time slots. As we approach the grand finale, we eagerly anticipate witnessing the culmination of this extraordinary journey.”
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