
Overview
In the township of Mphopomeni in the KwaZulu-Natal region of South Africa, Siyabonga, a young man, puts up theatre plays. When he hears about a movie that will be shot in a nearby town, he makes it his mission to be part of it. From conspiring with a maid to steal wifi from the āumlungusā (white people) so he can write an email to the film producers to using witchcraft, Siyabonga does all he can to improve his life and take control of his fortune. And after travelling many surprising roads, heāll finally meet the filmās director. Siyabonga is born out of their encounter.
Top Cast
Siyabonga Majola
Himself
Sabelo Khoza
Xolani Malinga
Amanda Ncube
Percy Mncedicy Zulu
Ntokozo Mkhize
Sibusiso Nzama
Luthando Ngcobo
Mancane Dlomo
Nkanyiso Ndumiso
Nonduh Zuma
Mondli Ndlovu
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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