- Familiar faces like Shudufhadzo Musida, Ndavi Nokeri and Ngele Ramulondi star in Queen Modjadji.
- Many were anticipating how the traditional story will be brought to life.
- The cast was chosen on their ability to grasp the Khelovedu language.
Queens stay reigning on South Africa’s small screen.
Mzansi Magic’s reimagining of the fascinating story of the Rain Queen, Queen Modjadji, is well underway with a fascinating cast to match.
The drama series is inspired by the legendary rainmaker whose bloodline ruled Southern Africa’s Lobedu clan for centuries.
It will feature a creative cast selected based on their ability to master the Khelobedu language and to closely portray the historic figures that form a significant part of the story in the lead up to Queen Modjadji’s reign, including two former Miss South Africas.
The show was announced in February 2024 and was met with intrigue and anticipation at what the latest offering of African storytelling will look like.
It’s going to be compelling television to watch something on our screens about my neighbours. Having been to the royal house and got briefing on all Queen Modjadjis, this is going to be amazing, especially on the history of the first Queen Modjadji. https://t.co/ZqgyHMepOT
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Now that the cast has been revealed, many were excited to see how this series would deliver a story that isn’t widely told.
After much anticipation, meet the cast of Queen Modjadji:
Ngelekanyo Ramulondi is Young Queen Modjadji
Engaging performances in Fatal Seduction and Noughts & Crosses sees Ngele cast as the young Modjadji, 14-year-old Maselegwani.
Helen Lebepe is Raisibe
Helen, who has several acting roles under her belt such as Redemption and Saints & Sinners, plays Raisibe.
In the story, Raisibe assists Modjadji to get a view into the real world of her people and grows to become her confidant.
Masutang Rasekele is Dzugudini
Fresh talent continues to make its way to Mzansi television with Masutang Rasekele. She will play Dzugudini, the daughter of the Rain King and the mother of Queen Modjadji.
Dzugudini is a crucial part in the Lovedu history as she is instrumental in saving the kingdom from a catastrophe of drought.
Shudufhadzo Musida is Muthanoni Mulalo
In her screen acting debut, Miss SA 2020 and author Shudu Musida takes on the character of Muthanoni Mulalo, who is one of the king and queen’s wives from the vhaVenda royal family.
Ndavi Nokeri is Muthanoni Khensani
Miss SA 2022 winner and Miss Universe representative Ndavi Nokeri plays the role of Muthanoni Khensani, another of the king and queen’s wives from the vaTsonga royal family.
Thabo Bopape is Mambo Mugodo
Thabo is known as double threat as a film director and actor in shows like Justice Served and films like The Forgiven.
He now lends his craft as the Supreme Mambo or King of the Kharanga Kingdom who is obsessed with becoming the greatest rainmaker and is racing against time to fix his mistakes and restore the balance as required by his ancestors and end a severe drought.
The show is set to premiere in July 2024. As more characters will be released throughout the series’ production, the question remains who will play the legendary Queen Modjadji?
