Since 2018, Mpali has captured the imaginations of viewers. Nguzu, the fictional character brought to life by seasoned actor Monde Mutale, has become a household name, a familiar face on television screens reflecting the complexity of life in a modern polygamist household. Families gather around their television sets, eagerly anticipating the next episode of the gripping drama series created and produced by the visionary Frank Sibbuku. The show unfolds the tale of Nguzu, a businessman and farmer, and his extraordinary life with his seven wives. When I meet Mutale, I notice that he effortlessly shifts between the stoic Nguzu on set and his real-life persona. Mpali is not just a show; it is a cultural phenomenon resonating with African families,...