Celebs And Their New Shows In 2020

1. Dinner At Somizi’s

Dinner At Somizi’s saw the media personality being joined by the biggest celebs in town, who were able to enjoy spicy conversations with Somizi, as well as his above-par culinary skills. Whilst the show was a hit on 1 Magic, season two of Dinner At Somizi’s will be delayed because Hastings Moeng is not backing down without a fight. Somizi Mhlongo, the face of the cooking show, faced theft accusations by Hastings Moeng who claimed that the concept of Dinner Kwa Somizi’s was his brainchild and that Somizi had stolen it.

2. Queen Sono

Pearl Thusi’s latest leading role on Netflix’s Queen Sono will go down as one of the most iconic characters in her career. Although the series was a hit, Netflix recently announced that season two is canceled. The director of the series says they had written a great storyline but it was difficult to bring it to life. “We wrote a beautiful story that spanned the continent but unfortunately could not be executed in these current trying times,” said Kagiso Lediga, Director (Diprente).

3. Nadia Nakai’s The Naked Room

Nadia Nakai has just bagged another win this year with her music talk show “The Naked Room”. The first episode of her show first aired on Channel O and the rapper couldn’t be more proud of her success. According to Nadia, the Naked Room was a product of the coronavirus pandemic, which caused her to continuously change the whole set of her show. Although she admitted that the pandemic definitely inspired her to push the boundaries even further.

4. The Braai Show With AKA

Those who are familiar with AKATV would have previously seen the first few episodes, however now, The Braai Show With AKA is a 13-part series on SABC 1. The first four episodes featured prominent members of society such as the Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula; famed TV presenter and fashionista, Siya “Scoop” Ngwekazi; Afrotainment owner and creator of the “Fact Durban Rocks” movement, DJ Tira; as well as South African Hip Hop Award winner Moozlie.

5. Unathi on Festive Get Together

Unathi is the host of the new holiday season show on 1 Magic, Festive Get Together, which sees her creating restaurant-style dinners for her celebrity guests. Whilst at dinner, she discusses their lives, loves, and drama, whilst they break bread with a meal from a professional chef.

6. Khanyi Mbau’s Mbau Reloaded: Always Rise

Her show premiered on BET Africa channel 129, on Saturday 10 October 2020 at 19:30, and it promised to be a hit as she will navigate all the factors in her life in the constant search for ultimate Happiness. The controversial media personality gave her legion of fans a glimpse into her glamorous lifestyle and all the drama that surrounds it.

7. Bonang Matheba’s A Very Bonang Year

Larger-than-life TV star Bonang Matheba, came back to TV screens with an award-winning show. The TV presenter bagged a new reality show on SABC1, “A Very Bonang Year”. The two-part reality show aired in August, and followed Bonang on her new fascinating trip to the United States of America, as she begins a new chapter in her illustrious career.

8. Kim Jayde’s Kickin’ It With Kim Jayde

Kickin’ It With Kim Jayde is a show for the sneakerheads where they can indulge in fashion, culture, music, and most importantly sneakers. Fans understand why she calls it her passion project and a dream come true, as the presenter’s shoe closet boasts of a very impressive range of sneakers. Another impressive element is that Kim had to dig inside her pockets to fund her show as she has no sponsors or brands. With that said Kim Jayde plays the role of the executive producer, director, host, scriptwriter, and casting director.

9. Life With Kelly Khumalo

Kelly Khumalo’s reality show unleashed all the tea that we have ever wanted and caused social media pandemonium due to the content surrounding the late Senzo Meyiwa. Kelly also discussed her ongoing victimization regarding the murder of her ex, whom many have pinned on her. She expressed her outrage at the accusations, and questioned the audacity of people who have spun such an emotional situation into something so hateful.