The only things bigger than the cars, houses and jewels of Johannesburg North are the egos and bank accounts. But what is life really like behind the glitz and gold of the country’s rich and powerful?Mzansi Magic’s new fictional dramatic comedy, Lavish, follows the lives of a group of 30-something wealthy women as they navigate death, divorce and disaster – all while looking devilishly fabulous, of course.
Co-created and Executive Produced by Lulu Hela through Hela Media, it stars Isibaya famed actress Jessica Nkosi , Ayanda Bandla who currently stars on Ubettina Wethu, stage actor Kanyi Nokwe , Blood Psalms star Sdumo Mtshali , former Legacy and The River actress Mary-Anne Barlow ,TV legend and advocate Nakedi Ribane , and former Isithembiso and Scandal actress Nolo Seabi, amongst others.
Mzansi Magic has long produced cutting-edge dramas and dramatic comedies geared towards a mature audience, and Lavish is the latest show in this genre. Our Friday nights have a reputation for edgy content reflecting certain demographics’ lives while exploring themes many find universal. We can’t wait to see how our discerning audience will resonate with the show. It premieres on Friday, 4 November, at 20:00.
Shirley Adonisi, M-Net’s Director of Local Entertainment Channels
Set in the upmarket suburb of Kyalami, Lavish follows the lives of three very different women held together by the strong bond of their friendship. There will be love, laughter and tears, and of course, glamour, come rain or shine.
There’s Zozi (played by Jessica Nkosi) – Insta mommy, rich wife, and fabulous fashionista – who is juggling fame with family… and it’s not always pretty. She’s the one who knows where the bodies are buried – but will the skeletons come tumbling out of her designer closet?
Kat (played by Ayanda Bandla) is an ambitious workaholic juggling a thriving career, motherhood and dating. She comes from a prominent political family and has her sights set on the very top of the political food chain. What could possibly go wrong?
And unlike her more polished friends, Nomzamo (played by Kanyi Nokwe) is a little rough around the edges, which makes her more fun. A fiercely fabulous vixen with new money to burn, she wants to build an empire – while her partner wants a dedicated wife. Can she be both?
Tune in every Friday night as we join the best friends in their relationships, friendships, and careers, and witness their struggles to maintain the facades they’ve created of their perfect lives.
Lavish premieres Friday 4 November on Mzansi Magic DStv Channel 161 at 8 PM.
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