By Palesa Ndinisa
Lethuxolo Production is a production filming kasi based series founded by Owami Bhengu and Bongile Sicholweni. The storytelling platform allows the youth of KwaThema to show their acting talent and passion.
Thus far, Lethuxolo Productions has three series’, titled; Side Chick, Thando Lweqiniso and the recent one, Spiyo Gangsters. The inspiration behind the series came from the desire to show how the youth of KwaThema are talented in an educational, creative and innovative manner. Speaking to one of the founders, Owami Bhengu, shared, “We want our peers to be aware of the dangers of drug use and crime. We made our storytelling journey a way to teach the upcoming youth that drugs use leads to addiction, and addiction leads to prison. We are encouraging youth to take better decisions, yet in a way they can relate to,” revealed Bhengu. The other founder undoubtedly expressed how it was vitally important to include his friends as a part of the team. “We had to involve our friends in this because we believe the company you keep plays a role in how you navigate through life as a person. We are grateful for especially Siyamthanda Ngobese, Thabiso Ndlovu, Bafana Mojalifa, Percy Mokoena, Lunje Diko, Ricky Diko, Royal Diko, Nhlanhla Sbhozo, Bongani Nkosi, Ntando Vilakazi, Nhlanhla Madalane, Andile Thezela and others for being a great part of this team,” uttered Sicholweni.
Lethuxolo Production does not only bring drama but it brings action, adventure, comedy, romance and docu-reality. In conclusion, Bhengu emphasised that the intent of the series’ is to affirm respect in both elders and the young generation.
The series can be found under the ‘Lethuxolo Production’ handle on Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.
