eGagasini: Waves of Change S1

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About eGagasini: Waves of Change S1

eGagasini: Waves of Change S1 follows three ambitious best friends from Umlazi whose lives change forever when their music trio, Truth or Dare, is catapulted into the spotlight after a viral music video.

As their dreams of stardom begin to take shape, the trio Lwandle, Njabulo and Sihle finds themselves caught in a devastating secret after a tragic yacht accident leaves a young woman dead. Bound by guilt and fear, they make a pact to keep the truth hidden, but their newfound fame, complicated relationships and rising ambitions make it increasingly difficult to keep their secret buried.

eGagasini: Waves of Change S1 stars Londeka Mkhwanazi as Lwandle, a talented church-raised singer forced to make difficult choices; Aphelele Shezi as Njabulo, a stylish producer and hustler determined to build his own music empire; and Nomfundo Radebe as Sihle, a bold and ambitious vocalist determined to achieve the life she dreams of no matter the cost. The cast also features Meshack Mavuso as Senzo Dube, legendary music producer and founder of Umlilo Records, Gugu Gumede as Phumelela Dube, his ambitious wife and business partner, and Nolwazi Tsebesha as Noxolo Dube, their confident and popular daughter. The stellar cast also includes Anele Nene as Democracy, Duduzile Ngcobo as Gogo Shozi, Ntando Mncube as Jacob, Mduduzi Nombela as Qedusizi and more.

Produced by Stained Glass TV, the production company behind the global hit The Polygamist, eGagasini: Waves of Change S1 premiered on Monday, 29 June 2026 as part of e.tv’s new Golden Hour. The series airs on e.tv at 19:30, bringing viewers a mix of music, romance, family drama, suspense and betrayal as its young stars discover that fame can come with a dangerous price. Watch eGagasini: Waves of Change S1 weeknights at 19:30 on e.tv, with new episodes added on eVOD after the channel broadcast.

Key Cast & Characters

Meshack Mavuso Magabane

Senzo Dube

Senzo Dube is a legendary music producer and the founder of Umlilo Records. Once a pioneer who helped shape Durban’s music landscape, he is determined to restore his struggling empire to its former glory. His ambition, experience and complicated past make him a powerful force in the world of music.

Gugu Gumede

Phumelela Dube

Phumelela Dube is Senzo’s wife, business partner and the strategic powerhouse behind Umlilo Records. Smart, sophisticated and fiercely ambitious, she becomes the driving force behind the signing of Truth or Dare and their meteoric rise. She knows what it takes to build an empire and is determined to see Umlilo succeed.

Nolwazi Tsebesha

Noxolo Dube

Noxolo Dube is the adored only child of Phume and Senzo. A confident, intelligent and popular matric head girl, she has always been raised as her father’s princess, carrying both privilege and pressure. Her connection to Truth or Dare draws her into a world that changes the course of her life forever.

Londeka Mkhwanazi

Lwandle

Lwandle is a church-raised singer blessed with extraordinary talent but burdened by impossible choices. Sweet, disciplined and deeply rooted in her Christian faith, she has spent years hiding her gift while supporting her friends’ dreams. When music finally gives her a chance to shine, she must choose between her ambitions and the expectations of those she loves.

Aphelele Shezi

Njabulo

Njabulo is a stylish producer, hustler and visionary determined to build his own music empire. As part of Truth or Dare, he is driven by talent, ambition and an unwavering belief in their potential. But as success brings new opportunities and difficult choices, Njabulo must confront the pressures that come with chasing his dreams.

Nomfundo Radebe

Sihle

Sihle is a bold and ambitious vocalist who believes stardom is her path to the life she deserves. As Truth or Dare’s original lead vocalist, she is fiercely determined to remain centre stage and prove that her talent can make her a star. Her hunger for success puts her friendships and loyalties under pressure.

Anele Nene

Democracy

Democracy is a young man shaped by loss, survival and a desperate search for belonging. Haunted by the loss of his father, he is drawn into a world where crime, loyalty and reputation become his way of finding purpose. His journey forces him to confront the choices that define who he wants to become.

Zanele Zulu

Rebecca Shozi

Rebecca Shozi is a resilient single mother determined to rebuild her life after tragedy turns her world upside down. Despite constant challenges, she remains the pillar of her family, working tirelessly to provide for her children. Her strength and determination keep the Shozi family together through difficult times.

Ntando Mncube

Jacob Shozi

Jacob Shozi is Rebecca’s older brother, a charismatic man whose life has not unfolded as he once imagined. Behind his humour, confidence and larger-than-life personality lies someone quietly grappling with disappointment and unfulfilled dreams. His complicated relationship with responsibility becomes an important part of his journey.

Duduzile Ngcobo

Gogo Shozi

Gogo Shozi is the vibrant and outspoken matriarch of the Shozi family. Far from the stereotypical grandmother, she is full of life, loves showbiz and always has her finger on the pulse of what is happening in Umlazi. She has a particularly soft spot for her son Jacob and remains a strong presence in the family.

Mduduzi Nombela

Qedumzi Mtshali

Qedumzi Mtshali is the respected patriarch of the Mtshali family and the father of Njabulo and Hubo. A former criminal who turned his life around after becoming a father, he once committed cash-in-transit heists with Senzo. He later used his share of the money to open a township boxing gym and build a different future for his family.

Mehluko Mdunge

Hubo Mtshali

Hubo Mtshali is Qedumzi’s disciplined and determined son, whose talent earns him a scholarship to a prestigious private school. Although his father sees the opportunity as a path to a brighter future, Hubo struggles to fit in and longs for the familiarity of his township school, where he feels a stronger sense of belonging.

Pinky Mjwarha

Nomusa Khumalo

Nomusa Khumalo is the loving but deeply traditional matriarch of the Khumalo family. Guided by her Christian faith and strong moral values, she takes pride in maintaining a God-centred home. While she wants the best for Lwandle, she struggles to accept her daughter’s dream of pursuing a career in secular music.

Siphosethu Mabaso

Kenneth Khumalo

Kenneth Khumalo is Lwandle’s father, a deeply devoted family man who dreams of rising through the church ranks to become a deacon. Although he strives to live by strong Christian values, he runs his household with a strict hand. He believes Lwandle’s singing talent should be used to worship rather than pursue a career in secular music.

Sbonakaliso Mazibuko

Mthunzi

Mthunzi is Mpume’s younger brother, a loyal fixer who has become Senzo’s trusted right-hand man. After Senzo took him under his wing and helped him find his footing, Mthunzi developed an unwavering loyalty to him. He looks up to Senzo and will go to great lengths to protect the man who gave him a second chance.

Sizwe Ndzobane

Ayalanga Shozi

Ayalanga Shozi is Jacob’s daughter, whose absence from his life has left their relationship complicated as they struggle to reconnect. As she finds her place within the Shozi family, her rivalry with Hubo gradually gives way to an unexpected friendship and eventually a romance that neither of them saw coming.