SHOWMAX SHEBEEN QUEENS

Showmax has just dropped the first-look trailer for Shebeen Queens, a reality show about the indomitable women behind popular Soweto shebeens Alina’s Place, Big Mama’s Tavern, and Rams Tavern. Produced by Barkers Media (How To Manifest A Man), Shebeen Queens premieres on 22 August 2024, with new episodes every Thursday until 14 November.

 

Starring larger-than-life entrepreneurs Alina Sishange, Emily Thabang Leeuw aka Big Mama, and Xoliswa Shwayimba. This Showmax Original follows the shebeen queens as they try to navigate the historically male-dominated industry.

 

Shebeen Queens unpacks the myths we grew up being told and were made to believe about women who run shebeens,” says producer Mpho Lengane. Never has there been such raw, relatable stories that speak to the women’s spirit of wanting to nurture their family, having to forego their soft feminine nature in order to take on masculine energy so that they can run businesses and households.

 

Subscribe now for R45 per month to and find out how Shebeen Queens balance parenting and keeping their business afloat.

 

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