Netflix launches first African podcast with industry heavyweights

African personalities including comedian Celeste Ntuli, actress Connie Chiume and film-makers Jayan Moodley and Retti Ramaphakela are among the stars to feature in a new podcast by streaming platform Netflix.

“Never Late | African Time” debuts on Wednesday, May 4, and will see award-winning radio broadcaster, Andy Maqondwana, who hosts the “Feel Good with Andy Maqondwana” show on Kaya FM, and 947’s Zweli Mbhele, who hosts “NightsWithZweli” and the “Top 40”, around a table in conversations with celebrated on-screen actors and actresses from around the continent as well as film directors and producers.

It seems viewers can expect a whole lot of laughter, “WTF!” and inspiring moments from “Never Late | African Time”, as Maqondwana and Mbhele have candid talks with Africa’s foremost talent who speak all things industry and share their personal stories as performers in and away from the limelight. Other guests on the podcast include award-winning Kenyan actress Catherine Kamau Karanja, Nigerian actress and media personality Nancy Isime, and South African thespian Israel Matseke-Zulu.

Blessings on blessings ?

Introducing the first ever Netflix Africa podcast that includes myself and some of the continent's incredibly talented creators and legends.

Stories. African unity. And so much more! Never Late | African Time is coming to you May 4th ✌? pic.twitter.com/FjmsJAaTD4

— Zweli Mbhele (@TheZweli) April 26, 2022

The swagg is 1000% Congratulations on the win Zweli.

— little tata ka Kaya (@smashafrika) April 26, 2022