‘Queendom’ to Make Return After Controversial Payment Hiccups, SA Reacts: “You Put Us Through a Lot”

‘Queendom’ to Make Return After Controversial Payment Hiccups, SA Reacts: “You Put Us Through a Lot”

  • Queendom is set to make a return after the highly-publicised payment hiccups
  • The production was caught in a scandal after failing to pay its cast for some months, leading to its temporary closing
  • Fans are raving over the show's return and can't wait to see their faves in action
  • Briefly News got in touch with Clive Morris Productions about the great news
'Queendom' is set to make a return
‘Queendom’ announced its comeback after a short break. Image: betqueendom
Source: Instagram

Word on the street is that Queendom is back by popular demand after the payment saga and is ready to give the people what they want!

Queendom makes comeback

Months after Queendom was exposed for failing to pay its cast and staff, leading to a temporary closing of the production, it appears to be back with a bang.

Previously, Briefly News spoke at length with Clive Morris Productions about the scandal, where he not only sympathised with the cast but was also hopeful that they would bounce back - and sure enough, they have!

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Taking to their Instagram page, Queendom shared a video declaring its return, complete with messages from fans raving over the show:

"The show you thought was gone forever makes a royal return! Nina BaManzi, #BETQueendom is back by popular demand. Love, power, and betrayal await."

An enthusiastic Clive Morris told Briefly News that he was excited to be returning:

"It's incredibly exciting for me, my team and the cast and crew of this phenomenal production. We left off on a cliffhanger, and we're heading right back into the continuation of the story that has the nation captivated.
"This production truly resonates with audiences, and it's an honour to be back on everyone's screens with an incredible showcase of creativity and commitment to African storytelling."

Queendom returns on Monday, 23 September 2024, and airs from Monday to Thursday at 18:30.

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Mzansi reacts to Queendom return

What may come across as a publicity stunt seems to have worked, and now fans can rest assured that they'll finally get to watch their faves, hopefully paid this time:

_sindisiwemzbk was ready:

"Ready, finally!"

anele_noz was frustrated:

"You guys are so abusive, shem."

zanombuyazi demanded:

"We seriously need compensation; you put us through a lot."

b.u.h.l.e_21 was excited:

"The wait is finally over!"

maphindi_mkhize said:

"Yhoo, I hope all the characters are back."

nikitahlubikazi posted:

"You guys are so toxic; how long has it been? But anyway."

unclevee6 threatened:

"We should hit you for what you put us through."

Linda Mtoba speaks on Queendom return

In an earlier report, Briefly News shared Linda Mtoba's comment to Queendom making a return.

The actress was excited to be back on set and couldn't wait for fans to see what they had been working on.

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Source: Briefly News

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Moroba Moroeng (Entertainment editor) Moroba Moroeng is an entertainment writer at Briefly News and a University of Johannesburg alumni (Public Relations and Communications, 2018). She was the content manager and, later, editor for HipHop Africa, where she honed her proofreading, leadership, and content management skills. Having begun her career as a content writer for Slikour OnLife, Moroba has over four years of experience as a writer specialising in music journalism and entertainment. She joined Briefly News in 2023 and passed a set of training courses by the Google News Initiative. Email: moroba.moroeng@briefly.co.za