Mandla N is filming a drama series called Lockdown. It will hit the screens in January.
MANDLA Ngcongwane, aka Mandla N, has stepped out of his comfort
zone.
Well-known as a seasoned South African actor, musician, producer
and entrepreneur, he’s now busy nurturing a new baby.
He is filming his new drama series – something which is completely
new to him.
The drama, Lockdown, is about female prison
life.
Mandla is best known for his role as Themba Khumalo in the SABC1
sitcom, City Ses’la and its spin off series, Ses’Top
La.
He formed a production company which has made several series.
He told SunBuzz: “Our mission is to deliver cutting
edge and relevant entertainment to the people of Africa and beyond.
“The drama is about a female prison. It demonstrates issues and
challenges that women face in jail.”
He said the shooting is being done at the Constitution Hill
precinct in Joburg.
“We chose the building because it was once a prison,” he
said.
The drama will hit Mzansi screens in January.
He said unlike the sitcoms he did before, Lockdown
has a lot of action.
“It’s something different and everyone will love it,”
His company has bagged a Rose D’or Certificate for second place in
the TV comedy category and 22 South African Film and Television Awards golden
horns.
One of the biggest things he produced this year was the popular
Uzogcwala advert for Mzanzi Magic that kept everyone talking.
