
By TVPlus5 May 2022
Living the Dream With Somizi Season 5 episode 1 tells his side of the story
Living the Dream With Somizi Season 5 episode 1 not only follows multi-talented media personality Somizi Mhlongo travelling to fancy vacations and going on shopping sprees, he fully lifts the lid on his personal life. In the tell-all Season 5, Somizi shares details that led to his divorce from Mohale Motaung, and the Idols SA judge is also on a healing journey following his mother Mary Twala’s 2020 death. Somizi holds nothing back as he shares his truth.
Usually, an episode of Living the Dream With Somizi starts with Somizi attending an exclusive party with his celebrity friends, but Season 5 begins on a sombre tone. In the opening scene, Somizi listens to the leaked audio of Mohale’s abuse allegations.
Never one to hold back on his opinion, Somizi agrees that the marriage wasn’t perfect. He further reveals that the red flags were waving at him but because he was blinded by love, he chose to ignore them.
“I tried in so many ways to make the marriage work, but it was dead,” explains Somizi, who is trying to remain strong while he fights his toughest battle yet. Later, Somizi has a conversation with his musician friend Vusi Nova, where they further discuss the fallout of his marriage and the audio. After the chat, Somizi takes in a deep breath and exhales, before he recites his affirmation: “Andizi, andizi, andizi,” loosely translated as, “I will not entertain the drama”.
On the other side of town, Somizi’s daughter Bahumi meets with her mother, Palesa Madisakwane, and they also share thoughts about Somizi and Mohale’s divorce. Like Somizi’s friends, his loved ones are worried about him as they understand the sensitivity of the issue and that Somizi was genuinely in love with Mohale.
To close the episode, Somizi has his most honest discussion yet about his divorce. He invites his friend of 23 years Lorcia Cooper to brunch, where they talk about his divorce. While Somizi’s divorce looks set to be the overarching theme in Season 5, the reality show will also shed light on Somizi’s father-daughter bond with Bahumi.
Watch the trailer for Living the Dream With Somizi Season 5 episode 1
The past two years have been eventful in media personality Somizi Mhlongo’s life and in Season 5 of his reality show Living the Dream With Somizi, he takes viewers on this wild ride. The reality show starts after the lockdown, with Somizi’s career at a crossroads.
When viewers catch up with him, he is taking time off from judging singing competition Idols SA and his radio show on Metro FM, after his estranged husband Mohale Motaung accused him of assault.
Furthermore, Somizi is mourning his mother and veteran actress Mary Twala’s death. Throughout the season, Somizi is trying to get back on his feet. He also engages in honest conversations with his friends and family about his divorce, but that isn’t all – Somizi wouldn’t be living his dream if he didn’t travel to exclusive beach destinations, host epic parties and share quality time with his celebrity friends and daughter Bahumi.
Kabiyesi, now on Showmax
Between Worlds, now streaming
The best of West Africa

Super Falcons kick off WAFCON against Tunisia on Sunday
The Super Falcons of Nigeria kick off 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations against Tunisia this Sunday, 6 July, live on Showmax Premier League.

Big Brother Naija S9: No Loose Guard
Relive all the exciting moments of BBNaija S9: No Loose Guard on Showmax, plus catch the reunion show, streaming from 24 June 2025.

Power, passion and legacy: binge Cheta M S2 on Showmax
Executive producer and showrunner James Omokwe talks about Cheta M S2 and its dramatic finale. All the episodes are now available to binge-watch on Showmax.

Iyanu S1
When a teenage orphan discovers she has magical powers, she embarks on a remarkable journey with her friends to discover the truth about the evil lurking in her homeland.