Pray & Prey

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Pray & Prey
Pray & prey logo.jpeg
Genre Comedy
Drama
Created by Faith Koli, Ruth Achieng
Written byDamaris Irungu Ochieng
Directed byPeter Gitau , Gilbert Lukaria
Starring
Maende Shikuku
Opening theme"Pray and prey"
Ending theme"Pray and prey" instrumental
Country of origin Kenya
Original languagesEnglish
Swahili
No. of seasons6
No. of episodes78
Production
Executive producer Faith Koli [1]
Producer Faith Koli
Production location Nairobi Hurligham
CinematographyJohn Tumbo Mbugua Terence Gicho "Wamanyugu"
EditorCaroline Gikandi-Omondi
Running time22-24 minutes
Production company DIL pictures
Original release
Network NTV
Release2 December 2014 (2014-12-02) 
25 July 2016 (2016-07-25)

Pray & Prey is a Kenyan dramedy produced by Faith Koli for NTV. The show spans through the clergy society, the deep secrets they keep, their family issues, blasphemy and the deceit behind the "ministers" of God.

Contents

Production

The title is derived from the pastor's perspective as one seeks guidance to the right path to God, one has to directly or indirectly pay the price. Directed by Gilbert Lukalia, the show was set in Nairobi. It is produced by Faith Koli.

Plot

The story starts with the death of a mentor Bishop. This leaves the three men of God in a dilemma and they in turn have to work together to beat all odds and hold each other accountable as they balance their personal lives and ministry work.

Cast and characters

Main

Supporting

Broadcast

Pray and Prey premiered in Kenya on, NTV on 2 December 2015.It aired on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm. [5]

Awards and nominations

Kalasha international awards, Riverwood Academy Awards

YearAssociationAwardRecipientResult
2015 Kalasha Awards Kalasha Awards for Best Performance on TV ComedyMbuthia NgwareNominated [6] [7]
Best TV ComedyPray & PreyNominated [6] [7]
2016Riverwood Academy AwardsBest TV seriesPray & PreyPending [8]
Best Lead Actor in a TV seriesElly Yang
Best Lead Actress in a TV seriesChantelle Waceke [lower-alpha 1]
Best Supporting Actor in a TV seriesPascal Tokodi
Best Supporting Actor in a TV seriesMaende Shikuku [lower-alpha 1]
Best Director in a TV seriesGilbert Lukalia

Notes

  1. 1 2 Chantelle Waceke was nominated for best lead actress yet she is credited among the supporting cast while Maende Shikuku was nominated for best supporting actress despite her being credited among the lead actresses for the show

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