The Makhenes, a new reality show, is set to give viewers a glimpse into the lives of one of South Africa’s most famous entertainment families. The show, aptly titled The Makhenes, will follow the lives of Blondie Makhene and his family as they navigate love, pain, and life.
Blondie Makhene is a renowned musician who started his career in the 1970s. He later became part of the duo, Blondie and Papa, with his elder brother. Blondie is also famous for producing one of the late singer Brenda Fassie’s best-known songs, Weekend Special, in 1983.
The Makhenes Family Legacy
Music is in the veins of the family, having filtered down to Blondie’s three daughters, with his first wife, the late Agnes. Sisters Pauline, Letoya, and Gontse were part of the girl group, Skool Girls, with their cousin Nicky in the 90s. Letoya went on to have a solo singing career, as well as an acting career, famously starring in the local soapie, Generations: The Legacy.
Letoya became a sangoma at the height of her success as an entertainer, with her journey being recorded in a documentary about the family. In 2005, their life story was documented on A Family Affair by director Bev Palesa Ditsie, where their professional and personal history is tracked, while highlighting their life at the time.
What to Expect from The Makhenes
The new reality show, which starts on 12 April on Mzansi Magic at 7 pm, promises a raw and honest display of the life of the family, from their matriarch, Blondie’s mother, through the generations, to include Letoya’s children. According to Letoya, “There is nothing glossy or polished about it; it is real. Real love, real pain, and real life. I show up as my true, authentic self at a time when I had lost everything and reached my lowest point,” as reported by IOL.
Here are some key facts about The Makhenes reality show:
- The show starts on 12 April on Mzansi Magic at 7 pm
- The show will follow the lives of Blondie Makhene and his family
- The show promises a raw and honest display of the life of the family
For more information about The Makhenes, visit Mzansi Magic website.
