Amagama ka Nokutela (2022)
Amagama ka Nokutela (which means Nokutela's words/names) is an independently produced experimental short film conceptualized by Asanda Sizani and directed by Zimisele Ngubane. The story follows the life journey of South African musician, teacher, Ohlange High School and Ilanga lase Natal newspaper co-founder, Nokutela Mdima-Dube who lived in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal between 1873-1917. The multi-pronged project is produced by a collective of Black women. Amagama ka Nokutela premiered at the world renowned Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary Art Africa) on 25 January 2022, which was the 105th anniversary of Nokutela's passing.
Director: Zimisele Ngubane
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Siphokazi Jonas as Narrator |
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Nukuthula Ledwaba as Nokutela Mdima-Dube |
| Production | Busi Sizani | Executive Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Caroline Greeff | Makeup Artist |
| Sound | John Langalibalele Dube | Music |
| Editing | Geoffrey Butler | Editor |
| Sound | Spha Mdlalose | Playback Singer |
| Sound | Keenan Meyer | Musician |
| Production | Florence Masebe | Producer |
| Directing | Zimisele Ngubane | Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Mzukisi Mbane | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Asanda Sizazi | Costume Design |
| Production | Siphokazi Jonas | Producer |
| Production | Florence Masebe | Producer |
| Production | Asanda Sizazi | Executive Producer |
| Production | Masasa Mbangeni | Casting |
| Sound | Monthati Masebe | Musician |
| Sound | Sihle Papu | Musician |
| Costume & Make-Up | Asanda Sizazi | Hairstylist |
| Crew | Nono Mncwango | Cinematography |
| Sound | Nokutela Mdima-Dube | Music |
| Sound | Msizi Mnyandu | Musician |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sindiso Khumalo | Costume Design |
