Popular Swahili telenovela ‘Selina’ is finally coming to an end.
In a statement by Maisha Magic East, the popular telenovela will end in April 2022 after 6 seasons.
The telenovela which is currently at a Kenyan record of 935 episodes (and counting) premiered in January 2018 and has become one of the most-watched shows in Kenya in the last 4 years.
In a statement shared with Sinema Focus, Margaret Mathore, Head of Channel, Maisha Magic East said:
"Undisputed king of prime-time TV every season and is bowing out as the greatest, longest-running daily TV show in Kenya.
The multiple awards, industry accolades, as well as great audience ratings, were testimony that as Maisha Magic East, we were treating our audiences to what they wanted and that the channel has become a trend-setter in the telenovela space in Kenya.
In line with our commitment to enriching lives and giving our customers value for their money, ‘Selina’ is coming to a heroic end to pave way for yet another gripping local story.
We have created stars, employed and upskilled hundreds of young creatives, touched and entertained millions of households for the last 4 years, and for us, the bar has been set high. We promise our viewers that there are even more and better things to come."
Some of the famous actors of 'Selina' includes; Pascal Tokodi, Celestine Gachuhi, Brenda Wairimu, Joyce Maina among others.
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