Pound 4 Pound

Pound 4 Pound
GenreDrama
Created byKagiso Modupe
Written byTiisetso Tlelima
Directed by
  • Kagiso Modupe
  • Sibusiso Phakathi
Starring
Countries of origin
  • South Africa
  • America
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producers
  • Kagiso Modupe
  • Rashaka Muofhe
ProducerBakwena Productions
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time22–24 minutes
Original release
NetworkBET Africa
Release29 September (2024-09-29) –
22 December 2024 (2024-12-22)

Pound 4 Pound is a South African sports drama series created by Kagiso Modupe premiering on BET that centers on the high stakes, often overlooked world of women's boxing in Africa. The story follows Lindiwe Mkhwanazi (played by Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa), a determined COO who defies her all male board to enter an amateur female team into a major Nigerian championship tournament. Actors include Mduduzi Mabaso, Kealeboga Masango, Zolisa Xaluva, Don Mlangeni Nawa.

Premise

Pound 4 Pound centers on Lindiwe Mkhwanazi played by Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa, the passionate COO of the South African Boxing Federation who risks her career to defy an all male board and a stalled system by secretly registering an all women's team for the prestigious Africa Unite Boxing Championship in Lagos, Nigeria.[1][2][3] The series follows the team's journey focusing on themes of resilience and female empowerment as an amateur group of underdogs including a former prisoner and a former sex worker trains under the guidance of former boxing champion, Mduduzi Mabaso as Dingaan "Tiger" Nkosi. The show highlights the women fighting for survival and personal traumas to prove they belong in the ring.[4]

Cast

Main cast

Supporting cast

  • Craig Nobela as Lwandle
  • Charlie Bouguenon as Dimitri
  • Kea Leburu as Thandiwe
  • Elliot Makhubo as Bra Steve
  • Didintle Khunou as Portia Tladi
  • Craig Palm as Leon
  • Lebo Pelesane as Benjamin
  • Chumani Pan as Digital Ninja
  • Monnye Kunupi as Dorothy
  • Vuyo Dabula as Detective Baloyi
  • Mapula Mafole as Fatima

Production

Pound 4 Pound is a South African boxing drama series produced by Bakwena Productions in partnership with BET Africa, featuring executive producers Kagiso Modupe who is also the creator and director,[5] and Rashaka Muofhe, along with Herbert Hadebe representing BET with 13 episodes.[6][7] The series stars Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa as Lindiwe Mkhwanazi, a boxing federation COO navigating organizational sabotage to empower women boxers.[8] The main cast includes Mduduzi Mabaso as trainer Dingaan "Tiger" Nkosi, alongside Kealeboga Masango, Kwanele Mthethwa, Gabisile Tshabalala, Nicole Bessick, Sne Mbatha, Zolisa Xaluva, and Brandon Auret.[9] The story follows the diverse team on their journey to the Africa Unite Boxing Championship in Lagos.[10]

Release

The series premiered on 29 September 2024 to 22 December 2024 on BET Africa, airing weekly on Sundays.[11][12] It later premiered in the United States on 26 February 2025 at 10 p.m. ET on BET.[13]

References

  1. ^ Peter, Dennis Ade (2025-02-24). "Five Reasons New BET Original Drama Pound 4 Pound Packs a Punch". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  2. ^ Zuma, Mbalenhle (2024-09-06). "'Queendom' is back on screen, as new women boxing series debuts". Sunday World. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  3. ^ Magagula, Nompumelelo (2024-10-09). "'Storytelling is a religion': Proud Kagiso Modupe on growth, launching Pound 4 Pound series". News24. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  4. ^ Matlala, Keamogetswe (2024-09-27). "'It's a calling for me' - Mduduzi Mabaso falls in love with boxing on Pound 4 Pound". News24. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  5. ^ Magagula, Nompumelelo (2024-10-09). "'Storytelling is a religion': Proud Kagiso Modupe on growth, launching Pound 4 Pound series". News24. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  6. ^ Zuma, Mbalenhle (2025-04-12). "Bakwena says overcapitalisation led to cast, crew payment delays". Sunday World. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  7. ^ Nonkonyane, Limpho (2024-10-31). "Kagiso Modupe's SAFTA speech divides cast members still seeking payment". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  8. ^ Tleane, Lebo (2024-09-09). "Enhle Mbali Announces Her New Acting Role". Youth Village. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  9. ^ Magagula, Nompumelelo (2024-11-03). "Crew members of Bakwena Production's Pound 4 Pound face financial hardships due to non-payment". News24. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  10. ^ Seleme, Rae (2024-09-08). "Enhle Mbali and Kwanele Mthethwa score roles in 'Pound 4 Pound'". The South African. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  11. ^ "Pound 4 Pound champions voices of extraordinary women". The Standard. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  12. ^ Magagula, Nompumelelo (2024-11-03). "Crew members of Bakwena Production's Pound 4 Pound face financial hardships due to non-payment". News24. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  13. ^ Williams, Jaelani Turner (2025-02-20). "Watch the Trailer for 13-Episode BET Africa Drama 'Pound 4 Pound'". BET. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
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