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'''Jacob's Cross''' |
'''Jacob's Cross''' is an African prime time drama series that premiered on [[M-Net Series|M-Net]] in January 2007 and ended its 8 series run in 2013.<ref>Chris Agabi. (2012). The Final Dramatic Season of Jacob's Cross On Hand, Daily Trust (Abuja), October 14, 2012</ref> Produced in South Africa, the show initially aired on M-net series but was later repurposed as a drama for [[M-Net]]'s AfricaMagic channels.<ref>http://teeveetee.blogspot.com.ng/2012/10/m-net-cancels-jacobs-cross-after-six.html</ref> The show was given to [[South African Broadcasting Corporation]] in April 2009. |
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Revision as of 12:27, 18 December 2016
| Jacob's Cross | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Starring | Hlomla Dandala, Kendra Etufunwa, Bankole Omotoso |
| Country of origin | South Africa Nigeria |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Desiree Markgraaff |
| Producers | Zaheer Bhyat, Paul S. Rowlston, Roger Smith and Brian Tilley |
| Production locations | South Africa and Nigeria |
| Production company | The Bomb Shelter production company |
| Original release | |
| Network | Africa Magic, SABC, M-Net |
| Release | January 2007 – 2013 |
Jacob's Cross is an African prime time drama series that premiered on M-Net in January 2007 and ended its 8 series run in 2013.[1] Produced in South Africa, the show initially aired on M-net series but was later repurposed as a drama for M-Net's AfricaMagic channels.[2] The show was given to South African Broadcasting Corporation in April 2009.
Premise
The series revolves around South African born businessman Jacob Makhubu Abayomi (Hlomla Dandala), a son of an ANC stalwart who finds out that his biological father is infact a Nigerian businessman. Jacob's subsequent desire to build an African oil and gas business empire in the shadow of both of his fathers is set against the backdrop of family feuds and betrayals.
Main cast
- Hlomla Dandala as Chief Jacob Makhubu Abayomi
- Anthony Bishop as Mr. Prospero Brand
- Mmabatho Montsho as Mrs. Lerato Makhubu
- Nandi Nyembe as Mrs. Thembi Makhubu
- Ferry Jele
- Bankole Omotoso as Chief Bankole Abayomi
- Jet Novuka as Mr. Andile Makhubu
- Moky Makura as Chief Folake Abayomi, Mrs. Soludo
References
- ^ Chris Agabi. (2012). The Final Dramatic Season of Jacob's Cross On Hand, Daily Trust (Abuja), October 14, 2012
- ^ http://teeveetee.blogspot.com.ng/2012/10/m-net-cancels-jacobs-cross-after-six.html
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