South Africa / 2017 / 107mins / Musical / IsiZulu and English

Khanyisile (Zulu) is an ambitious but inexperienced young village woman who arrives in Johannesburg to land a role in a musical based on the life of Zulu princess Mkabayi kaJama. But as she navigates life in the big city, romantic complications, and professional rivalries, Khanyisile soon learns that the road to stardom is a bumpy one. Boasting a powerhouse cast of South African luminaries, this glittering showbiz saga is both a joyous musical and an empowering, feminist celebration of Zulu culture.

Gersh Kgamedi

Gersh Kgamedi, a well-established commercials director, has done a variety of work in the industry for over 20 years, including award-winning music videos. He is a music-lover and an expert on the genre of musicals with the fine-tuned sensibility of a commercials director. Learn More