Jiva! (TV series)

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Jiva!
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Genre
Written by
  • Busisiwe Ntintili
  • Bakang Sebatjane
Directed by
  • Scottnes L. Smith
  • Mandla Dube
Country of originSouth Africa
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes5
Production
Producers
  • Busisiwe Ntintili
  • Adam Friedlander
  • Tebogo Maila
Production companies
  • Blue Ice Africa
  • The Ntintili Factory
Original release
ReleaseJune 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)

Jiva! (stylized as JIVA!) is a South African drama television series created by Busisiwe Ntintili and Bakang Sebatjane and directed by Scottnes L. Smith and Mandla Dube. The series premiered on Netflix on June 24, 2021. [1] [2]

Contents

Synopsis

A talented street dancer from Umlazi, Durban must confront her fears and deal with family objections to pursue her dancing dreams.

Cast

Production

Development

It was reported that Netflix is making an African series. [4]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Dala What You Must"Scottnes L. Smith & Mandla DubeBusisiwe Ntintili & Bakang SebatjaneJune 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)
In Umlazi, Ntombi is torn between family duties and her dream of winning the Jiva Loxion dance competition. Will past tragedy stand in her way?
2"The Trollies"Scottnes L. Smith & Mandla DubeBusisiwe Ntintili & Bakang SebatjaneJune 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)
After bringing two frenemies on board, Ntombi struggles to complete her dance crew. Political scandal threatens to upend Vuyiswa's cushy lifestyle.
3"Flash Round"Scottnes L. Smith & Mandla DubeBusisiwe Ntintili & Bakang SebatjaneJune 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)
Vuyiswa's flakiness starts to get on Ntombi's nerves. Later at the club, the Trollies must impress the judges during a flash round — or be eliminated.
4"Fix Your Crown"Scottnes L. Smith & Mandla DubeBusisiwe Ntintili & Bakang SebatjaneJune 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)
Ntombi wrestles with guilt over her mom's accident. Short of options, Vuvu calls on an old friend. Nathi tries to smooth things over with Ntombi
5"Fetch Your Life"Scottnes L. Smith & Mandla DubeBusisiwe Ntintili & Bakang SebatjaneJune 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)
Ntombi connects with Bheki, while Menzi surprises Vuvu. With the best pantsulas and bhengas on display at the finals, can the Trollies hold their own?

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References

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