{"id":19511,"date":"2023-09-08T16:38:47","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T14:38:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=19511"},"modified":"2023-09-08T16:39:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T14:39:20","slug":"disney-channel-premieres-new-locally-produced-shorts-wandi-kabz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2023\/09\/08\/disney-channel-premieres-new-locally-produced-shorts-wandi-kabz\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney Channel Premieres New Locally-Produced Shorts Wandi &#038; Kabz"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DisneyChannel.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DisneyChannel.png?resize=400%2C162&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DisneyChannel.png?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DisneyChannel.png?resize=300%2C122&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Disney Channel Premieres Brand-New Local Live-Action Shorts \u2018Wandi &amp; Kabz\u2019 from Monday, 11 September<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WandiAndKabz.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WandiAndKabz.png?resize=350%2C336&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WandiAndKabz.png?w=350&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WandiAndKabz.png?resize=300%2C288&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>African Historical Figures Come to Life in This Quirky, Locally-Produced Short Form Series<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Led by Young Actors Ogadinma Ngobili and Marang Kasonkola, joined by South African Screen Stars<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Historical Figures Include African Icons Nelson Mandela, Queen Modjadji and IBN Battuta<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Walt Disney Company Africa today announced the premiere of a brand-new, local live-action series of shorts <strong>\u201cWandi &amp; Kabz,\u201d<\/strong> on <strong>Disney Channel<\/strong> (DStv channel 303) from <strong>Monday, 11 September <\/strong>at <strong>16:30 (CAT)<\/strong>. \u201cWandi &amp; Kabz\u201d is led by Ogadinma Ngobili (13) as Wandi and Marang Kasonkola (9) as Kabz.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Wandi-Kabz-on-Set.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Wandi-Kabz-on-Set.jpg?resize=450%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Wandi &amp; Kabz on set\" class=\"wp-image-19513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Wandi-Kabz-on-Set.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Wandi-Kabz-on-Set.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wandi &amp; Kabz on set<br \/>(photo: provided)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Wandi and Kabz are best friends who have all sorts of \u201cfunventures\u201d together. Wandi has a very special antique pocket watch that, at unexpected moments, takes on a life of its own and magically transports famous historical figures to the present. After a quick and playful interaction, the historical figures whisk Wandi and Kabz off to the past for a light-hearted glimpse into significant scenes from their lives. History is brought to life as they meet key and impactful African icons such as Mansa Musa, Cleopatra, Nelson Mandela, Charlotte Maxeke, Herman Charles Bosman, IBN Battuta and Queen Nandi, mother to Shaka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consisting of 15 five-minute episodes, \u201cWandi &amp; Kabz\u201d viewers will be entertained and informed as they delve into dynamic African historical figures and times. The episodes combine live action with an animated segment to further impart interesting information about the individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Marang Kasonkola and Ogadinma Ngobili\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19515\" data-id=\"19515\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Wandi-Kabz-Marang-Kasonkola-Ogadinma-Ngobili.jpg?resize=450%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Wandi-Kabz-Marang-Kasonkola-Ogadinma-Ngobili.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Wandi-Kabz-Marang-Kasonkola-Ogadinma-Ngobili.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marang Kasonkola and Ogadinma Ngobili<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Marang Kasonkola\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19514\" data-id=\"19514\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Marang-Kasonkola.jpg?resize=450%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Marang-Kasonkola.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Marang-Kasonkola.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marang Kasonkola<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Ogadinma Ngobili\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19516\" data-id=\"19516\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ogadinma-Ngobili.jpg?resize=450%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ogadinma-Ngobili.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ogadinma-Ngobili.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Ogadinma Ngobili<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Comments Christine Service, Senior Vice President and General Manager of The Walt Disney Company Africa: \u201cWe are proud to share this locally-produced series with audiences and fans across the continent. With its fun and whimsical approach to showcasing beloved icons, we are excited to be adding this unique storytelling to Disney Channel\u2019s programming offering.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of the historical figures (including some who have lived as far back as the 14<sup>th<\/sup> Century) hails from a different country in Africa, is larger-than-life and is portrayed a contemporary spin on their traditional representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83c\udf00 Time Travel Troubles With A Twist | Wandi &amp; Kabz | Disney Channel Africa\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P2dHo8w7EoE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The roles of the historical figures are played by South African actors and actresses \u2013 the guest cast include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jacques Blignaut <\/strong>(\u20187de Laan) as IBN Battuta and Mansa Musa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tiffany Barbuzano <\/strong>(\u2018Still Breathing\u201d) as Ruth Khama and Cleopatra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Musa Ngema <\/strong>(\u201cGenerations\u201d) as Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tshepi Mashego <\/strong>(\u201cRhythm City\u201d) as Amina and Charlotte Maxeke<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Josias Moleele <\/strong>(\u2018Still Breathing\u201d) as Sol Plaatje and Gerard Sekoto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Matthew Ribnick <\/strong>(\u201cChilli Boy\u201d) as Chris Barnard and Herman Charles Bosman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Naleli Seseli <\/strong>(\u201cLithapo\u201d) as Queen Nandi, Nzinga Mbande and Queen Modjadji<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWandi &amp; Kabz\u201d was produced by Storyline Productions and premieres on Disney Channel (DStv channel 303) from <strong>Monday, 11 September, Monday to Friday at 16:30 <\/strong>(CAT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>About the Cast<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Marang Kasonkola (9) Kabz<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Nine year old Marang Kasonkola had his first cameo television appearance at 7 months old. His mother Keitumetse Kasonkola was an actress on SABC2 sitcom <em>Ge Re Dumele<\/em> and baby Marang got his first opportunity then. Marang says he is inspired by his mom, who\u2019s also starred in series like <em>Binnelanders, Generations<\/em> and <em>How to Ruin Christmas 3: The Baby Shower. <\/em>Intrigued by the industry and how much fun it was being on set, he went on to do an independent film by Comedian David Kau as well an advert for Osteo-Eeze. In his downtime Marang enjoys watching action, comedy and martial arts series despite having strict screen-time at home. Miraculous Ladybug &amp; Cat Noir is one of his favourites and he loves sport \u2013 mainly basketball and tennis. At school he swims and is in the Scouts and he is busy writing his own comic book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ogadinma Ngobili (13) Wandi<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At just 13 years old Ogadinma Ngobili has featured in a number of television adverts from MTN to DStv and SuperSport. He signed to an agency in 2019 and landed his first gig a year later and hasn;\u2019t looked back since. He\u2019s passionate about acting and production and hopes to continue doing this as he gets older. He says he never misses an audition and initially auditioned for Kabz but landed the role of Wandi. He loves science fiction content and enjoys action-comedy series and as a huge Disney fan is currently enjoying older content on Disney+ from <em>KC Undercover<\/em> to <em>Jessie<\/em>. He is very excited about his new role and personally loves learning about historical figures. In his downtime he focuses on his acting and writing \u2013 he was inspired by a friend to write a book and is keen on creating documentaries \u2013 he hopes to start with a famous person like Will Smith or Dwayne Johnson.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Disney Channel Premieres Brand-New Local Live-Action Shorts \u2018Wandi &amp; Kabz\u2019 from Monday, 11 September African Historical Figures Come to Life in This Quirky, Locally-Produced Short Form Series Led by Young Actors Ogadinma Ngobili and Marang Kasonkola, joined by South African Screen Stars Historical Figures Include African Icons Nelson Mandela, Queen Modjadji and IBN Battuta The&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2023\/09\/08\/disney-channel-premieres-new-locally-produced-shorts-wandi-kabz\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Disney Channel Premieres New Locally-Produced Shorts Wandi &#038; Kabz<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[123],"class_list":["post-19511","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-television","tag-disney","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19511","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19511"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19511\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19511"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19511"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19511"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}