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Jacob Makhubu, son of a liberation hero, is a promising young South African businessman. He is in the throes of bidding for a big contract to build an energy source for government when he is offered a of a lifetime with a Nigerian company, the Empire. They will provide all the financial backing his energy bid requires, on the condition that he takes up a position of CEO. He flies to Lagos to meet Chief Abayomi, head of the Abayomi Empire. Instead of getting down to business, Abayomi reveals himself as Jacob’s real father and bequeaths to him a business empire. But it is not just an empire Jacob inherits; it is also a family and a dream. This complex inheritance sets Jacob on an epic quest and immediately pits him against both his new found family with long held business traditions and powerful enemies...
- Angus Gibson
- Desireé Markgraaff
- Teboho Mahlatsi
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Episode 1 - Season 2, Episode 1
Release Date: 2007-07-27Lerato and Jacob are distraught about the kidnapping of baby Joe. Bola has gone into hiding with baby Joe. Jacob turns to Prospero who leads them to Bola's hotel, but they don't find him. Bola gets Bigelow to hide him, and Bigelow "sells" Bola to Jacob however, Bola leaves the hideout before Jacob gets there. Bola takes Jacob's family hostage, but Andile has the antidote.
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Episode 2 - Season 2, Episode 2
Release Date: 2007-08-03Jacob and Bola have a showdown. Bola hands over the baby and runs from the police. Thembi confronts Jacob on Andile's safety. Bigelow takes Bola to Prospero. Jacob tries to reconcile with Lerato. Lerato is offered her own TV show. Bola wakes up to find Jacob at by his bedside.
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Episode 3 - Season 2, Episode 3
Release Date: 2007-08-10Jacob tries to broker peace via Olufemi, she rejects him. Lerato does her first TV show. Jacob meets with the family to seek support but is rejected. Lerato finally breaks down about baby Joe's Kidnapping. Jacob dons the robes of chief and shocks the family with a decision.
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Episode 4 - Season 2, Episode 4
Release Date: 2007-08-17Olufemi is suspicious of Jacob's offer and the Abayomi uncles are furious. Jacob explains his actions to Folake, Prospero and Andile. The offer is accepted. Lerato's show is a hit. Folake criticizes Jacob's deal. Jacob asks Andile to stay in Lagos. Bola calls Bigelow to Lagos, vengeance will be his. Jacob returns home to try and save his marriage.
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Episode 5 - Season 2, Episode 5
Release Date: 2007-08-24Jacob faces a difficult decision. He must choose between his best friend and his ideals. Finally, Jacob and Lerato have a heart to heart; is what they learn about each other going to strengthen their relationship or tear them apart?
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Episode 6 - Season 2, Episode 6
Release Date: 2007-08-31In the face of Bola's gross exploitation of the Abayomi Oil Fields Jacob's plans to outmaneuver his half-brother. Bola uses violent methods to uncover Jacob's weaknesses. Prospero suffers punishment and pleasure at the hands of the beautiful French investor, Marie.
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Episode 7 - Season 2, Episode 7
Release Date: 2007-09-07A fire rages at one of the Abayomi Hotels. A dark discovery is made about the Abayomi business. Bola launches a propaganda campaign to blacken Jacob's name. Busi worries about the safety of her husband and is determined to visit him in Lagos whilst he and Jacob play Bola at his own game.
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Episode 8 - Season 2, Episode 8
Release Date: 2007-09-14Andile has been kidnapped in the Delta; who has captured Andile and why? A suspicious Thembi confronts Zanele about her pregnancy. Busi refuses to leave Nigeria without her husband. Bola arranges a rescue mission for Andile's release however, Andile chooses to accept the assistance of the IFF instead. Jacob strikes a deal that will lead him back into his rightful place on the Abayomi throne.
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Episode 9 - Season 2, Episode 9
Release Date: 2007-09-21Bola is furious about Jacob's connection to the IFF. Prospero is in love. Zanele confronts Jacob who is reeling from discovering Ambrose's connection to the power deal. Lerato is planning a honeymoon with the entire family. Tragedy strikes.
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Episode 10 - Season 2, Episode 10
Release Date: 2007-09-28Prospero mourns Marie's death. Jacob asks Andile to investigate but Andile creates a dead end. Lerato accompanies Jacob to Nigeria where he receives a welcome support from an influential quarter. Bola, infuriated by this support is determined to hurt Jacob. Prospero warns Jacob of the dangers of being associated with terrorists. Zanele and Ambrose send out wedding invitations.
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Episode 11 - Season 2, Episode 11
Release Date: 2007-10-05 -
Episode 12 - Season 2, Episode 12
Release Date: 2007-10-12 -
Episode 13 - Season 2, Episode 13
Release Date: 2007-10-19