Umlilo offers both a heart-stopping mystery, and a deep emotionally charged family drama. The series follows the Simelanes, a moderately affluent Johannesburg family headed by the dynamic patriarch Mnqobi Simelane (Hamilton Dhlamini), a self-made businessman in his 40s , who is in a polygamous relationship.
In the season one finale episode, Dumile (Nokuthula Ledwaba) and Spikiri (Daniel Hadebe) finally discovered that Khwezi (Nomzamo Mbatha) is not who she says she is. Dumile tried to stop the wedding between her husband, Mnqobi (Hamilton Dhlamini) and Khwezi with the evidence she dug up, only to discover that Khwezi found incriminating evidence against her: A sonar scan of the baby Dumile once carried. Dumile therefore had no choice, but to allow and ‘bless’ the marriage of her husband and his nyantsi.
In Season 2, Khwezi joins the other two wives and Mnqobi’s daughters, Andile (Omuhle Gela) and Phindile (Fezeka Katise) in their new house. Just when Khwezi thought she’s finally silenced her number one threat, the drama continues. Mnqobi’s first wife, Celebsile becomes suspicious and Khwezi, and her uncle (Welcome Masoja) realize they have a new threat on their radar, especially after their plan to murder Dumile fails. Khwezi is determined to keep her past buried, while she continues her plans to destroy the Simelane clan.
“Season One was a humbling hit; we received an overwhelming response from our viewers. Season 2 promises even more sizzle. The production team has turned on the heat with a bigger and broader entertaining plot to keep viewers glued to their screens,” says Monde Twala, e.tv’s Managing Director.
The verdict is still out on whether Khwezi will be successful in her quest for revenge on Mnqobi Simelane.
Don’t miss Umlilo, every Monday at 9PM on e.tv.
