The Lobola

THE LOBOLA (BRIDE PRICE) is a 60-episode romantic family micro-drama set in contemporary Lusaka, Zambia.

Alex is a talented young artist who falls deeply in love with Mwangala, the daughter of wealthy businessman Mr Nawa. Their love is genuine, but Mwangala's father believes Alex is not wealthy or powerful enough to marry his daughter. He sets an impossible lobola demand, hoping to force Alex out of her life.

The decision sets off a chain of heartbreak, separation, difficult choices and unexpected consequences. As the characters' lives change, the story explores whether love can survive pride, social class and the damage caused by family expectations.

What makes THE LOBOLA special is its distinctly Zambian perspective on a universal conflict: choosing between the person you love and the expectations of the people around you.

We want viewers to feel romance, frustration, hope, heartbreak and suspense. Each episode is designed to leave audiences wanting to know what happens next, while introducing international viewers to the richness of contemporary Zambian life and culture.