The Honourables
The Honourables is a Ugandan political satire-drama series that premiered on NTV Uganda on 9 January 2017, starring Hellen Lukoma, Symon Base Kalema, Aisha Kyomuhangi, Philip Luswata, Malaika, Doreen Mirembe, Candy Mutesi, Patricko Mujuuka and singer Stecia Mayanja.[1][2] The series which was also later picked up by Pearl Magic in 2018 exposes the vices of MPs and other government officials who frequent a local bar in Kampala, showing their greed, corruption, adultery and many other vices.[3]
The Honourables | |
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Genre | Drama |
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Opening theme | The Honourables |
Country of origin | Uganda |
Original language(s) | English |
No. of seasons | 4 |
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Production location(s) | Kampala |
Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 45 minutes |
Production company(s) | NTV Uganda |
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Original release | 9 January 2017 |
Awards
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Year | Award | Category | Received by | Result | Ref |
2017 | Uganda Entertainment Awards | Best TV Series | Won | [4] | |
Best actress | Doreen Mirembe | Nominated | |||
Hellen Lukoma | Won | ||||
Mutesi Candy | Nominated | ||||
2019 | Uganda Film Festival Awards | Best TV Drama | Nominated | [5] | |
Best Actress in TV Drama | Aisha Kyomuhangi | Nominated | |||
Best Actor in a TV Drama | Patrick MuJuuka | Nominated | |||
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References
- "The Honourables Ntv - Trailer". Youtube. Chikati Tv. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- Kaggwa, Andrew. "The Honorables premieres on NTV". The Observer. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- Batte, Edgar. "The Honourablez, baring out the excesses of MPs". Sqoop. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- Simon Peter Atwiine. [eagle.co.ug/2017/08/10/uganda-entertainment-award-2017-nominees-revealed.html "Uganda Entertainment Award 2017 nominees revealed"] Check
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