Africa-Press – Eswatini. Mangobe Studios is an up-and-coming film production house making waves in the industry. Their latest offering, NOBUHLE, premiered in 2025, showcasing their commitment to quality storytelling.
The film was shot in Malkerns, with St Anne’s High School being one of the key locations, reflecting the film’s focus on the lives of students.
In partnership with Lingedla Pictures and African Empire Studios, Mangobe Studios has delivered a film that resonates with both the Swazi nation and a global audience. The Director of the film is Vusi Langa, known for his previous works including Buciko benhlitiyo, Imphilo yemadvodza ayipheli, and Umelaphi. The Assistant Directors: Ndumiso Dlamini (Lingedla Pictures) and Vincent Maseko (African Empire Studios).Writer: Lwandy Dlamini, Sound Engineers: Simanga Maphosa and Ayanda Ginindza
The duration for the film is 52 minutes.
The Cast:
– Lwandy Dlamini as the main character, Nobuhle
– Ayanda Ginindza as Mr. Thabo
– Nomphumelelo Sibandze, Thobeka Mvubu, and Philiswa Shiba as Junior
Nobuhle features a 100% EmaSwati cast and crew, highlighting local talent in front of and behind the camera. The film tackles significant themes, notably drug abuse and rape, particularly relevant to the youth, as the story revolves around scholars.
The film was released yesterday (April 1, 2025) through the Mangobe Films Production YouTube channel, the director, Vusi Langa, expressed his gratitude for the collaborative spirit of the team. He stated: “I am very pleased and blessed to work with such a great team of experienced and inexperienced crew where the experienced ones help the others to gain more experience. Since the goal is to grow the production house and raise the flag of ESWATINI, but also to produce the best actors and actresses in the country.”
With more projects on the horizon, Mangobe Studios, along with its partners Lingedla Pictures and African Empire Studios, invites audiences to subscribe to their YouTube channels for future updates and releases. Stay tuned for more exciting developments in the Swazi film industry!
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