Two Showmax produced South African programmes recently received awards at MIP Africa's first Inclusive Lens awards for LGBTQIA+ representation at the 2024 FAME Week Africa festival held in Cape Town, Cape {town} Etc reports.
The awards ceremony took place in MIP Africa Theatre 1 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) 2 on Tuesday, 3 September.
Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap won the award in the Non-Scripted Series category, while Wyfie won the award in the Scripted Series category, according to Showmaxs website .
Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap has been described by the Inclusive Lens citation as being an authentic and vibrant portrayal of Cape Towns drag queen scene, while also providing an eye-opening introduction to this colourful community, according to the MIP Africa website .
Furthermore, Wyfie s Inclusive Lens citation declared that the programme portrays the complexities of university life for four young women [] Balancing mischief and moral dilemmas, the characters' journeys highlight resilience and personal growth.
