Rhythm City
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| Rhythm City | |
|---|---|
 Rhythm City | |
| Genre | Soap opera |
| Created by | Rolie Nikiwe Neil McCarthy |
| Directed by |
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| Creative directors | Eric Mogale Rolie Nikiwe (2007–2013) |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Samthing Soweto |
| Opening theme | Nomayini |
| Ending theme | Nomayini |
| Country of origin | Südafrika |
| Original language | Englisch |
| No. of seasons | 13 (As of May 2018[update]) |
| No. of episodes | 3,660 (As of 16 July 2021[update])[1] |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Harriet Gavshon |
| Producer | Yula Quinn |
| Camera setup | Multi-Camera |
| Running time | 30 minutes(incl. Commercials) |
| Production company | Quizzical Pictures |
| Original release | |
| Network | e.tv |
| Release | 9 July 2007 – 16 July 2021 |
| Related | |
| Scandal! | |
Rhythm City was a South African musical drama series produced by Quizzical Pictures. It is an e.tv original production that premiered on the country's free-to-air television channel e.tv from 2007 to 2021.[2] The story revolves around the trials and tribulations of people trying to break into the music industry. The series also airs on e.tv Ghana.
Plot
Main cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Mduduzi Mabaso | Suffocate Ndlovu |
| Amokgelang Zoe Chidi | Reneilwe Khuse |
| Mpho Molepo | Fats |
| Setlhabi Taunyane | Bra Kop Khuse |
| Tebogo Khalo | Puleng Ndlovu |
| Itumeleng Bokaba | Mampho |
| David Bartlett | David Genaro |
| Pam Andrews | Gail October |
Former Cast
Awards
The South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas)
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Zamani Mbatha | Pule Ndlovu |
| Jesse Suntele | Mzi Ndlovu |
| Mapula Mafole | Mmapula |
| Duma Ntando | Zinzi |
| Dumisani Masilela | Sifiso |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Rhythm City | Best TV Soapie | Won |
| 2016 | Rhythm City | Best TV Soapie | Won |
| 2020 | Rhythm City | Best TV Soapie | Won |
| 2021 | Rhythm City | Best TV Soapie | Won |
References
- ^ "Rhythm City Episodes". Tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
- ^ Kekana, Chrizelda (16 July 2021). "Last 'Rhythm City' episode airs tonight — promises drama, tears and love". TshisaLIVE.