Lies that Bind

Lies that Bind
Genre Soap opera
Created by Dorothy Ghettuba
Written by Abigail Arunga
Directed by Simiyu Barasa[1]
Starring
Theme music composer Dan Kiundi
Country of origin Kenya
Original language(s) English
Swahili
No. of seasons 5
Production
Executive producer(s) Dorothy Ghettuba[2]
Editor(s) Mercy Muriuki
Reg Chuhi
Ireri Mirito
Location(s) Nairobi
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time 22-27 minutes
Production company(s) Spielworks Media Ltd [3]
Release
Original network KTN
Picture format SDTV 480i
Audio format Stereophonic sound
Original release November 24, 2011 (2011-11-24)  ()
Chronology
Related shows Mali
Wingu la moto
External links
Official website

Lies that Bind is a Kenyan television soap opera that premiered on November, 2011 on the network KTN. It mainly features themes like polygamy, greed, lust, power and contemporary issues that affect families.

Plot

Lies that Bind is a Kenyan drama series that revolves around the wealthy Juma family.It majors maily about how the love for money can destroy a family. When the head of the family, Mr. Juma, dies of a cardiac arrest, his three wives and their children, together with his conniving brother begin to fight over who gets to inherit the vast fortune left behind.[4]

Cast

Cast as confirmed in October 2011[5]

Main cast

Supporting cast

Broadcast

Lies that Bind premiered first in Kenya at KTN on November 24, 2011. It shared same timeslot with rival soap opera Mali.

TV season Timeslot (EAT) No. of
episodes
Premiered Ended
Date Premiere
Ratings
Date Finale
Ratings
201114 Thursdays 8:30PM November 24, 2011[11] 20.5 N/A

Beside airing in Kenya, it premiered in Africa at the Africa Magic Entertainment on weekdays at 6:30 PM CAT.[12] It as also been broadcast in Urban TV Uganda, MUVI TV Zambia, OH TV Ghana, SBC Seychelles, NBC Namibia.[13]

Awards

Year Awardee Academy Award Result
2012Lies that Bind 2012 Kalsha Awards[14]Best Television Drama Won
Florence NdutaBest Lead Actress in Drama
Lucy NyagaNominated
Justin MirichiiBest Supporting Actor in DramaWon
2013Maureen Koech2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards[15]Best Supporting Actress in DramaWon
Carol MbuguaBest Art DirectorNominated
Reg Chuhi and Kevin IreriBest Picture Editor [16]
2014Maqbul Mohammed 2014 Kalasha awards Best supporting actor

References

  1. "Simiyu Barasa award-winning filmmaker and director". LinkedIn. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  2. Laura Walubengo. "Lies that Bind producer grabs the mics". Africa Magic. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  3. "Lies that bind synopsis". Retrieved July 26, 2015.
  4. "Newest show to premiere". Actors.co.ke. November 11, 2015.
  5. "Florence Nduta profile". Kenya Buzz. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  6. Lebogang Sele. "Who is that girl Maureen Koech". Africa Magic. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  7. Andrew Onyango. "The only thing scarier than Lenana’s afro is his on-screen persona". Kenya Buzz. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  8. "Maqbul Mohammed filmography". Niaje. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  9. "Maqbul Mohammed profile". Actors.ke. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  10. "Lies that bind premiere and premise". Actor.ke. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  11. "Africa Magic's Lies that Bind". Africa Magic. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  12. "Lies that Vind international broadcast". Spielswork Media. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  13. "2012 Kalasha Awards winners and nominees". Nairobi Wire. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  14. "AMVCA nominees". Potent Ash. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
  15. Adam Wagwau. "Lies that Bind gets nominated in the AMVCA". Ghafla News. Retrieved September 29, 2015.

External links

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