TV series
Jacob's Cross
2007–2012, English, on M-Net. Created by Desireé Markgraaff & Teboho Mahlatsi & Angus Gibson.
The series revolves around South African born businessman Jacob Makhubu Abayomi, a son of an ANC stalwart who finds that his biological father is actually a Nigerian tribal chief. Jacob's subsequent desire to build an African oil and gas business empire in the shadow of both of his fathers is set against the backdrop of family feuds and betrayals.
- Seasons
- 8
- Episodes
- 104
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2012
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Jacob's Cross is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Demand Africa in India.
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Latest episode
S8 E13: Episode 13
Aired 26 November 2012
Seasons 8
Cast & crew
- Desireé MarkgraaffCreator
- Teboho MahlatsiCreator
- Angus GibsonCreator
- Hlomla DandalaJacob Makhubu · 104 ep
- Anthony BishopProspero Brand · 104 ep
- Moky MakuraFolake Abayomi · 104 ep
- Fabian Adeoye LojedeBola Abayomi · 104 ep
- Jet NovukaAndile Makhubu · 104 ep
- Mmabatho MontshoLerato · 78 ep
- Nandi NyembeThembi Makhubu · 52 ep
- Vusi KunenePaul Lebone · 52 ep
- Xolile TshabalalaBusi · 52 ep
- Akin OmotosoFemi · 26 ep
- Jacqui PickeringChichi · 26 ep
- Desmond DubeRau Rau · 26 ep
Details
- First aired
- 26 January 2007
- Last aired
- 26 November 2012
- Network
- M-Net
- Language
- English
- Country
- South Africa
- Type
- Scripted
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Jacob's Cross: quick answers
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How many seasons of Jacob's Cross are there?
Jacob's Cross has 8 seasons and 104 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Jacob's Cross finished?
Yes. Jacob's Cross ended in 2012, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Jacob's Cross on?
Jacob's Cross is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Demand Africa in India.
Jacob's Cross parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Jacob's Cross yet.
What shows are like Jacob's Cross?
If you liked Jacob's Cross, try Bel-Air, Cupertino, Ambitions.
Who created Jacob's Cross?
Jacob's Cross was created by Desireé Markgraaff and Teboho Mahlatsi and Angus Gibson and stars Hlomla Dandala, Anthony Bishop, Moky Makura.