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 |
| Directing | Zimisele Ngubane | Director |
| Production | Siphokazi Jonas | Producer |
| Production | Florence Masebe | Producer |
| Production | Florence Masebe | Producer |
| Production | Asanda Sizazi | Executive Producer |
| Production | Busi Sizani | Executive Producer |
| Sound | John Langalibalele Dube | Music |
| Sound | Nokutela Mdima-Dube | Music |
| Crew | Nono Mncwango | Cinematography |
| Editing | Geoffrey Butler | Editor |
| Production | Masasa Mbangeni | Casting |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sindiso Khumalo | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Mzukisi Mbane | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Asanda Sizazi | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Caroline Greeff | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Asanda Sizazi | Hairstylist |
| Sound | Monthati Masebe | Musician |
| Sound | Spha Mdlalose | Playback Singer |
| Sound | Keenan Meyer | Musician |
| Sound | Msizi Mnyandu | Musician |
| Sound | Sihle Papu | Musician |
