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eing the single largest producer of the world’s biggest formats to Africa, based multinational media group head- Bof original content on the African including , Idols, Survivor, The quartered in South Africa and Dubai with Continent, the M-Net Studios catalogue Voice, Masterchef and many more. With principal operations in pay television, in- offers over 30 000 hours of scripted and an over 30 year footprint, we have unsur- cluding newly introduced SVOD services. non-scripted programme types. Annually, passed relationships within the industry The group operates in 50 countries across we add over 3200 hours of premium African content across our core market segments both locally and abroad. We have built the Sub-Saharan Africa. CONTENTS in East, West and Southern Africa. reputation of being the leaders in high-end productions on the African Continent. We This catalogue includes only a select num- Our original productions include audience are excited to pursue new strategic mod- ber of programmes that we have to offer. DRAMA TELENOVELA / SOAP ENTERTAINMENT favourites such as iNumber Number, Isi- els and are engaging global leaders on Should you require a deeper catalogue on baya and Cooking With Siba which have co-productions, distribution and funding a specific genre or programme type or for consistently ranked in the top of their re- models. more information on our latest offering of a IGAZI 5 THE RIVER 20 DATE MY FAMILY 32 spective timeslots. Our production arm 24 hour tailor-made channel for your linear THE IMPOSTER 6 THE QUEEN 21 DATE MY FAMILY ZAMBIA 32 has long standing experience and exper- M-Net Studios is the content sales and or digital platforms, please don’t hesitate INUMBER NUMBER 6 ISIBAYA 21 OUR PERFECT WEDDING 34 tise, having also introduced local versions distribution arm of Multichoice, a broad- to contact us. NKULULEKO 7 ISITHEMBISO 22 OUR PERFECT WEDDING KENYA 34 SAINTS AND SINNERS 7 GREED & DESIRE 22 OUR PERFECT WEDDING TANZANIA 34 ISIKIZI 8 ZUBA 23 OUR PERFECT WEDDING ZAMBIA 34 IS’THUNZI 8 BATTLEGROUND 23 DREAMS 36 IKHAYA 9 SELINA 24 UTHANDO NES’THEMBU 36 LOCKDOWN 9 HUSH 25 UTATAKHO 37 ROCKVILLE 10 MAZA 25 LOVE BACK 37 UNMARRIED 10 RING OF LIES 26 UYANG’THANDA NA? 38 FEVER 11 TINSEL 27 STUDIO 53 EXTRA 39 RETREAT 11 HOTEL MAJESTIC 27 JARA 39 CITY ON FIRE 12 INKABA 27 WINGIN’ IT 40 JEMEJI 12 ZABALAZA 27 TONIGHT WITH TREVOR NOAH 41 SARAFU 13 THE WILD 27 RICH KIDS 41 SUE NA JONNIE 13 COOKING WITH SIBA 41 HUBA 14 SOMETHING’S COOKING 41 MY FLATMATES 14 ACTUALITY MSAWAWA: TRUE SOUTH 41 TALI’S WEDDING DIARY 15 FEAST 42 SNITCH 16 MY STORY ZAMBIA 29 MZANZI RIDEZ 42 JACOB’S CROSS 16 STORI YANGU 29 GOAL DIGGERZ 42 HUSTLE 16 MY STORY SA 30 SCAR TISSUE 42 TENANT 16 CRIMES UNCOVERED 30 IT’S FOR LIFE 17 CRIMINAL MINDS SA 30 INNOCENT TIMES 17 FILM LEAGUE OF GLORY 17 KNOWN GODS 17 HAPPINESS IS A FOUR LETTER WORD 44 MSHIKA-SHIKA: THE HUSTLE 18 THE BAKER’S DAUGHTER 46 KASHAN MAHARAJ CHANDIES 18 DOUBLE TROUBLE 48 THE COCONUTS 18 SAM-SOKOLO 18 www.m-netstudios.com

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DRAMA Myth, melodrama & magic in this conflict over the Xhosa Royal Family’s throne

et against the backdrop of Johannesburg and the valley hills Sbeyond Coffee Bay in the Eastern Cape, Igazi is a classic tale of magic, myth and melodrama.

This drama tells the story of a Xhosa royal family in conflict over its throne. As the family is at war with itself and magical forces of darkness, a man is forced into the battle for his father’s kingdom. He has to overcome his own demons and accept his destiny. The path ahead is filled with many complications that lead to one question: will the rightful King reign?

Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: Season 1: 13 x 48’ HD Season 2: 13 x 48’ HD Language: IsiXhosa Subtitles: English Production Company: Ferguson Films Year of Release: 2016

Ranked #1 in Timeslot

Drama 5 THE IMPOSTER Nkululeko

Revenge and Deceit Love Versus Ambition

story of twin sisters, Mantwa and Matshepo Tau who find coming-of-age drama set in the windswept streets of Cape A themselves at war as a consequence of one moment that A Town township Khayelitsha and centered around Nkululeko changed their lives. After seventeen years behind bars, one of Zwai, a talented mathematician preparing for a competition that the sisters breaks out of prison and takes over the wonderful could change his life and destiny forever. When he makes an life of her identical twin who is responsible for her incarceration. impulsive decision in a moment of blossoming love, he suddenly finds himself in deep trouble and everything he has worked so hard for falls apart, leaving his future in jeopardy. Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Season 1: 13 x 48’ HD Original Territory: South Africa Language: IsiZulu & Sesotho Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Subtitles: English Season 1: 13 x 48’ HD Production Company: Ferguson Films Language: IsiXhosa Year of Release: 2017 Subtitles: English Production Company: The Bomb Shelter Film Ranked #1 in Timeslot Company Year of Release: 2018

Ranked #1 in Timeslot

iNumber Number Saints AND Sinners Thrilling South African crime, corruption & retribution series Gripping Family Drama

n action-packed and intense drama based on the award- Awinning South African feature film by Donovan Marsh, rime and love, corruption and freedom that followed in the iNumber Number (Avenged). This gritty urban crime series is a Cwake of South Africa’s new democracy. This series focuses relentless, high-octane TV feast. It takes law and order to a new on two very different families living in the south of Johannesburg. level in the television space. The heartbeat of iNumber Number is the relationship between Chilli and Shoes, whose brotherhood- bond comes under a dangerous threat. Expect unfiltered street Original Territory: South Africa warfare, gangsterism, greed and vengeance. Starring Presley Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Chweneyagae, the lead actor from Tsotsi - 2006 Oscar Winner : Season 1: 13 x 48’ HD Foreign Language Film. Season 2: 13 x 48’ HD Original Territory: South Africa Language: IsiZulu & Sesotho Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Subtitles: English Season 1: 13 x 46’ HD Production Company: Penguin Films Language: IsiZulu Year of Release: 2014 & 2016 Subtitles: English Production Company: Quizzical Pictures Year of Release: 2017 SAFTA 2016: Best achievement by a lead actor and actress–TV drama SAFTA 2018: Best Achievement in Directing-TV Drama Ranked #1 in Timeslot

6 Drama Drama 7 Isikizi ikhaya

Disgrace and Honour The Ties That Bind Us

sikizi, which means “disgrace” is a Xhosa drama that follows the Khaya explores the theme of secrets, truth and lies and the I tragic story of an honourable, but impulsive young man, who i extreme measures one man will take in the name of love for his runs away from his hometown in a desperate attempt to escape family. When circumstances suddenly threaten to reveal his secret a dreadful prophecy that was decreed upon his life. Isikizi tackles and throw his world into turmoil, family values are challenged issues of true love and its consequences, fate versus free will, and two families lives are changed forever as the tangled web of the power of fear and the importance of honouring one’s heritage. deceit starts to unwind.

Original Territory: South Africa Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Season 1: 13 x 24’ Season 1: 13 x 24’ HD Season 2: 13 x 24’ HD Language: IsiZulu & Sepedi Language: IsiXhosa Subtitles: English Subtitles: English Production Company: Urban Brew Studios Production Company: Paw Paw Films Year of Release: 2018 Year of Release: 2016 & 2017 Best Monday Night Drama

Is’thunzi Lockdown

Difficult Choices Secrets Locked Inside

et in the fast-paced world of Africa’s born-frees, Is’thunzi et in a fictional high security female African prison, this unique Sunpacks the complexities that teenagers from all walks of Sseries is dark, hard-hitting and delivers maximum drama as it life are faced with and the choices they make on their journey explores themes of drugs, murder, sexual abuse and corruption. to adulthood. A fierce group of girls, who refer to themselves as Authentic characters are portrayed by an all-star female cast. “Ninjas”, use sheer grit and resourcefulness to fight suppressive Their fascinating pasts will hold you enthralled as they unravel power, gender dynamics and superstition. The series explores to reveal the paths that led them into prison and behind locked what it means to be young and full of potential while having to gates. The inmates range from menacing to naïve and although overcome financial, social, and cultural barriers in order to make they are hard-core and grimy they are also mothers or daughters, something of yourself. and we are reminded of their humanity. Lockdown makes for uneasy but intriguing viewing as the reality of prison life in Africa Original Territory: South Africa is authentically depicted. Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Season 1: 13 x 23’ HD Original Territory: South Africa Season 2: 13 x 23’ HD Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Language: IsiZulu Season 1 - 3: 39 x 24’ HD Subtitles: English Language: IsiZulu, Tsotsi-taal & English Production Company: Rapid Blue Subtitles: English Year of Release: 2016 & 2017 Production Company: Black Brain Pictures Year of Release: 2017 & 2018 International Emmy Nominee 2017 & 2018 Best Performance by an Actress - Thuso Mbedu SAFTA 2018: Best Achievement in Scriptwriting – TV Drama. Season 3 starring Tichina Arnold SAFTA 2018: Best Actress - TV Drama (Survivor’s Remorse). Ranked #1 in Timeslot - Thuso Mbedu

8 Drama Drama 9 Rockville Fever Family Feuds and The Dark Side of Mzansi Tragedy, Rivalry, Revenge and ockville is a drama series that revolves around two families Justice R - one in the middle-class world of Johannesburg’s suburbs and the other in the working-class world of Soweto - who have an ongoing feud with each other over a series of misunderstandings ever is a series about secrets, love, revenge and lust. It is also brought about by their different backgrounds. F about family and the lengths some will go too, to protect it. Produced by and starring power couple Shona and Connie Fer- guson, this series lifts the lid on the dark side of Mzansi – the Original Territory: Zambia drama, sacrifices and subterfuge that it takes to get to the top in modern-day South Africa. Original Broadcaster: Zambezi Magic Season 1: 14 x 48’ HD Original Territory: South Africa Season 2: 14 x 48’ HD Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Language: English & Bemba Season 1: 10 x 48’ HD Season 2: 10 x 48’ HD Subtitles: English Season 3: 13 x 48’ HD Season 4: 13 x 48’ HD Production Company: Elixur Intergrated Media Language: Setswana, Sepedi, isiZulu & English Year of Release: 2018 Subtitles: English Production Company: Ferguson Films Year of Release: 2013 - 2016

Unmarried Retreat

Triple Drama Not-So-Holy Matrimony

fun, fresh and sexy new drama about the lives of three young A female friends living in Johannesburg as they deal with the mma tells her guardian that her marriage of a mere four months pressures of juggling marriage, motherhood, relationships, and Eis possibly headed for divorce. Does she try and make it work, their careers. or should she throw in the towel?

The drama revolves around three different women who represent a diverse cross-section of South African life, from the township to the suburbs, to the high-end apartment lifestyle of the “super Original Territory: blessed”. Original Broadcaster: Showcase Season 1: 10 x 24’ HD Language: English Original Territory: South Africa Production Company: Tatafohq Limited Original Broadcaster: 1Magic Year of Release: 2015 Season 1: 13 x 24’ HD Language: English, IsiXhosa & Setswana Subtitles: English Production Company: Ferguson Films Year of Release: 2018

Best Performing Local Drama on 1Magic

10 Drama Drama 11 City On Fire Sarafu

Good vs Evil Love, Revenge and Friendship

ity On Fire is a drama series which explores the complex wo close friends become bitter foes. They build an empire that Chappenings of a city where virtue and evil are in perpetual Tthreatens to destroy both them and their families. battle for supremacy.

Original Territory: Tanzania Original Territory: Zambia Original Broadcaster: Maisha Magic Bongo Original Broadcaster: Zambezi Magic Season 1: 26 x 25’ HD Season 1: 39 x 48’ HD Language: Swahili Language: English & Bemba Production Company: Halisi Film Lab Subtitles: English Year of Release: 2018 Production Company: Wyclif Mwamba Films Year of Release: 2017

Jemeji Sue Na Jonnie

Home Is Where Your Story Begins Comedy, Love and Deception

young doctor returns to Nigeria for her National Youth Service hilarious case of identity theft to get ahead and all the drama A Corps. She is pleasantly surprised to be posted to her A that comes with keeping this little secret. Broke Jonnie Juma father’s village but her dream-come-true event quickly becomes goes to look for a job at a company, but is confused for another a nightmare. successful CEO with the same name.

Original Territory: Nigeria & South Africa Original Territory: Kenya Original Broadcaster: Africa Magic Showcase Original Broadcaster: Maisha Magic East Season 1: 262 x 24’ HD Season 1: 13 x 26’ HD Language: IsiXhosa & English Season 2: 13 x 26’ HD Subtitles: English Language: Sheng & Swahili Production Company: Tatafohq Limited Production Company: Phil-It Productions Limited Year of Release: 2016 Year of Release: 2017

Kalasha International Film & TV Award 2017: Best TV Drama, Best Lead Actor & Actress in a TV Drama

12 Drama Drama 13 HUBA

Love, Money, Greed and Witchcraft

hen two different worlds meet; one controlled by money and Wthe other overshadowed by greed, love becomes their only hope for survival.

Original Territory: Tanzania Original Broadcaster: Maisha Magic Bongo Season 1: 39 x 25’ HD Season 2: 52 x 26’ HD Language: Swahili Production Company: Jiffy Pictures Year of Release: 2016 & 2017 TALI’S WEDDING DIARY

There’s only one way to get My Flatmates married and that’s Tali’s way his comedy series follows Tali, a Joburg princess Twho moves to Cape Town. Tali’s boyfriend Darren has proposed! But just as Tali is about to announce it on Facebook, frenemy Gabi posts her engagement photo, Live, Love, Laugh and Hustle and it’s far more impressive. But no one beats Tali on social media. No one.

situational comedy centered around 4 guys who share a flat. A Hilarious situations and fun escapades emanate from their Original Territory: South Africa daily quest for a better life. A Original Season 1: 8 x 20’ HD Language: English Original Territory: Nigeria Production Company: Sketchbook Original Broadcaster: Africa Magic Showcase Studios Season 1-2: 520 x 24’ HD Year of Release: 2017 Language: Pidgin, English & Igbo Subtitles: English Top viewed drama in premiere season Production Company: Barons World Entertainment Year of Release: 2016 & 2017 “…it left us in stitches.” HUFFINGTON POST ZA

14 Drama Drama - Comedy 15 SNITCH JACOB’S CROSS It’s for Life Innocent Times

What happens when you know too Cut-Throat Oil Story An Unwelcome Guest Fear The Past much? Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: M-Net 101 Original Territory: South Africa Season 1 - 5: 92 x 46’ Original Territory: South Africa Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: M-Net 101 Language: English Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Original Broadcaster: M-Net 101 Season 1: 22 x 58’ Season 2: 22 x 58’ Production Company: The Bomb Shelter Film Season 1: 13 x 46’ Season 1: 6 x 45’ Language: English & Afrikaans Company Language: English Language: English Subtitles: English Year of Release: 2006 - 2011 Production Company: Nyenyedza Production Company: M-Net Original Productions Production Company: Endemol Productions SA Year of Release: 2011 Year of Release: 2008 Year of Release: 2014 & 2016 HUSTLE TENANT League of Glory Known Gods

A Slice of Life Between Four Walls Triumph Over Adversity Scandalous Epic Drama

Original Territory: Nigeria Original Territory: Kenya Original Territory: South Africa Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: Africa Magic Urban Movies Original Broadcaster: Africa Magic Original Broadcaster: M-Net 101 Original Broadcaster: M-Net 101 Season 1: 120 x 24’ HD Season 1: 26 x 48’ HD Season 1: 13 x 48’ HD Season 1: 26 x 48’ Language: English & Pidgin Language: English Language: English & Afrikaans Language: English & Afrikaans Subtitles: English Production Company: Sparrow Productions Limited Subtitles: English Subtitles: English Production Company: Blink Digital Concept Limited Year of Release: 2013 Production Company: Waterfront Television Production Company: Fremantle Television Year of Release: 2016 Year of Release: 2009 Year of Release: 2005

16 Drama - Library Drama - Library 17 Mshika-Shika: THE HUSTLE Chandies

Pride and Power Struggles A Debt To Repay

Original Territory: South Africa Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Season 1: 10 x 44’ Season 1: 13 x 24’ HD Language: English, IsiZulu & Tsotsi-taal Language: IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, English & Afrikaans Subtitles: English Subtitles: English Production Company: Dv8 Films Production Company: Penguin Films Year of Release: 2011 Year of Release: 2012 TELENOVELA / SOAP THE Coconuts Sam-Sokolo

Relationships, Prejudices and Seeking The Good Life Stereotypes

Original Territory: South Africa Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: M-Net 101 Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Season 1: 13 x 26’ HD Season 2: 13 x 25’ HD Season 1: 13 x 24’ HD Season 2: 13 x 24’ HD Language: Afrikaans, English & IsiXhosa Language: Sesotho & Isizulu Subtitles: English Subtitles: English Production Company: ATTV Communications Production Company: Black Brain Pictures Year of Release: 2007 & 2008 Year of Release: 2013 & 2014

18 Drama - Library THE QUEEN

Power Struggles, Secrets and Lies fast-paced telenovela about a dedicated wife, mother and A successful businesswoman. Harriet Khoza is forced to do the unthinkable when her husband’s secret comes to light.

Set in the contrasting worlds of the rich in Waterfall and the mid- dle-class of Tembisa. The Queen strips bare the insatiable lust for power amongst the rich and the victims that find themselves at their mercy. It also uncovers the power struggles women are faced with in business and at home, due to cultural practices and beliefs.

Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Season 1 - 3: 728 x 24’ HD Language: Setswana, Sepedi & IsiZulu Subtitles: English Production Company: Ferguson Films Year of Release: 2016 - 2018 THE RIVER Ranked #1 in Timeslot

You Can’t Bury The Truth

he River is a thrill-a-minute showstopper. It is an impeccable T story, with jaw-dropping acting and cutting-edge production Isibaya value. Set in Pretoria South Africa, it is the dramatic tale of the lives of the Dlaminis and the Mokoenas. They are two families from different backgrounds that are brought together and divided by the discovery of a diamond in nearby Cullinan. Courage and Forbidden Romance cunning eventually collide when they cannot put their differences sibaya is set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, with two young aside, resulting in an endless body count. A story of ill-placed lovers who are torn apart by a century-old feud between two love, greed, betrayal and blood bonds. This is gripping television. I powerful families. From a valley long divided by too little resources, the bitter feud continues in Egoli. Isibaya is now in it’s sixth season.

Original Territory: South Africa Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: 1Magic Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Season 1: 260 x 24’ HD Season 1 - 6: 1508 x 24’ HD Language: IsiZulu, Sesotho & IsiXhosa Language: IsiZulu Subtitles: English Subtitles: English Production Company: Tshedza Pictures Production Company: The Bomb Shelter Film Year of Release: 2018 Company Year of Release: 2013 - 2018 Ranked #1 in Timeslot Ranked #1 in Timeslot “…groundbreaking television that can stand with the best in the world…The series is spectacular viewing.” SAFTA 2018: Best TV Soap, Best Achievement IOL in Directing & Best Supporting Actor-TV Soap/ Telenovela, SAFTA 2017: Most Popular TV Soap

20 Telenovela / Soap Telenovela / Soap 21 Isithembiso Zuba

Broken Promises. Broken Hearts A Fashionable Choice

sithembiso follows the lives of two young people who come to I the City of Gold in search of not just their fortune, but familial uba, a young girl from Maluba village, has just obtained her ties, opportunity and education. It’s a millennial migrant story that Z school certificate and her dream of going to fashion school digs deep into the lives of Mzansi’s youth today. Their ambitions, can now become a reality. Will her stepmother stand in her way? choices and the consequences.

Original Territory: South Africa Original Territory: Zambia Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Original Broadcaster: Zambezi Magic Season 1: 208 x 24’ HD Season 1: 60 x 25’ HD Season 2: 260 x 24’ HD Language: Bemba, Nyanja, Tonga Language: IsiZulu, English Subtitles: English Subtitles: English Production Company: Jam Productions Production Company: The Bomb Shelter Film Year of Release: 2018 Company Year of Release: 2017 & 2018

Ranked #1 in Timeslot SAFTA 2018: Best Actor-TV Soap/Telenovela

Greed & Desire Battleground

Secrets and Lies Greed and Power Struggles

he murder of a self-made mogul threatens to change the hey might be exceptionally wealthy and powerful but the Tfortune of a wealthy family, as the desire for wealth and power T Bhadmus family’s love for one another is put to the test when see a son and daughter vying for what they believe is rightfully an unfortunate series of events leads to greed and power struggles theirs. The story of how this greed can ruin a family by threatening within their ranks. It’s a classic tale of love and war that’s thrilling their wealth and fortune. to watch.

Original Territory: South Africa Original Territory: Nigeria Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Original Broadcaster: Africa Magic Showcase Season 1: 208 x 24’ HD Season 1: 260 x 26’ HD Language: Sesotho, IsiZulu, Setswana & English Language: English Subtitles: English Production Company: Zuri24 Media Limited Production Company: Ochre Media Year of Release: 2016 Year of Release: 2016

22 Telenovela / Soap Telenovela / Soap 23 Hush

Nothing Is As It Seems

his exciting telenovela tells the tale of fashion, politics and Tman’s ambition. Trailing the lives of different members of high society and discovering the power players in fashion and politics. An intense and thrilling drama of how these worlds collide in the city of Lagos.

Original Territory: Nigeria Original Broadcaster: Africa Magic Showcase Season 1: 260 x 27’ HD Language: English & Pidgin Subtitles: English Production Company: Native Media Year of Release: 2015 Selina

Dreams Will Find a Way

elina is an intelligent young woman of humble beginnings who S has excelled in her fourth form exams and is bound to join Maza university. Her mischievous stepmother, Kristina, crafts a wicked plot to sell her off to work as a maid for the Mackenzie’s, putting on hold her dreams to pursue further education. Despite being between a rock and a hard place, Selina wins favour with her employers for having a golden touch to whatever she puts her Betrayal hand on.

family’s strong bond is crushed one night. Lea’s mysterious Original Territory: Kenya A disappearance leaves her husband and their two kids with only the hope that she will return one day. But 10 years later, the court Original Broadcaster: Maisha Magic East declares Lea officially dead. Her best friend Kate seems like the Season 1 - 9: 120 x 26’ HD perfect replacement, but her envy destroys the family and leads Language: Swahili & English to darker dangers for the house of Dingo! Production Company: Multan Productions Year of Release: 2018 Original Territory: Kenya Original Broadcaster: Maisha Magic East Season 1-28: 364 x 26’ Language: Swahili Production Company: Jiffy Pictures Year of Release: 2017

24 Telenovela / Soap Telenovela / Soap 25 Tinsel HOTEL MAJESTIC Inkaba

Who Will Make The Final Cut? Ownership and Love Triangles Unforgiving Fashion

Original Territory: Nigeria Original Broadcaster: Africa Magic Original Territory: Nigeria Original Territory: South Africa Season 1 - 9: 2030 x 24’ Original Broadcaster: Africa Magic Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Language: English Showcase Season 1: 208 x 25’ Production Company: M-Net Season 1: 260 x 25’ HD Language: IsiZulu & English Productions Language: English Subtitles: English Year of Release: 2008 - 2016 Production Company: Native Media Production Company: Urban Brew Ring of Lies Year of Release: 2014 Studios Year of Release: 2012

Fighting Life ZABALAZA The Wild South African telenovela which follows the story of a bare- Aknuckle boxing champion who gets scouted by a well-known manager on the dusty streets of rural Limpopo. His parents are disapproving of his dream to become a boxer, so he runs away during the night to follow his dream of becoming a champion in Johannesburg.

Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Season 1: 52 x 24’ HD Season 2: 208 x 22’ HD Language: IsiZulu, Venda, Setswana & Sesotho Subtitles: English Production Company: Penguin Films Year of Release: 2016 & 2017 Beneath The Surface Scandal and Conflict Original Territory: South Africa Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Original Broadcaster: M-Net 101 Season 1: 208 x 24’ HD Season 1: 208 x 24’ HD Season 2: 208 x 24’ HD Season 2: 208 x 24’ HD Language: IsiZulu, English & Setswana Language: English, Afrikaans & Sesotho Subtitles: English Subtitles: English Production Company: Urban Brew Production Company: Electronic Media Network Studios Year of Release: 2011 & 2012 Year of Release: 2014 & 2015

26 Telenovela / Soap Telenovela / Soap - Library 27 My Story Zambia

An Intimate Glimpse Into Celebrity

y Story Zambia is an upbeat, personal journey into the intimate M lives of some of Zambia’s most well-known celebrities and political figures.

Original Territory: Zambia Original Broadcaster: Zambezi Magic Season 1: 13 x 48’ HD Language: English Production Company: Media 365 Limited Year of Release: 2016

ACTUALITY Stori Yangu

High Profile Kenyan’s

ach episode of Stori Yangu features an influential celebrity Eor personality in Kenya, giving us the inside scoop into their lives and careers.

Original Territory: Kenya Original Broadcaster: Maisha Magic East Season 1: 13 x 48’ HD Language: Predominantly Swahili. English Production Company: Young Rich TV Year of Release: 2017

Actuality 29 MY STORY SA

The Truth Behind The Headlines

y Story is a South African documentary series which offers an M intimate glimpse into the lives of several celebrities, revealing details not previously known. These include moments of success and happiness, as well as moments of heartbreak and pain.

Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: M-Net 101 Season 1: 13 x 44’ HD Season 2: 13 x 44’ HD Language: English Production Company: Lucky Bean Productions Year of Release: 2015

CRIMESThe UNCOVERED Wild

Powerful, Emotional and Riveting

rimes Uncovered is a powerful crime series, based on true- C life South African crimes. The show is a combination of re- enactments, true-life footage and interviews with the victims and their families in their search for justice. The episodes include abduction, betrayal, extortion, murder and serial killers. ENTERTAINMENT Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: M-Net 101 Season 1: 13 x 44’ HD Language: English Production Company: Clive Morris Productions Year of Release: 2011

CRIMINAL MINDS SA

Notorious Murders welve of South Africa’s most notorious murder cases come T under the forensic spotlight in this documentary series. Each case dominated the news cycles at the time and gripped the nation’s attention. Criminal Minds SA takes a fresh look at these infamous criminals, from the Cape Town Station Strangler and Johannesburg’s Norwood Rapist, to the murderous carjackers of the Blue Light Gang. The bloody “Suitcase Murder” reveals a shocking cover-up while “Sabadia” reveals the depths to which people will go for greed.

Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: M-Net 101 Season 1: 12 x 25’ HD Language: English Production Company: Clive Morris & Khanyi Dhlomo-Mkhize Year of Release: 2000

30 Actuality - Library DATE MY FAMILY

Can you really trust your family to find you love? DATE MY FAMILY ZAMBIA

ate My Family is a South African reality television show in which singles who are looking for love are sent on dates with D he Zambian version of the South African series. Date My Family the families of three potential partners. The singles must decide helps singletons find love by sending them on dates with their who to date based solely on the impression their family gives. T potential partner’s family. The three potential partners watch on screen as the bachelor/ bachelorette engages with the families. The bachelor/bachelorette makes a choice and goes on a date with the chosen person. Original Territory: Zambia Original Broadcaster: Zambezi Magic Original Territory: South Africa Season 1: 13 x 48’ HD Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Language: English Season 1 - 6: 121 x 48’ HD Production Company: Media 365 Limited Language: Setswana, Sepedi, IsiZulu, IsiXhosa, English Year of Release: 2017 Subtitles: English Production Company: Connect Channel Year of Release: 2015 - 2018

32 Entertainment - Format Entertainment - Format 33 OUR PERFECT WEDDING

Original Territory: Kenya OUR PERFECT WEDDING Original Broadcaster: Maisha Magic East Season 1: 13 x 48’ HD Language: Swahili Production Company: Faithful Frames Photography Limited Year of Release: 2016 Reality series about couples trying to Kenya Wedding Awards 2018: Best Wedding TV Show pull of off their perfect wedding HARUSI YETU ur Perfect Wedding is a South African reality television series focusing on the preparations of couples as they attempt to pull O Original Territory: Tanzania off the perfect wedding. Despite all the pitfalls that await couples Original Broadcaster: Maisha Magic Bongo who are trying to tie the knot, this series is extremely entertaining Season 1: 50 x 47’ HD and popular. Season 2: 26 x 48’ HD Language: Swahili & English Original Territory: South Africa Production Company: I-View Studios Limited Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Wethu Year of Release: 2016 & 2017 Season 1 - 3: 52 x 55’ HD Season 4 - 8: 221 x 48’ HD Language: Setswana, Sesotho, Sepedi, IsiZulu, OUR PERFECT WEDDING IsiXhosa, Venda, Tsonga & English Subtitles: English Original Territory: Zambia Production Company: Connect Channel Original Broadcaster: Zambezi Magic Year of Release: 2013 - 2018 Season 1: 13 x 48’ HD Season 2: 13 x 48’ HD Ranked #1 in Timeslot Language: Bemba SAFTA 2017: Most Popular TV Presenter Subtitles: English Production Company: Media 365 Limited – Thembisa Mdoda Year of Release: 2016

34 Entertainment - Format Entertainment - Format 35 DREAMS UTATAKHO

Turning Dreams Into Reality Heartfelt and Relevant

reams is Zambia’s hottest music talent search. The show his docu-reality programme tackles the challenging but D focuses on discovering upcoming music stars and make them T relevant topic of absent fathers in South Africa. into instant nation wide icons.

Original Territory: South Africa Original Territory: Zambia Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Original Broadcaster: Zambezi Magic Season 1 - 5: 71 x 24’ HD Season 1: 17 x 48’ HD Language: IsiZulu, Sesotho, Setswana Language: English, Bemba Subtitles: English Subtitles: English Production Company: Connect Channel Production Company: Starcom Mediavest Zambia Year of Release: 2015 - 2017 Year of Release: 2017

Uthando Nes’thembu LOVE BACK

Modern Polygamy The Heart Can Heal

he season premier establishes businessman Musa Mseleku South African reality television series based on the premise Tand his four wives in their polygamous relationship, their family A that someone who has lost the love of their life can get a shot dynamics, staying true to tradition in a modern world and the at winning their heart back, as the former lover seeks to reconcile. sisterhood of the wives. We learn about how it all started, the love and polygamy, and how Musa has managed to make it work. Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Original Territory: South Africa Season 1: 13 x 24’ HD Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Season 2: 13 x 24’ HD Season 1: 8 x 24’ HD Season 3: 13 x 24’ HD Season 2: 13 x 24’ HD Season 4: 13 x 24’ HD Language: IsiZulu Language: IsiZulu, Sesotho & English Subtitles: English Subtitles: English Production Company: Endemol Productions SA Production Company: Parental Advisory Productions Year of Release: 2017 & 2018 Year of Release: 2015 - 2016

Best Performing Reality Show on Mzansi Magic

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African Entertainment Under The Microscope

weekly half-hour lifestyle show that showcases cultural A events, historical places, music, art, design, fashion and celebrity personalities from across the African continent.

It originally aired in South Africa on M-Net. It currently airs in South Africa on M-Net Series, and in the rest of Africa on DStv’s M-Net Africa.

Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: M-Net 101 Season 1: 40 x 27’ HD Language: English Production Company: Magic Works (M-Net Production) Uyang’thanDa Na? Year of Release: 2010

Love Coaching

yang’thanda Na? is a South African dating game show in U which participants are coached into overcoming their fears Jara and finally telling their crushes how they really feel.

Original Territory: South Africa Nollywood News Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Season 1: 13 x 24’ HD Season 2: 13 x 24’ HD he latest Nollywood film news and entertainment right from Language: IsiXhosa, English, IsiZulu, T the hub of Nigeria’s film industry. Hosted by an incredibly Setswana & Sesotho colorful duo, the popular and sociable Uti Nwachukwu, as well Subtitles: English as the humorous and delightful Helen Paul. Production Company: Parental Advisory Productions Year of Release: 2017 & 2018 Original Territory: Nigeria & South Africa Original Broadcaster: Africa Magic Season 1 - 9: 435 x 30’ Language: English Production Company: In House Productions - Africa Year of Release: 2017

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Talk Show Entertainment Young and Privileged Charismatic South African Food

Original Territory: South Africa Original Territory: South Africa Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Original Broadcaster: Amp Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Season 1: 13 x 25’ Showcase Season 1: 13 x 24’ HD Season 2: 13 x 25’ HD Season 1: 7 x 24’ HD Season 2: 26 x 24’ HD Language: English Season 2: 10 x 24’ HD Language: English Production Company: Urban Brew Language: English Production Company: Homebrew Studios Production Company: J’Something Films Wingin’ It Year of Release: 2010 Music / Barleda 700 Year of Release: 2011 Year of Release: 2015 & 2016

Remote travel through the eyes of two Msawawa: guys SOMETHING’s COOKING TheTrue SouthWild

his fast-paced lifestyle and travel series features celebrities TJanez Vermeiren and Siv Ngesi. They jet off to exotic foreign cities such as Baku, Ljubijana, Tallinn and Kathmandu with no plan and only 48hrs to see, taste and experience the best that each far- flung location has to offer.We get to see these destinations through the eyes of two diverse and intrinsically competitive best buddies.

Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: M-Net 101 Season 1: 22 x 25’ HD Language: English Production Company: Cheeky Media Year of Release: 2016 Fun and Delicious Cooking Exploring The Rainbow Nation

Original Territory: South Africa Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Original Broadcaster: Mzansi Magic Season 1: 13 x 24’ HD Season 1: 13 x 24’ Language: English Season 2: 13 x 24’ Production Company: Something’s Cool Language: English, Afrikaans & Sesotho Year of Release: 2014 Subtitles: English Production Company: Magic Works Year of Release: 2010 & 2011

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Festive Spirit Showcasing Four Cars and Gadgets Celebrity Chefs Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: Original Territory: South Africa Season 1: 13 x30’ HD Season 2: 15 x 30’ HD M-Net 101 Original Broadcaster: Season 3: 15 x 30’ HD Season 4: 14 x 30’ HD Season 1: 4 x 45’ HD Language: English Language: English Fixerfilm Production Company: Quizzical Pictures Production Company: Year of Release: 2014 Year of Release: 2006 - 2010 FILM Goal Diggerz Scar Tissue

The Glam Life of Football in Africa High-Risk Thrills

Original Territory: South Africa Original Territory: South Africa Original Broadcaster: Vuzu Original Broadcaster: Vuzu Season 1: 26 x 30’ Season 1: 28 x 26’ Season 2: 18 x 30’ Language: English Production Company: Neethlingnolte Productions Season 3: 13 x 24’ 2009 Language: English Year of Release: Production Company: Parental Advisory Productions Year of Release: 2011 - 2014

42 Entertainment - Library SHE IS KING VAYA

Original Territory: South Africa Original Territory: South Africa Duration: 1 x 91’ HD Duration: 1 x 115’ HD Drama Genre: Musical Genre: Language: IsiZulu Subtitles: English SOUTH AFRICAN Language: English & IsiZulu Year of Release: 2016 Year of Release: 2016 SAFTA 2018: Best Supporting Actress- THEATRICAL MOVIES Feature Film BEYOND THE RIVER Pop Lock & Roll

Original Territory: South Africa Original Territory: South Africa Duration: 1 x 107’ HD Duration: 1 x 87’ HD Genre: Drama Genre: Drama HAPPINESS IS A FOUR LETTER WORD Language: English & IsiZulu Language: English Subtitles: English Year of Release: 2017 Year of Release: 2015

Keeping up with Happiness Doesn’t Come With A the Kandasamy’s Krotoa Manual Original Territory: South Africa Original Territory: South Africa Duration: 1 x 90’ HD Duration: 1 x 90’ HD Genre: Drama Genre: Comedy Language: English & Afrikaans hree best friends living the good life in Johannesburg. Language: English Subtitles: English T Nandi just made partner in a law firm. Zaza is a Year of Release: 2016 Year of Release: 2009 trophy wife. Princess is the celebrated owner of one of SAFTA 2018: Best Actress-Feature Film the trendiest art galleries in town. But things aren’t what they seem.

Original Territory: South Africa Genre: Drama / Romance Duration: 1 x 88’ HD VaSelinetjie Hatchet Hour Language: English Production Company: Junaid Ahmed Original Territory: South Africa Original Territory: South Africa Productions Duration: 1 x 78’ HD Duration: 1 x 85’ HD Year of Release: 2015 Genre: Drama Genre: Drama Language: Afrikaans Language: English Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2017 Subtitles: English Year of Release: 2015 Year of Release: 2016

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Original Territory: Nigeria Original Territory: Nigeria Duration: 1 x 87’ HD Duration: 1 x 58’ HD Genre: Drama Genre: Drama AFRICA MAGIC Language: English & Pidgin Language: English & Pidgin Year of Release: 2015 Subtitles: English TV MOVIES Year of Release: 2015 DEADLY INSTINCT THE DIARY

Original Territory: Nigeria Original Territory: Nigeria Duration: 1 x 58’ HD Duration: 1 x 64’ HD Genre: Drama Genre: Drama THE BAKER’S DAUGHTER Language: English & Pidgin Language: English Subtitles: English Year of Release: 2013 Year of Release: 2015

Mystery HIS MOTHER’S SON

Love After Tragedy Original Territory: Nigeria Original Territory: Nigeria Duration: 1 x 68’ HD Duration: 1 x 51’ HD Genre: Drama Genre: Drama hen she tries to pick up the pieces of her life after Language: English Language: English, Pidgin (avail in W being raped, her mother dies. However, a ray of Year of Release: 2015 Portuguese) Subtitles: English sunlight brightens her dark world when she finds love. Year of Release: 2015

Original Territory: Nigeria Original Broadcaster: Africa Magic Showcase Genre: Drama Duration: 1 x 77’ HD IRRESISTIBLE KARMA Language: English Production Company: In House Production - Original Territory: Nigeria Original Territory: Nigeria Africa Duration: 1 x 67’ HD Duration: 1 x 76’ HD Year of Release: 2015 Genre: Drama Genre: Drama Language: English Language: English Year of Release: 2015 Year of Release: 2015

46 Film - Africa Magic TV Movies Film - Africa Magic TV Movies 47 GET ME A JOB THE KIDNAP

Original Territory: Kenya Original Territory: Kenya Duration: 1 x 70’ HD Duration 1 x 60’ HD Genre: Drama Genre: Drama MAISHA MAGIC Language: Swahili & English Language: Swahili & English Subtitles: English Subtitles: English TV MOVIES Year of Release: 2014 Year of Release: 2016 LEMAIYAN LIFE SUSPENDED

Original Territory: Kenya Original Territory: Kenya Duration: 1 x 56’ HD Duration: 1 x 60’ HD Genre: Drama Genre: Drama DOUBLE TROUBLE Language: Swahili & English Language: Swahili & English Subtitles: English Subtitles: English Year of Release: 2014 Year of Release: 2015

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Suspense and Drama Original Territory: Kenya Original Territory: Kenya Duration: 1 x 60’ HD Duration: 1 x 58’ HD Genre: Drama Genre: Drama young student comes across a picture of someone Language: English Language: English A who looks extactly like him. This leads him down an Year of Release: 2015 Year of Release: 2014 obessesive path to find out who the person is.

Original Territory: Kenya Original Broadcaster: Maisha Magic East Duration: 1 x 58’ Language: Swahili & English Subtitles: English RUN KENYA TUMBO’S FUTURE Production Company: Zamaradi Productions LTD Original Territory: Kenya Original Territory: Kenya Year of Release: 2014 Duration: 1 x 58’ HD Duration: 1 x 60’ HD Genre: Drama Genre: Drama Language: Swahili & English Language: Swahili & English Subtitles: English Subtitles: English Year of Release: 2014 Year of Release: 2014

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