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Shuwa Dilu

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Shuwa Dilu
Genre
Created byMisago Nelly Wilson
Written by
Directed byRoger Niyoyita, Ibrahim Kwizera
Presented byZACU TV
Starring
  • Gratien Niyitegeka
  • Ramadhan Benimana
  • Eric Nsabimana


Country of originRwanda
Original languagerw
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes32
Production
ProducerMisago Nelly Wilson
Production locationRwanda
CinematographyObed Nshuti
Editor
  • Tumushimishe Yves
Camera setupSingle Camera
Running time26 Minutes
Production companyZacu Entertainment LTD
Original release
NetworkZacu TV
Release2014 (2014)
Related
The Bishop's Family

Shuwa Dilu is a Rwandan comedy television series produced by Misago Nelly Wilson under Zacu Entertainment, a local production firm that was known for its major series like Seburikoko, City Maid,Indoto, The Bishop's Family, Ishusho ya Papa, Kaliza wa Kalisa and many more.[1]

History

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The series began airing on Zacu TV in June 2024 and consists of two seasons, with two more planned for production. It was directed by Roger Niyoyita and starred the prominent comedians Niyitegeka Gratien as Superi, Ramadhan Benimana as Waxi, and Eric Nsabimana as Londoni.[1][2]

In the new season of Shuwa Dilu, Superi, and Waxi's house becomes a hub of chaos as a stream of unexpected guests brings more troubles. From romance complications to tricky money schemes, Superi, the sensible one tries to keep things together. With the addition of Ndjoli a.k.a Kanyombya, an acclaimed comedian in Rwanda, expect more humorous and comedic situations.[3]

Cast

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  • Niyitegeka Gratien as Superi
  • Ramadhan Benimana as Waxi
  • Eric Nsabimana as Londoni

Synopsis

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Shuwa Dilu tells the story of Superi, Waxi, and London living in a rented house where the house serves as the show's central hub, with various rooms and spaces becoming the backdrop for different scenes and comedic situations. The living room, kitchen, bedrooms, and makeshift massage room are stages for the roommates’ hilarious encounters, misunderstandings, and attempts to navigate their unique living arrangements. As the action occasionally ventures into the surrounding neighborhood, it allows for interactions with recurring supporting characters, like the neighboring houseboys and house girls who frequently find themselves caught up in London's shenanigans.[4]

The new seasons three and four presented in the recent press conference, Shuwa Dilu is at its core driven by the local streaming platform's vision to create a sitcom that mirrors the everyday experiences of Rwandan households. The show's premise revolves around the idea that domestic drama, when viewed through a humorous lens, can be both entertaining and exciting for viewers. Its primary goal being to showcase how everyday drama can be handled with humor, resonates deeply with audiences, who find themselves reflected in the show's relatable scenarios and characters, said Misago Nelly Wilson.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "filime nyarwanda yuruhererekane Shuwa Dilu yuzuye urwenya yatangiye kwerekanwa". inyarwanda.com (in Kinyarwanda). 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  2. ^ "filime nyarwanda yuruhererekane Shuwa Dilu yuzuye urwenya yatangiye kwerekanwa kuri zacu tv". scoopernews.com (in Kinyarwanda). 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  3. ^ "kanyombya agiye kugaragara muri filime shuwa dilu". ktv.rw (in Kinyarwanda). 2024-09-03. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  4. ^ "papa sava, bamenya na nsabii bahuriye muri filime nshya Shuwa Dilu". igihe.com (in Kinyarwanda). 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  5. ^ "shuwa dilu series a fresh take on Rwandan sitcom". ktv.rw. 2024-10-15. Retrieved 2024-10-15.