Chief negotiators, hopeful grooms, and excited makotis gather as Netflix releases the official trailer for Lobola Man. The film, created by Burnt Onion Productions and directed by Thabang Moleya, debuts on 12 July 2024. No stern-faced, hard-ball uncles and aunties are too tricky of a nut to crack for smooth-talker and family wooer Ace Ngubeni (Lawrence Maleka).

A certified master of composure, Ace has built a successful business as a lobola negotiator. With an impeccable track record, Ace takes on a sheepish client, Duke Maseko (Sandile Mahlangu), who wants to ensure he impresses his fiancée Zandile’s (Kwanele Mthethwa) family as they prepare for their upcoming nuptials. Ace assembles a squad of seasoned ‘negotiators’ played by award-winning actors Thembsie Matu, Obed Baloyi, and Sello  Ramolahloane. 

Featuring South African legends Nimrod Nkosi and Themba Ndaba, as well as rising stars Sthandile Nkosi and  Primo Baloyi, Lobola Man promises to reignite faith in love and destiny, complete with obstacles and laughs along the way.