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Showmax Brings A New Telenovela To The Screens Featuring Ian Mbugua

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The first Showmax Original telenovela in Kenya, titled ‘Second Family’ is now streaming.

The first episode introduces us to Ian Mbugua’s (Single Kiasi) complicated world as Leo Lang’at, a billionaire whose secrets catch up with him after his untimely death, pitting his two families against one another in a battle for wealth, power and revenge.

On one side is his legitimate family, the city-dwelling wealthy Gatehis, led by the matriarch Evangeline. Measured, calculating, classy but ruthless when crossed, Evangeline is played by Dora Nyaboke (Single Kiasi, Crime and Justice) in her first ever lead role.

On the other side, tucked away in their decent Uasin Gishu home are the Lang’ats, Leo’s second family from whom the young Sinde (newcomer Vanessa Okeyo) rises to challenge Evangeline as they both fight for the control of Leo’s empire.

Second Family also stars Brian Ogola (Disconnect 2), Helen Keli (Selina), Nick Ndeda (18 Hours), Stephanie Muchiri (Paa), Serah Wanjiru (Sincerely Daisy), Arabron Nyyneque (40 Sticks), Mumbi Maina (The Matrix Resurrections), Brian Abajah (Single Kiasi), Lewis Leshan (Crime and Justice), Ella Maina (Sincerely Daisy), Florence Nduta (Chaguo), Charles J. Ouda (Pepeta), Mary Mwikali (Market Price), and Eve Jackson (Mpakani).

Written by Mkamzee Mwatela (Mali) and Anette Shadeya (Country Queen), Second Family is helmed by Adam Neutzsky-Wulff and Edwin Kamau, who both directed the Kalasha-nominated police procedural series Crime and Justice, the first-ever Showmax Original title in Kenya.

Second Family is the first Showmax Original telenovela in Kenya, and the streamer’s third Original telenovela in Africa, building on the success of South Africa’s award-winning, record-breaking The Wife – inspired by Dudu Busani-Dube’s bestselling novels Hlomu The Wife (Season 1), Zandile the Resolute (Season 2) and Naledi, His Love; and Nigeria’s Wura.

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Vera Sidika Reveals Her Baby Boy’s Name

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The Real Housewives of Nairobi star Vera Sidika has finally announced the arrival of her second child with her husband Brown Mauzo.

The couple reportedly welcomed a baby boy named Ice Brown into their loving family on March 3, 2023.

In an emotional announcement, Vera took to her popular YouTube channel to share the incredible journey of her delivery with her fans.

The video showcased intimate moments from the delivery room, with Vera being accompanied by her loving husband, Mauzo, her brother Josh, and her doting parents.

The socialite shares two-year-old daughter Asia Brown with her husband.

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Actor Al Pacino To Become A Dad Of Four Aged 82

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Al Pacino is to be a father again at the age of 82.

The ‘Scarface’ actor – who already has Julie, 33, with ex-girlfriend Jan Tarrant and 22-year-old twins Anton and Olivia with former partner Beverly D’Angelo – will welcome his fourth child into the world in just a few weeks time because Noor Alfallah is eight months pregnant, his spokesperson has confirmed to TMZ.

Al and 29-year-old Noor – who previously dated Sir Mick Jagger and billionaire Nicolas Berggruen – have been romantically linked since April 2022, when they were pictured having dinner together.

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Tina Turner Dead Aged 83

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Tina Turner has died at the age of 83.

The music icon passed away peacefully at her home in Switzerland on Wednesday (24.05.23) after battling “a long illness”.

Her spokesperson said in a statement: “Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland.

“With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model.”

Turner – whose hit songs included ‘Proud Mary’ and ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’ – battled a number of health problems in recent years, including cancer, kidney failure and a stroke.


The singer – who had a distinctive, husky voice – ultimately became one of the biggest stars of the 80s and 90s.

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