Jacob’s Cross is an epic story centered on one man’s quest to build the next great South African empire. Set against the backdrop of powerful oil magnates battling for Africa’s rich off-shore oil resources,.
Jacob’s Cross is an epic story centered on one man’s quest to build the next great South African empire. Set against the backdrop of powerful oil magnates battling for Africa’s rich off-shore oil resources,.
This epic South African story takes the form of a riveting drama series about one man’s quest to build the next great African empire.
A gripping exploration of African identity, .. show full overview
This epic South African story takes the form of a riveting drama series about one man’s quest to build the next great African empire.
A gripping exploration of African identity, legacy and belonging – the story centres around Jacob Makhubu, the son of a South African mother and Nigerian father. Jacob is a high powered executive in a Nigerian-owned oil company based in Johannesburg, who longs for New York’s more worldly pleasures. Unexpectedly, Jacob inherits the family business empire and an African dream when his boss and benefactor reveals himself to be his father.
Folake discovers her brother in Chief Abayomi's room and suspects the worst. Jacob avoids all contact with his South African family and breaks up with Lerato, while Prospero tries his best to bring Jacob's mind back to their issues at work.
Folake discovers her brother in Chief Abayomi's room and suspects the worst. Jacob avoids all contact with his South African family and breaks up with Lerato, while Prospero tries his best to bring Jacob's mind back to their issues at work.
Lerato tells Jacob that she wants to keep the baby. Jacob feels pressure from all sides as Thembi asks him to attend a memorial unveiling for his father (Luyanda).
Lerato tells Jacob that she wants to keep the baby. Jacob feels pressure from all sides as Thembi asks him to attend a memorial unveiling for his father (Luyanda).
Folake struggles to come to terms with Prospero's betrayal, which causes a rift within the normally unshakeable friendship of Prospero and Jacob. Bola strengthens his proposal with Prospero.
Folake struggles to come to terms with Prospero's betrayal, which causes a rift within the normally unshakeable friendship of Prospero and Jacob. Bola strengthens his proposal with Prospero.
Jacob confesses to Lerato about Zanele again, and he agrees to leave. He is in turmoil and can't stay away from Zanele. Jacob, Folake and Glenda meet with Moses (their lawyer) about the hearing.
Jacob confesses to Lerato about Zanele again, and he agrees to leave. He is in turmoil and can't stay away from Zanele. Jacob, Folake and Glenda meet with Moses (their lawyer) about the hearing.
Jacob and Folake talk about Prospero's success at the hearing; they are outmatched. Jacob confronts Glenda about her betrayal; he tells her Prospero is unstable.
Jacob and Folake talk about Prospero's success at the hearing; they are outmatched. Jacob confronts Glenda about her betrayal; he tells her Prospero is unstable.
Prospero tell Glenda her position has been negated by the loss of the gas consortium and fires her. Ambrose's relationship with Prospero is exposed in the media.
Prospero tell Glenda her position has been negated by the loss of the gas consortium and fires her. Ambrose's relationship with Prospero is exposed in the media.
