In the first scene, she is off to her new job, trying to reconstruct her life after a time hustling for the local organized crime. Ntsiki played by Sthandile Nkosi who is the reincarnated goddess is a free spirited, careless and gullible lady. Ilanga is located at the Elandsberg Mountain Range, just south of the magnificent Waterberg Mountains in South Africa rugged North West Province. It tells the story of ordinary township girl Ntsiki, who discovers she is a mystical being who must harness her powers to protect the community and avenge her sister’s murder.In the opening scene, an older man looks out the opening of his home and says, “There are three worlds: The world of the living, the world of the unborn and the world of the dead. Set in modern-day South Africa, this captivating supernatural series is inspired by the rich mythology of African gods and divine beings. The legendary Yule Masiteng delivers a powerful act as the all-knowing elder, Ndyebo.Įxecutive producers: Akin Omotoso, Robbie Thorpe & Stan Josephĭirectors: Akin Omotoso, Rolie Nikiwe,Tosh Gitonga & Stephina Zwane To defeat her formidable enemies and save her family from destruction, Ntsiki must learn to use and harness her superpowers.īreathing life into the diverse and dramatic characters of The Brave Ones are the actors Bonko Khoza, Zamani Mbatha, Pheello Kotelo and Sthandiwe Kgoroge. However, Ntsiki faces a powerful and determined enemy in Ayanda Mbatha ( Nomalanga Nkosi ), the ruthless wife of an equally heartless land-grabbing property developer, Luthando Mbatha, Tony Kgoroge , who has her own compelling reasons for exploiting the powers of The Brave Ones. Ntsiki Gasa ( Sthandile Nkosi ) is a mystical being reincarnated as a human who sets out to avenge her sister’s death. (2 August, South Africa) Netflix today announced the release of its upcoming supernatural drama The Brave Ones, launching this Spring, on 16 September 2022.Ĭreated by renowned film director, writer and actor Akin Omotoso, the captivating six-episode series unfolds in the parallel worlds of modern-day South Africa and the supernatural world of African gods and divine beings. WATCH AKIN OMOTOSO ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO HERE

The brave ones