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Walaza races for gold in call to Africa
Saturday Star
|July 12, 2025
WHEN Bayanda Walaza hits the screen in Showmax’s bold new vision for Africa, he doesn’t just run; he ignites.
With every powerful stride, he poses the question: What if the best in the world wasn’t out there... but right here?
Joining him is the cream of the crop of local talent: global challengers Grammy winner Tyla, amapiano DJ Kabza de Small, MaXhosa luxury of Laduma Ngxokolo, graphic artist Karabo Poppy, as well as actress Kealeboga Masango of Youngins fame, reality star and billionaire’s wife Sorisha Naidoo (The Real Housewives of Durban), entrepreneur and The Real Housewives star Nonku Williams, and hip-hop artist, Adulting actor and Big Brother Mzansi star Luthando BU Mthembu. They're all part of a creative uprising that pulses with the energy of our streets, our rhythms, and our stories.
Voiced by Thuso Mbedu, and featuring the track Stay Shining by Riky Rick, Showmax's
This story is from the July 12, 2025 edition of Saturday Star.
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