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| Genre | Music drama |
| Created by | Singavision Production |
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| Country of origin | South Africa |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 117 |
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| Producer | Singavision Production |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22–24 minutes |
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| Network | Mzansi Magic |
| Release | 21 April 2025 – present |
Genesis is a South African television drama series that is premiered on Mzansi Magic on 21 April 2025 and produced by Singavision Productions. It is set in the high stakes world of the gospel music industry and follows the lives of the Thabethe family, founders of the successful record label "Genesis Records".
Genesis centers on Felicia Thabethe played by Baby Cele, a former gospel queen who built a successful music empire "Genesis Records" with her husband, Gabriel Gigaba played by Biyela Mdladla. [1] [2] The show delves into the high stakes world of gospel music where this seemingly perfect legacy is threatened when shocking secrets and betrayals surface, throwing everything into chaos. [3] [4]
| Actor/Actress | Character | Seasons |
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| Season 1 | ||
| Baby Cele | Felicia Thabethe-Gigaba | Main |
| Biyela Mdladla | Gabriel Gigaba | Main |
| Nay Maps Mapholoba | Bonko Thabethe | Main |
| Gaosi Raditholo | Mmarona Sedibeng | Main |
| KB Motsilanyane | Wendy Sedibeng | Main |
| Kealeboga Masango | Buhle Gigaba | Main |
| Karabelo Ramabodu | Mpumi | Main |
| Craig Nobela | Ishmael Longwe | Main |
| Sibongile Nojila | Ausi Moliehi | Main |
| Lerato Nxumalo | Owethu Hlope | Main |
| Josias Moleele | Bishop Hlope | Main |
| Louie Vega Ngcayiya | Fistos Shabangu | Main |
| Kaabo Ya One Mokhine | Noah Thabethe | Recurring |
| Sibongile Phakathi | Zanele Hlope | Recurring |
| Makgofe Moagi | Thandi Radebe | Recurring |
Genesis is produced by the South African company Singavision Productions for Mzansi Magic, under the executive production of Kagiso Mogale and Gersh Kgamedi. [5] [6] The series was commissioned by M-Net as a high budget telenovela exploring the gospel music industry. [7] It is filmed using a Multi-camera setup and directed by Luthando Mngomezulu, Adze Ugah, Nthabi Mokoena and Menga Nhlabathi. [8] The writing team is led by Kagiso Mogale with writers Bongani Masongo, Karabo Mogali, Sinomvuyo Nqwili, Lesedi Phaahla, Lunga John Radebe, Nthabiseng Tau and Puseletso Thibedi contributing to the scripts. [9] Filming takes place primarily in Johannesburg, South Africa. [10] The production aims to showcase a rarely depicted aspect of local storytelling the business and personal rivalries within the gospel music scene. [11] [12]
The series premiered on Mzansi Magic on 21 April 2025, airing Mondays to Fridays at 19:30. [13] [14]