Okay, I’m obsessed with “Ifalakhe” since catching the first episode of Mzansi Magic’s new home-grown drama. The brainchild of Stained Glass Productions, who brought us the hit telenovela series, “Uzalo”, this 13-part series seems destined for the same success.
Unsurprisingly, fans have been going gaga over the show, too. One viewer even likened it to “Game of Thrones” (sans the budget, of course). African culture, history and mythology dovetail beautifully in this epic tale set in pre-colonial South Africa, where two kings go to war.
“Ifalakhe” opened with an intense fight scene in the rain. The battle between the two warriors was reminiscent of the clash between M’Baku and T’Challa in the movie “Black Panther”. Water has symbolic meaning, especially when Khombindlela (Bheki Sibiya), the Okuhle king, turns to the gods/ancestors for help. With the queen and his second wife with child, the king yearns for an heir after fathering seven healthy daughters.
Meanwhile, there’s trouble brewing between the Okuhle and Khanya tribe. The latter are accused of stealing cattle and killing children and women. When a meeting to resolve the issue goes south, Khombindlela declares war on King Ndukuzakhe (Bheki Ngcobo) and his people, who are skilled hunters.
Women have always been important leaders… They just aren’t credited as such #IfalakheMzansi #Ifalakhe
— #GoneGirl♥️ (@Cleo04patra) October 13, 2019
I appreciate every single detail that has gone into creating this show. I can only imagine the endless hours that went into research and endless preparations #IfalakheMzansi #ifalakhe
— Themba Speaks (@Themba_Speaks) October 13, 2019
Life before Technology and so many other things….#Ifalakhe
— Mbali khumalo (@Mbalikhumzz) October 13, 2019
Ifalakhe = Game of Thrones🔥 #ifalakhe #IfalakheMzansi
— Thobile Zulu (@zulu0neNiner) October 13, 2019
The Scorpion Queen takes over! 🙌🏾
We stan Queen Ibanathi, but will she lead her people to victory?#Ifalakhe
— Mzansi Magic (@Mzansimagic) October 13, 2019
Tjo just like that?#ifalakhe
— Nomatwita🇿🇦💝 (@nthabeeMo) October 13, 2019
We’re here #ifalakhe pic.twitter.com/CcNJPL2ZsG
— KOKI 🌈 (@Koki_Phat) October 13, 2019
In other news – The bride is stunning #OurPerfectWedding
From the start, Gift Selatela (40) from Tembisa, has been a gentleman. He and Siphiwe Prudence Sibanyoni (35), also from Tembisa, met in 2015 at an unveiling. I was supporting a friend of mine,” Prudence says.
And that’s how I met him. We were in a queue to go and dish up. It was full so I didn’t have a place to sit. I was with my best friend. So, he came and approached us and offered us chairs saying we can join them. When she needed a serviette, he passed one to her. “And I picked up that this guy is giving me attention. Read more
