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‘Ofuze’: Ihhashi Elimhlophe and family get their own Mzansi Magic reality show
One of SA’s most famous yet lowkey showbiz families lifts the veil on the pressures of being in a dynasty in 'Ofuze.'
Bheki ‘Ihhashi Elimhlophe’ and Linah Ngcobo with their children Nathi Ngcobo, Ntombee Mzolo, Jabu Ngcobo and Vusiwe Ngcobo will star in ‘Ofuze,’ a new Mzansi Magic reality show focused on their family | Picture: Supplied
According to Mzansi Magic, Bheki ‘Ihhashi Elimhlophe’ and Linah Ngcobo have been ‘Couple Goals’ before the hashtag even existed and most South Africans who are familiar with the couple would be inclined to agree.
As one of the foremost Maskandi artists and an iconic 1980s pop star-turned-pastor wife respectively, ‘Ihhashi Elimhlophe’ and MaNgcobo, are South African entertainment titans whose children have also crafted careers in showbiz.
Now the Ngcobo family is giving us a front-row seat into their lives with a new reality show titled Ofuze.
The show will be premiering on Mzansi Magic on Thursday 19 January 2023.
What to expect on ‘Ofuze’
Mzansi Magic promises that the series will show the family like you’ve never seen them, as the younger generation attempt to break free of the rules and restrictions set out to them by their parents.
“Over the years, we’ve seen the Ngcobo clan grace our screens as the perfect Mzansi family, but now that the kids are older it’s clear all that glitters is not gold,” explained the channel.
“It’s great to have a new family join the Mzansi Magic kin in the new year. We have enjoyed success with reality shows that feature other prominent local families, from Uthando Nes’thembu to The Ranakas. We are excited to bring our Mzansi Magic viewers closer to Ngcobo family through this story. We are confident that some of the storylines explored will resonate with many who will be watching,” commented Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net.
On the multigenerational Ofuze, viewers will see that while Mr and Mrs Ngcobo have carved out the perfect path for themselves, it hasn’t been a bed of roses for their four children, especially since their loving parents rule with an iron fist.
“‘Nepo babies’ might be the hot topic in Hollywood, but to say it’s been an easy path for our younger Ngcobo generation couldn’t be further from the truth,” added Mzansi Magic.
‘Ofuze’ cast
On Ofuze, viewers can expect to see Nathi Ngcobo, the opinionated first-born son who is a father of four.
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