After captivating South African audiences for years on Muvhango, Maumela Mahuwa is stepping boldly into her next act, one defined not by the spotlight but by her commitment to empowering the next generation of storytellers. With the final curtain drawn on Muvhango, Mahuwa is channeling her experience and vision into the African Academy of Cinematic Arts (AACA Film College), a groundbreaking institution she co-founded to reshape creative education in South Africa.
For a while, long before the final call, Mahuwa has been building a legacy beyond fame: mentoring rising talent, championing accessibility, and launching innovative degree programmes that fuse hands-on learning with the latest in cinematic technology, including artificial intelligence. AACA has become a launchpad for industry leaders, with alumni making waves across Netflix, Showmax, and SABC productions.
Mahuwa’s journey is far from over. As she nurtures the next generation of creatives at AACA, her story is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of giving back. The end of Muvhango is just the beginning of a legacy that’s set to leave an indelible mark on Africa’s cinematic future.
