NTV has dipped its nets into the local telenovela series as it sets to launch TV drama KIU, a niche the media house had previously not explored.
According to Nation Media Group (NMG) the Kenyan telenovela is set to premier soon on NTV and will henceforth be part of its weekly shows.
With the recent rise of local telenovela’s, NTV’s new local show mirrors Citizen TV which has had tons of local drama series aired weekly.
Notably, the Royal Media owned TV station is one of Kenya’s television networks that airs both local and international news and shows.
Further it was among the first top media houses to introduce local telenovela series with its first being ‘Maria’ that was widely watched.
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However, NTV is yet to reveal the exact time their new local drama KIU, will be aired.
Worth noting is that this series will be the first of its kind on NTV, coming at the backdrop of the success of local telenovelas that have so far aired on their competitor Citizen Tv.
Also, this move of embracing local shows and series is a boost to the art industry in Kenya.
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The drama boasts of a star-studded ensemble with notable industry heavyweights in the lead roles; Blessing Lungaho (Alex) and Celestine Gachuhi (Alisha) play a married couple in KIU.
Other notable cast members in the drama include Anita Wawuda, Joyce Maina, Derek Banga, Reinherd Bonke, Chantelle Naisula and Linda Waiganjo among others.
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Additionally, KIU is a tale of secrets, betrayal, lies and revenge all tied up in a captivating drama.
For Alisha (Celestine) being Married to Alex (Blessing) is her entire world. She is a loving wife to him and a devoted daughter-in-law to his parents.
However, the love story is packed with a lot of drama.
Likewise, Alisha’s only wish is to give Alex a child, but things suddenly change when her childhood best friend, Diana (Anita Wawuda) returns home from abroad.
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Further, the trailer reveals Diana having an affair with Alex setting the stage for Alisha’s perfect world crushing down after she discovers the double betrayal by her husband and best friend.
Notably, this telenovela series dubbed KIU is directed and produced by Reuben Odanga, a known producer in Kenya’s movie industry.