American subscription streaming service and production company Netflix has finally released its first African Reality TV Show “Young, Famous & African”.
“Young, Famous & African” officially premiered Friday, March 18, 2022.
This reality series follows a crew of famed, affluent stars as they work and play, flirt and feud in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Shot in and around Johannesburg, it features media, fashion and Insta stars from South Africa, Nigeria, Uganda and Tanzania.
The key cast includes; Khanyi Mbau, Diamond Platnumz, Annie Macaulay-Idibia, 2Baba, Zari the Boss Lady, Naked DJ, Nadia Nakai, Swanky Jerry, Andile Ncube and Kayleigh Schwark.
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— NetflixSA (@NetflixSA) March 18, 2022
The first season kicked off with thrilling seven episodes that navigate work, romance and friendship.
Here is the episode breakdown:
- Welcome to South Africa (45m)
Queen of bling Khanyi Mbau throws a ball for her friends. Diamond Platnumz’s heartbreak emerges as he woos Nadia Nakai. Parenting talk gets intense.
- The Newcomer (43m)
Ride or die: Diamond hands the wheel to Nadia as they shop. Khanyi and Annie Macaulay-Idibia clash. Kayleigh Schwark spills about life with Naked DJ.
- Love Is in the Air (41m)
Tea time. Zari makes a splash at a heated soiree. Diamond gets called out by Naked, who spars with Khanyi. A loved one shows up in more ways than one.
- Bye, Bitch! (33m)
African queens on a collision course: Annie shares her joy, but Zari takes 2Face to the side. Andile Ncube assembles all his loves for a posh party.
- Faceoff (43m)
Danger: explosive entanglements. Zari confides in Khanyi. Annie gossips with Swanky and Nadia. Andile makes time for love. Can flowers end a face-off?
- Murder on the Blue Train (43m)
Zari invites the squad on a luxe train trip. But is Annie on board? Awkwardness — and lions — rattle the crew, then Khanyi roars. Nadia has big news.
- Wedding Bells (52m)
A lavish vow renewal approaches. The men shift gears for a speedy bachelor party while Swanky shakes up a tense bachelorette. Will love rule the day?