Sumu la Penzi

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Sumu la Penzi
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Genre
Written byMwende Ngao
Directed byCarol Odongo
Starring
Theme music composer Dan Aceda
Opening theme"Safari"
Ending theme"Safari"
Composer Dan Aceda
Country of originKenya
Original languages
  • Swahili
  • English
No. of seasons4
Production
Executive producer Dorothy Ghettuba [1]
Production location Nairobi
EditorReg Chuhi Ireri Miriti
Camera setup Multi-camera setup
Running time24 minutes
Production companySpielswork Media [2]
Original release
Network Syndication
Release17 September 2013 (2013-09-17)

Sumu la Penzi is a Kenyan Swahili melodrama that premiered in 2013 on Africa Magic Swahili. It stars Serah Ndanu, Joyce Maina, Naomi Ng'ang'a and Judith Nyambura.

Contents

Synopsis

Sumu la Penzi follows the life of three urban women, their misfortunes, and their adventures as they prey on high-flying men of the city to finance their expensive lifestyles. These women, Mariam, Eva and Tindi trawl on social gatherings, bars and even their friends’ workplaces with their feminine charms, often scoring ridiculously rich married men of the city. The central character, Mariam, is the elegant, classy go-getter who is dating three men at a go. She is the envy of every girl in town, a master of the game who is living the dream life. Her best friend is Eva, a banker who is dating a married man, with whom she has a daughter. She is drowning in delusions, believing that the man is in love with her and will leave his wife for her. Amidst all this is Mariam's cousin, a recent electrical engineering graduate whose efforts to score a job have hit a dead end. Mentoring these girls in their pursuits is Ama, a bar manager at their favourite joint.

Cast

Main

Supporting

Guests

Production

The show was produced by, Dorothy Ghettuba, the producer of Lies that Bind . Both television series, were produced by Spielswork media. [1] [2]

Marketing and release

The official trailer was released on 26 August 2014. [9]

Sumu la penzi aired on 17 September 2013 in Africa Magic Swahili following its premiere on 16 September 2013. [10] [11] [10] It also aired on Maisha Magic Swahili. [12] It is also aired on StarTimes Swahili every weeknight at 18:30 EAT. [13]

Awards and nominations

YearCeremonyCategoryNomineeResultRef.
2014 Kalasha Awards Best TV DramaSumu la PenziNominated [14]

References

  1. 1 2 "Dorothy Ghettuba making Swahili sexy". africamagic.dstv.com. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Kampuni ya kuchapisha tamthilia ya Sumu la Penzi". actors.mandy.com. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
  3. ↑ Ochieng', Jennifer (2025-09-20). "EXCLUSIVE: Serah Ndanu on Her New Production Company and Debut Project ‘Bus 338’– A Survival Thriller Born Ou". Sinema Focus. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
  4. ↑ Okuna, Munde. "Unmasking Naomi Ng'ang'a: From Slum to Stardom". Evewoman Magazine. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
  5. ↑ "From 'Pepeta' to 'Faithless': How Avril got her acting groove back". Daily Nation. 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
  6. ↑ Watiri, Sue (2016-05-19). "From Lulu Hassan and Kanze Dena to Huddah Monroe and Bridget Shighadi, Here Are Hot Female Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Best Friends (Photos)". Ghafla!. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
  7. ↑ "Renowned actor Bilal Wanjau dies". The Star. Archived from the original on 2025-12-04. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
  8. ↑ "Faced by Antony Makau". faces.co.ke. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
  9. ↑ Sumu La Penzi (2014-08-26). SUMU LA PENZI OFFICIAL TRAILER . Retrieved 2026-03-06– via YouTube.
  10. 1 2 Danson J Kireti (September 17, 2015). "Sumu la penzi launch". spielsworkmedia.com. Spielswork Media. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Sumu la penzi launch". zuqka.nation.co.ke. Zuqka. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Sumu la penzi in MMS". www.spielworksmedia.com/. Spielswork media. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
  13. ↑ "MaishaMagicPlus - Hot, Sizzling Season 4 of Sumu la Penzi returns!". MaishaMagicPlus - Hot, Sizzling Season 4 of Sumu la Penzi returns!. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
  14. ↑ "Kalasha Awards". Spiels Work. Media. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
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