Etv’s ‘Nikiwe’ Renewed for 2nd Season, Ratings Are Improving: “Show Is Finding Its Core Audience”

• Fans of the Etv drama series Nikiwe are breathing a huge sigh of relief after news got out that it would be renewed for the second season
• Playing lead on the series is Lungelo Mpangase, who plays the role of Nikiwe Radebe, and it is based in Soweto
• Nikiwe fans are excited, but they have so many questions regarding the plot and the direction the series would take

Nikiwe fans are elated after it was by entertainment commentator Phil Mphela that it would be renewed for a second Season.

Etv renews Nikiwe

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Phil Mphela announced that the Etv drama series Nikiwe would be renewed for the second season.

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In a tweet, Mphela said:

"Nikiwe to get another season. With ratings improving and the show finding its core audience, Etv will be renewing the telenovela for a second season."

All about the Etv series about Nikiwe

Playing lead on the series is Lungelo Mpangase, who plays the role of Nikiwe Radebe, and it is based in Soweto.

The entire series is about her family, which resides in Diepkloof Extension, Pimville, and the show is also shot in Orlando, Soweto. Nikiwe had inherited a lot of fortune, but it was stripped away from her by her own family.

The series is centred on the themes of blood, power and betrayal. Nikiwe grew up around money, but she hit rock bottom when all of it was taken away. To get her old life back, she had to toughen up.

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Netizens react to Nikiwe getting renewed

Nikiwe fans are excited, but they have so many questions regarding the plot and the direction the series would take.

@chestermayifo asked:

"This show probably has 125 episodes. Approximately how many episodes does a soapie has to have per season?"

@mmutugutugu

"They did good by getting @Masengasile on board ever since she took over #NIKIWE I can't get enough!!!!"

@Mbali_Mtimande added:

"When are they going to find out that Masibisi killed the parents. I can’t wait."

@PitsiAfrica expressed:

"That's very good."

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Source: Briefly News