‘Coming 2 America’s’ Nomzamo Mbatha Set for South African Drama ‘Shaka Ilembe’ – Global Bulletin

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K.J. Yossman Nomzamo Mbatha (“Coming 2 America”) is set to star in period drama “Shaka Ilembe” about the iconic African king.

The series is set in 1700s and will also star Lemogang Tsipa and newcomer Ntando Zondi, who will both play Shaka at different ages, Thembinkosi Mthembu as King Dingiswayo and Senzo Radebe as King Senzangakhona.Mbatha, who will play Queen Nandi, Shaka’s mother, will also executive produce. “I am honoured to bring the giant that is Queen Nandi to life,” she said. “History will remember those who informed its people of where we come from, to better understand who we are.

I am fortunate to be part of a project that is much bigger than ourselves and to tell this story in our own language. Impi iyeza!” The series comes from MultiChoice and Bomb Productions.Wales is set to host an inaugural screen summit showcasing the film and TV production industry in Wales.

The summit will include a number of panels featuring commissioners, directors and producers. Radio and television host Jason Mohammad will front the day and a half-long event, which takes place at The Parkgate Hotel on June 15 and 16.Confirmed speakers include BBC director of nations Rhodri Talfan Davies; chief content officer for Channel 4, Ian Katz; chief executive of S4C and Sian Doyle as well as producer Owen Phillips (“Murder in The Valleys”), Bad Wolf’s Kate Crowther (“His Dark Materials”) and Tammy Kennedy, co-founder and creative director of Little Bird Films.Nawazuddin Siddiqui (“Bajrangi Bhaijaan”) was the recipient of an industry excellence award at the French Riviera Film Festival while actor and director Jerzy Slolimowski (“Avengers Assemble”) received a lifetime achievement award.