SpongeBob SquarePants in isiZulu has been released by Nickelodeon Africa and will air on NickToons between December and January.
The show will premiere on NickToons, DStv channel 308, on December 5 at 15:00 CAT, according to the channel.
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With a cumulative audience of 10 million viewers, and one of Nickelodeon’s most-watched shows, the network aims to use pop culture to promote and preserve regional languages.
SpongeBob SquarePants: isiZulu, which has English subtitles, provides a wonderful opportunity for the entire family to learn and enjoy isiZulu.
It’s a known fact that the show is one of the most loved, most watched and most recognisable animated characters of all time, on TV and online and the interesting part, is that it’s watched both by children and adults.
The news was announced by Phil Mphela who wrote: “TV: SpongeBob in Isizulu greenlit Nickelodeon Africa has announced the launch of the full run of SpongeBob SquarePants: isiZulu Nickelodeon tested interest in an isiZulu-dubbed version in July this year and it worked. Starts December 5th on NickToons, @DStv 308.”
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TV: SpongeBob in Isizulu greenlit
Nickelodeon Africa has announced the launch of full run of SpongeBob SquarePants: isiZulu
Nickelodeon tested interest in an isiZulu-dubbed version in July this year and it worked.
Starts December 5th on NickToons, @DStv 308#KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/K99uiB18y7
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) November 29, 2022
Well, the news sparked a huge debate online, with some asking why it had to be in IsiZulu and not any other South African language. While many are already eager to watch the show in their language.
I love this for African language Voice Over artists/actors.
We need more. Hopefully Disney will be next.
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) November 29, 2022
IsiZulu isn’t the only language in SA. They need to promote other languages. Re lapisiwa ke go rutiwa puo e nosi
— Bikinyana (@Lora_Labarb) November 29, 2022
Woop woooop pic.twitter.com/vaD1ovo9Uz
— Wandi Kekana (@Am_Xhosa) November 29, 2022
What about those kids who don’t understand zulu
— define (@define1234) November 29, 2022
“My baby brother has been telling me about uSpongebob okhuluma IsiZulu. we’re soooo excited!!. It took ne back to the time my uncle came home with the Lion King yesiZulu sasijabuleni,” said another user.
my baby brother has been telling me about uSpongebob okhuluma IsiZulu. we’re soooo excited!!😂♥️. It took ne back to the time my uncle came home with the Lion King yesiZulu sasijabuleni🤣
— siphokazi (@KaziiMtshali_) November 29, 2022
This is progressive and amazing. We often speak about inclusivity and diversity and this right here is it. As small as it is, it speaks volumes about the way Nickelodeon is operating. Hoping other big platforms will follow suit
— Joy_is_my_Name (@sakhsrad) November 29, 2022
