Behind the Story season 5 back on BET Africa with new host, Nomalanga Shozi

Behind the story season 5 back on BET Africa (Dstv Channel 129, GoTV Channel 21) with new look, new format and new host Nomalanga Shozi

 

BET declared 2021 the year of the black woman and in celebration of black female excellence, BET Africa (DStv channel 129, GoTV Channel 21) is pleased to announce the return of Behind The Story Season 5 with one of South Africa Msanzi’s favourite female personalities Nomalanga “the Flame'' Shozi as the new host. Over and above the new host, the new season returns with a new look and new format, Behind The Story Season 5 is set to premiere on Saturday, 9 October at 18:30 WAT/19:30 CAT.  

 

Nomalanga Shozi is no stranger to the BET family, she rose to stardom when she was announced as the first host for BET Breaks Africa and presenter for the black excellence channel in 2018. Nomalanga has represented Africa at a number of BET international tentpoles from the BET Awards, BET Soul Train Awards to the BET Hip Hop awards where she got to rub shoulders and interview a number of international stars like Erykah Badu, Angela Bassett, Tyler Perry and more. Nomalanga wears many hats. She is a radio host, actress and TV presenter. She is known for gracing our TV screens on a number of daily dramas such as BET Africa’s original ISONO, MTV Shuga, to name a few and is the drive time show co-host on KZN’s biggest commercial radio station GagasiFM. 

 

“Congratulations to Nomalanga on her new role as the host of the newest format  and season of Behind The Story, we are proud to showcase and elevate black girl magic on BET Africa,” said Monde Twala, SVP and GM for ViacomCBS Networks Africa, Peer Lead, BET International. " We live in unprecedented times where innovation and creativity are a new gold. In launching the new format and new look we aim to give our audiences content that is bold, entertaining and fun.” added Twala. 

 

This October more truths will be revealed on Behind The Story Season 5. The new season is set to have an entirely new look and feel. The entire format of the show will be quite different from what we are used to. The new host Nomalanga Shozi will pick up a local celebrity guest for a drive around Joburg. They will visit key places during their interview i.e. significant places in the guest’s life - their first location where they got their big break, first house, a place they met their partner, all to give the fans a more indepth look into the lives of their favourite celebrities. Additionally Nomalanga and her guest will be stopping at key sites and landmarks in and around Joburg, like Vilakazi Street or Maboneng precinct.

 

The ecstatic Nomalanga Shozi “The Flame” commented,” I am super excited to relaunch myself as a seasoned presenter in the industry, this platform is going to give the viewers a different side of me, you have never seen Nomalanga like this, the new look and new format is definitely going to keep viewers glued to their screens as more truths are told on Behind The Story Season 5.” 

 

Be sure to catch the best in black entertainment and The Flame Nomalanga Shozi with the premiere of season 5 of Behind the Story exclusively on BET Africa DStv channel 129, GoTV Channel 21, the home of black entertainment and black excellence on 5 October 2021 at 18:30 WAT/19:30 CAT.  

 

For more information on BEHIND THE STORY SEASON 5 inspiring local programming visit www.betafrica.tv, like and chat to us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BETinAfrica, or join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram @BET_Africa

BET Africa brings on the freshest content this season

 

New local content slate on BET Africa includes Behind the Story Season 5, Black Tax Season 2 and spicy storytelling on 7 deadly sins

BET Africa (DStv channel 129, Gotv Channel 21) is proud to bring to audiences a variety of the freshest local content to broaden our local entertainment offering to viewers. This October, viewers will enjoy the best in new local content, from the latest season of comedy series Black Tax, a whole new season of Behind the Story and authentic 7 Deadly Sins in partnership with the KZN Film Commission. 

 

This October, Behind The Story returns to screens with a new host and new format for the 5th consecutive season. The tell all local talk show will continue to put some of Africa’s biggest personalities in the driving seat for an exclusive interview. The host gets up close and personal with different artists and celebrity personalities to delve into the struggles and successes of their careers, personal lives and the headline stories that surround them. This approach will allow viewers to take an intimate look into the characters we have grown to love and appreciate. The new season promises to be an unparalleled one and premieres exclusively on BET Africa (DStv channel 129, Gotv Channel 21), 09 October at 17:30 WAT/18:30 CAT. 

The highly anticipated second season of Black Tax returns to the channel by popular demand in partnership with Showmax, featuring both existing and new cast. Black Tax is the first locally produced sitcom to air on BET Africa and the hilarious storyline follows a successful, young, professional black woman, Thuli, who grapples with the unsaid aspect of Black Tax, which is something that is experienced by most middle-class African people.  The second season is a definite must-watch and is set to air on 09 October at 18:00 WAT/19:00 CAT.

“We are thrilled to continue our commitment in elevating local storytelling and talent through authentic and engaging entertainment.” said Monde Twala, SVP and GM for ViacomCBS Networks Africa, Peer Lead, BET International. “The past two years have been game-changing for the channel . The channel’s upcoming content slate features the very best in black culture entertainment from comedy to drama, mystery and intrigue. So proud of our vision of realising local and international content productions that resonate with audiences and celebrate black excellence.

BET Africa and KZN Film Commission (KZNFC) have formed a partnership to bring authentic local stories to audiences across Africa. This series of short films was produced by 7 local production companies in the KZN who were given a brief to develop stories in line with the theme. The content will bring a unique interpretation of the 7 deadly sins, told through the lens of authentic young African filmmakers. This production promises to bring you diverse storylines, emerging local talent and film-friendly locations that open up unique landscapes rarely seen on our screens. This allows the audience to appreciate and acknowledge the beauty of South Africa and the amazing talent that it possesses. The  first short film will premiere on Friday, 08 October 2021 at 20:30 WAT/ 21:30 CAT. 

BET Africa continues to elevate the rich variety and positive values of Black culture, Black excellence and Black entertainment in a dynamic and innovative way. Be sure to catch the very best in local entertainment this Spring with exclusive programming from BET Africa (DStv Channel 129, GoTV Channel 21). Make sure not to miss out on the amazing offerings that the channel has in store. 

For more information on BET Africa’s original local content visit www.betafrica.tv, like and chat to us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BETinAfrica, and join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram @BET_Africa

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