Former Generations actors Anele Matoti and Tina Jaxa have secured roles in Mpondoland.
TINA JAXA AND ANELE MATOTI: LATEST ROLES
OKMzansi confirms that actors Luzoko Nqeto, Ayanda Mankayi will star alongside Tina Jaxa and Anele Matoti in the upcoming isiXhosa series called Mpondoland.
The new upcoming drama series which is being shot by Origins Pictures is based on the heritage and history of AmaMpondo people.
It also stars Loyola Xundu and Siziphiwe Maqubela, just to name a few.
DRAMA BEHIND ‘MPONDOLAND’?
Zimoja reports that the AmaMpondo Royal House has expressed their concerns about the upcoming show, Mpondoland.
AmaMpondo Royal House spokesperson, Prince Mbasa Sigcau says: “We were recently made aware of the show through the media. We were never consulted on the scripting and the accuracy of the information being shared on the show.”
“We are definitely skeptical and very concerned that production will go ahead with a historic show without consulting us,”
The AmaMpondo Royal House and Amadiba Crisis Committee have reportedly distanced themselves from an upcoming drama series.
Sunday World reveals that the series, which focuses on the lives and stories of AmaMpondo, is being shot in Gauteng.
Mbasa Sigcau tells the publication that the Royal House of AmaMpondo was never contacted about the show.
“We’re even more sceptical because they’re already shooting. And we don’t know how and where they received their information.”
Sigcau adds that they are also concerned that their cast is dominated by non-Mpondo speakers.
“Therefore we’re wondering if they will be able to speak isiMpondo properly without sounding like Xhosa-speaking people.”
The AmaMpondo Kingdom reportedly initiated talks with government to have isiMpondo recognised as South Africa’s 13th official language.
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