MultiChoice through Zambezi Magic has launched its two brand new shows; TUVWANGE and UBUNTU, on Zambezi Magic Channel 162.
UBUNTU is a much-anticipated dramatic serving that will hit the screens on 4th November 2019 at 21:30. The show promises an experience like no other in an unprecedented battle for the throne, boasting a reverting storyline that boarders around succession, single- dimensional diplomacy and everything in else in-between.
TUVWANGE a word driven from Mambwe tribe, which means (Let’s Talk), is set to premier on 7 November 2019 at 21:30 hours. This new lifestyle and talk show features a group of outspoken female hosts who reflect the modern times and culture as they share views and perspectives accumulated through varied life experiences. The team of inspirational Zambian celebrity women include; Mutale Mwanza, Natasha Van Der Maas and Esther Chungu among others.
MultiChoice Chief Customer Officer Leah Kooma told the Zambian Business Times – ZBT that MultiChoice, through Zambezi Magic, continues to make great entertainment such as Tuvwange and Ubuntu accessible to audience across Southern Africa. Kooma added that Zambia’s favorite storyteller has made extensive investments in the development of original programming saying that in 3 years since Zambezi Magic was launched, has over 20 Zambian production houses have worked with the channel, clocking more than 1200 hours with locally produced shows.
‘‘As Africa’s most loved storyteller, we are excited to see the development of the local film industry, it is not just about the great stories we see on T.V, it is also about the lives that are positively impacted in the process. We estimate that more jobs are created each time a new local show is created. These jobs include Cast, Crew, the Extras and all involved in production of these shows,’ she added.
And Zambezi Magic Channel Head Mosibudi Pheeha, said Zambezi Magic will continue to keep it viewers glued to the edge of their seats with more new and exciting programs. ‘‘Our existence as a channel is a testament that we are serving up the right mix of content that the market enjoys. As a platform, we endeavor to find content that resonates with the market which has been a consistent ask from our subscribers in Zambia hence the decision to launch new and exciting shows to add to other popular shows such as Mpali, Zuba Spoiler and many more,’’ Pheeha. The Launch took place in Lasaka on 1st November 2019, attended by Zambian Business Times – ZBT.
