Seburikoko
| Seburikoko | |
|---|---|
| Genre | |
| Created by | Misago Nelly Wilson |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Denis |
| Presented by | RTV/RBA |
| Starring |
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| Country of origin | Rwanda |
| Original language | Kinyarwanda |
| No. of seasons | 31 |
| No. of episodes | 468 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Misago Nelly Wilson |
| Production location | Rwanda |
| Cinematography | Habarurema Mustafa |
| Editor |
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| Camera setup | Single Camera |
| Running time | 20-30 Minutes |
| Production company | Zacu Entertainment LTD |
| Original release | |
| Network | Zacu Entertainment |
| Release | 2015 |
| Related | |
| City Maid | |
Seburikoko is a Rwandan comedy television series created by Misago Nelly Wilson, started production through Afrifame Ltd [1] and later continued its production under Zacu Entertainment Ltd. The series began airing on Rwanda Television (RTV) in March 2015.[2] The series consists of thirty one (31) seasons co-written by Mutiganda Janvier and Misago Nelly Wilson. It was directed by Jones Kennedy Mazimpaka and other many directors as the story kept evolving 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 became one of the most popular television programs on Rwanda Television. At the end of season 4 (in March 2016), the television series commissioned four more seasons, ending in March 2017.[7][8] Seburikoko Sitcom series aired on Rwanda Television since 2015 until mid year 2023. It has impacted over 700 lives over 8 years.
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- Niyitegeka Gratien as Seburikoko
- Antoinette Uwamahoro as Siperansiya
- Umuganwa Sarah as Mutoni
- Mugisha Emmanuel as Kibonge
- Late Chantal Nyakubyara as Nyiramana
- Ernest Kalisa as Rulinda
- Léon Ngabo as Kadogo
- Noella Niyomubyeyi as Liliane
Recognition[edit]
At the fifth edition of Rwanda Movie Awards, the TV Series received eight nominations
- winning awards for Best TV Series,
- Best Director,
- Best Cinematographer, and
- Best Sound Engineer.[9]
Synopsis[edit]
Seburikoko recounts the story of a man called Seburikoko, known as Sebu due to his reputation as a wealthy man in the neighborhood of the fictional village of Gatoto. He does not help his family, spending his time drinking and selling home possessions. His wife, Siperansiya, 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 centers around the family's efforts to change her father's habits.
References[edit]
- ^ 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.
- ^ Nkunda, Mutiganda wa. "Igice cya 2 cya filime Seburikoko kiragera hanze kuri uyu wa mbere - Inyarwanda.com". inyarwanda.com.
- ^ 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".