Discovery +254
Discovery +254 is a magazine-style television program, airing on NTV, which seeks to entertain, inspire, inform, and connect with audiences across Kenya. The program allows young people, parents, and communities to see what can be accomplished with a good education and hard work, featuring celebrity guests, youth reporters and inspiring stories from across Kenya.
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| Genre | Entertainment show Talk Show |
| Country of origin | Kenya |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Wairuri Njeru |
| Production location | Nairobi |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 40-44 minutes |
| Production company | Tuttah Films[1] |
| Release | |
| Original network | NTV (Kenya) |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV |
| Original release | 17 January – 19 September 2015 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Discovery +233(Ghana) Discovery +234(Nigeria) |
Season one
The season premiered on January 17, 2015 on NTV. It held interviews with celebrities such as Nini Wacera, Brenda Wairimu, Daddy Owen and others.
Season two
This season premiered on June 13, 2015.[2] The finale was aired on September 19, 2016.
Kenya broadcast
Discovery +254 first aired on January 17, 2015 at 8PM EAT. The first season's finale was aired on May 4, 2015. Its second season come back was from June 13, 2015.
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 12 | January 17, 2015 | May 4, 2015 | |
| 2 | 14 | June 13, 2015 | September 19, 2015 | |
Episodes
- Based on the NTV release.
Season 1
| Season | No. of episode |
No. in series |
Guests[3] | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 001 | 001 | Brenda Wairimu,Mbisi and performance from Elani | January 17, 2015 |
| 001 | 002 | 002 | Kenyan Comedian Jalang'o and songstress Avril | January 24, 2015 |
| 001 | 003 | 003 | John-Allan Namu, an investigative journalist and June Gachui, a Kenyan Intellectual Properties Lawyer and performance from Amani | January 31, 2015 |
| 001 | 004 | 004 | Mark Masai and performance by Sauti Sol | February 7, 2014 |
| 001 | 005 | 005 | Daddy Owen,Coco D. Rasta,Hashan da Silva | February 14, 2015 |
| 001 | 006 | 006 | Amina Abdi and Biko Adema is professional rugby player and performance from,Sanaipei Tande | March 21, 2015 |
| 001 | 007 | 007 | Machakos Governor,Alfred Mutua,Lorna Ruto and performance from Octopizzo | March 28, 2015 |
| 001 | 008 | 008 | Olive Gachara and Eric Omondi and performance from Sage | April 4, 2015 |
| 001 | 009 | 009 | Adele Onyango , Kalekye Mumo and Rabbit aka Kaka Sungura | April 11, 2015 |
| 001 | 010 | 010 | Nini Wacera and Naisula Lesuuda | April 28, 2015 |
| 001 | 011 | 011 | DJ Space and Nameless | April 25, 2015 |
| 001 | 012 | 012 | Diana Moyande and Willy M. Tuva | May 4, 2015 |
Season 2
| Season | No. of episode |
No. in series |
Guests[4] | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 013 | 001 | King Kafu and Robert Ocholla and performance from Nina Ogot | June 13, 2015 |
| 002 | 014 | 002 | Edith Kimani and Lilian Apandet | June 20, 2015 |
| 002 | 015 | 003 | Victoria Rubadiri,Raphael Obonyo and performance by June Gachui | June 27, 2015 |
| 002 | 016 | 004 | Fena,Maqbul Mohammed and performance by Blinky Bill | July 4, 2015 |
| 002 | 017 | 005 | Jeff Koinange and Chairman of the Youth Enterprising Fund, Bruce Odhiambo and performance from Kambua | July 11, 2015 |
| 002 | 018 | 006 | David Mutaha, Anto Neo Soul and Amileena | July 18, 2014 |
| 002 | 019 | 007 | Suzie Wokabi,Amileena and Fashion blogger Sharon Mundia | August 1, 2015 |
| 002 | 020 | 008 | Patricia Kihoro, Super model Ajuma,Lantano Labaala | August 8, 2015 |
| 002 | 021 | 009 | Chef Daniel, actress Lizz Njagah, performance from H_Art the Band | August 15, 2015 |
| 002 | 022 | 010 | Artists Eric Wainaina and Muthoni the Drummer Queen and photographer Emmanuel Jambo | August 22, 2015 |
| 002 | 023 | 011 | Actress Mumbi Maina, Film director Ezekiel Onyango and performance from songstress Dela | August 29, 2015 |
| 002 | 024 | 012 | Chief Francis Kariuki, Dorcas Muthoni, Founder of OpenWorld Ltd and The Slum Drummers | September 5, 2015 |
| 002 | 025 | 013 | Carole Wainaina, Kobi Kihara and The musical guest-Winyo | September 12, 2015 |
| 002 | 026 | 014 | Michael Brown,Sheila Mwanyiga and The musical brand,KIU[5] | September 19, 2015 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Academy | Award | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2015 Kalasha awards | Best TV hosts | Sarah Hassan and Charles Ouda | Won[6] |
References
- "The company behind Discovery +254". Tuttah Films. August 31, 2015.
- Discovery +254 launch
- "Discovery 254 news and information". Discovery +254 facebook page. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
- "Discovery 254 news and information". Discovery +254 facebook page. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
- "Michael Brown makes a guest appearance in Discovery +254". WordPress. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
- "Kalasha award winners for '15". allafrica.com. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
External links
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