South African hit shows Wyfie and Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap have both won glittering awards as part of the first Inclusive Lens Awards for MIP Africa!
South Africa (08 September 2024) — MIP Africa recently hosted its first-ever Inclusive Lens Awards, where shows helping to tell queer stories and shaping inclusive lenses were in the spotlight. Among the winners of the awards were South African hits ‘Wyfie’ and ‘Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap’ in a big win for diverse storytelling in South Africa.
Wyfie went on to win the Scripted Series category, while Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap won the Non-Scripted Series prize.
About Wyfie
An Afrikaans telenovela that also earned attention and acclaim in other parts of the world (the show was nominated for Outstanding Use of Locations at the Global Production Awards and was up for the Best International Series accolade at the Seoul International Drama Awards) the show by Homebrew Films tells the story of res life in a remarkably refreshing way.
Without spoiling it for those who haven’t jumped on the Wyfie train just yet, Wyfie is about four mismatched koshuis roommates who learn to navigate everything from power dynamics to crushes and res-life in all its complicated curiosity.
Per the Inclusive Lens citation, the show was praised for its masterful portrayal of “the complexities of university life for four young women. Balancing mischief and moral dilemmas, the characters’ journeys highlight resilience and personal growth. Through its engaging narrative, Wyfie captures the essence of youthful rebellion and the journey to adulthood.
About Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap
As for Beaulah, the reality TV show spotlighting Cape Town drag queens (BB Vahlour, Emogan Moore, Kat Gilardi, Ina Propriette, Madison Scarr, Manila von Teez and Maxine Wild) had its praises sung by Inclusive Lense as follows:
“[Beaulah] is recognised for Its authentic and vibrant portray of Cape Town’s drag queen scene, providing an eye-opening introduction to this colourful community while offering an insider’s look into the world of extreme transformations, fashion and sisterhood.”
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