Some characters have an uncanny way of staying true to their flaws, no matter how much their circumstances change. They might find themselves in new situations, with new opportunities to grow, but their deepest motivations and patterns of behaviour remain the same. Here’s a closer look at four such characters and their unshakable habits.
Tamara in Mpali: Forever Chasing the Money
Tamara’s love for money is a tale as old as time. Once a sex worker, she leaped at the chance to become Nguzu’s sixth wife, trading a life of struggle for luxury. But even with her newfound wealth, Tamara’s wandering eyes never settled. First, it was Nguzu’s son, Hambe, and later Knox, who proposed to her in a grand Valentine’s Day gesture. Now, Tamara is pregnant by Shadreck, Nguzu’s nephew, and the question remains—will she go back to Nguzu for the security of his money, or has her heart truly settled with Shadreck?
Suwi in Zuba: Torn Between Love and Riches
Suwi’s marriage to Joshua was built on one thing—money. Growing up in poverty, she swore to never return to that life. But as the Sosala family's wealth dwindled and Joshua faced arrest after arrest, Suwi found herself questioning her commitment. After years of back-and-forth, she has finally declared herself done. But with Joshua begging for her love, can Suwi really walk away when the money's gone, or will her true spots shine through?
Njenje in Zuba: Stubbornness or True Change?
Njenje is a woman who has always craved wealth, even at the expense of real love. Fanwell has loved her for years, but she couldn’t see past his modest means. When a ritualist, Prince, promised her riches, she was all in—until he tried to sacrifice her. Fanwell saved her life, and since then, Njenje has been kinder to him. But is this change permanent, or will her stubbornness return the moment she realizes Fanwell isn’t rich?
Chellah in Mpali: The Villain Sister-Wife
Chellah’s cruelty towards Chipego and her stepson Ben is no secret. She’s manipulated her husband Jairos into turning against them, creating a toxic family environment. Now that Chipego has been cleared of a murder charge and is back home with Ben, Chellah faces a choice—continue her evil ways or make peace with her family. Can she truly change?
These characters have certainly kept us on our toes! Be sure to tune in this October for the latest twists and turns on Mpali and Zuba—only on Zambezi Magic DStv Channel 162 and GOtv Channel 3. The spots may never change, but the drama definitely keeps us guessing!