This 6-part biopic on the late Kwaito star Mduduzi “Mandoza” Tshabalala follows his life and times both in the music industry and family life. Mduduzi Tshabalala, a gifted musician, popularly known as MANDOZA, gave South Africa its biggest crossover hit in the modern era, Nkalakatha, a Kwaito track that would become its own national anthem. In doing so, he not only placed his imprint on South African pop culture but in his own way contributed to unity, and harmony among individuals, and communities in a country still grappling with racial uncertainty.

Mandoza grew up in ZOLA, one of Johannesburg’s toughest townships. He was arrested for robberies and hijackings and was released four months later and emerged with an unwavering resolve that would render the township impotent in thwarting his dreams. As a result, he had early success as a member of a Kwaito group Chiskop, releasing three albums, he later went solo as Mandoza and released his first solo album with the hit track Uzoyithola Kanjani. This would be a precursor to the great success that would follow.

The song, Nkalakatha, made its debut in France on Sunday, October 17th when the Springboks made the country proud by qualifying for the World Cup semi-finals, it was the 16th player (invisible) to carry the Springboks to win the Rugby World Cup. Mandoza was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 29th South African Music Awards (SAMAs) in 2023.