KENYAN ACTS SPOTLIGHT IN NEW CHANGES SEASON

Kenyandrama series CHANGES has returned tothe M-Net schedule this month and DStv audiences can tune in for season 3 everyMonday in a brand new 19:30 timeslot.

Oncemore the show uses a talented local cast and crew to tell the story of a groupof diverse characters living and working in Nairobi, trying hard to find theirown successes.  Relationships, bothat home and at work, come into the spotlight as different ambitions andmotivations drive each individual’s actions.

Withmarriage, love and family as some of the main themes, the show is jam-packedwith drama and entertainment.

Lastseason saw key characters battle personal demons from addiction and revenge toobsession and betrayal while a mysterious disappearance, a cash-flow crisis andan unexpected tragedy kept audiences tuning in to the storylines.  

Inthe new season, the plot revolves around a dangerous undercover investigation,involving wildlife vet Antoine Naveed who is actually an undercover agent.

Hismission is to stop an organized crime syndicate called the 06 from traffickingillegal arms into Kenya. Yet he is not the only one living a double life in theapartment block of New Makao Close. His girlfriend Cindy and his neighbours allhave their secrets. Behind the closed doors of Makao lie some disturbingmysteries. But those who seek the truth will also find trouble!

“Thesuccess of CHANGES demonstrates again that audiences do embrace universalstorylines that they can relate to. So the themes of family, home,relationships, ambition, love, fear, joy…these are things that people can identifywith,” says M-Net Africa Managing Director Biola Alabi.

Shecontinues, “M-Net is especially pleased that CHANGES is now in season 3. Itreally shows that if you invest in good TV, and stay committed to a series, youcan create something audiences really enjoy.  And with season 3 now on air across East Africa, CHANGES isour longest running drama series in the region. So we must thank our Kenyanteam for all their hard work and our loyal viewers for their support.”

Thecast of the show includes several of Kenya’s most talented personalitiesincluding Jimmie Gathu, Fareed Khimani, Pierra Makena, Derek Bbanga, NthigaMugambi, Shirleen Wangari and Feisal Malik alongside’s Tanzania’s Kone Nouhoumand Uganda’s Gaetano Kagwa.

Changesis produced for M-Net by Njoki Muhoho and Zebra Productions. And while the first three episodes ofCHANGES season 3 have already been screened, there’s still a lot of greatentertainment ahead for viewers! So even if you haven’t viewed it yet, you canstill enjoy the series…just tune in to see these episodes:

Episode 4 (Monday November 28 at19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…Death, prostitution, investigations and promotions arethe cocktail of events and activities for the New Makao Close residents.

Episode 5 (Monday December 5 at 19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…The mysterious 06 group are linked to recentactivities. Meanwhile the agents make headway while the 06 attempt to hedgethem. What follows is a devious game of wit. And adding to the drama is an oldcourt case won’t go away.

Episode 6 (Monday December 12 at19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…It is girl power as Agent Michaela makes a big break inthe case. Meanwhile Kuta and KJ blame each other for sloppiness when thingsdon’t go well. Elsewhere Steve makes a new friend in the New Makao residence.

Episode 7 (Monday December 19 at19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…Is romance in the air? Candles are lit and dinner withunlikely guests is a success. But can Jabali rekindle an old flame? Meanwhile,Alfred puts time into his philanthropic project.

Episode 8 (Monday December 26 at19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…Alfred considers taking a well-funded charity projectunder his hat but his mentor tries to dissuade him.  For Ryan, it’s party time while the Big Boysare back playing at the Casino.  And the Agents finally get the go ahead for action!

Episode 9 (Monday January 2 at 19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…The Agents break into the case and make good progress. Elsewherebeauty, pictures and brochures enhance Cindy’s business at some expense. MeanwhileJabali’s romantic life takes a step forward.

Episode 10 (Monday January 9 at 19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…Business strategies and financing is the theme for theMakao Close residents this week. Cindy’s (a.k.a. Rahab’s) business strategy rolls out successfully.Alfred finds heavy investment for his charity from an unlikely source.  Cindy also finds financing from alikely source for her own business. In other business, the Trucks are now on the move.

Episode 11 (Monday January 16 at19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…Everyone is chasing each other. Agents chase thoseabout to commit crimes, Detectives chase those who have already committedcrimes and old files are retrieved from abandoned computers. Meanwhile Naima’shome is no longer peaceful.

Episode 12 (On Monday January 23 at19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…Jabali’s old sins come back to haunt him and affect hiscurrent romantic interest. He also find another income generating businesswhile Tendo has to admit to his gambling problem. Also Alfred must reach out tohis mentor as all is not well.

Episode 13 (On Monday January 30 at19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…The Trucks are ferrying the goods and the Agents are onto it. But they themselves are in danger. Meanwhile Cindy finds a business protégée in her niece.

Episode 14 (Monday February 6 at19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…Tendo is followed by someone close to him.  Alfred revisits the ailing mentor.Jabali is offered a lucrative job. 

Episode 15 (Monday February 13 at19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…It is drama, drama and more drama tonight as businessesare searched! Meanwhile Jabali invests old business money. But is there a plotin progress and if so, just who is fooling who?

Episode 16 (Monday February 20 at19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…Someone has to take the blame for the trouble. Howeverinvestigation leads are lost. Plus it appears that the teenagers at Makao Closedon’t get along and it seems that Richard has finally found a way to resolvehis family problems. Meanwhile Morrison is not doing too well.

Episode 17 (Monday February 27 at19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…Alfred and Elaine invest time on the case. Moraainvests her money in new business. Tendo explores a romance.

Episode 18 (Monday March 5 at 19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…Tempers flare at the Agency as they blame each otherfor the problems. Meanwhile Tendo and Jabali expand their businesses. The Big Boyshave fun in celebration and self-gratification. However Cindy is notcelebrating as her secret is now public news.

Episode 19 (Monday March 12 at 19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…There are blow-ups of relationships and lives.  Tendo is on the run over a businessdeal gone bad. Cindy loses and gains some. But will Naima ever see Tendo forwhat he is?

Episode 20 (Monday March 19 at 19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…The Assassin has a new assignment. Elsewhere Richarddecides to take Tendo project into his hands. Naima finally sees the light. Themysterious 06 must keep close and tight.

Episode 21 (Monday March 26 at 19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…Richard’s career grows. Antoine is playing a dangerousgame with KJ and Kuta. Jabali must legally bring an end to old ties.  Flames rekindle between Antoine and Cindy.Moraa and Jabali invest more into the vegetable business.

Episode 22 (Monday April 2 at 19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…Investors and funerals bring unlikely characterstogether. Old legal cases come to light. Naima decides to move on.

Episode 23 (Monday April 9 at 19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…Alfred has a Hopson’s choice. He has to make a moralchoice between two evils. Information is shared between unlikely fellows. It is sad news forMorrison. Alfred comes across more damaging information.

Episode 24 (Monday April 16 at 19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…Tendo is still on the run. Meanwhile Richard has a lifeof his own. Elsewhere Jabali cannot believe that history is repeating itselfwhere business is concerned.  Moraais broken both emotionally and financially.

Episode 25 (Monday April 23 at 19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…The 06 are all suspicious of each other. At Makao Closeold grudges are fixed. Elaine makes a big discovery while Naima’s old sins biteback. Some lives are threatened and death is in the air.

Episode 26 (Monday April 30 at 19:30)

OnM-Net’s CHANGES tonight…in tonight’s final episode, there are major losers andwinners. There are those who have to make very hard choices. But the re-entryof a major player completely changes the rules of the game.

CHANGES SEASON 2 IS BACK!

Kevin Mbugua and Patricia Kihoro

A drama about marriage, romance, love and life! That’s Changes, M-Net’s exciting African drama series which returns for a second season on October 20 at 20.30. DStv audiences can tune in to the show every Wednesday night for 26 weeks on M-Net (channel 101).
Filmed in Nairobi, the story revolves around three couples as they navigate the challenges of their relationships, from surviving tragedy to finding new futures. As the new season begins, Namata lies fighting for her life in hospital while her lawyer husband Alfred comes to terms with a startling revelation that will change his life forever, while his professional life dangles by a thread as a difficult case threatens to derail his career.
For struggling mother Lupita, caught in the grip of a dangerous addiction, what will the future hold as husband Jabali is caught up in a deadly web of revenge? As for the ever fashionable Cindy, she’s trying to work out what’s happened to her uncle – who was dead but whose body has now disappeared! Is he really dead and if so, who killed him?


Nini Wacera and Fareed Khimani

And there’s more as a host of new characters make their appearance and bring with them a whole new dimension to Changes. Look out for the secretive Steven whose obsession with a very specific piece of footage signals more drama, the elusive Naima who must evade Karimi, and cash-strapped Kiki and Pet looking for a way to survive. It’s all happening at Makao Close this season so stayed tuned.
Meanwhile, make sure you also check out Changes for its stellar cast which includes… Jimmi Gathu, Fareed Khimani, Louis Otieno, Pierra Makena, Godfrey Odhiambo, Kevin S. Mbugua, Renee Sewe, Margie Kiundi, Nini Wacera, Cleoptra Koheirwe, Patricia Kihoro, Nicholas Munene Mutuma, Trevor Gitonga, Keith Pearson, Gaetano Kagwa, Kone Nouhoum, Raymond Ofula, David Opondoe, Derek Bbanga, Elizabeth Aruwa, Lara Mastropasqua, Paddy Mwangi, Mona-Ombogo Scott and Samira Murage.


Biola and Patricia Amira

Commenting on the new season M-Net Africa Director Biola Adekanbi, who flew to Nairobi recently to attend the show’s launch, is pleased that season two is making its debut. “M-Net invested widely in this series because we saw its potential and understood that audiences want to see homegrown programming. We are delighted with the reception that season one of Changes received and we are confident that season two will not only deliver the same exciting content but will improve on it.”
For Wangeci Murage, M-Net East Africa Manager, Changes remains a dynamic series because at its heart are the age-old themes of love and family. “Changes is such a compelling story because audiences can identify with the challenges of relationships and with some of the aspects of each of these characters. But at the same time, it’s not at all predictable…it’s a very different world that audiences can access where drama, glamour and intrigue merge together explosively. Like any good drama, Changes is focused on keeping viewers surprised, engaged and ultimately entertained.”
Season two of Changes was produced for M-Net by Zebra Productions, headed by Margaret Kibe and Njoki Muhoho who are thrilled that the series is about to make its continental premiere. “We had such a wonderful time creating this world, these characters, this season. And many thanks must also go to our very professional, dedicated writers, cast, crew and suppliers, who understood our vision and were able to help in creating it. It is our deepest hope that audiences tuning in will enjoy the production as much as we did making it.”