Netflix is in production on its second original out of Africa, dance drama “JIVA!” out of South Africa. Produced by Cape Town-based Blue Ice Africa, “JIVA!” follows talented street dancer Ntombi wh…
is in production on its second original out of Africa, dance drama “JIVA!” out of South Africa.
Produced by Cape Town-based Blue Ice Africa, “JIVA!” follows talented street dancer Ntombi who slowly realizes dancing may be a ticket out of her dead-end job, family drama and turbulent love life. Busisiwe Ntintili, of The Ntintili Factory, is creator and showrunner of “JIVA!” The award-winning writer, director and producer is responsible for one of South Africa’s highest rated television shows, the Peabody Award-winning drama “Intersexions” and hit movie “Happiness is a Four Letter Word.”Meanwhile, the cast includes break-out star Noxolo Dlamini playing the lead, Candice Modiselle , Sne Mbatha , Stella Dlangalala and veteran actor Tony Kgoroge .
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