Ayeye: Stripped
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| genre = Drama
| creator =
| developer =
| editor = Ula Oelsen
| writer = Zaba LeRoto Hlatshwayo
| director = {{Plainlist |
- Athi Petela
- Thabang Moleya}}
| creative_director =
| presenter =
| starring = Rosemary Zimu
| narrator =
| theme_music_composer = Mino Music
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| country = South Africa
| language = {{hlist|English|Zulu|Sesotho}}
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 13
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| executive_producer = Thabang Moleya
| producer = Janine Kuhn
| cinematography =
| camera =
| runtime = 46–52 minutes
| company = Seriti Films
| channel = Mzansi Magic
| first_aired = {{Start date|2022|08|05}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2022|10|28}}
| related = Ayeye (Season 1)
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Ayeye: Stripped is the second season of Ayeye, a 2022 South African drama series. Executively produced by Thabang Moleya, who also co-directed the series with Athi Petela, and written by Zaba LeRoto Hlatshwayo. It was released on 5 August 2022 on Mzansi Magic and has been available for streaming exclusively on Showmax since 2024, starring Rosemary Zimu as the lead actor.{{cite web |title=Rosemary Zimu, Tebogo Thobejane lead the cast of Ayeye remake on Mzansi Magic |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/s-mag/culture/2022-07-08-rosemary-zimu-tebogo-thobejane-lead-the-cast-of-ayeye-remake-on-mzansi-magic/ |website=SowetanLIVE |access-date=23 February 2024 |language=en-ZA}}{{cite web |last1=Adeaga |first1=Favour |title=Ayeye: Stripped cast members, last seasons and trailers |url=https://briefly.co.za/facts-lifehacks/tv-shows-movies/177530-ayeye-stripped-cast-members-seasons-trailers/ |website=Briefly |access-date=23 February 2024 |language=en |date=19 January 2024}}{{cite web |title=Watch Ayeye: Stripped Season 2 on DStv |url=https://www.dstv.com/en-za/news/55350/rich-thirsty |website=www.dstv.com |access-date=23 February 2024 |language=en-za}}
Plot
Ayeye: Stripped follows the unexpected death of the baby daddy of Zoleka, which puts her in a difficult situation, and loses everything. Regardless of the pain of the passing of Mguyo, she needs to find a way to get back on her feet and provide for her son, Sandile.
Cast
=Main=
- Rosemary Zimu as Zoleka
=Supporting=
- Moya Maweni as Sandile
- Zama Ngcobo as Nosmilo
- Luthando Mthembu as Mbuso
- Kealeboga Masango as Ntsiki
- Awande Mondhlane as Vusi
- Pabee Mogopa as Tumi
- Charles Phasha as Lwande
- Tebogo Thobejane as Tsholo
- Sipho Mbele as Mguyo
Episodes
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title =
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|08|05|df=y}}
|ShortSummary = An unexpected death puts Zoleka in a difficult situation and she loses everything. Despite the pain of her losses, she needs to find a way to get back on her feet and provide for her son.{{cite web |title=Nosmilo takes Zoleka's house and Rover – Ayeye Stripped |url=https://www.dstv.com/mzansimagic/en-ng/show/ayeye/season/2/nosmilo-takes-zoleka-s-house-and-rover-ayeye-stripped/video |website=Mzansi Magic - Nosmilo takes Zoleka's house and Rover – Ayeye Stripped |access-date=23 February 2024 |language=en}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title =
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|08|12|df=y}}
|ShortSummary = Zoleka is invited to Mquyo's funeral against Nosmilo's wishes. Meanwhile, Lwande continues his advances on Zoleka, who receives a promising text from her first subscriber.{{cite web |title=Zoleka hits rock bottom – Ayeye Stripped |url=https://www.dstv.com/mzansimagic/en-ng/show/ayeye/season/2/zoleka-hits-rock-bottom-ayeye-stripped/video |website=Mzansi Magic - Zoleka hits rock bottom – Ayeye Stripped |access-date=23 February 2024 |language=en}}
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|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title =
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|08|19|df=y}}
|ShortSummary = Zoleka gets a painful lesson about the FanSpace game when she is hustled by a client. Meanwhile, her son is dealing with issues of his own and feels neglected by his mother.{{cite web |title=Lwande wants revenge – Ayeye Stripped |url=https://www.dstv.com/mzansimagic/en-ng/show/ayeye/season/2/lwande-wants-revenge-ayeye-stripped/video |website=Mzansi Magic - Lwande wants revenge – Ayeye Stripped |access-date=23 February 2024 |language=en}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title =
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|08|26|df=y}}
|ShortSummary = Zoleka finds out that Mquyo has left her and Sandile an inheritance. However, Nosmilo makes it clear that she will be disputing Zoleka's portion of the will.{{cite web |title=Zoleka turns the heat up for 200K – Ayeye Stripped |url=https://www.dstv.com/mzansimagic/en-ng/show/ayeye/season/2/zoleka-turns-the-heat-up-for-200k-ayeye-stripped/video |website=Mzansi Magic - Zoleka turns the heat up for 200K – Ayeye Stripped |access-date=23 February 2024 |language=en}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title =
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|09|02|df=y}}
|ShortSummary = Zoleka finds herself back in the Shezi mansion with growing hostilities between her and Nosmilo. Lwande goes out his way to make her life difficult and offers her an interesting proposal.{{cite web |title=Zoleka fights back – Ayeye Stripped |url=https://www.dstv.com/mzansimagic/en-ng/show/ayeye/season/2/zoleka-fights-back-ayeye-stripped/video |website=Mzansi Magic - Zoleka fights back – Ayeye Stripped |access-date=23 February 2024 |language=en}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title =
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|09|09|df=y}}
|ShortSummary = Zoleka's life takes off and she is able to make enough money to appoint lawyers and moves her son into a new apartment. She also ruffles Nosmilo's feathers by buying Vusi an expensive gift.{{cite web |title=Teddy's radio stunt brings him fame – Gomora |url=https://www.dstv.com/mzansimagic/en-ng/show/gomora/season/3/teddy-s-radio-stunt-brings-him-fame-gomora/video |website=Mzansi Magic - Teddy’s radio stunt brings him fame – Gomora |access-date=23 February 2024 |language=en}}
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|EpisodeNumber = 7
|Title =
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|09|16|df=y}}
|ShortSummary = Zoleka makes the decision to leave Tsholo in light of recent success. The bond between brothers Vusi and Sandile is cemented. Sandile gathers the courage to speak to his crush. Ntsiki acknowledges her mother's feelings.{{cite web |title=Zoleka and Mbuso take it to the next level – Ayeye Stripped |url=https://www.dstv.com/mzansimagic/en-ng/show/ayeye/season/2/zoleka-and-mbuso-take-it-to-the-next-level-ayeye-stripped/video |website=Mzansi Magic - Zoleka and Mbuso take it to the next level – Ayeye Stripped |access-date=23 February 2024 |language=en}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 8
|Title =
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|09|23|df=y}}
|ShortSummary = Zoleka is on a high and falling for her favorite subscriber. She soon realises it's Lwande and wants nothing to do with him and refuses to give him his money back.{{cite web |title=Gary is actually Lwande – Ayeye Stripped |url=https://www.dstv.com/mzansimagic/en-ng/show/ayeye/season/2/gary-is-actually-lwande-ayeye-stripped/video |website=Mzansi Magic - Gary is actually Lwande – Ayeye Stripped |access-date=23 February 2024 |language=en}}
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|EpisodeNumber = 9
|Title =
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|09|30|df=y}}
|ShortSummary = The ripple effects of Zoleka's leaks hit her from all angles and her relationship with Sandile is broken. Ntsiki begins to see her through Nosmilo's lens while Nosmilo plans to use it as a weapon in court.{{cite web |title=Zoleka's life goes up in flames – Ayeye Stripped |url=https://www.dstv.com/mzansimagic/en-ng/show/ayeye/season/2/zoleka-s-life-goes-up-in-flames-ayeye-stripped/video |website=Mzansi Magic - Zoleka's life goes up in flames – Ayeye Stripped |access-date=23 February 2024 |language=en}}
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|EpisodeNumber = 10
|Title =
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|07|df=y}}
|ShortSummary = Zoleka finds out that she is the last to be there for her son in his time of need. A social worker interrogates Zoleka and questions her parenting skills.
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|EpisodeNumber = 11
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|14|df=y}}
|ShortSummary = After deliberation, Zoleka decides to take the interview on Tumi's podcast. The interview has ripple effects for Nosmilo, Tsholo and Lwande. Dee and the other girls turn on Tsholo.
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|EpisodeNumber = 12
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|21|df=y}}
|ShortSummary = Zoleka escapes Lwande's sick attempt at vengeance. She lets Mbuso off the leash and focuses on rebranding herself professionally, but her image has been too tarnished by the FanSpace life.{{cite web |title=Nosmilo calls social services – Ayeye Stripped |url=https://www.dstv.com/mzansimagic/en-ng/show/ayeye/season/2/nosmilo-calls-social-services-ayeye-stripped/video |website=Mzansi Magic - Nosmilo calls social services – Ayeye Stripped |access-date=23 February 2024 |language=en}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 13
|Title =
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|28|df=y}}
|ShortSummary = Sandile comes back and Zoleka gives him her full support as he prepares for the national orchestra competition. Ntsiki and Vusi try to appeal to their mother but soon realise that she may never change.{{cite web |title=Zoleka and Sandile reunited – Ayeye Stripped |url=https://www.dstv.com/mzansimagic/en-ng/show/ayeye/season/2/zoleka-and-sandile-reunited-ayeye-stripped/video |website=Mzansi Magic - Zoleka and Sandile reunited – Ayeye Stripped |access-date=23 February 2024 |language=en}}
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Reception
=Awards and nominations=
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Award !Category !Recipient !Result !Ref |
| rowspan="1" |2023
|South African Film and Television Award |Best Achievement in Scriptwriting - TV Drama |Zaba LeRoto Hlatshwayo for "Ayeye: Stripped" |{{lost}} |
References
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External links
- [https://www.dstv.com/mzansimagic/en-ng/playlist/ayeye-stripped Ayeye] on Mzansi Magic
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