The cast and team of brand-new BET Africa daily drama series, Queendomhave actually supposedly quit working following non-payment problems.
‘QUEENDOM’ CAST AND CREW NOT PAID THEIR SALARIES
According to ZiMojaClive Morris Productions (which is the business behind the series) sent letters notifying the stars and team about payment hold-ups.
“They sent letters stating payments were postponed, however this is rubbish,” stated a source.
“Why do we constantly need to go to the media to expose them for us to be paid? We worked so pay, it’s that easy.”
The source exposed that executive manufacturer Khayelihle Dominique Gumede and Clive Morris went to the set ofQueendomto describe.
“Clive was sobbing there. We do not comprehend the story. We last made money before Easter and we are depending on the weekly incomes for our households.”
According to the source, Queendom is not the only program by the production business that has actually missed out on payments. Among the other programs, which is yet to best, is called Empini
“It’s 2 programs on Mzansi Magic and one on BET. It does not make good sense that 2 channels can miss out on payments.”
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER RESPONDS
Talking to ZiMojaGumede stated that there was a small hold-up after the Easter break however they have actually arranged all payments out.
“There are some exceptional payments on our 3rd production, it’s an expense timing concern however the production requires to simply match expenditures. We remain in discussion with the customer, and we are attempting to interact robustly. There is likewise a sense that one is fixing the issue as quickly as possible,” Gumede described.
The source rejected this claim, stating they were still not paid.
“Multichoice remains in excellent standing, they paid us.Empiniparticularly had absolutely nothing to do with the broadcaster. Payment hold-ups are being arranged,” Gumede stated.
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Rooted in fate and centred around the life of Nthandokayise Mthombeni, played by Linda Mtoba,Queendom provides a world in which ladies increase, flip patriarchy on its head and reign.
The storychecks out styles of cultural heritage, custom, fate, origins, power battles, identity and survivalIt informs the story of Nthandokayise (Linda Mtobaa radical neighborhood leader in Tsakane, who finds that she is the rightful successor to the throne of Khahlamba Kingdom. Her mom, Tholakele Mthombeni, played by Sindi Dlathu, has actually been keeping this trick from her for 30 years.
Queendom brings South African acting royalty to television screens with a recognized cast consisting of Hamilton Dlamini as King Banzi Khahlamba, Mduduzi Mabaso as Prince Andile Khahlamba, Pallance Dladla as Prince Mcebo Khahlamba, Dawn Thandeka King as Queen MaNdlovu and artist Sjava as Prince Mkhuseli Khahlamba, the firstborn boy of King Banzi.
Other prominent cast consist of Silindile Nodangala, Themba Ndaba, Mike Mvelase, Lehasa Moloi, Nhlanhla Kenene and Patrick Mofokeng.
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