Observed Signal · May 13, 2026 · Production Announcement · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
WDR Produces Two Motsi Mabuse TV Formats
The German broadcaster WDR is producing two television formats with Motsi Mabuse: an empowerment series titled "Vibes - Find your fire," presented by Mabuse and developed/produced with Flow Media Company, and a six-part personality documentary "Motsi & Oti - Meet the Mabuses," produced by ITV Studios Germany. Both projects are slated for release in autumn on the ARD-Mediathek. "Vibes" follows nine women over twelve days as they work on self-confidence and identity, while the documentary offers private insights into Motsi and her sister Otlile (Oti), including family and roots in South Africa. The announcement and program descriptions were published by DWDL.de on 2026-05-13.
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- WDR announced two Motsi Mabuse formats: "Vibes - Find your fire" and the six-part documentary "Motsi & Oti - Meet the Mabuses".
- "Vibes - Find your fire" is an empowerment series presented by Motsi Mabuse, developed and produced with Flow Media Company.
- The six-part personality documentary "Motsi & Oti - Meet the Mabuses" is produced by ITV Studios Germany.
- Both formats are scheduled to be released in autumn on the ARD-Mediathek.
- Article published on 2026-05-13 by Uwe Mantel on DWDL.de.
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