Empini season 1
| Empini | |
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| Season 1 | |
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| No. of episodes | 52 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Showmax |
| Original release | 23 May – 14 November 2024 |
| Season chronology | |
The first season of the Showmax Original action-drama series Empini premiered on 23 May 2024, and concluded on 14 November 2024, with a total of 52 episodes.[1] It was announced that Empini would have only 2 episodes released every Thursday for 26 weeks.[2] On 14 November 2024, Showmax announced the end of season 1, shortly after the release of the 52 episodes titled "Biting The Bullet/Hellfire".[3] On 27 February 2025, showmax announce the release date for its second season.[4]
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Mpumi Mpama as Khaya Bhodoza[5]
- Siyabonga Thwala as Khaya Bhodoza
- Nambitha Ben-Mazwi as Ndoni Themba[6]
- Angela Sithole as Winnie Bhodoza[7]
- Amahle Khumalo as Nosipho Bhodoza
- Joseph Sedibo as Mkhonto Bhodoza
- Ernest Ndlovu as Enoch Mbatha[8]
- Sparky Xulu as Zenzele Fassie
- Sello Motloung as General Moeti[9]
Supporting cast
- Terrence Ngwila as Thobani Kodisang
- Neo Ntlatleng as Uhuru Moeti
- Sandile Mahlangu as Jabulani Ngubane
- Charmaine Mtintaas as Dorah Themba
- Kabelo Thai as Madlopa Mkhwanazi
- Owen Sejakeas as General Moeti
- Jacques de Silva as Striker
- Nqobile Sipamla as Masasa Fassie
- Sonnyboy Mabasa as Dingane
- Palesa Shongwe as Tsala
- Khayelihle Sibisi as Vutha
- Simphiwe Sip Nkabinde as Bonga Themba
Episodes
References
- ^ "Showmax's Action-Packed Original Series". www.dstv.com. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
- ^ "Empini is now streaming on Showmax". Urban Lifestyle. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
- ^ Randall, Michelle (15 November 2024). "Empini episodes 51-52: A picture is worth a thousand bullets". Empini episodes 51-52. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ Writer, Staff (27 February 2025). "What to watch on Showmax in Nigeria in March 2025". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ Dladla, Zibuyile (22 January 2025). "Mpumi Mpama makes the role of Khaya Bhodoza his own in Empini". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ Dladla, Zibuyile (4 March 2025). "From action to emotion: Nambitha Ben-Mazwi's Empini journey". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ Ngqabe, Xabiso (3 July 2024). "Angela Sithole on her role in the Showmax Original drama series Empini". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ Dladla, Zibuyile (4 February 2025). "Ernest Ndlovu on Empini Season 2: The dark side of politics". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ Ngqabe, Xabiso (20 June 2024). ""It's war" - Owen Sejake on how Empini mirrors real life". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 3 April 2025.