Africa’s first live-action superhero show has arrived! BET will premiere ‘Jongo’ next week, on February 15th . The show is a monumental occasion for African broadcasting, and a reflection of the demand for positive and increased representations of people of colour in media and entertainment.
Pacou Mutumbu, acts in the lead role of Eli King, who is transformed by alien crystals he comes into contact with at the Cradle of Humankind and subsequently begins a journey to avenge his father’s death and thwart a devastating prophecy. A classic tale of vengeance and violence along with an exceptional opportunity to be entertained without the standard tropes of the Caucasian sterring, and his Eurocentric agenda. Jongo’s debut is a landmark for Africans, and bodes very well for locally produced entertainment.
The show will run for 8 episodes on BET from February 16th then air on E-tv from April 19th.
Watch the trailer below.