Jacob&#x27;s Cross

Mmabatho Montsho

Lerato

Jet Novuka

Andile Makhubu

Xolile Tshabalala

Busi

Anthony Oseyemi

Shy

Kendra Etufunwa

Adana

Seasons

Season 1

13 episodes

Premiered Jan 26, 2007

Season 2

13 episodes

Premiered Jul 27, 2007

Season 3

13 episodes

Premiered Jun 4, 2008

Season 4

13 episodes

Premiered Oct 1, 2008

Season 5

13 episodes

Premiered Jan 10, 2011

Season 6

13 episodes

Premiered Jul 18, 2011

Season 7

13 episodes

Premiered Feb 13, 2012

Season 8

13 episodes

Premiered Sep 3, 2012

Episodes

1–6 of 13

Ep 1

Episode 1

Jan 26, 2007

This epic South African story takes the form of a riveting drama series about one man’s quest to build the next great African empire. A gripping exploration of African identity, legacy and belonging – the story centres around Jacob Makhubu, the son of a South African mother and Nigerian father. Jacob is a high powered executive in a Nigerian-owned oil company based in Johannesburg, who longs for New York’s more worldly pleasures. Unexpectedly, Jacob inherits the family business empire and an African dream when his boss and benefactor reveals himself to be his father.

Ep 2

Episode 2

Feb 2, 2007

Folake discovers her brother in Chief Abayomi’s room and suspects the worst. Jacob avoids all contact with his South African family and breaks up with Lerato, while Prospero tries his best to bring Jacob’s mind back to their issues at work. Thembi tells Jacob the truth about her time in Nigeria. Jacob and Thembi fetch Andile from prison and take him back home to his wife. Lerato insists on speaking to Jacob, but Jacob won’t talk to her. Folake shares her concerns about Bola with Jacob.

Ep 3

Episode 3

Feb 9, 2007

Lerato tells Jacob that she wants to keep the baby. Jacob feels pressure from all sides as Thembi asks him to attend a memorial unveiling for his father (Luyanda). Chief Abayomi questions Jacob’s loyalty to Prospero and Prospero finds himself on the receiving end of another energy bid offer. Jacob decides to give Lerato a chance. Jacob makes an announcement that hurts his mother. Thembi pays a visit to Chief Abayomi. Prospero offers Andile a job on one of his plants.

Ep 4

Episode 4

Feb 16, 2007

Lerato and Andile struggle to share Jacob’s flat and attention. Prospero challenges Jacob’s family loyalty to his two fathers. Bola pays an unexpected visit to Johannesburg, forcing Folake and Jacob to protect their father again. Jacob becomes more dependant on Andile than he ever expected. Thembi tries to build a relationship with her new daughter-in-law, while Lerato stamps her authority in Jacob’s life. Jacob finds himself spending time with his old love, Zanele. Busi and Andile work hard to recover their family life and Jacob and Lerato go house-hunting. Chief Abayomi offers Jacob yet another position of great stature and power. Bola is determined to find his elusive father.

Ep 5

Episode 5

Feb 23, 2007

Folake arrives at the Chief’s safe house to discover it in a shambles. Bola has managed to track down and exact revenge on his father.Folake and Jacob both know Bola had a hand in their father’s murder, but now they must convince the police of their suspicions. Thembi blames herself for Jacob’s loss and Lerato is more and more frustrated about Jacob’s distance from her and their baby. Meanwhile, Folake and Prospero find themselves drawn closer to each other. Folake and Jacob fly to Lagos and the power struggle between Jacob and Bola begins.

Ep 6

Episode 6

Mar 2, 2007