DStv Channel 161 is set to premiere an edgy and heartfelt series that will make your Sunday nights sing.Kokota is an Amapiano drama about dreams that demand to be followed, no matter the cost. The 30-minute series will occupy the 20:00 slot on Sunday 10 September 2033.
Kokota tells the story of preacher’s son Tshepang (played by soap star, presenter and dancer Thato Dithebe), whose passion for music is as necessary as breathing. He decides to surf the irresistible Amapiano wave, despite his parents believing he is bringing shame to the family and church name.
This is the story of South African youths – those who dare to dream beyond their circumstances and have the bravery to pursue those dreams, no matter the challenges in their way. In Kokota, it’s Piano over everything.
“Mzansi Magic is dedicated to bringing stories our viewers can resonate with and that are in line with the world around us,” says Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net. “Kokota is a magnificent embodiment of this: it’s a youth-centred story about one of the most impactful subcultures to come out of Africa. We can’t wait for our audience to be immersed in its world each Sunday night as it occupies the primetime slot.”
