Bahumi Mhlongo, Khabonina Qubeka and Eliazer Shadung Ignite Screens in South Africa’s Must-See New Film. Image: Supplied.
(The Post News) – Loved Out opens the door to a world of family drama, ambition, and laughter. Bahumi Mhlongo plays Ruva, a 27-year-old mogul running her restaurant like a Kardashian. Khabonina Qubeka stars as her scandal-prone, no-nonsense mother, Gloria. Together, they fight to bring their family restaurant, Ru and Glo’s, from chaos to gourmet success. Set in a high-gloss African city buzzing with youth, style, and side-eye, it immerses audiences in contrasting worlds: private schools, a millennial-run restaurant, a slick publishing empire, and a crowded cottage filled with big personalities.
Zimbabwean-South African creative Tendayi Nyeke wrote, directed, and produced Loved Out. Nyeke began this story over a decade ago, inspired by shattered dreams and the resilience of those who hustle relentlessly. “Loved Out is for anyone who has questioned if they matter or hustled while pretending to have it all together,” Nyeke explains. “It’s about what keeps us going: love, laughter, and refusing to be edited out.”
Loved Out: Where Humor Meets Heart
In Loved Out, humor isn’t just entertainment—it’s a survival mechanism. Ruva’s entrepreneurial mishaps collide with Gloria’s chaos, producing moments of laughter and introspection. The film’s vibrant setting and unfiltered storytelling make it impossible to look away. Audiences experience the highs and lows of family life, ambition, and love, all while navigating contemporary African culture. The dynamic between mother and daughter drives the narrative with warmth, tension, and authenticity.
Loved Out premieres in South Africa on September 26, 2025, at NuMetro, Ster-Kinekor, and CineCentre theatres. Zambia and Zimbabwe audiences can catch the film on November 28, 2025. Fans should expect a bold, funny, and moving cinematic experience. The film’s launch reflects a growing appetite for African stories that celebrate female-led narratives with heart, humor, and grit.
Loved Out shows that African cinema can be glamorous, relatable, and emotionally powerful. The film blends humour, high stakes, and cultural authenticity, resonating with audiences across generations.By highlighting a mother-daughter duo, Loved Out redefines what it means to hustle, survive, and thrive in modern Africa. Its message is clear: ambition, love, and laughter are inseparable.
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