UMJOLO (NETFLIX REVIEW) 2024

April 7, 2025

Searching for a nice south African movie to watch, then search no further as dis movie will be worth our while.

Zanele (played by Sibusisiwe Jili) and Andile (played by Khumbulani Kay Sibiya) were inseparable childhood best friends. However, their relationship faces new challenges as Andile gets married to Jessica Dlamini (played by Trix Vivier). Andile’s new life and commitments to his wife and their two daughters cause him to drift away from Zanele, leaving her grappling with her place in his life.

The situation becomes more complicated when Andile’s father pressures him to have a son who can carry on the family name and legacy. Tensions come to a head during a school reunion, where misunderstandings and deep-seated emotions threaten to unravel relationships and nearly tear their lives apart. “Umjolo: Day Ones” explores themes of loyalty, friendship, cultural expectations, and the complexities of maintaining lifelong bonds amidst personal growth and societal pressures.

This 86 minutes South African Anthology films, drama, romance was directed by Fikile Mogodi, and features a stellar cast, including Menzi Biyela and Sipho Alphi Mkhwanazi.

Cast: Menzi Biyela and Sipho Alphi Mkhwanazi

Director: Fikile Mogodi,

Runtime: 86mins.
Genre: South African Anthology films, drama, romance
Release: 2024

To my verdict I would score this movie 9/10. It was so good to see my guys (Will Smith and Martin Lawrence) play lead roles again in this action movie, I totally enjoyed every bit of this movie, the storyline, the twist, the action scenes and the fantastic end, everything was on point and made people laugh. Do check it out and thank me later, it will be worth your while.

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Watch trailer here