Popular Kenyan telenovela ‘Selina’ set to end in April

The series finale is scheduled for 8th April.

After six seasons, the beloved Maisha Magic East telenovela Selina is coming to an end. The series debuted in 2018 and later simulcasted to sister channel Maisha Magic Plus in 2020. The award-winning fan favourite is one of the longest-running series airing on both channels.

The finale is scheduled for Friday 8th April 2022 8.30 pm on both Maisha Magic East and Maisha Magic Plus. However, the show will also stream on Showmax at a later date.

Celestine Gachuhi, Pascal Tokodi and Helen Keli star in the series, which follows the character Selina, a smart young woman from humble beginnings who lands a spot at a top university. Due to her jealous and wicked stepmother, her dreams are ruined, and she ends up working as a helper for the wealthy Mackenzies instead.

Over its six seasons, the long-running telenovela has given its loyal fans drama, romance, heartbreak, intrigue, mystery, and twists and turns.

“We would like to thank the cast, crew, and the production company of Selina for the years of hard work, dedication, and commitment to consistently creating excellent content. While the show won numerous top awards, one of its greatest achievements was the way it connected with the audience and found its way into viewers’ hearts,” says Margaret Mathore, Channel Head.

“Selina is one of the proudly local productions to have been created by our local creatives for the local audience. Viewers need not worry as we remain committed to creating content that they can see themselves reflected in. Selina launched many careers, and we’re proud to have empowered on-camera and behind-the-camera talent – something we strive to continue to do locally,” she concludes.

Directed by and produced by Reuben Odanga, Selina scooped the Best TV Drama prize at the 2019 Kalasha Awards, while Pascal Tokodi won the Best Lead Actor in a TV Drama at the same ceremony. These are just a few of the top accolades the telenovela collected over its impressive four-year run.

The first five seasons of the show are currently available to stream on Showmax.

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