If you haven’t heard…. there’s a new telenova coming to Mzansi Magic this month. ‘The Road’, brought by Bomb Productions will debut on our screens from 31 August via DStv Channel 161, featuring an A-list cast which includes Nandi Mngoma, Moneoa, Sthandiwe Kgoroge, Kabelo Mabalane, Gail Mabalane, SK Khoza, Luthuli Dlamini and more. The drama pays tribute to the sounds of 50s that paved way for well known SA musicians.
About the story
Set against the backdrop of iconic Sophiatown, the endearing love story starts with a journey that is intertwined with the dramatic threads of history; a thrilling world of music, danger, politics and romance.
The Road sees the beautiful singer Stella and talented writer Themba as star crossed lovers longing to be together, but only destiny will tell if they end up in each other’s arms. Their story and the one-sided romance between them is told against bubbling tensions, a mysterious murder and unresolved passions.
A heavyweight TV producer eager to tell and capture the touching story takes on the challenge, leading to spell bounding actions he couldn’t have predicted. And so begins THE ROAD with a tantalising tale of the past and present.
Here are some of the behind the scenes photos:
photo credit: Kutlwano Ditsele