Showmax just released Shebeen Queens, a reality series spotlighting the formidable women behind Soweto’s iconic shebeens.
From Soweto shebeen queen to reality TV star: meet Big Mama., a reality series spotlighting the formidable women behind Soweto’s iconic shebeens: Alina’s Place, Big Mama’s Tavern, and Rams Tavern.
Starring powerhouse entrepreneurs Alina Sishange, Emily Thabang Leeuw , and Xoliswa Shwayimba, the show follows the queens as they juggle motherhood and business in the high-stakes, round-the-clock world of shebeens—a field historically dominated by men, but now brimming with liquor, laughter, and a whole lot of grit.Tell us about your childhood.
I was quite the rebel in my teens. I dropped out in grade 7, but I grew up as a cheese girl, spoiled by my parents.What was your reaction to being cast in a reality show?At first, they were stunned, but once the cameras started rolling, they were thrilled.I adapted quickly, but being vulnerable and exposing every part of my life has been the toughest part.Did you bring the drama or avoid it?It’s been in the family for years. My mother ran it before she passed away.
The first episode of Shebeen Queens, for which the TikTok promo has already racked up 1.7 million views, is now available on ‘I’m excited I’m in my father’s land,’ Chidimma Adetshina as she lands in Nigeria to competeComedian Shanray Van Wyk on telling scam stories and expanding his craft
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