🎬 Title: FAKA (2025)
Genre: Musical | Drama | Erotic
Runtime: 1h 57min
Director: Nandi Mokoena
Writers: Thabo Nkosi, L. Amari Johnson
Stars: Zinhle Dlamini, Noah Cruz, Ayanda Sithole, Marco Devante
Plot Summary:
In the electrifying underground scene of Johannesburg, FAKA follows the meteoric rise of a queer music duo whose raw lyrics, sexually charged performances, and unfiltered intimacy shake the moral fabric of the mainstream industry. As their fame explodes, so does the tension between art, love, lust, and the price of vulnerability under the spotlight.
Blending erotic tension with a powerful commentary on identity, FAKA is an unapologetic ride through bass-heavy beats, sweat-drenched stages, and unspoken desires.
User Reviews:
🔹 10/10 – “Unfiltered, Unapologetic, Unforgettable.”
FAKA is not just a movie—it’s a movement. Every scene pulsates with rhythm and rebellion. The chemistry between Zinhle and Noah is dangerously hot, and the music? Infectious. This film doesn’t shy away from anything, and that’s exactly what makes it a masterpiece. — @MzansiCinemaJunkie
🔹 8/10 – “Bold storytelling with sensual overtones.”
Think Black Swan meets Moonlight in a DJ’s basement. The story gets wild, but never loses its soul. Some scenes push the limit (especially that backstage sequence 😳), but it's all part of the chaotic beauty. — @CritiQ_Rose
🔹 6/10 – “Too much skin, not enough story.”
I came for the music, stayed for the visuals, but wished for a bit more depth in the second act. That said, it’s refreshing to see African cinema explore themes this bold. — @FilmSnobZed
Fun Facts:
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The film’s title is inspired by the South African performance art duo FAKA, though the movie is a fictional dramatization, not a biopic.
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All of the original songs in the movie were written and produced by the cast and were performed live on set.
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Banned in several conservative countries for its explicit scenes and LGBTQ+ themes—but gained cult status online.
Tagline:
🎶 "When the beat drops, so do the boundaries." 🔥
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