VIDEO – ‘Supa Team 4’: Netflix’s first African animation series
Supa Team 4 is set to burst onto Netflix on 20 July 2023 as the global streaming service’s first African animation series. NETFLIX’S FIRST AFRICAN ANIMATION SERIES ‘SUPA TEAM 4’ IS HERE! Created by Zambian writer Malenga Mulendema – with South African animation studio Triggerfish and leading London-based kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE as producers and animation from Superprod Animation […]
Supa Team 4 is set to burst onto Netflix on 20 July 2023 as the global streaming service’s first African animation series.
NETFLIX’S FIRST AFRICAN ANIMATION SERIES ‘SUPA TEAM 4’ IS HERE!
Created by Zambian writer Malenga Mulendema – with South African animation studio Triggerfish and leading London-based kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE as producers and animation from Superprod Animation in France – the eight-part series celebrates the continent’s dynamic storytelling and showcases the strength, intelligence and bravery within all young people.
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Four unsuspecting schoolgirls think they are on their way to detention, but instead, a fantastical adventure awaits them as they shed their school uniforms and transform into magnificent superheroes.
Up against devious villains, the fierce foursome finds themselves at the centre of an epic battle to save their beloved city, Lusaka. With luck and an unbreakable friendship, the girls balance superhero duties, doing chores and finishing their homework!
MEET THE CAST
Incredible African talents, including John Kani, Pamela Nomvete, Zowa Ngwira, Namisa Mdlalose, Nancy Sekhokoane and Sparky Xulu voice the action-filled animation. International voice actors John MacMillan and Kimani Arthur complete the impressive talent lineup.
Zambian rapper, singer and songwriter Sampa the Great graces the series with her musical brilliance, singing the show’s theme song. Supa Team 4 is dubbed in isiZulu and the voice behind Mama K is actress Linda Sokhulu.
Mama K (Voiced by Pamela Nomvete)
- About her: Strong, independent, wise and a fearless leader
‘SUPA TEAM 4’ SUPERHEROS
1. Temwe Chiti (Voiced by Kimani Arthur)
- Superhero name: T-Mililo
- About her: Gutsy, quick-witted, and agile
2. Zee (Zikomo) Phiri (Voiced by Nancy Sekhokoane)
- Superhero Name: Za-Mpezi
- About her: Athletic, brainy and industrious
3. Komana Mwinga (Voiced by Zowa Ngwira)
- Superhero Name: K-Bongo
- About her: Smart, organised and creative
4. Monde Wamunyima (Voiced by Namisa Mdlalose)
- Superhero Name: M-Kozo
- About her: Physically strong, wise and calm
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