Netflix sums describes "Young, Famous & African" as a "glitzy reality series [that] follows a group of young, affluent, and famous media personalities from across the continent who come together in Joburg on a quest to make new connections, find love, and possibly rekindle old flames."
But, if the trailer has proven anything, it's that the show is much more than just that. The seven-episode series is set in Johannesburg and promises to give an inside look at the luxurious lives of the country's elite — and all the drama that comes with it
Peace Hyde, the show's co-creator and executive producer, talked about the project with AfricaNews.
"This has been a labour (sic) of love that has finally become a reality," she said. "Growing up in the U.K, there were no glitzy and sexy images of Africa; all we saw were the stereotypical images that have been propelled in the media for years. 'Young, Famous & African' presents an Africa that is vibrant, beautiful, glossy, and sexy to the world."
In her Instagram post announcing the show's arrival, Hyde also shared an important observation about the show's unique approach.
"I am truly proud to utilise (sic) the genre of Unscripted Reality TV to not only bring entertainment to global audiences but also change the perspective of Africa being a land of struggle and hustle that has been portrayed for years in the media," she wrote. "Proud of the entire incredible village that helped to bring this labour (sic) of love to the world."
