Season two of “Shanga” launches with high tension and deeper secrets
The second season of ‘Shanga’ will premiere on Wednesday, picking up after a suspense-filled finale, with higher stakes than ever.
Viewers will once again be drawn into the lives of Ledama (Brahim Ouma), Soila (Foi Wambui), and Kari (Zazira Kariuki), as dangerous secrets emerge between the remote landscapes of Lemurat and the bustling chaos of Nairobi.
New threats arise as Naibei (Sam Psenjen) makes a bold power play, challenging existing loyalties and igniting emotional turmoil.
According to the show’s producers, the series will continue to blend romance with suspense, as characters wrestle with difficult choices that could either bring them closer together or tear them apart.
Speaking at a private screening event in Nairobi, Executive Producer Njoki Muhoho promised an even more intense viewing experience.
“This season takes everything you love about ‘Shanga’ to the next level,” she said. “With unexpected twists, complex relationships, and top-tier production, fans are in for a real treat.”
‘Shanga’ premieres on Wednesday night, April 23 and will air on weeknights.
New telenovela “Lulu” to premiere in May
Meanwhile, a new telenovela is set to debut in May to take over from fan-favourite ‘Zari.’
The new telenovela is set against the backdrop of a powerful family empire hiding dark secrets. At the centre of the story is Amara Tindo (Angie Magio), a commanding matriarch blindsided by her husband Hudson’s (Nick Odhiambo) plan to leave her for their maid, Anita (Nungari Kiore).
The betrayal creates a chain reaction, forcing Amara into a power struggle she never anticipated. As she takes control of the family’s fortune, unaware it’s tied to an illegal drug business, Amara must face treachery from all sides, including within her own family.
The drama explores the cost of power and the dangerous line between justice and revenge.
The ensemble cast features familiar faces such as Brian Ogana, Ronald Ndubi, Ciku Muchiri, poet and performer Mufasa, Mwamburi Maole, and Kalasha Award winners George Mo and Lydia Gitachu.
Behind the scenes, Executive Producer Rashid Abdalla described the show as “a bold and gripping tale” that reflects “the complexities of ambition and family.”
Lulu premieres on Monday, May 5, with a storyline set to take over the time slot previously held by ‘Zari’, which concludes on May 2.