According to Mzansi Magic, Bheki ‘Ihhashi Elimhlophe’ and Linah Ngcobo have been ‘Couple Goals’ before the hashtag even existed and most South Africans who know the couple would agree.
As one of the main Maskandi artists and the 1980s pop star-turned-pastor wife respectively, ‘Ihhashi Elimhlophe’ and MaNgcobo, are titans of South African entertainment whose children have also made careers in showbiz.
Now the Ngcobo family is giving us a front row seat to their lives with their new reality show titled It’s like that.
The show will air on Mzansi Magic on Thursday 19 January 2023.
What to expect in ‘Ofuze’
Mzansi Magic promises that the series will show families like never before, as the younger generation tries to break the rules and restrictions imposed by their parents.
“Over the years, we have seen the Ngcobo clan grace our screens as the perfect Mzansi family, but now that the kids are older it is clear that all that glitters is not gold,” explains the channel.
“It’s great to have a new family join the Mzansi Magic family in the new year. We’ve had success with reality shows featuring other famous local families, from Uthando Nes’thembu to The Ranakas. We’re excited to bring Mzansi Magic viewers closer to the Ngcobo family through this story. We are confident that some of the storylines we have explored will resonate with many viewers,” said Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net.
In multigenerational It’s like thatviewers will see that when Mr. and Mrs. Ngcobo have carved out a perfect path for themselves, it has not been a bed of roses for their four children, especially because their parents love to rule with an iron fist.
“Nepo’s babies” may be a hot topic in Hollywood, but saying it’s an easy path for the younger Ngcobo generation couldn’t be further from the truth,” added Mzansi Magic.
Cast of ‘Ofuze’
On It’s like thatviewers can expect to see Nathi Ngcobo, the opinionated eldest son who is a father of four.
Wanting to carve his own path outside of the family business, viewers will follow as he tries to open up his family in his own way.
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He will star alongside his eldest son; actress and TV host Ntombee Mzolo, whose role in the family is a mediator.
A mother and husband, she has been fighting her own demons since losing her two children. Can he catch the inner light he is chasing?
The third Jabu is a father who has his own commitment issues – which terrifies his parents.
He wants to leave home but refuses to marry, which is the condition of all Ngcobo children if they want to have their own place.
Then we have our last child, Vusiwe, whose megawatt smile hides a hidden secret from almost everyone in the family. In a long-term relationship with her partner, will finally pop the question and therefore free her from the warm clutches of her parents – and will her double life catch up with him?
“It’s like that it’s about a tight-knit family navigating their own unique challenges living in the spotlight. Will Ngcobo’s parents loosen their grip on their brothers, or will freedom become a dream that the younger generation will continue to fight for? Can their love overcome all challenges, or will their personal dreams threaten the family legacy?”
Tune in It’s like that when it premieres on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161) on Thursday 19 January 2023 at 8pm.
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