Jacob's Cross

Jacob's Cross
Genre Drama
Starring Hlomla Dandala, Kendra Etufunwa, Bankole Omotoso
Country of origin South Africa
Nigeria
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 8
Production
Executive producer(s) Desiree Markgraaff
Producer(s) Zaheer Bhyat, Paul S. Rowlston, Roger Smith and Brian Tilley
Production location(s) South Africa and Nigeria
Production company(s) The Bomb Shelter production company
Distributor M-Net
Release
Original network Africa Magic, SABC, M-Net
Original 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 that his biological father is actually a Nigerian tribal chief. 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
  • Fabian Adeoye Lojede as Mr. Bola Abayomi
  • Bankole Omotoso as Chief Bankole Abayomi
  • Jet Novuka as Mr. Andile Makhubu
  • Moky Makura as Chief Folake Abayomi, Mrs. Soludo

References

  1. ↑ Chris Agabi. (2012). The Final Dramatic Season of Jacob's Cross On Hand, Daily Trust (Abuja), October 14, 2012
  2. ↑ http://teeveetee.blogspot.com.ng/2012/10/m-net-cancels-jacobs-cross-after-six.html
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