Uyajola 9/9' dethrones Shaka Ilembe'

Uyajola 9/9' dethrones Shaka Ilembe'Moja Love's popular cheating show Uyajola9/9', which is presented by Jub Jub has dethroned Shaka ILembe' on DStv.

by Rae Seleme

12-09-2023 14:01

in Entertainment

Uyajola 9/9' presenter Jub Jub and Shaka Ilembe' star Nomzamo Mbatha. Images via Twitter @jabu_mcdonald and @Joy_Zelda

The cheating reality show, Uyajola 9/9 was the most-watched TV show on DStv in August followed by Mzansi Magic's drama series Shaka Ilembe.

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UYAJOLA 9/9' SECURES FIRST POSITION The latest figures from the Television Audience Measurement (TAM) by the Broadcasting Research Council of South Africa (BRCSA) reveal also reveal that the popular TV show Uyajola 9/9 scored 817 000 viewers while Shaka Ilembe received 812 000.

The cheating show which is presented by rapper and musician Jub Jub upstaged the Mzansi Magic series which was DStv's most-watched show for more than two consecutive months.

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The August viewing figures also reveal that Umkhokha: The Curse remains the most-watched telenovela on DStv with 774 000 viewers followed by Gomora with 654 000 and Gqeberha: The Empire with 651 000.

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#Uyajola99 has taken over the number 1 spot from #ShakaiLembeMzansi making it the number 1 most watched show of on dstv for the month of August pic.twitter.com/WSRmBVtGCc

Jabulani Macdonald (@Jabu_Macdonald) September 11, 2023

SHAKA ILEMBE' SECOND SEASON MultiChoice announced the return of the hit drama series Shaka Ilembe following the success of its first season which garnered a devoted fan base.

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Season two will return with familiar faces such as producer and actress Nomzamo Mbatha, who plays Queen Nandi as well as new stars.

MultiChoice CEO General Entertainment Nomsa Philiso confirmed on Monday, 4 September:

MultiChoice is really committed to telling the Shaka iLembe story, and this season 2 announcement confirms our intentions to honour the iconic figure of King Shaka with a continuation of his story on air.

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#ShakaiLembeMzansi reached over 800k viewership making it the second most watched show in August on Dstv pic.twitter.com/2kXOGqU9lF

Jabulani Macdonald (@Jabu_Macdonald) September 11, 2023

#UmkhokhaTheCurse remains the most watched telenovela on Dstv currently. pic.twitter.com/CgsCtL9bGm

Jabulani Macdonald (@Jabu_Macdonald) September 11, 2023

#SibongileXDlaminis is the second most watched show of on Mzansi Wethu with over 450k highest viewership for the show in the month of August pic.twitter.com/IFagvNLVTL

Jabulani Macdonald (@Jabu_Macdonald) September 11, 2023

unfortunately #idolsSA is not doing well in terms of viewership on Mzansi Magic but managed to reach over 400k viewership on Mzansi Wethu. pic.twitter.com/D5Jj46YVSH

Jabulani Macdonald (@Jabu_Macdonald) September 11, 2023

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