South African actor and producer Kagiso Modupe has launched Modupe Studios, a new production company that will focus on films and vertical micro-dramas, according to IOL. The venture marks a new chapter for Modupe following controversy involving his former company, Bakwena Productions. The move positions him to continue working in the local entertainment industry through a fresh banner, with an emphasis on emerging short-form content formats alongside traditional film production.
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