Netflix’s ‘Blood Legacy’ brings proudly South African stories to the world
Xolile Tshabalala stars in ‘Blood Legacy’, on Netflix on 20 September.
South African actress, Xolile Tshabalala. Photo: 702/Karabo Tebele
Bongani Bingwa chats to actress Xolile Tshabalala about her new project, Netflix’s Blood Legacy.
Blood Legacy is ready to bring proudly South African stories to Netflix.
Follow the story of a KwaZulu-Natal family fighting to keep their legacy alive.
The gripping local drama stars the late Connie Chiume, Sello Maake KaNcube, Xolile Tshabalala, Pallance Dladla, Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa, and Tarina Patel.
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Tshabalala says the talent and storyline will have audiences hooked from the very beginning.
“We are actually telling our stories in our own voices… We always tell stories mimicking other people, and now this is us. It is not only the poverty of South Africa or the corruption only, it is all of us... it gives you the beauty and vastness of being South African.”
- Xolile Tshabalala
She adds that it is phenomenal that Netflix is bringing South African stories to global audiences.
“It is the privilege of my life. When you’re doing film or theatre you always think it's only in this corner of the world and now it’s everywhere… and we are grateful for Netflix for this.”
- Xolile Tshabalala
Blood Legacy premieres on Netflix on 20 September.
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