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WDR/ARD Unveils Two Motsi Mabuse Series for Streaming

The move signals a push into personality-led streaming with releases expected on ARD-Mediathek in autumn.

Overview

  • WDR detailed two Motsi Mabuse-led projects for ARD-Mediathek, with releases expected in the autumn window.
  • The six-part docu-series "Motsi & Oti – Meet the Mabuses" follows Motsi and sister Otlile at home in London and the Hessian Taunus and on a roots trip to South Africa, with ITV Studios Germany producing for WDR and HR.
  • "Vibes – Find Your Fire" gathers nine women for 12 days in a house by the sea to explore identity, body, and sensuality under guidance from Mabuse and an expert team, and Flow Media Company produces the format for WDR.
  • The commissions reflect ARD’s model of teaming regional broadcasters with outside producers to build personality-led originals for its streaming platform.
  • Mabuse said she wants to show that every woman can find her own path with confidence and called working on the projects an incredible experience.