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Gqeberha: The Empire raising the Eastern Cape flag high

The new IsiXhosa telenovela is only two episodes in and already owns the number one spot on social media trending topics.

Fans of the show commend Tshedza production house for putting out a stellar cast and being inclusive of up and coming actors from the Eastern Cape. The prime time show already has fan favorites and with Zikhona Sodlaka leading as the best performer on the show following Zandile Msutwana, the  former actress on “The Queen.” South Africans are definitely in for a ride!

However, some feel there are a-list actors who could’ve taken the show to the next level, to mention a few that have been named is Vathiswa Ndara who is a popular actress on the prime time slots, Zolisa Xaluva known for his acting skills on Gomora and Kings of Joburg, to name a few.

The storyline has been well received in the Eastern Cape, that even EC Premier, Oscar Mabuyane welcomed and thanked the production company for positioning the EC as a film destination. 

“Finally we have a drama series” “a good representation of cast members to play IsiXhosa telenovela, showcasing the language and the Eastern cape” are the words you will find if you search for the show. There is more to see on this telenovela stay glued on your screens on Mzansi Magic, 21:00 Monday to Friday.

Also see:Inside Gqeberha: the empire premiere launch

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