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Zambezi Magic reacts to the new Inkondo telenovela: “It’s giving Isibaya!”

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21 May 2025
Zambezi Magic’s Inkondo is the new Zambian telenovela everyone’s talking about: full of family feuds, village secrets, and that real mulilo we love!
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Zambezi Magic has just dropped its latest telenovela, Inkondo, and the response from fans has been nothing short of electric. From explosive fire emojis to heartfelt congratulations, viewers across Zambia and beyond have taken to social media to show just how ready they are for a new era of drama, secrets, and suspense.

The heat is ON 🔥

“Inkondo means war – and we’re ready for battle!” exclaimed Mainza Miyoba Hanambe, one of many fans who instantly connected with the powerful themes promised by the trailer. Whether it's the aesthetic shots, action-packed scenes, or the deep-rooted family drama, audiences are all-in from the first glimpse.

Top fan Nedious Chubo confidently declared, “This show looks promising 🔥, while Juliet Mambwe Mwape kicked off the countdown, “It’s going to be fire!” And indeed, it is.

What the fans are saying? 💬

The fan comments paint a picture of a show that's already made an impact:

  • “Blood is thicker than love? Nikalibe kuimvelapo 😂Lubomba Afeni Katunta
  • “Give us 💃💃💃💃💃Samirah Chanda
  • “This has reminded me of Isibaya, a southern series.”Wendy Shimumbwe
  • “Let’s goooooooo! 🔥🔥🔥🔥Stella Sikana
  • “Some series make my day 😍😍😍Monica Chanda

The Isibaya comparisons have come thick and fast, with many viewers calling Inkondo the Zambian version of the iconic Southern African drama. Comments like “Isibaya yamu Zambia” and “It’s giving ISIBAYA” suggest audiences are ready for a show that delivers that same high-stakes, character-driven storytelling.

A new chapter for Zambezi Magic 🎬

Zambezi Magic is clearly proud of what Inkondo brings to its lineup. With established shows like Mpali and Zuba paving the way, Inkondo is being embraced as a worthy successor – or possibly, a genre-defining game-changer of its own.

A homegrown hit ️🇿🇲

From praise for local stars like Caleb Milunga who said, “Yasssssss uncle Calebbbbbbb!”  to calls for broader availability we saw from comment like, “May it air on Showmax as well!”, Inkondo has hit a nerve with fans hungry for more relatable, locally-produced storytelling. “At least I can watch something new 🫶🏻❤️, wrote Choolwe Mulongoti, summing up the relief and joy of Zambezi Magic audiences craving fresh drama.

If you haven’t jumped on the Inkondo train yet, now’s the time. The battle lines have been drawn, the drama is heating up, and Zambezi Magic is once again proving why it’s the home of unforgettable African storytelling.

Catch Inkondo every week on Zambezi Magic DStv Channel 162 and GOtv Channel 3 and join the thousands who can’t wait to see what happens next.

Spoiler alert: It’s already here, and it’s fire. 🔥