Many celebrated and legendary actors are among the cast members of the brand-new Mzansi Magic drama series uZulu noMhlaba. The TV series stars Ntokozo Vilakazi, Aphiwe Bhengu, Ayanda Borotho, Ernest Ndlovu, and Nhlanhla Mdlalose.

The Maskandi musician Bheki Ngcobo made it as one of the actors, playing Bhekani Buthelezi. uZulu noMhlaba premiered on Mzansi Magic on October 20, 2022. The show aired its last episode for season one on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

Story

uZulu noMhlaba cast

uZulu noMhlaba is a television drama series partly set and filmed in Ulundi township in KwaZulu-Natal. It tells the story of two maskandi artists in a feud over music. Along the line, they discovered they were closer to each other than they thought.

The series tells about two generations of maskandi artists: fathers and their sons.

Zulu and Mhlaba had different upbringings but met each other through music. They grew up bitter rivals after inheriting a feud held by their fathers.

They later knew a secret hidden from them for a long time after the occurrence of a tragedy. The television drama got rivalry and tells a story of music.

Starring

  • Ntokozo Vilakazi
  • Aphiwe Bhengu
  • Ayanda Borotho
  • Ernest Ndlovu
  • Nhlanhla Mdlalose
  • Bheki Ngcobo
  • Phumzile Mlangeni
  • Nothando Ngcobo
  • Sibusiso Black Madondo

Crew

Creator and executive producer

  • King Shaft Moropane
  • Nhlanhla Mdlalose

Series Producer

  • Sinini Manyathi-Mati

Series Director

  • King Shaft Moropane

The head writers

  • Sayitsheni Mdaki
  • Paul Grootboom

Storyliners

  • Tshepo Ratona
  • Pule Hlatshwayo
  • Collin Mfayela
  • Vanishia Kisten
  • Charlie Samson

Maskandi music producer

  • Ibhlokolo Entertainment

Season 1 Cast

uZulu noMhlaba series
  • Ayanda Ngubane as Vakashile Buthelezi
  • Ernest Ndlovu as Mfecane Buthelezi
  • Nhlanhla Mdlalose as Nyembezi
  • Bheki Ngcobo as Bhekani Buthelezi
  • Phumzile Mlangeni as Ziningi Ntuli
  • Sibusiso Black Madondo as Mfijoli
  • Samkelisiwe Hlophe as Hlonipha
  • Senzo Vilakazi as Zakhele
  • Amanda Seome as Buhle
  • Nandi Nyembe as MaMthembu
  • Malizo Mdekazi as Mphephethwa