Love Games (TV series)
Love Games is a Zambian 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.[3] 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.[4]
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| Written by | Daliso Nyirenda |
| Directed by | Jeff Sitali |
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| Country of origin | Zambia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Fred Phiri |
| Location(s) | Lusaka |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
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| Release | |
| Original release | January 9 [1] – November 6, 2013 [2] |
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| Production website | |
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).[4]
The drama features adult themes and parental guidance is advised.
Seasons
Season 1
Season 1 was aired on Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) in 9 January 2013.[1] There are 13 episodes in this season filmed at 53 different locations around Lusaka. The weekly episodes featured on ZNBC and MUVI TV.[4]
- Episode 1: Condoms in Marriage
- Episode 2: Is Trust Ever Enough?
- Episode 3: Connections. It may not be visible, but a sexual network connects two people and any previous lovers they may have had.
- Episode 4: Relationship Dilemmas
- Episode 5: Connecting the Dots. An examination of communication in relationships
- Episode 6: Choices We Make. Factors that influence decision making.
- Episode 7: I now only have 2 girlfriends!
- Episode 8: Relationships and Communication
- Episode 9: Traditional Teachings
- Episode 10: What’s good for the goose is good for the gander?
- Episode 11: Taking Responsibility
- Episode 12: Acceptance
- Episode 13
Season 2
There are 13 episodes in season 2 of Love Games.
Main cast
- Muzingo “Zee” Banda as Misozi ”Mimi” Lubasi
- Phingiwe Nango as Carol Jere
- Cassie Kabwita as Tamara Hamoonga
- Yoko Chimanja as Womba Like
- Chadzanso Mwenda as Tasheni Chanda
- Lloyd Kalipende as Charlie “Lucky” Mumba
- Sam Sakala as Chilufya Mubanga
- Wesley Kaonga as Judge Boaz Chanda
- Benne Banda as David Sikazwe
- Bob Nkosha as Sacchi
- Irene Muboshe as Aunty Agatha Chanda
- Jeff Kawana as Makondo Hamoonga
- Anita Munamuonga as Charity Sikazwe
- Grace Rumsey as Fareeda Salim
- Henry BJ Phiri as Dominique Fungamwango
- Stella Sikana as Malaika Jere
- Peter Mpundu Chishala as Cedrique Mikobi
- Shapulani Banda as Penjani Gondwe
- Taffy Kalipinde as Darius Mumba
Production and development
Awards
| Year | Association | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVC) [5] | Best Television Series and Drama | Fred Phiri | Won |
| Zambia Film, TV, Radio Awards[6] | Best TV Series | Love Games | Won |
See also
External links
References
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Love Games Zambia C1rca 1964
- ↑ Season 2 Finale Love Games Youtube Channel
- ↑ ‘Love Games’ Season II back on air Lusaka Voice, 29 July 2013
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Love Games - TV Series Drama KitweOnline
- ↑ LOVE GAMES WINS AT AFRICA MAGIC VIEWERS CHOICE AWARDS 2014 LusakaTimes, 11 March 2014
- ↑ Media 365
