Kyaddala

Kyaddala is a Ugandan television drama series created by Emmanuel Ikubese for Emmanuel Ikubese Films and Reach a Hand Uganda.[4] Set in a present day high school life, Kyaddala a Luganda word for "It's Real", focuses on real life social issues that affect young people across Africa and their attempts to overcome those issues.[5] The series features actors and actresses from Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and Nigeria.[6][7][8][9] Kyaddala premiered on 27 September 2019 at Kingdom Kampala.[10][11]

Kyaddala, It's Real
GenreDrama series
Created byEmmanuel Ikubese
Written by
  • Loyd Lutara
  • Allan Manzi
  • Emmanuel Ikubese
Directed byEmmanuel Ikubese
Starring
Theme music composer
  • Naava Grey
  • Kaz Kasozi
Country of originUganda
Original languages
  • English
  • Luganda
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
ProducerUsama Mukwaya
Production locationsKampala, Uganda
CinematographyLoukman Ali, Alex Ireeta
EditorShafik Sserwadda
Running time25 minutes
Production companiesReach A Hand Uganda, Emmanuel Ikubese Films[2]
Release
Original networkNBS TV
Picture formatColour
Original release4 October 2019 (2019-10-04)[3]
External links
Kyaddala
[reachahand.org Production website]

Plot

Eze's mother brings him with her from Nigeria to Uganda where she is taking up a new job. Eze has to get used to a new school, new people in a new country. He immediately becomes friends with Wonny, a rugby and soccer captain, gets in his circle of friends and makes a few enemies of himself when he starts hitting on Shamim. Eze, Wonny, Shamim, Umutoni all have different social, personal, financial and academic issues affecting them and with the help of each other, they devise means on how to overcome these issues.

Cast and characters

Main cast
  • Olumide Oworu as Eze
  • Harmonie Kyomugisha as Shamim
  • Martha Kay as Umuthoni
  • Steven Katusiime as Wonny
  • Tevin Waiguru as Kalungi
  • Mathew Nabwiso as Mr G

Selected recurring cast

Premiere

The series premiered at a black-carpet and a gold and black dress code event at the Kingdom Kampala on 27 September with most of the cast present.[12][13][14] The series started airing in Uganda on NBS Television on 4 October, and Emmanuel Ikubese, the executive producer and director of the series announced that it would air in Nigeria, Kenya and later across the African continent.[15] Kyaddala is a Luganda word meaning It's Real, hence the sub-title of the series.[16][17]

Musical artists Kenneth Mugabi, Allan Toniks, Geosteady, Naava Grey accompanied by Kampala Symphony Orchestra (KSO) performed at the event.[18]

Production

The series was produced by Emmanuel Ikubese Films together with Reach A Hand Uganda.[19] Season one trailer was released on 24 September ahead of the series premier on 27 September 2019. The series started airing on 4 October 2019 on NBS TV.[20][21] It was shot on location at Hana International Mixed School in Kampala and stars actors from Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda and aimed at addressing issues affecting all African youths.[22] Usama Mukwaya joined the series as the producer, Emmanuel Ikubese and Humphrey Nabimanya executive produced the series while Loukman Ali, Alex Ireeta did cinematography and Lloyd Lutara and Allan Manzi joined as writers together with the show creator, Emmanuel Ikubese.[23][24] The series was Ikubese's directorial debut.[25][26]

Reception

The series was well received by critics. Roy Ruva of Chano8 wrote that the series would change the face of television in Uganda.[27] It was confirmed that series will be renewed for a second season. According to Usama Mukwaya, the show producer, the new is being written by a diverse team. “We have a diverse and inclusive crew of writers and cast, both seasoned and novices. We are also using this platform to nurture new talent.” Usama Mukwaya said.

Season 2 is expected to follow a university setting and highlight challenges faced by young people at an advanced level of education, building up on the first season which focused on secondary school life. [28][29]

Episodes

Series overview
Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 8 4 October 2019 (2019-10-04) 22 November 2019 (2019-11-22)
2 12 TBA (TBA) TBA (TBA)

Season 1 (2019)
No. in
series		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date
11"Pilot"Emmanuel IkubeseEmmanuel Ikubese, Lloyd Lutara, Allan Manzi4 October 2019 (2019-10-04)
Eze's mother moves from Nigeria to Uganda for work and he joins a new school in Uganda. He has to adapt to the new environment and make friends. Wonny is forced to choose between studies and sports.
22"Jollof Rice"Emmanuel IkubeseEmmanuel Ikubese, Lloyd Lutara, Allan Manzi11 October 2019 (2019-10-11)
Eze finds a friend in Shamim and Kalungi, her ex is not at all happy with this new friendship between her and the new student. He goes on a mission to end their relationship by tormenting Eze.[30]
33"Game On"Emmanuel IkubeseEmmanuel Ikubese, Lloyd Lutara, Allan Manzi18 October 2019 (2019-10-18)
Mr. G promises to private tutor Umutoni and when she shows up in his office, it's a completely different story. Meanwhile Eze is interested in learning to play rugby but his biggest opponent isn't willing to let that happen.
44"The Date"Emmanuel IkubeseEmmanuel Ikubese, Lloyd Lutara, Allan Manzi25 October 2019 (2019-10-25)
Persuaded by the girls, Umutoni thinks she can try something with lover boy - Kalungi but this doesn't go well when Mr G finds out. As well, Jeff and Ms Tina get their relationship to another level when they go on a date for the first time.
55"Visitation Sunday"Emmanuel IkubeseEmmanuel Ikubese, Lloyd Lutara, Allan Manzi1 November 2019 (2019-11-01)
It's visitation Sunday and a lot is happening. Jeff comes through to visit Eze and to check on Ms Tina, who is still mad about Eze finding out on their relationship with Jeff. Wonny's parents come through as well and the father is still not into Wonny playing rugby. Shamim's parents come to visit her as well and they are still particular about her finishing High School and get married.
66"The Jump"Emmanuel IkubeseEmmanuel Ikubese, Lloyd Lutara, Allan Manzi8 November 2019 (2019-11-08)
Persuaded by his wife, Wonny's father finally accepts him to play after Eze is kicked out while fighting with Kalungi. Kalungi and his boys convince Umutoni to escape with them while the rest of the school is attending a party and the results are far from everyone's expectation.
77"Mwanangu (My Son)"Emmanuel IkubeseEmmanuel Ikubese, Lloyd Lutara, Allan Manzi15 November 2019 (2019-11-15)
After being raped by Mr G, Umutoni thinks shes pregnant and when she tell the girls, they want her to abort. Meanwhile, after being ambushed at the club, Kalungi finds himself home and has to face her mother as to why he is home before end of school.
88"End of Term"Emmanuel IkubeseEmmanuel Ikubese, Lloyd Lutara, Allan Manzi22 November 2019 (2019-11-22)
The school term has come to an end. Umutoni is pregnant, Kalungi is HIV positive, Shamim's parents haven't changed their plans for her and Mr. G's mess has been discovered.

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