10/09/2025
๐๐ฌ AVIJOZI 2025, in partnership with , has curated the highly anticipated session: The Making of Shaka iLembe with Lemogang Tsipa, Zeno Petersen & Adze Ugah. Moderated by Leona Naidoo.
What does it take to bring one of Africaโs greatest stories to the screen? From performance to direction to visual storytelling, the team behind Shaka iLembe shares the journey of creating South Africaโs most ambitious epic drama.
Meet the panel:
๐ญ Lemogang Tsipa - Acclaimed actor & musician, known for his powerful portrayal of Shaka Zulu.
๐ฅ Zeno Petersen - Award-winning director & cinematographer, whose vision shaped the look and feel of Shaka iLembe.
๐ฌ Adze Ugah - Prolific filmmaker with a catalogue spanning Netflix, Prime Video, and Showmax.
๐ Moderator: Leona Naidoo - Editor, VFX artist & educator with credits on Life of Pi, Narnia, Sucker Punch and more.
At AVIJOZI 2025, theyโll explore:
The creative and technical challenges of epic African storytelling
Balancing history, culture & cinematic spectacle
Lessons from shaping Africaโs boldest period drama
Whether youโre a filmmaker, student, or simply passionate about African narratives, this is a session you donโt want to miss.
๐ก Perfect for: Filmmakers, directors, actors, editors & storytellers
๐ Focused on: Epic filmmaking, acting & cultural storytelling
SAVE THE DATES:
๐ Summer Place, 69 Melville Road, Hyde Park, Johannesburg
๐๏ธ Saturday 13 September 2025 | 10:00โ18:00
๐๏ธ Sunday 14 September 2025 | 10:00โ16:00
๐ FREE entry โ registration essential
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