Ben Nomoyi

Portrait of a Legend

Short
African

Director(s):

Derrick Makaula

Country:

South Africa

Year:

2022

Running Time:

24 min

Language(s):

IsiZulu, English

The LEGENDS AND STORY-KEEPERS BLOCK includes Apostles of Cinema, Ben Nomoyi, Booking She Comes, and The Translator

Step into the world of Ben Nomoyi, an influential figure in South African television during the vibrant 1970s and 1980s, as filmmaker Derrick Makaula pays homage to this pioneering icon. Tracing Nomoyi’s journey from his early days as a playwright to his ground-breaking syndicated works on SABC, Makaula artfully weaves together interviews with fellow artists and creators who were either inspired by or collaborated with Nomoyi. Witness the magic of his filmography through evocative replays of iconic moments, as Nomoyi’s legacy is celebrated and brought to life.

Courtesy of The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC)