Nigerian R&B star Banky W will be starring in the concluding season of the riveting African prime- time drama Jacob's Cross.
Created by The Bomb Shelter production
company for M-Net, Jacob's Cross debuted in Africa in January 2007. This season kicks off on Monday October 15 premiering on AfricaMagic Entertainment channel on the DSTv platform.
In its six year run on television the series has
gained fame throughout the continent.
'What a fascinating journey we've shared with
Jacob over the past few years! This is a drama that delivered fantastic storylines again and again', says M-Net Africa Managing Director Biola Alabi. Starring Hlomla Dandala as Jacob, the series also boasted the talents of Moky Makura (Folake), Anthony Bishop (Prospero), Fabian Lojede (Bola), Nandi Nyembe (Thembi) and Jet Novuka (Andile). Lead cast in the final season also include Xolile Tshabalala (Busi), Kendra Etufunwa (Adana), Anthony Oseyemi (Shy), Jacqui Picering (Chi Chi), Patrick Nwenyi (Emeka), Rotimi Adelegan (Ade), Abena Ayivor (Abena) and Hlubi Mboya (Nzinga).
Fans should also look out for Banky W who will be playing a special guest star role.
It's not Mr W's first TV appearance though – In 2011, the EME boss, along with his protégé, Wizkid, travelled to Kenya to feature in the TV series 'Shuga: Love, Sex, Money'.
