MultiChoice Kenya, a leading pay tv and entertainment provider, has launched two brand new local shows for television enthusiasts in Kenya. The two shows will be accessible on Maisha Magic Plus which is now available on DStv Access and GOtv Plus and up in a campaign dubbed ”Tumefungulia Magic.”
Key casts featuring include renowned local actors like Brenda Wairimu and Sara Hassan for the new Zari series, while the second show Ka-Siri will feature Janet Torome, Saada Fateh and Philip Munyau.
“The launch of these new local shows underscores MultiChoice unwavering commitment to delivering family-friendly exceptional entertainment experiences to its viewers with content that resonates with them,” noted Nzola Miranda, Managing Director, MultiChoice Kenya.
“In all we do, we remain committed to leveraging our resources, partnerships and talent collaborations, to bring our customers the best-in-content. The two new local shows will be a game-changer in local film production and consumption and will give the whole family more reasons to stay glued on their televisions,” noted Mr. Miranda.
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Additionally, the producer of both shows, Rashid Abdallah expressed his appreciation to MultiChoice Kenya for the support to local productions in Kenya.
“Film production is very expensive and as filmmakers, investing and putting money behind productions is not easy, access to finance and capital too has many barriers,” he revealed.
“As industry players, we are delighted to have partners like MultiChoice who allow Kenyans tell their own stories that are authentic are speak to the cultural and societal nuances that are alive in them while creating jobs for actors, actresses, chefs, transporters, real estate owners, make-up artists, video editors, sound producers, camera crew, set designers among others in the film ecosystem, ” Mr. Rashid added.
Further, the entertainment provider has been able to line up some of the biggest, most exciting shows that give their viewers more choice and more entertainment.
”Since 2015, we have brought to our customers over 89 shows (35 commissioned and 52 licensed), with up to 15 shows expected between April this year and March 2024, in other words, Tumefungulia Magic,” concluded Timothy Okwaro, Channel Director East and Southern Africa.
MultiChoice Kenya (MCK) is a joint venture between MultiChoice Africa and the Kenyan Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), a partnership that was cemented in 1995
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