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'''''Love Games''''' is a [[Zambia]]n television drama series developed to provide a way for the audience to learn about HIV to promote behaviour change to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS.<ref name=LV>[http://lusakavoice.com/2013/07/29/love-games-season-ii-back-on-air/ ‘Love Games’ Season II back on air] LusakaVoice, 29 July 2013</ref> The series is part of the [[Safe Love]] campaign by the [[Ministry of Health]], [[National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council]], with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and its Communications Support for Health project.<ref name=KO/>
'''''Love Games''''' is a [[Zambia]]n television drama series developed to provide a way for the audience to learn about HIV to promote behaviour change to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS.<ref name=LV>[http://lusakavoice.com/2013/07/29/love-games-season-ii-back-on-air/ ‘Love Games’ Season II back on air] [[Lusaka Voice]], 29 July 2013</ref> The series is part of the [[Safe Love]] campaign by the [[Ministry of Health]], [[National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council]], with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and its Communications Support for Health project.<ref name=KO/>


==Premise==
==Premise==
The weekly series explores the issues around HIV through the interweaving stories of five friends: Carol ([[Phingiwe Nango]]), a recent graduate, her best friend Womba ([[Yoko Chimanja]]) and her auntie Tamara ([[Cassie Kabwita]]). Then there is Tasheni ([[Chadzanso Mwenda]]),a recent arrival from UK, and the driven Mimi ([[Muzingo “Zee” Banda]]).<ref name=KO/>
The weekly series explores the issues around HIV through the interweaving stories of five friends: Carol ([[Phingiwe Nango]]), a recent graduate, her best friend Womba ([[Yoko Chimanja]]) and her auntie Tamara ([[Cassie Kabwita]]). Then there is Tasheni ([[Chadzanso Mwenda]]), a recent arrival from UK, and the driven Mimi ([[Muzingo “Zee” Banda]]).<ref name=KO/>


The drama features adult themes and parental guidance is advised.
The drama features adult themes and parental guidance is advised.
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==Seasons==
==Seasons==
===Season 1===
===Season 1===
Season 1 was aired on [[Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation]] (ZNBC) in January 2013. There are 13 episodes in this season filmed at 53 different locations around [[Lusaka]]. The weekly episodes featured on ZNBC and [[Muvi Television|MUVI TV]].<ref name=KO>[http://kitweonline.com/kitweonline/discover-kitwe/entertainment/movies/love-games-tv-drama-series.html Love Games - TV Series Drama] KitweOnline</ref>
Season 1 was aired on [[Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation]] (ZNBC) in 9 January 2013.<ref name=circa/> There are 13 episodes in this season filmed at 53 different locations around [[Lusaka]]. The weekly episodes featured on ZNBC and [[Muvi Television|MUVI TV]].<ref name=KO>[http://kitweonline.com/kitweonline/discover-kitwe/entertainment/movies/love-games-tv-drama-series.html Love Games - TV Series Drama] KitweOnline</ref>


*'''Episode 1''': ''Condoms in Marriage''
*'''Episode 1''': ''Condoms in Marriage''
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===Season 2===
===Season 2===
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There are 13 episodes in season 2 of Love Games.


[[File:Love Games Season 2 Production.jpg|thumb|right|Love Games Season 2 production set]]
[[File:Love Games Season 2 Production.jpg|thumb|right|Love Games Season 2 production set]]
==Main cast==
==Main cast==
*[[Muzingo “Zee” Banda]] as Misozi ”Mimi” Lubasi
*[[Muzingo “Zee” Banda]] as Misozi ”Mimi” Lubasi
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==Production and development==
==Production and development==
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==Awards==
==Awards==
[[File:Love Games AMVC 2014 Award.png|thumb|right|200px|Love Games AMVC 2014 Award for Best TV Series.]]
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Awards and nominations for ''Love Games''
|+ Awards and nominations for ''Love Games''
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| Best Television Series and Drama
| Best Television Series and Drama
| [[Fred Phiri]]
| [[Fred Phiri]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Zambia Film, TV, Radio Awards<ref>[http://www.media365.co.zm/ Media 365]</ref>
| Best TV Series
| Love Games
| {{won}}
| {{won}}