‘Queendom’ Bags Most Intriguing Daily Drama Nomination at the Behind the Scenes Awards 2024

‘Queendom’ Bags Most Intriguing Daily Drama Nomination at the Behind the Scenes Awards 2024

  • Queendom has been nominated for the Most Intriguing Daily Drama Award at the inaugural Behind The Scenes Awards, alongside shows like Isiphetho and Skeem Saam
  • Despite behind-the-scenes controversies, fans praised Queendom's storyline and a star-studded cast featuring Sindi Dlathu, Dawn Thandeka King, and Sjava
  • Social media users celebrated the nomination and expressed a desire for more episodes of the popular BET drama series
  • Behind The Scenes Awards explained to Briefly News why Queendom was selected for the award

Halala! The Queendom drama series has scooped the Most Intriguing Daily Drama nomination at the Behind The Scenes Awards. The popular show was nominated alongside top shows like Isiphetho and Skeem Saam.

Queendom gets nomination
‘Queendom’ has been nominated in the Most Intriguing Daily Drama category at the Behind the Scenes Awards. Image: @bet_africa
Source: Instagram

Queendom nominated for top award

BET's drama series Queendom might be marred with controversy behind the scenes, but people love the storyline. The star-studded show, which featured Sindi Dlathu, Dawn Thandeka King, Linda Mtoba, Sjava, and Mdudusi Mabaso, made headlines over payment disputes.

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According to a post shared on the microblogging platform X, formerly Twitter, by entertainment commentator Jabulani Macdonald, Queendom was nominated for the Most Intriguing Daily Drama Award at the inaugural Behind The Scenes Awards. The show was nominated alongside top shows like Isiphetho, Skeem Saam, Umkhokha, Scandal, Uzalo and Sibongile & The Dlamini’s. The post read:

"BET QueenDom has been nominated for Most Intriguing Daily Drama at the Behind the Scenes Awards 2024."

Behind the Scenes Awards explained to Briefly News the criteria they used to select the Most Intriguing Daily Drama nominees.

"Queendom earned its spot on the nominees' list through its unique plotline featuring the strong protagonist Ntandokayise Mthombeni at its core. Her evolution from a community leader in Tsakane to realizing her potential as the rightful heir to the Khahlamba Kingdom's throne offers a fresh take on themes of authority and resilience.

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"The intense clash with Prince Mcebo introduces layers of suspense and drama that captivate viewers while sparking conversations, about ethics and leadership.
"The captivating story and developed characters in Queendom have really struck a chord with audiences and established its position, as one of the top daily dramas."

Fans congratulate Queendom on its nomination

Social media users admitted that the Queendom deserves the recognition it is receiving. Viewers urged the producers to bring more episodes of their favourite show.

@Phindil12874017 said:

"We also going back to finish shooting 🥂💐💃 Thank you for all the support you showed us nina bamanzi 💚"

@bonnyskosana commented:

"I feel like this drama had a lot of potential; it wasn’t given enough time to blossom."

@Lora_Labarb added:

"When is it coming back? 😭😭"

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Privie Kandi (Entertainment Editor) Privilege Kandi is an entertainment news editor (joined Briefly in 2022). A Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from the Christian College of Southern Africa (2016), she has been in the arts and entertainment industry for six years. Privie has worked for the Zimbabwe International Film and Festival Trust as a communications officer and a writer and TV producer for lifestyle and entertainment channel CME TV. She passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at privie.kandi@briefly.co.za.