Family secrets, treachery
IMBEWU: THE SEED: SET TO BREAK LOCAL TELEVISION BOUNDARIES ON E.TV
An authentic South African story with a social cohesion message.
Imbewu: The Seed is a compelling and groundbreaking new daily drama set to premiere on e.tv in April.
It focuses on the ties of blood and spirit that bind families, posing sobering and controversial questions relevant to all South African cultures.
Starring the iconic Leleti Khumalo, who is also an executive producer, it’s set in Durban and KwaZulu-Natal, spanning the most affluent parts of Umlazi to the humblest street in eNquthu and Chatsworth.
A deep and unspoken truth, representing the cultural legacy between two brothers, is at the centre of the series’ captivating plot.
Showcasing local talent at its best, Imbewu: The Seed, will see up-and-coming performers ply their trade alongside legendary actors.
The cross-cultural drama series is produced by Grapevine Productions, a joint venture between Videovision Entertainment, Word Of Mouth Pictures and Luyks Productions.
Anant Singh from Videovision Entertainment and Duma Ndlovu from Word Of Mouth Pictures will be at the helm of the production of the show.
Singh’s international recognition includes the films Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom; the Oscar nominated Yesterday and Sarafina, with the latter two starring Khumalo.
I’ m excited to be partnering with Anant Singh and Leleti Khumalo as we prepare to give South Africans a new and unique story
Duma Ndlovu Producer
South African audiences are familiar with Ndlovu’s work. Having produced successful local soapies and drama series, Ndlovu’s name has become synonymous with excellence on the small screen.
“Imbewu: The Seed reflects the multi-cultural environment which makes Durban and the province of KwaZulu-Natal unique,” said Singh. “The show has the ability to cross the cultural divide and promote social cohesion in South Africa, showcasing a hybrid of cultures in South Africa today.
“We are extremely excited to be embarking on this amazing television series in KwaZulu-Natal with our partners, e.tv.”
Ndlovu said the drama series will be in a class of its own.
“We, as storytellers, are very excited at this opportunity to tell an authentic South African story.
“I’m excited to be partnering with Singh and Khumalo as we prepare to give South Africans a new and unique story.
“In South Africa, we have not yet had the opportunity to see Indians and Africans come together to tell a story with a social cohesion message and this story will deliver that,” said Ndlovu.
The general manager of e.tv local content, Ziyanda Mngomezulu, is also confident that viewers will love Imbewu: The Seed.
“One of e.tv’s commitments in 2018 is to invest in provinces beyond Gauteng,” she said. “KwaZulu-Natal is the country’s fastest-growing province with a strong focus on the entertainment industry.
“We are very honoured to be partnering with film, television and theatre greats such as Anant Singh, Duma Ndlovu and Leleti Khumalo.”
We, as storytellers, are very excited for this opportunity to tell an authentic South African story
Anant Singh Producer The show reflects the multi-cultural environment which makes Durban and the province of KwaZulu-Natal unique.