Don't Miss Kedibone
How long can you live the double life of being a ‘
good girl’ in the township, and the ‘
it girl’ on the wealthy streets of Johannesburg? That’s the big question posed by
Kedibone, a new film by actor and director Thomas Gumede (
Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom 2013;
Ayanda, 2015; and
Single Guys, 2013). The film releases on
BoxOffice by
DStv on Friday, 05 November 2021.
About The Movie
Kedibone Manamela is a poor, beautiful Sotho girl from the township and an aspiring actress. Her devoted boyfriend has put himself in debt to pay for her tertiary education. But while she is studying in Johannesburg, she starts to attract attention from rich hunks, celebrities and businessmen who promise her the affluent life she has always desired. What he doesn’t know won’t hurt him, surely? Can Kedibone live a double life and enjoy the best of both worlds?
Gumede says the film is inspired by the reality of life in South Africa. “
Kedibone’s experience is that of many young black women in the country. The film mirrors the socio-economic challenges faced by young people as well as the glitz and glamour that attracts them to Johannesburg.”
In the title role is Natasha Thahane, a New York Film Academy alum, who stars as Wendy Dlamini in the Netflix teen drama Blood and Water. She is also a brand ambassador for French cosmetic company Garnier.
Starring as Kedibone’s boyfriend Mrembula is Wright Ngubeni, who began acting as a teenager in the SABC 1 television series
Generations as Jonathan Motene. He also appeared in e.tv’s
Rhythm City as Thula and the SABC 1 sitcom
Thulani No Thuli. He was in the films
Human Cargo (2004),
Duma (2005), and
Faith's Corner (2005).
Kenneth Nkosi stars in the role of Franco, a very wealthy older man who gives Kedibone money, expensive gifts and a lifestyle of luxury in exchange for her company. Popular on television and on the big screen, Nkosi is a well-known actor who has starred in
Otelo Burning (2011),
Ayanda (2015),
Five Fingers for Marseilles, (2017), and
Blessers (2019).
Kedibone was shot by Lance Gewer, an internationally recognised filmmaker and cinematographer with more than three decades of experience behind him. The film is produced by Andrew Mahlangu of Shack Pictures, and producer, executive producer, scriptwriter and director Hardy Maoto. It was made with the support of Smatsatsa Communications and the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).
Helen Kuun, MD of Indigenous Film Distribution says, “
Small screen film premieres are making it possible to share to share top-quality local entertainment with audiences in the comfort of their own homes. We are pulling out all the stops to attract a wider audience and the results have been fantastic.”
Kedibone is distributed in South Africa by
Indigenous Film Distribution.
The Cast
Director: Thomas Gumede:
@thomasgumede
Executive Producer: Hardy Maoto:
@hardymaoto
Producer: Andrew Mahlangu:
@andrew_mahlangu_smc
Natasha Thahane:
@natasha_thahane
Wright Ngubeni:
@wrightngubeni
Kenneth Nkosi:
@kennethnkosi
Busisiwe Mtshali:
@bucee_m
Thabo Malema
: @thabo_malemasa
Matli Mohapeloa:
@matlimohapeloa
Tessa Twala:
@tessa_twala
Tamsanqa Mngqolo:
@thamimngqolo
Unathi Guma:
@unati_guma
Kwezi Ndlovu:
@kwezi_ndlovu
Melvina Eheli:
@melvina_eheli
Keke Mphuti:
@kekemphuti_official
Sivenathi Mabuya:
@sivemabuya
For More Information
For more information about this movie,
visit their Instagram profile.
WIN!
Stand a chance to WIN R5 000 cash!
All you have to do is:
- Visit the Joburg.co.za and Kedibone Instagram pages.
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This competition closes on
Thursday, 11 November 2021. Winner will be selected on Friday, 12 November 2021 and announced on Tuesday, 16 November 2021.
Good luck!
