Pray & Prey
GenreComedy
Drama
Created byFaith Koli, Ruth Achieng
Written byDamaris Irungu Ochieng
Directed byPeter Gitau , Gilbert Lukaria
Starring
Maende Shikuku
Opening theme"Pray and prey"
Ending theme"Pray and prey" instrumental
Country of originKenya
Original languagesEnglish
Swahili
No. of seasons6
No. of episodes78
Production
Executive producerFaith Koli[1]
ProducerFaith Koli
Production locationNairobi Hurligham
CinematographyJohn Tumbo Mbugua Terence Gicho "Wamanyugu"
EditorCaroline Gikandi-Omondi
Running time22-24 minutes
Production companyDIL pictures
Original release
NetworkNTV
Release2 December 2014 (2014-12-02) –
25 July 2016 (2016-07-25)

Pray & Prey is a Kenyan dramedy produced by Faith Koli for NTV. The show spans through the clergy society, the deep secrets they keep, their family issues, blasphemy and the deceit behind the "ministers" of God.

Production

The title is derived from the pastor's perspective as one seeks guidance to the right path to God, one has to directly or indirectly pay the price. Directed by Gilbert Lukalia, the show was set in Nairobi. It is produced by Faith Koli.

Plot

The story starts with the death of a mentor Bishop. This leaves the three men of God in a dilemma and they in turn have to work together to beat all odds and hold each other accountable as they balance their personal lives and ministry work.

Cast and characters

Main

  • Elly Yang as Pastor Joseph, is a young and devoted to his calling, he brings back souls that have been lost but has one major problem, his wife Cindy.
  • Rosemary Waweru as Cindy, an unreligious, ambitious and modern woman who leaves the rest wondering how she managed to get her as a long-life partner.[2]
  • Kere Kega as Reverend Abraham, is an industrious servant of God married to Margaret. He is completely unaware of what his son has got himself into.
  • Muthoni Gathecha as Margaret, a villainous, manipulative and a partner in crime with her son Isaac as they agree to dumb the latter and Carole's newborn son on someone's doorstep. Margaret does everything in her power to shun Carole and keep Isaac’s dilemma a secret.[3]
  • Mbuthia Ngware as Apostle Daniel, a dedicated and overly-ambitious money-minded preacher married to Petronilla.
  • Maende Shikuku as Petronila, a devoted Christian who is also wants to climb the social ladder. They are the main preys in the drama; they run Apocalyptic Rapture Ministries and a nonexistent children’s home (which they use to pocket money from donors). Petronilla has issues in getting pregnant while her husband is totally unconcerned. She has tried all odds to get pregnant but luck is on her side as she rescues Isaac and Carol's son and adopts him as hers.
  • Sheryln Mungai as Carole, Isaac's ex-lover, their sleazy affair results in an unwanted pregnancy. Due to Margaret's meddling, she ends up abandoning her son, a deed that keeps haunting her.
  • Pascal Tokodi as Issac, he does whatever her mom says, that puts him in a dilemma to decide what is best for his life. He later indulges into drugs.[4]

Supporting

  • Chantelle Waceke as May (Isaac's wife)
  • Eclay Wangira as Tabitha
  • Amalie Choppeta as Rev's Secretary
  • Janet Bulinga as Sister Theresa

Broadcast

Pray and Prey premiered in Kenya on, NTV on 2 December 2015.It aired on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm.[5]

Awards and nominations

Kalasha international awards, Riverwood Academy Awards

YearAssociationAwardRecipientResult
2015 Kalasha Awards Kalasha Awards for Best Performance on TV Comedy Mbuthia Ngware Nominated[6][7]
Best TV Comedy Pray & Prey Nominated[6][7]
2016 Riverwood Academy Awards Best TV series Pray & Prey Pending[8]
Best Lead Actor in a TV series Elly Yang
Best Lead Actress in a TV series Chantelle Waceke[lower-alpha 1]
Best Supporting Actor in a TV series Pascal Tokodi
Best Supporting Actor in a TV series Maende Shikuku[lower-alpha 1]
Best Director in a TV series Gilbert Lukalia

Notes

  1. 1 2 Chantelle Waceke was nominated for best lead actress yet she is credited among the supporting cast while Maende Shikuku was nominated for best supporting actress despite her being credited among the lead actresses for the show

References

  1. ↑ "NTV whets views appetite with rich menu of new shows". Nairobi News. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Actress makes a comeback to new show". Nairobi Wire. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Mama digital actress featured in new comedy". Talent East Africa. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Pascal Tekodi in Linked in". LinkedIn. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Pray and prey debut". Tweet Tunnel. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
  6. 1 2 Otieno, Kwarula (September 30, 2015). "Finally, Here Are The Nominees For The 2015 Kalasha Awards". mpasho.co.ke. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
  7. 1 2 "2015 Kalasha International Film & TV Awards: Full list of nominees". capitalfm.co.ke. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
  8. ↑ "FULL LIST OF RIVERWOOD ACADEMY AWARDS 2016 NOMINEES AND VOTING PROCESS". Actors.co.ke. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
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