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Jiva! (TV series)

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Jiva!
Release poster
Genre
Written by
  • Busisiwe Ntintili
  • Bakang Sebatjane
Directed by
  • Scottnes L. Smith
  • Mandla Dube
Country of originSouth Africa
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes5
Production
Producers
  • Busisiwe Ntintili
  • Adam Friedlander
  • Tebogo Maila
Production companies
  • Blue Ice Africa
  • The Ntintili Factory
Original release
ReleaseJune 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)

Jiva! (stylized as JIVA!) is a South African drama television series created by Busisiwe Ntintili and Bakang Sebatjane and directed by Scottnes L. Smith and Mandla Dube. The series premiered on Netflix on June 24, 2021.[1][2]

Synopsis

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A talented street dancer from Umlazi, Durban must confront her fears and deal with family objections to pursue her dancing dreams.

Cast

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Production

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Development

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It was reported that Netflix is making an African series.[4]

Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Dala What You Must"Scottnes L. Smith & Mandla DubeBusisiwe Ntintili & Bakang SebatjaneJune 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)
In Umlazi, Ntombi is torn between family duties and her dream of winning the Jiva Loxion dance competition. Will past tragedy stand in her way?
2"The Trollies"Scottnes L. Smith & Mandla DubeBusisiwe Ntintili & Bakang SebatjaneJune 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)
After bringing two frenemies on board, Ntombi struggles to complete her dance crew. Political scandal threatens to upend Vuyiswa's cushy lifestyle.
3"Flash Round"Scottnes L. Smith & Mandla DubeBusisiwe Ntintili & Bakang SebatjaneJune 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)
Vuyiswa's flakiness starts to get on Ntombi's nerves. Later at the club, the Trollies must impress the judges during a flash round — or be eliminated.
4"Fix Your Crown"Scottnes L. Smith & Mandla DubeBusisiwe Ntintili & Bakang SebatjaneJune 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)
Ntombi wrestles with guilt over her mom's accident. Short of options, Vuvu calls on an old friend. Nathi tries to smooth things over with Ntombi
5"Fetch Your Life"Scottnes L. Smith & Mandla DubeBusisiwe Ntintili & Bakang SebatjaneJune 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)
Ntombi connects with Bheki, while Menzi surprises Vuvu. With the best pantsulas and bhengas on display at the finals, can the Trollies hold their own?

References

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  1. ^ "New South African Series Coming to Netflix! WATCH JIVA! Trailer Here". SAPeople - Worldwide South African News. 2021-06-07. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  2. ^ "About Netflix - NETFLIX ANNOUNCES JIVA! AS ITS NEXT AFRICAN ORIGINAL SERIES". About Netflix. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "JIVA!: Netflix Releases First Look At African Original & Street Dance Series". 2021-05-24. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  4. ^ yomzansi (2021-05-24). "Netflix JIVA! Release Date, Cast, Trailer, Plot | YOMZANSI". www.yomzansi.com. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
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