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Blood Psalms
''Blood Psalms'' is a South African epic fantasy television series originally broadcast on Showmax and is a Showmax and Canal+ International co-production. ''Blood Psalms'' was created by Layla Swart Najaar and Jahmil X.T. Qubeka of Yellowbone Entertainment., directed by Jahmil X.T. Qubeka and starring Bongile Mantsai, Hamilton Dhlamini, Hlubi Mboya, Mothusi Magano, Warren Masemola, Zolisa Xaluva, Sello Maake Ka-Ncube, Sello Maake Ka Ncube, Thando Thabethe and Faith Baloyi. Premise Blood Psalms opens at a time of upheaval in Ancient Africa, around 11,000 years ago. Five tribes – the Akachi, the Uchawi, the Ku’ua, the Chini, and Great Nziwemabwe – whose ancestors all fled the destruction of Atlantis on the back of a great dragon. 1000 years before the story begins, share a prophecy about the end of days. Signs are growing that the end is coming soon. As the five tribes gather for the wedding of King Letsha of the Akachi (Mothusi Magano) – a marriage dreamt up by the schemin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction involving magical elements, typically set in a fictional universe and sometimes inspired by mythology and folklore. Its roots are in oral traditions, which then became fantasy literature and drama. From the twentieth century, it has expanded further into various media, including film, television, graphic novels, manga, animations and video games. Fantasy is distinguished from the genres of science fiction and horror fiction, horror by the respective absence of scientific or macabre themes, although these genres overlap. In popular culture, the fantasy genre predominantly features settings that emulate Earth, but with a sense of otherness. In its broadest sense, however, fantasy consists of works by many writers, artists, filmmakers, and musicians from ancient mythology, myths and legends to many recent and popular works. Traits Most fantasy uses magic (paranormal), magic or other supernatural elements as a main Plot (narrative), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Egypt
Egypt ( ar, مصر , ), officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Gaza Strip of Palestine and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan to the south, and Libya to the west. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northeast separates Egypt from Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt, while Alexandria, the second-largest city, is an important industrial and tourist hub at the Mediterranean coast. At approximately 100 million inhabitants, Egypt is the 14th-most populated country in the world. Egypt has one of the longest histories of any country, tracing its heritage along the Nile Delta back to the 6th–4th millennia BCE. Considered a cradle of civilisation, Ancient Egypt saw some of the earliest developments of writing, agr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bokang Phelane
Bokang Phelane is a Lesotho born actress, producer and director. She is best known for her role as Princess Zazi on ''Blood Psalms'', an epic pre-colonial drama series by Showmax and Canal+. Her journey with acting started in 2016 when she was cast as Celia in Tempy Pushas (Season 3). Since then she has played a multitude of characters including Pula on Keeping Score (SABC 2), Lily on Emoyeni (Netflix), Vanessa on Justice Served (Netflix), and Pele on Giyani – Land of Blood (SABC 2). Most recently, Bokang is the lead in Akin Omotoso’s latest feature film, ''Courting Anathi (2023)'' . Life and education Phelane was born in Maseru, Lesotho. She attended high school in the city of her birth, and later proceeded to Monash University South Africa where she majored in Psychology. Career In 2017, Phelane was cast in the comedy TV series, ''Single Guys'', playing the role, "Fezeka". She was also featured in the TV series, ''Shuga'', released in 2018, where she played the role of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atlantis
Atlantis ( grc, Ἀτλαντὶς νῆσος, , island of Atlas) is a fictional island mentioned in an allegory on the hubris of nations in Plato's works ''Timaeus'' and ''Critias'', wherein it represents the antagonist naval power that besieges "Ancient Athens", the pseudo-historic embodiment of Plato's ideal state in '' The Republic''. In the story, Athens repels the Atlantean attack unlike any other nation of the known world, supposedly bearing witness to the superiority of Plato's concept of a state. The story concludes with Atlantis falling out of favor with the deities and submerging into the Atlantic Ocean. Despite its minor importance in Plato's work, the Atlantis story has had a considerable impact on literature. The allegorical aspect of Atlantis was taken up in utopian works of several Renaissance writers, such as Francis Bacon's ''New Atlantis'' and Thomas More's ''Utopia''. On the other hand, nineteenth-century amateur scholars misinterpreted Plato's narrative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thando Thabethe
Thando Thabethe (born 18 June 1990) is a South African actress, and Radio DJ who was the presenter for the television show ''Thando Bares All'' on channel TLC and current drive time host on 947. She is Nivea's first brand ambassador in Africa. In 2019, Thando was named one of ''Forbes'' Africa's 30 Under 30. She is also the host of 947 Drive With Thando. Early life and education Thabethe was born in Johannesburg, Gauteng. She attended Mondeor High School. In 2018, she was invited by the school she graduated from to give a speech to the grade 12 pupils ahead of their final matric exams. After completing her secondary school education, Thando proceeded to study at the University of Johannesburg, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom.) Accounting degree in 2011. Thabethe lived with her mother alone for most of her teenage years as her father had passed away when she was 13 years old. Thabethe took part in theatre productions during her teenage years before ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sello Maake Ka-Ncube
Sello Maake kaNcube (born 12 March 1960) is a South African actor. He has worked in his native land as well as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Europe. Early life Maake kaNcube was born in Orlando, Soweto, South Africa. He later moved to Atteridgeville, Pretoria, where he grew up. He changed his surname to Maake kaNcube in honour of his stepfather and his biological father. He holds a master's degree in script writing from the University of Leeds. Work Theatre He performed at the Royal Shakespeare Company and at London's West End. The plays he performed in include: *Othello, based on William Shakespeare's play, Othello *The Suit, based on Can Themba's short story, '' The Suit'' *Smallholding *Raisin in the Sun *The Good Woman of Sharkville *Guess Who's Coming for Dinner *Prophets in The Black Sky *The Lion King, based on the 1994 animated classic, ''The Lion King'' *Aaron *Titus Andronicus, based on Shakespeare's play, ''Titus Andronicus'' Filmography He has ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warren Masemola
Montloana Warren Masemola (born 18 May 1983) is a South African actor popularly known for portraying Lentswe Mokethi on the soap opera ''Scandal!''. Life and career Early life and education Montloana Warren Masemola born May 18, 1983, in Garankuwa, Gauteng. Masemola relocated to Soshanguve, where he was raised. He completed his matric in 2000 at Tshwane Christian School, then headed to Newton, Johannesburg, for dancing. He was enrolled at Moving into Dance, an art school, where he studied for a year before studying drama at the Market Theatre Laboratory, graduating in 2004 after 2 years of study. 2008:Acting career beginnings In 2008, Masemola joined the e.tv soap opera ''Scandal!'', where he played Lentswe Mokethi, an art director. He then starred as Thokozani "Thoko" Chanel on the SABC 1 sitcom ''Ses'Top La''. In 2010, he played the role of Tizozo on SABC 1's ''Intersexions'', a drama series. He has also starred in other popular TV shows such as ''90 Plein Street'', ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mothusi Magano
Mothusi Magano (born 26 March 1979) is a South African actor. He is best known for his roles in the popular serials ''Tsotsi'', '' Scandal!'' and ''Intersexions''. Personal life He was born on 26 March 1979 in a small village of Phokeng on the outskirts of Rustenburg, South Africa. At the age of five, his family moved to Mafikeng Mafikeng, officially known as Mahikeng and previously Mafeking (, ), is the capital city of the North West province of South Africa. Close to South Africa's border with Botswana, Mafikeng is northeast of Cape Town and west of Johannesburg. In .... Career In 2006, he starred the role 'Charles "Mingus" Khathi' in the SABC3 drama series ''The Lab''. The show became highly popular, where he continued to play the role until 2009. He started acting at the Mmabana Cultural center where he performed in a pantomime called ''A Dragon For Dinner''. In 1998, he joined with the Wits School of Dramatic Art. In his first year of study he auditioned for all pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hlubi Mboya
Hlubi Arnold (née Mboya born 2 March 1978), is a South African actress. On television, she has portrayed Nandipha Sithole in the soap opera ''Isidingo''. She also appeared in the 2016 film ''Dora's Peace'', for which she won the SAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also received Golden Horn Award for the ‘Best Supporting Actress’ in a Feature Film. Personal life Mboya has been married to Kirsten Arnold since 2015. She is of Hlubi ethnicity, however, Xhosa speaking. Select filmography *''A Small Town Called Descent'' (2010) *''How to Steal 2 Million'' (2011) *'' Death Race 3: Inferno'' (2013) *'' Avenged'' (2013) *'' Hector and the Search for Happiness'' (2014) *''Dora's Peace ''Dora's Peace'' is a 2016 South African crime drama directed by Konstandino Kalarytis and starring Khabonina Qubeka, Danny Keogh, Hlubi Mboya, Ronnie Nyakale and Paballo Koza. Cast *Denel Honeyball as Kelly * Danny Keogh as Stavro *Paballo K ...'' (2016) *'' i am All Girls'' (2021) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canal+ International
Canal+ (Canal Plus, , meaning 'Channel Plus'; sometimes abbreviated C+ or Canal) is a French premium television channel launched in 1984. It is 100% owned by the Groupe Canal+, which in turn is owned by Vivendi. The channel broadcasts several kinds of programming, mostly encrypted. Unencrypted programming can be viewed free of charge on Canal+ and on satellite on Canal+ Clair (Clear). The channel does not broadcast advertising, except when broadcasting on free-to-air slots. Almost all foreign films and series are broadcast in their original language with French subtitles on a secondary audio channel and dubbed in French or in French. All the programs of the group's channels are subtitled in French for the deaf and hard of hearing and the visually impaired also have access audio description for some programs. Canal+ is a supporter of the Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) initiative, which promotes and establishes an open European standard for hybrid set-top boxes for the rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epic Fantasy
High fantasy, or epic fantasy, is a subgenre of fantasy defined by the epic nature of its setting or by the epic stature of its characters, themes, or plot. Brian Stableford, ''The A to Z of Fantasy Literature'', (p. 198), Scarecrow Press, Plymouth. 2005. The term "high fantasy" was coined by Lloyd Alexander in a 1971 essay, "High Fantasy and Heroic Romance", which was originally given at the New England Round Table of Children's Librarians in October 1969. Characteristics High fantasy is set in an alternative, fictional ("secondary") world, rather than the "real" or "primary" world. This secondary world is usually internally consistent, but its rules differ from those of the primary world. By contrast, low fantasy is characterized by being set on Earth, the primary or real world, or a rational and familiar fictional world with the inclusion of magical elements. The romances of William Morris, such as '' The Well at the World's End'', set in an imaginary medieval wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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