The 18 contestants who kicked off the Gulder Ultimate Search (GUS) season 12 will continue their search for Akolo’s secret on tonight’s episode. Already, they are confronted with obstacles on their way into the jungle.
GUS is known for its adventure format. This season’s Age of Craftsmanship is centred on a small town called Ijuka, which existed many centuries ago. Ijuka attained fame when a mysterious craftsman named Akolo settled down amongst the blacksmiths and woodcarvers. Equally talented, Akolo taught his contemporaries his skills and soon his name began to pool many to the town. But many came to learn about his special brew which was compared to none. Akolo sourced his ingredients from trading his great works with European merchants. The king soon heard of his fame and appointed Akolo to be a member of his advisory council.
Although Akolo formed a close bond with the king, he never revealed the recipe of his brew.
As the fame of his brew grew, trading routes began to pass through Ijuka, and many sought to taste his brew.
Ijuka became a prosperous town, and soon enemies began to gather. Several attempts to take Akolo’s life were made but to no avail. Akolo would later leave town for the mangrove forest with his secret brew recipe and all his knowledge, never to be seen again. Ijuka suffered Akolo’s absence and was soon laid to waste by foreign invaders.
The 18 contestants will now have to retrieve the iron chest containing Akolo’s secrets and be crowned the ultimate champion of the season. GUS airs every weekend on Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv.
