ISONO: BET Africa’s Highly Anticipated Telenovela Premieres Tonight
After months of suspense, BET Africa’s highly anticipated original daily drama – ISONO, will premiere on Monday September 28, on BET Africa (DStv channel 129) at 8:30 PM.
ISONO, a global first, tells a gripping tale about the secrets we hide and the many faces we wear.
With the premiere of ISONO, BET Africa continues to do what it’s celebrated for as a black entertainment platform; amplifying and educating global audiences about the richness and nuances of black culture.
Monde Twala, Senior Vice President and General Manager at ViacomCBS Networks Africa said: “2020 has been a big year for BET Africa. We kicked off the year with Black Tax, a locally co-produced comedy series, and a first for the channel. This was followed by BOITY: Own Your Throne, another first celebrity reality show for BET Africa. This is indicative of our co-production and industry collaboration strategy for continued investment in local content. And now in another global first for the channel, we are launching a gripping and sensational vernacular daily drama called ISONO. The co-production with Clive Morris Productions will really transform 21:30 viewing and we are excited for our viewers to enjoy this ground-breaking TV experience.”
Lala Tuku, Managing Director and Executive Producer at Clive Morris Productions added, “The ISONO cast and Clive Morris Productions is back on set this month following a production break. We are excited to continue production on the upcoming daily drama, and despite the challenges presented by the new normal we have definitely found our rhythm. We have an incredible team that is focused on delivering our highest standard of work to bring the continent a truly intriguing series.”
Africans are amongst the most passionate and dedicated viewers of daily dramas. BET Africa is proud to be able to contribute to this rich culture of authentic local storytelling. The daily drama will inspire, vividly entertain, intrigue, and also educate audiences with surprising twists and unexpected cliff hangers. Veteran actress, Nthati Moshesh, who forms part of the main cast alongside Rami Chuene, Bohang Moeko, Senzo Radebe, Didintle Khunou, Tokollo ‘TK’ Sebothoma, and Anga Makubalo, will be joined by legendary Charmaine Mtinta – the naïve Mother Mary loyalist, Mam Lillian, who helps Mary run the day-to-day business of the House of Grace church.
Natasha Thahane plays Millicent, a brazen social climber, and Mam Lillian’s daughter. Fezile Makhanya brings romance into Mary’s story and reminds us just how much an ambitious politician is willing to do on the way to the top. Khulu Skenjana will offer us a view into a different level of the criminal underworld as he plays Gazati, a drug syndicate overlord. Ayanda Nhlapo plays a budding business owner who is loved by many. The other regular location for ISONO is the church, run by Pastor Duma played by seasoned actor, Bongani Gumede, and SAFTA Award-winning actress Jo-Anne Reyneke who plays the Pastor’s wife.
Also joining the cast is the award-winning film and stage actor Hamilton Dhlamini, young and talented actors Kgosi Mongake, Tshepo Ledwaba, Mpho Sibeko, and Mpule Matlhola, seasoned stage and tv thespian Dumisani Mbebe and TV personality Lalla Hirayama.
The daily drama will be aired to audiences across the continent as a BET global first. Be sure to catch the premiere episode of this suspenseful new addition to screen on BET Africa (DStv Channel 129) on weekdays from Monday, 28 September at 8:30 PM.
For more information on BET Africa’s new daily drama visit www.betafrica.tv, like and chat to us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BETinAfrica, or join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram @BET_Africa using the hashtag #ISONOBET #BETAFRICAORIGINAL
