Lockdown is a South African crime drama television series created and directed by Mandla Ngcongwane that premiered on 9 January 2017 on Mzansi Magic (televised) and Showmax (streaming) then later moved to 1Magic.
The series aired its first season and second season on Mzansi Magic, moved to 1Magic for its third and fourth seasons and later moved back to Mzansi to air the fifth and final season.
Principal filming for the series took place in Constitution Hill in Johannesburg.
The original score was produced by Mandla N, Jamela Vuma and Kurt Slabbert, under BlackBrain Music. Vocals were done by Nelisiwe Sibiya, Bongo Riot, Ikati Esengxoweni, Zola Nombona, Max-Hoba, Slindile Nodangala, Carol Babalwa Djieutcheu, Dawn Thandeka King and Phindile Thango. The album was officially released to music streaming platforms in 2018, after a private screening of the season 3 finale, alongside a music video for the lead single, Mama Ka Bafana.