| Rhythm City | |
|---|---|
 Rhythm City Since 2014 | |
| Genre | Soap opera |
| Created by | Rolie Nikiwe Neil McCarthy |
| Directed by |
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| Creative directors | Eric Mogale Rolie Nikiwe (2007–2013) |
| Starring |
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| Theme music composer | Samthing soweto |
| Opening theme | Nomayini |
| Ending theme | Nomayini |
| Country of origin | South Africa |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 13 (As of May 2018[update]) |
| No. of episodes | 3,660 (As of 16 July 2021[update])[1] |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Harriet Gavshon |
| Producer | Yula Quinn |
| Camera setup | Multi-Camera |
| Running time | 30 minutes(incl. Commercials) |
| Production company | Quizzical Pictures |
| Original release | |
| Network | e.tv |
| Release | 9 July 2007 – 16 July 2021 |
| Related | |
| Scandal! | |
Rhythm City was a South African musical drama series produced by Quizzical Pictures. It is an e.tv original production that premiered on the country's free-to-air television channel e.tv from 2007 to 2021.[2] The story revolves around the trials and tribulations of people trying to break into the music industry. The series also airs on e.tv Ghana.
Main cast
| Actor | Role | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Mduduzi Mabaso | Suffocate Ndlovu | 1 - 13 |
| Amokgelang Zoe Chidi | Reneilwe Khuse | |
| Mpho Molepo | Fats | 1 - 13 |
| Setlhabi Taunyane | Bra Kop Khuse | |
| Tebogo Khalo | Puleng Ndlovu | |
| Itumeleng Bokaba | Mampho | |
| Jamie Bartlett | David Genaro | 1 - 13 |
| Pam Andrews | Gail October | 1 |
| Mncedisi Shabangu | Khululekani |
Former Cast
| Actor | Role | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Zamani Mbatha | Pule Ndlovu | 13 |
| Jesse Suntele | Mzi Ndlovu | |
| Mapula Mafole | Mmapula | |
| Duma Ntando | Zinzi | |
| Dumisani Masilela | Sifiso | |
| Connie Chiume | Mamokete Khuse | 1 |
| Peter Se-Puma | Miles Vilakazi | 1 |
| Lungile Radu | S'bu Vilakazi | 1 |
| Lucia Mthiyane | Rachel Phakathi | 1 |
| Mmabatho Montsho | Thembi Phakathi | 1 |
| KB | Lucilla Vilakazi | 1 |
| Nokuthula Ledwaba | Tshidi Khuse | 1 |
| Zenzo Ngqobe | Stone Khuse | 1 |
| Robert Hobbs | Bernard Markgraaf | 1 |
| Kelly Khumalo | Sunay | 1 |
| Siphiwe Msimango | Mandla | 1 |
| Wandile Molebatsi | Samuel | 1 |
| Oros Mampofu | Banele |
Awards
The South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas)
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Rhythm City | Best TV Soapie | Won |
| 2016 | Rhythm City | Best TV Soapie | Won |
| 2020 | Rhythm City | Best TV Soapie | Won |
| 2021 | Rhythm City | Best TV Soapie | Won |
References
- ^ "Rhythm City Episodes". Tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
- ^ Kekana, Chrizelda (16 July 2021). "Last 'Rhythm City' episode airs tonight — promises drama, tears and love". TshisaLIVE.
External links
This page was last edited on 21 May 2024, at 16:40