What is Jiva on Netflix about?

If you loved the Netflix film Into the Beat, then the new Netflix original series Jiva! definitely has to be your next watch as this dancing series is steadily rising in popularity.

Jiva!, starring Noxolo Dlamini, features a beautifully diverse cast that does a great job at balancing discussions about social justice issues and about pursuing one’s lifelong dream. The series is powerful, ambitious, and has tons of feel-good moments that will melt your heart. Everything to know about this original series is down below. Check it out!

What is Jiva on Netflix about?

Jiva! follows the story of a girl with dreams to become a professional dancer. To be taken seriously, she enrolls herself in a dancing competition along with her other talented friends, and just when she is about to embark on this path to pursuing her biggest dream, tons of voices disapproving of her dreams begin to fill her head.

The displeased voices of her family, the intimidating voices of her fellow competitors and the voices of fear in her head are all things she must overcome in order to achieve her dancing dreams. Will she be victorious? See more on the official synopsis via Netflix right here:

"A talented street dancer from Umlazi, Durban must confront her fears and deal with family objections to pursue her dancing dreams."

The cast for this series features actors and actresses who you will be pleased to meet with Stella Dlangalala, Tony Kgoroge, Sne Mbatha, Candice Modiselle and Noxolo Dlamini all starring as your leading cast. Check out the official trailer featuring this incredible cast down below.

You’re not going to want to miss a single second of this Netflix original series, and you don’t have to! Catch every episode of Jiva! season 1 streaming right now, only on Netflix!