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Zuma Daughters' Netflix Hit Tackles Polygamy
10 Jul
Summary
- Netflix drama 'The Polygamist' explores polygamy, a practice of multiple spouses.
- The series is produced by Gugu Zuma-Ncube and Thuli Zuma, Jacob Zuma's daughters.
- The Zulu language drama garnered two million views in its first week.

A new Netflix drama, 'The Polygamist,' is capturing global attention, produced by Gugu Zuma-Ncube and Thuli Zuma. These executive producers are the daughters of former South African President Jacob Zuma, a known polygamist respected for upholding Zulu traditions. The series, spoken in the Zulu language, explores the complex subject of polygamy, which involves having more than one spouse simultaneously.
The show has achieved remarkable success since its release. In its initial week, 'The Polygamist' attracted an audience of two million viewers. This significant viewership propelled it to become the fourth most-watched non-English series on the Netflix platform worldwide, highlighting its broad appeal and cultural resonance.