Amagama ka Nokutela (2022)

Genre :

Runtime : 11M

Director : Zimisele Ngubane

Synopsis

Amagama ka Nokutela (which means Nokutela's words/names) is an independently produced experimental short film conceptualized by Asanda Sizani and directed by Zimisele Ngubane. The story follows the life journey of South African musician, teacher, Ohlange High School and Ilanga lase Natal newspaper co-founder, Nokutela Mdima-Dube who lived in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal between 1873-1917. The multi-pronged project is produced by a collective of Black women. Amagama ka Nokutela premiered at the world renowned Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary Art Africa) on 25 January 2022, which was the 105th anniversary of Nokutela's passing.

Actors

Siphokazi Jonas
Siphokazi Jonas
Narrator
Nukuthula Ledwaba
Nukuthula Ledwaba
Nokutela Mdima-Dube

Crews

Zimisele Ngubane
Zimisele Ngubane
Director
Siphokazi Jonas
Siphokazi Jonas
Producer
Florence Masebe
Florence Masebe
Producer
Florence Masebe
Florence Masebe
Producer
Asanda Sizazi
Asanda Sizazi
Executive Producer
Busi Sizani
Busi Sizani
Executive Producer
John Langalibalele Dube
John Langalibalele Dube
Music
Nokutela Mdima-Dube
Nokutela Mdima-Dube
Music
Nono Mncwango
Nono Mncwango
Cinematography
Geoffrey Butler
Geoffrey Butler
Editor
Masasa Mbangeni
Masasa Mbangeni
Casting
Sindiso Khumalo
Sindiso Khumalo
Costume Design
Mzukisi Mbane
Mzukisi Mbane
Costume Design
Asanda Sizazi
Asanda Sizazi
Costume Design
Caroline Greeff
Caroline Greeff
Makeup Artist
Asanda Sizazi
Asanda Sizazi
Hairstylist
Monthati Masebe
Monthati Masebe
Musician
Spha Mdlalose
Spha Mdlalose
Playback Singer
Keenan Meyer
Keenan Meyer
Musician
Msizi Mnyandu
Msizi Mnyandu
Musician
Sihle Papu
Sihle Papu
Musician