Staff Writer
South Africa’s television heavyweights gathered for the 5th Annual Royalty Soapie Awards on Saturday the 18Th of September 2021.
Mzansi Magic Telenovela DiepCity came into the awards leading the pack with 32 nominations that included screen legends Vele Manenje, Mduduzi Mabaso, and Hamilton Dlamini, accompanied by nominations for newcomers Nompumelelo Vilakazi, Chrispen Nyati, Luyanda Shezi, and Lebohang Mpyana.
There were also numerous technical and creative nominations for DiepCity which was co-created and directed by Black Brain Pictures founder and creative director Mandla N.
“We are honored and it is testament to the diverse talent and long hours from our dedicated cast and crew, as well as the daily support from our Fans that we are being recognized as South Africa’s best telenovela, after just 5 months on air”, says co-creator and Executive Producer, Mpumelelo Nhlapo, after DiepCity walked away with seven awards at the prestigious awards ceremony.
In addition to individual accolades for Nompumelelo Vilakazi (Sne), Outstanding Newcomer, Lebohang Mpyana (Khelina), viewer’s choice best actress – Chrispen Nyathi (Pastor Charleston), viewer’s choice best actor, and Themba Sibanyoni (Danger), Outstanding Background Actor, DiepCity also scooped awards for Outstanding Daily TV Drama, Outstanding Directing Team as well as Outstanding Casting for its much spoken about pool of talent.
Saluting the entire cast and crew, the multitalented Mandla N also acknowledged the fans for their role in the success of DiepCity.
Catch DiepCity on Mzansi Magic on weekdays at 20:30.
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