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==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=== | ||
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== | ||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
[[File:Love Games AMVC 2014 Award.png|thumb|right|200px|Love Games AMVC 2014 Award for Best | [[File:Love Games AMVC 2014 Award.png|thumb|right|200px|Love Games AMVC 2014 Award for Best TV Series.]] | ||
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|+ Awards and nominations for ''Love Games'' | |+ Awards and nominations for ''Love Games'' |
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Love Games | |
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Genre |
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Written by | Daliso Nyirenda |
Directed by | Jeff Sitali |
Starring | |
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 |
Production company(s) | |
Distributor | |
Release | |
Original release | January 9[1] – November 6, 2013 [2] |
External links | |
Production website |
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]
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 |
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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
- http://cathyphiri.com/
- http://safelovezambia.org/2013/01/what-is-love-games/
- http://www.media365.co.zm/our-work/
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