Seburikoko
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| Seburikoko | |
|---|---|
| Genre | |
| Created by | Misago Nelly Wilson |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Jones Kennedy Mazimpaka |
| Presented by | Zacu TV |
| Starring |
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| Country of origin | Rwanda |
| Original language | Kinyarwanda |
| No. of seasons | 22 |
| No. of episodes | 300 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Inyarwanda Ltd |
| Producer | Misago Nelly Wilson |
| Production location | Rwanda |
| Cinematography | Habarurema Mustafa |
| Editors |
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| Camera setup | Single Camera |
| Running time | 15-20 Minutes |
| Production company | Afrifame Pictures |
| Distributor | Rwanda Live TV |
| Release | |
| Original network | ZACU TV |
| Picture format | 1080p HD |
| Audio format | Digital stereo |
| First shown in | Rwanda |
| Original release | 2015 |
| Chronology | |
| Followed by | City Maid |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Seburikoko is a Rwandan comedy television series created by Misago Nelly Wilson, produced through Afrifame ltd.[1] The series has aired on Rwanda Television (RTV) every Monday and Thursday at 6:45 PM (4:45PM GMT) since March 2015.[2]
The series consists of four seasons which are co-written by Mutiganda Janvier and Misago Nelly Wilson. It is directed by Jones Kennedy Mazimpaka with post production by Samples Studios.[3][4]
It stars an ensemble cast consisting of Rwandan comedian Niyitegeka Gratien as title character Seburikoko.[5] Antoinette Uwamahoro as his wife, Siperansiya, as well as Erneste Kalisa, Ngabo Leo, and Muhutukazi Mediatrice[6]
Seburikoko went on to be one of the most popular television program on Rwanda Television. At the end of season 4 (in March 2016) the television commissioned 4 more seasons, until ending in March 2017.[7][8]
Cast and Characters[]
- Niyitegeka Gratien as Seburikoko
- Antoinette Uwamahoro as Siperansiya
- Umuganwa Sarah as Mutoni
- Clapton Kibonge as Kibonge
- Chantal Nyakubyara as Nyiramana
- Ernest Kalisa as Rulinda
- Léon Ngabo as Kadogo
- Noella Niyomubyeyi as Liliane
Awards[]
At the 5th edition of Rwanda Movie Awards, the TV Series was nominated eight times, and won 4 awards for the Best TV Series, Best Director, Best Cinematographer, and Best Sound Engineer.[9]
Synopsis[]
Seburikoko recounts a story of a man called Seburikoko, known as Sebu due to his reputation as a wealthy man in the neighborhood of a fictional village of Gatoto. He does not help his family, as he spends all the time out drinking and selling home possessions. His wife Siperansiya instead does everything to feed the family.
Their only child Mutoni, who they were unable to put in school, moved to Kigali to seek a better life. However, the time comes for her to come back home. The story centres around the family's efforts to change her father's habits.
Details[]
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Soap opera
Creator: Misago Nelly Wilson
Writer (s): Mutiganda Janvier and Misago Nelly Wilson
Starring:
- Gratien Niyitegeka
- Antoinette Uwamahoro
- Ernest Kalisa
- Ngabo Leo
- Mediatrice Muhutukazi
- Leocadie Uwabeza
- Nyakubyara
- Gasasira Jean Pierre
- Umuganwa Sara
Country of Origin: Rwanda
Original Language: Kinyarwanda
No. of Seasons: 4
Number of episodes: 96
Production[]
Executive producer: AFRIFAME LTD, ZACU ENTERTAINMENT
Producer: Misago Nelly Wilson
Editor (s):
- Richard Mugwaneza
- Pamela Mugisha
Cinematography: Habarurema Mustafa, Udahemuka Louis
Director: Jones Kennedy Mazimpaka, Niyitegeka Gratien
Sound: Sengabo Ally Tresor, Alain Gilbert
Camera Set-up: Single Camera
Production Company: Afrifame Pictures
Distributor: RTV, Zacu tv
References[]
- ^ CLAUDE, NTAWITONDA JEAN. "Mutiganda wanditse City Maid na Seburikoko yasohoye filime ivuga ku ihohoterwa". imvahonshya.co.rw. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ Nizeyimana, Seleman. "Guhera kuri uyu wa Mbere, ibice bishya bya filime SEBURIKOKO biratangira guca kuri RTV - Inyarwanda.com". inyarwanda.com. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ "The quality of the script determines the success of a film, says Misago". The New Times | Rwanda. 2016-10-20. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ "Seburikoko: The actor making Rwandans talk". The New Times | Rwanda. 2018-09-02. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ "Byinshi wamenya kuri Siperansiya wo muri Seburikoko". YEGOB. 2021-07-16. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ [1]
- ^ Gahigi, Moses K. (2020-01-18). "East Africa: Rwandan Soaps Top Watch List". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ "Get to know Rwanda's top local series". The New Times | Rwanda. 2021-08-11. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ Inyarwanda (2016-03-27). "The Best in Rwandan film industry awarded at Rwanda Movie Awards 2016-List of winners and pictures".
- Rwandan television shows