Four unsuspecting schoolgirls think they are on their way to detention, but instead, a fantastical adventure awaits them as they shed their school uniforms and transform into magnificent superheroes. Up against devious villains, the fierce foursome finds themselves at the centre of an epic battle to save their beloved city, Lusaka. With luck and an unbreakable friendship, the girls balance superhero duties, doing chores and finishing their homework!
Supa Team 4 is set to burst onto Netflix on 20th July 2023 as the global streaming service’s first African animation series. Created by Zambian writer Malenga Mulendema, with South African animation studio Triggerfish and leading London-based kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE as producers, with animation from Superprod Animation in France, the eight-part series celebrates the continent’s dynamic storytelling and showcases the strength, intelligence and bravery within all young people.
Incredible African talents, including John Kani, Pamela Nomvete, Zowa Ngwira, Namisa Mdlalose, Nancy Sekhokoane and Sparky Xulu voice the action-filled animation. International voice actors John MacMillan and Kimani Arthur complete the impressive talent lineup.
Zambian rapper, singer and songwriter Sampa the Great graces the series with her musical brilliance, singing the show’s theme song. Supa Team 4 is also dubbed in isiZulu with Linda Sokhulu voicing Mama K
Caption: Supa Team 4 launches on Netflix on 20 July 2023
Meet the Supa Team 4
Temwe Chiti (Voiced by Kimani Arthur)
Superhero name: T-Mililo
About her: Gutsy, quick-witted, and agile
Komana Mwinga (Voiced by Zowa Ngwira)
Superhero Name: K-Bongo
About her: Smart, organised and creative
Zee (Zikomo) Phiri (Voiced by Nancy Sekhokoane)
Superhero Name: Za-Mpezi
About her: Athletic, brainy and industrious
Monde Wamunyima (Voiced by Namisa Mdlalose)
Superhero Name: M-Kozo
About her: Physically strong, wise and calm
Mama K (Voiced by Pamela Nomvete)
About her: Strong, independent, wise and a fearless leader
Synopsis
A retired secret agent recruits four teen girls living in the neo-futuristic African city of Lusaka. Their assignment? Save the world…even if it’s on a budget. In their journey from school girls tackling homework to undercover superheroes fending off supervillains, they’re transformed from a motley crew of friends into Supa Team 4!
Cast & Crew
Creator: Malenga Mulendema
Executive Producers: Anthony Silverston, Mike Buckland, Tom van Waveren, Edward Galton, Amy Keating Rogers
Co-executive Producer: Malenga Mulendema
Producers: Ciara Breslin, Cake Entertainment and Triggerfish
Animation Studio: Superprod
Main Title Theme: Sampa the Great and Mag 44
Key Cast:
Zowa Ngwira, Namisa Mdlalose, Kimani Arthur, Nancy Sekhokoane, Pamela Nomvete, John MacMillan, Sparky Xulu, John Kani
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