African Couch Potato

Kgabang Sekhabi, popularly known as Shalate Sekhabi, is a South African actress and singer. She is best known for the roles in the television soap operas, The River, and House of Zwide. Shalate has had a passion for music, drama, and modelling from a tender age. When she was only eight, she joined her school’s choir and was active in the drama club. At 11 years old, she got into children’s modelli...

In today's episode of African Couch Potato - The Mash-up, Gino continues chatting to Shonisani Masutha focussing on her 26 years in theatre, among all her other commitments. Shonisani first hit the boards aged only 6 years old.  Theatre, unlike TV or Film doesn't give you a second or third take, you have to hit it first time around as your audience is only a few meteres away. No pressure...

Today's episode of African Couch Potato - The Mash-up is the first of two parts with Gino chatting to Shonisani Masutha. Shonisani is the first African actress to star in a Bollywood series, where she played Norah in Mehek.  Her first casting was for a children's game show called Small Talk, followed by a Mzansi Magic movie, titled On The Ropes, as the character Nandi. In her Masterclass...

In this episode of African Couch Potato: The Mash-up, Gino continues chatting to Jefferson Tshabalala: renowned writer, director, theatre and screen performer as well as the 2020 Standard Bank Young Artist for Theatre winner.  In this second Masterclass, Jefferson discusses performance and how to truly get the best version of a script, a play or a character - both on stage and on-screen.   The fir...

This episode of African Couch Potato: The Mash-up puts Jefferson Tshabalala in the frame. Jefferson 'J Bobs' Tshabalala is a renowned writer, director, theatre and screen performer as well as the 2020 Standard Bank Young Artist for Theatre winner.  In this Masterclass, Jefferson talks about the process of writing and provides personal insights into the world of performance - both on stag...

Today’s show continues the conversation between Gino and Podcast Producer + Host of Art As Culture Podcast, Creative Entrepreneur, Facilitator, Thought Leader and Content Creator, Amo Helang. Throwing the format out of the window, the episode rolls like this: Picking up from the last episode. If you missed last week's chat, go back and listen to episode 06 of  African Couch Potato: The Mash-u...

 Today’s guest is  Podcast Producer + Host of Art As Culture Podcast. Creative Entrepreneur, Facilitator, Thought Leader and Content Creator, Amo Helang. Top 5 Amo's Top 5, in no particular order. Succession : The Roy family is known for controlling the biggest media and entertainment company in the world. However, their world changes when their father steps down from the company. Avatar 1 &a...

Our guest, Sparky Xulu, is an award-winning screen actor who attributes much of his success to his background in theatre. Having won a Royalty Soapie Award for the character of "Siya Phakathwayo" in The Estate (SABC Plus), other productions he has been involved in include: Redemption (BET) The Herd (Showmax) Supa Team 4 (Netflix) iNumber Number Jozi Gold (Netflix) Good Men (SABC Plus) Is...

The weirdest movie you have ever seen. And, what in the streaming services is SABC Plus? Top 5   Our Top 5 for this episode is from SABC Plus, South Africa’s newest video and audio streaming service, a nd they are. . .  Yizo Yizo, all three seasons The original Shaka Zulu series with Henry Cele. The Estate, now in its third season, having launched in 2020. Mbau Reloaded: Always Rise Side Dish with...

 Sex, sex, sex, and… Spud. Top 5   Our Top 5 for this episode is from Prime Video and they are, in no particular order…   Proof of Payment with my favourite actor Thabo Malema and Mandla Gaduka who used to play “Chopper” on Generations. Yep, that’s how old I am. The Underground Railroad with Thuso Mbedu. The episodes are extremely long but I suggest watching it as a marathon otherwise you won’t ge...

From Rosemary’s murder cases to a comedy drama that celebrates plus-sized women, we’ve got you covered. Top 5   Our Top 5 for this episode is from Showmax. These are suggestions of what to watch and in each episode your host, Gino, will feature titles from various platforms such as Showmax, DStv, Prime Video, Disney Plus and SABC Plus.   Rosemary’s Hitlist tells the story of how Rosemary killed 6...

Welcome to African Couch Potato: The Mash-up… Top 5   Our Top 5 for this episode are all from Netflix. These are suggestions of what to watch and in each episode your host, Gino, will feature titles from various platforms such as Showmax, DStv, Prime Video, Disney Plus and SABC Plus. Survival of the Thickest, created by comedian and actress Michelle Buteau. Unseen with Gail Mabalane. iNumber Numbe...