Musa Mseleku and his four wives: MaCele, MaYeni, MaKhumalo and MaNgwabe. Picture: X.
Musa Mseleku, who helms the hit reality TV show Uthando Nes’thembu (which translates to "Love and Polygamy"), has once again expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his four wives: MaCele, MaYeni, MaKhumalo and MaNgwabe.
The show, which has been airing on Mzansi Magic for seven seasons, gives South Africans a front-row seat to Mseleku's life as a polygamist and the dynamics of his family.
His openness and the raw portrayal of their struggles and victories have made the show a massive success, drawing both love and controversy.
In a recent social media post, Mseleku shared how grateful he was to his wives for their willingness to share their lives on the show.
He revealed that his journey toward reality TV began in 2013 after launching his book following years of negotiations, and his wives finally agreed to be part of the show in December 2016.
He took to social media to say, "Thank you, my Queens, for agreeing to give insight into your lives."
When “Uthando Nes’thembu” first aired, it quickly gained popularity for its unfiltered look into a polygamous marriage — a concept that, while not uncommon in some South African communities, had rarely been showcased so openly on national television.
The show sparked a national conversation, with many viewers fascinated by how the Mseleku family navigates everyday challenges, from sibling rivalries to family gatherings that serve as the heart of the show’s decision-making process.
The show has been praised for its authentic portrayal of a modern polygamous family, challenging stereotypes and giving viewers a different perspective on marriage.
While the series has received its fair share of criticism, particularly on the intricacies of polygamy, it remains one of the top-rated shows on South African television, reflecting the public's intrigue with Mseleku’s lifestyle.
Mseleku’s candid and often vulnerable approach has contributed to the show’s success, and with seven seasons under its belt, “Uthando Nes’thembu” is undoubtedly a mainstay in Mzansi’s reality TV scene.