Jacob's Cross English Version

Jacob's Cross English Version

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An illegitimate son inherits his father's dream and a family he may never belong to. This is an epic story centred on one man's quest to build the next great African Empire.
IMDb 8.7/1020105 seasons
TV-14
13 episodes
  • 1. Episode 01

    1. Episode 01

    Jacob is appointed CEO of a company. His friend Prospero encourages him to seize this opportunity. His mother advises him instead to stay away from the Aboyami family. Folacé, the daughter of Chief Abayomi, takes it upon himself to convince him. He decides to go to Lagos to meet Abayomi there.
    Jacob is appointed CEO of a company. His friend Prospero encourages him to seize this opportunity. His mother advises him instead to stay away from the Aboyami family. Folacé, the daughter of Chief Abayomi, takes it upon himself to convince him. He decides to go to Lagos to meet Abayomi there.
    13+
    1 h 4 min
    Dec 31, 2009
  • 2. Episode 02

    2. Episode 02

    Abayomi reveals to her daughter that Jacob is also her son. Assaulted by his son Bola, Abayomi decides to leave Lagos. Jacob goes to prison with his mother to welcome his brother Andile who is coming out. His family gives him a cold reception. His wife chases him away. He returns to live with his brother.
    Abayomi reveals to her daughter that Jacob is also her son. Assaulted by his son Bola, Abayomi decides to leave Lagos. Jacob goes to prison with his mother to welcome his brother Andile who is coming out. His family gives him a cold reception. His wife chases him away. He returns to live with his brother.
    TV-14
    46min
    Dec 31, 2009
  • 3. Episode 03

    3. Episode 03

    Lerato is pregnant. Jacob wanted to break up with her and sees his plan upset. Prospero does not like Abayomi's proposal. This creates the rivalry between him and Jacob. Thembi forgives Jacob for his collaboration with Abayomi. Jacob and Lerato get married.
    Lerato is pregnant. Jacob wanted to break up with her and sees his plan upset. Prospero does not like Abayomi's proposal. This creates the rivalry between him and Jacob. Thembi forgives Jacob for his collaboration with Abayomi. Jacob and Lerato get married.
    TV-14
    46min
    Dec 31, 2009
  • 4. Episode 04

    4. Episode 04

    Jacob faces the complaints of Lerato who no longer wants to live with Andile and those of his mother who no longer supports her stepdaughter. Bola arrives and seeks to find his father to kill him. Bola's men overcome the chief's security device and burst into his home.
    Jacob faces the complaints of Lerato who no longer wants to live with Andile and those of his mother who no longer supports her stepdaughter. Bola arrives and seeks to find his father to kill him. Bola's men overcome the chief's security device and burst into his home.
    TV-14
    46min
    Dec 31, 2009
  • 5. Episode 5

    5. Episode 5

    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 now convince the police of their suspicions.
    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 now convince the police of their suspicions.
    TV-14
    46min
    Jan 31, 2007
  • 6. Episode 06

    6. Episode 06

    Bola wants to rally the Council to his cause and threatens Jacob if he stays in Lagos. Folaké is devastated that her father was buried without her. Jacob's associates are nervous that Abayomi is dead. The court accepts Bola's request and cancels the will. Folaké discovers Prospero's duplicity.
    Bola wants to rally the Council to his cause and threatens Jacob if he stays in Lagos. Folaké is devastated that her father was buried without her. Jacob's associates are nervous that Abayomi is dead. The court accepts Bola's request and cancels the will. Folaké discovers Prospero's duplicity.
    TV-14
    46min
    Dec 31, 2009
  • 7. Episode 07

    7. Episode 07

    Jacob visits Folaké and discovers his friend's betrayal. He goes home to figure it out. Bola tells Prospero that he is sure he can influence the supply side of the energy sector. Jacob receives a phone call: Lerato is in the maternity ward and she risks a miscarriage.
    Jacob visits Folaké and discovers his friend's betrayal. He goes home to figure it out. Bola tells Prospero that he is sure he can influence the supply side of the energy sector. Jacob receives a phone call: Lerato is in the maternity ward and she risks a miscarriage.
    TV-14
    46min
    Dec 31, 2009
  • 8. Episode 08

    8. Episode 08

    Jacob and Folake have a son. She announces to Jacob that she is going to Lagos to trap her brother. Bola is arrested for the murder of his father. The will is recognized: Jacob is enthroned Chief Yoruba. Thanks to his connections, Bola gets out of prison. At home, Jacob is welcomed by armed men.
    Jacob and Folake have a son. She announces to Jacob that she is going to Lagos to trap her brother. Bola is arrested for the murder of his father. The will is recognized: Jacob is enthroned Chief Yoruba. Thanks to his connections, Bola gets out of prison. At home, Jacob is welcomed by armed men.
    TV-14
    46min
    Dec 31, 2009
  • 9. Episode 09

    9. Episode 09

    Jacob, a brilliant businessman, is about to obtain one of the largest government contracts relating to the search for a new source of energy. When his boss admits to him that he is his biological father, Jacob vows to fulfill the old man's dream: to build an empire while keeping the family together.
    Jacob, a brilliant businessman, is about to obtain one of the largest government contracts relating to the search for a new source of energy. When his boss admits to him that he is his biological father, Jacob vows to fulfill the old man's dream: to build an empire while keeping the family together.
    TV-14
    45min
    Dec 31, 2009
  • 10. Episode 10

    10. Episode 10

    Jacob confesses his infidelity to Lerato and leaves. He leaves a jewel and a letter that asks her to forgive him. Prospero tries to bribe Glenda and offers her work in exchange for information. Out of loyalty to Jacob, she refuses. Jacob supports his brother and invests in the security company he has just created.
    Jacob confesses his infidelity to Lerato and leaves. He leaves a jewel and a letter that asks her to forgive him. Prospero tries to bribe Glenda and offers her work in exchange for information. Out of loyalty to Jacob, she refuses. Jacob supports his brother and invests in the security company he has just created.
    TV-14
    46min
    Dec 31, 2009
  • 11. Episode 11

    11. Episode 11

    Jacob and Folaké go to Lagos to discuss the inheritance with Glenda. Andile steals Prospero's cell phone. Prospero has a run-in with Andile over the theft. He tells the incident to his brother. Folaké discovers that Bigelow ordered the attack on the oil rig.
    Jacob and Folaké go to Lagos to discuss the inheritance with Glenda. Andile steals Prospero's cell phone. Prospero has a run-in with Andile over the theft. He tells the incident to his brother. Folaké discovers that Bigelow ordered the attack on the oil rig.
    TV-14
    44min
    Dec 31, 2009
  • 12. Episode 12

    12. Episode 12

    Prospero fires Glenda. Jacob refuses to give her another chance. Bola is indicted. Jacob realizes that he is still in love with Zanèlé. Bola arrives in Johannesburg. Prospero is caught bribing the minister. Prospero attacks Jacob who escapes unscathed.
    Prospero fires Glenda. Jacob refuses to give her another chance. Bola is indicted. Jacob realizes that he is still in love with Zanèlé. Bola arrives in Johannesburg. Prospero is caught bribing the minister. Prospero attacks Jacob who escapes unscathed.
    TV-14
    46min
    Dec 31, 2009
  • 13. Episode 13

    13. Episode 13

    The baby is kidnapped. As Lerato works on TV, the police advise to broadcast a press release there, Lerato is sure that the kidnapper is Bola. Jacob receives a ransom demand of 2 million. The money should be transferred without calling the police. Lerato does it anyway, Bola runs off with Joe.
    The baby is kidnapped. As Lerato works on TV, the police advise to broadcast a press release there, Lerato is sure that the kidnapper is Bola. Jacob receives a ransom demand of 2 million. The money should be transferred without calling the police. Lerato does it anyway, Bola runs off with Joe.
    TV-14
    46min
    Dec 31, 2009
  • Jacob's Cross English Version
    IMDb 8.7/1020105 seasons
    An illegitimate son inherits his father's dream and a family he may never belong to. This is an epic story centred on one man's quest to build the next great African Empire.
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    flashing lightsviolencealcohol usesmokingsexual contentFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    English
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