Africa on a Plate
2 Seasons • 26 Episodes
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13 Episodes
Cape Town Textures
Season 1 • Episode 1 • 22m • TV-G
Host Lentswe Bhengu is in search of the unique flavors found in the seaside city of Cape Town. Discover the cosmopolitan vibe while eating your way through an organic food marketplace, or dining at one of South Africa's top restaurants Lentswe style.
Ubuntu!
Season 1 • Episode 2 • 21m • TV-G
Host Lentswe Bhengu hits the streets to experience the spirit of Ubuntu "we are one;" and he'll see firsthand how South Africans share their homebrew, feast with street vendor crowds and grill as a group before taking those lessons home.
Upliftment
Season 1 • Episode 3 • 21m • TV-G
In South Africa's stunning wine capital, host Lentswe Bhengu is inspired by the country's first black-owned winery, adding something from it to his salmon bruschetta and hearty fish stew.
Jeffreys Bay
Season 1 • Episode 4 • 22m • TV-G
Chef Lentswe Bhengu explores the surf culture in "JBay," voted the 2nd best surf spot in the world and famous for its seafood. Lentswe has a great time with his eye on the braai and his feet in the sand.
Durban
Season 1 • Episode 5 • 22m • TV-G
Host and Chef Lentswe Bhengu is at home planning a traditional Indian meal for his sister in Durban after fulfilling his mission to find out how to make the perfect curry.
Zulu Nation
Season 1 • Episode 6 • 25m • TV-G
Chef Lentswe Bhengu travels to the outskirts of Durban, where he learns about his cultural heritage. He also learns about the Zulu way of life before going on an awesome game drive. Lentswe cooks his version of a traditional Zulu dish.
Dar Es Salaam
Season 1 • Episode 7 • 22m • TV-G
Lentswe learns how Tanzanians are reinventing their culinary style by visiting Trinity Bar & Restaurant, where he learns how to make a Swahili fusion dish.
Cooking With Lentswe Holiday
Season 1 • Episode 8 • 22m • TV-G
Lentswe enjoys the summer weather of Christmas time in Africa while sharing his favorite recipes for the holiday season: history, culture and tea at the House of Spices.
Stone Town
Season 1 • Episode 9 • 22m • TV-G
Lentswe learns that even though Zanzibar is part of Tanzania, its cuisine is uniquely its own; a fusion of Zanzibari & Mediterranean.
Lentswe Elders
Season 1 • Episode 10 • 22m • TV-G
Lentswe pays tribute to "Elder" Diale Rangaka, whose relentless pursuit of a dream resulted in M'Hudi Wines, the first black-owned and family managed wine farm in South Africa.
Zanzibar
Season 1 • Episode 11 • 22m • TV-G
Lentswe learns that even though Zanzibar is part of Tanzania, its cuisine is uniquely its own; a fusion of Zanzibar & Mediterranean
Stone Town (2)
Season 1 • Episode 12 • 22m • TV-G
Lentswe visits Stone Town, Zanzibar to learn about the unique spices found on this beautiful coastal island.
Pemba
Season 1 • Episode 13 • 22m • TV-G
Explore the continent through this culinary journey as notable African chefs set out to introduce viewers to the foods and culture of Africa.
13 Episodes
Cooking With Lentswe South Africa
Season 2 • Episode 1 • 22m • TV-G
This special episode of Africa On A Plate features a look back at the food and culture that inspired Lentswe's favorite dishes from his South African adventures and provides detailed recipe information for easy duplication at home!
Cooking With Lentswe Tanzania
Season 2 • Episode 2 • 22m • TV-G
This special Cooking episode of Africa On A Plate features a look back at the food and culture of Dar es Salaam that inspired Lentswe's east African dishes, and provides the viewer with detailed recipe information for easy duplication at home!
Lagos
Season 2 • Episode 3 • 22m • TV-G
Chef Lentswe Bhengu travels to the most populous city in Africa; Lagos, Nigeria and takes what he learns from street vendors and restaurant chefs to create a dish mouth watering of moi moi with pan fried mackerel.
Abuja
Season 2 • Episode 4 • 22m • TV-G
Chef Lentswe Bhengu explores the political capital of Nigeria, Abuja where people love their food hot & spicy, and where he picks up tips for making his own version of Nigerian pepper soup.
Nigeria
Season 2 • Episode 5 • 22m • TV-G
Chef Lentswe Bhengu shares the best of both cities he's visited in Nigeria picking up tips for a savory and spicy version of the country's favorite Jollof rice with a seafood twist!
Cooking With Lentswe Nigeria
Season 2 • Episode 6 • 22m • TV-G
Back in his cozy seaside kitchen in Cape Town, Chef Lentswe Bhengu taks us through the steps for creating the delicious dishes gathered during his journey through Nigeria's capital city of Abuja and financial mega-metropolis, Lagos.
Marrakech
Season 2 • Episode 7 • 22m • TV-G
Chef Zama Memela travels to Marrakech, Morocco, where she explores the ancient souks and market of this mystical and vibrant city, then uses her experience to cook up her version of Marrakech on a plate!
Imlil
Season 2 • Episode 8 • 22m • TV-G
Chef Zama Memela treks to Morocco's Atlas Mountains where she travels by mule learning about the use of fresh nuts and dates combined in a traditional couscous dish. Afterwards, she heads back to creat her own version of Imlil on a plate!
Essaouira
Season 2 • Episode 9 • 22m • TV-G
The historic seaside town of Essaouira is the breathtaking setting for Chef Zama Memela's next adventure. Taking part in a spice tour, she's invited into the kitchen of La Table Madada, one of the highest rated bistros in town.
Morocco Fusion
Season 2 • Episode 10 • 22m • TV-G
Morocco has many delicious dishes and in this episode Chef Zama Memela is introduced to a marinated salmon and the famed pigeon pie. One of the top chefs in the country, shares his take on pizzaz when it comes to dish conceptions.
Cooking With Zama: Morocco
Season 2 • Episode 11 • 22m • TV-G
This Cooking episode provides detailed recipe information from Chef Zama Memela's journey through Morocco for easy duplication at home!
Lesotho
Season 2 • Episode 12 • 22m • TV-G
Chef Zama Memela is in Lesotho, where the snow shines as does the mountainous country's cuisine featuring fresh river trout and local vegetables. Her adventure begins with a traditional healer divination.
Maseru
Season 2 • Episode 13 • 21m • TV-G
Explore the continent through this culinary journey as notable African chefs set out to introduce viewers to the foods and culture of Africa.
30 Min. Tour
The perfect escape for the adventurous budget traveler who wants to discover and experience new cultures and new places, up close and personal.
Acoustic Ancestry
ACOUSTIC ANCESTRY is a music series of 3-5 minute pieces in which the sounds of little known, surprising, or perhaps lost indigenous African musical instruments are highlighted, along with the stories of their contributions to music.
Africa Everywhere
Africa Everywhere is an hour-long series that explores the African/Caribbean immigrant influence and experience in the United States and abroad.
Africa Laughs
Africa?s funniest stand-up comedians are featured on stage and on location in this laugh a-minute series.
Africa Soundstage
Young and seasoned African artists perform their hits "unplugged" and share their personal stories of challenges and successes in the music industry.
African Masters
Taking the viewer on a visually stunning journey across the globe, African Masters reveals the stories behind the African art scene.
African Recipes
From Jollof to Tagine, we discover delicious and exciting cuisines from across Africa.
African Royale
The real-life story of Her Imperial Highness, Abimbola Fernandez, as she establishes herself in Los Angeles while working to preserve her father's royal legacy and protect her family's multi-billion-dollar fortune. 2023.
Afrobeats: From Nigeria To The World
So, you may be wondering, what exactly is Afrobeat? Where does it come from? We traveled around the world and collected over 40 interviews with key players on this new beat, featuring Davido, J Martins, Psquare, Skales, Akon, and many more
Afrotech Is Life
Introducing The Afro Tech Is Life Experience, where in each episode, a top Afro Tech DJ from the continent will play a set for a swanky and select group of A-listers/Influencers at different spots around the country.
Amah Knows Best
Amah Knows Best: The journey across China of a platinum selling South African rapper is an inspiring example of a cross cultural experience through food as iFani seeks to test his mettle in the kitchens of Chinese grandmothers (Amahs).
Ambitions
A determined young journalist will stop at nothing to uncover government corruption. Haunted by the shame of her mother being labelled a traitor of the apartheid struggle, she is also determined to find out the truth that has always haunted her.