By Xabiso Ngqabe6 June 2022
#TheWife: Find out what Sipho Ndlovu enjoys watching on Showmax
Sipho Eric Ndlovu has played numerous roles on some of Mzansi’s hit shows like Isibaya, The Queen, and Omen but it’s his role as Sambulo in The Wife that has made this multilingual actor a fan-favourite with viewers. He plays the role of Sambulo, who won viewers’ hearts by being the laidback brother who is also the glue that holds the Zulu family together.
Watch the video to find out what the star loves watching on Showmax in his downtime.
Find out more about Sipho’s picks, and then stream the Sipho Ndlovu collection on Showmax.
The Real Housewives of Lagos
The Real Housewives of Lagos is the latest edition of the hit reality TV series franchise. It follows the opulent lives of six of the most glamorous women in Africa’s largest megacity: businesswoman Carolyna Hutchings, lawyer and luxury hair brand owner Chioma Ikokwu, Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, influencer Laura Ikeji-Kanu, PR expert Mariam Timmer, and celebrity stylist Toyin Lawani-Adebayo.
In true Lagos style, they serve up all the high fashion, luxury, drama, and power-moves that the franchise is known and loved for globally.
The Real Housewives of Durban S1-2
The Real Housewives of Durban is the second South African instalment of The Real Housewives franchise. Lavish lifestyles, high fashion, and friendship challenges are the order of the day as these eThekwini queens navigate between running business empires, raising families, and maintaining reputable social life.
Season 2 stars Jojo Robinson, Londie London, Thobile MaKhumalo Mseleku, Annie Mthembu, Nonkanyiso Conco, Nonku Williams and Sorisha Naidoo. These ladies bring all the class, glamour, sass, and drama we’ve come to expect from the franchise.
Living the Dream With Somizi S1-5
South African superstar Somizi Mhlongo sets out to address the relationships and cultural obligations he’s neglected in Living the Dream With Somizi Season 5.
Season 5 picks up in the second half of 2021, in the aftermath of Somizi’s split from Mohale, Mohale’s accusations of abuse against Somizi, and the passing of Somizi’s mother, legendary actress Mary Twala (This Is Not A Burial, It’s A Resurrection).
Marriage Trap
In this suspenseful Nollywood film, Tope falls out of poverty and into an evil trap of marriage to a mentally derailed psycho who kills women as a hobby.
Wrath of Man
Mysterious and wild-eyed, a new security guard for a cash truck surprises his co-workers when he unleashes precision skills during a heist. The crew is left wondering who he is and where he came from. Soon, the marksman’s ulterior motive becomes clear as he takes dramatic and irrevocable steps to settle a score.
In addition to all these excellent picks, you can also see Sipho in The Wife S1-2, streaming only on Showmax. Want to know more? Watch the behind-the-scenes special The Wife: Behind the Veil.
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