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by MTV Staying Alive — last modified Dec 28, 2011 04:04 AM
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SHUGA is a hard hitting 3-part drama series that follows the lives and loves of a group of cool young students whose bright lives and fabulous futures are balanced on a knife edge due to their love of risk and danger.

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Produced by Georgia Arnold
Directed by Lupita Nyong’o
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Produced Nov 02, 2009
Distributor MTV social responsibility

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Shuga  --> Mini series: Episodes 3x30’ + 1x30’ behind the scenes + Promo

AVAILABLE RIGHTS FREE AND AT NO COST FOR ON AIR AND ONLINE AS PART OF THE MTV STAYING ALIVE HIV/AIDS CAMPAIGN

Shuga is a hard hitting 3-part drama series that follows the lives and loves of a group of cool young students whose bright lives and fabulous futures are balanced on a knife edge due to their love of risk and danger. It’s a story of love, sex, Friday nights and the indelible marks we leave on one another. Shuga tells the story of Ayira, a modern girl who knows exactly what she wants and what she’ll do to get it; but will her passion for an older man come at the expense of long term soul mate Ty? Running parallel is the Romeo and Juliet style love story of Virginia and Leo – while the two are destined to be together, will they be able to get past the obstacles that stand in their way? Shuga is based in Nairobi, Kenya; in the heart of East Africa.


Shuga explores the issues of sexual relationships among urban youth against a background of continuing HIV/AIDS infections. It examines the ramifications of sexual decisions on the lives of young people and their partners and loved ones. The drama format is a powerful medium to put across important lifestyle messages to educate and engage young people.

Shuga’s cast include actress/producer/director Lupita Nyong’o, reality show star and recording artist Valerie Kimani, with established actors Anthony Mwangi and Nicolas Mutuma. Also starring is acclaimed South African actor Tumisho Masha with Cameo appearances from Kenya’s hottest young talents including P Unit, Nonini, Nameless, Juilianni, Jimmy Gate and DJ Adrian.
Copyright 2009, MTV networks international. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License

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Malowa
Malowa says:
Dec 02, 2009 06:14 PM

I loved the production, it really hit home for me as a young Kenyan and it has definitely impacted on how I live my life... I hope you can show it in schools somehow! Great movie! M

mariam
mariam says:
Feb 21, 2010 06:15 PM

best form of sex ed 4 the youth 2de..........way 2 go mtv!!

sherry Berny
sherry Berny says:
Dec 03, 2009 11:09 AM

Shuga truly rocks its like a mirror shows exactly what happens amongst us youths...i learnt alot though not enough so am waiting for more of it

lolo
lolo says:
Dec 14, 2009 02:42 PM

shugaz just wat every young fun loving adultz gatta watch.am glad its now showing in uganda on tv,kip up.gud stuff! gud actors! gud actresses!!JUST THE BOMB.

mariam
mariam says:
Feb 21, 2010 06:17 PM

tru dat

ESMAEL
ESMAEL says:
Jan 26, 2010 06:31 AM

SHUGA is what kenyan youth have been waiting for. So captivating so real
impact kenya youth initiative in Narok is doing shuga in schools and things are working fine

Alphe
Alphe says:
Dec 05, 2009 09:56 AM

I love it great movie very in touch

Just me
Just me says:
Nov 24, 2009 05:45 AM

Shuga has changed me in a very huge way. Thanks

wangari
wangari says:
Dec 06, 2009 06:13 AM

i am a little shocked that life has changed so much back home. so unfortunate that life is africa is now defined by hiv/aids but i am happy that this issue is being tackled by main stream media and i hope that this will prevent more souls from suffering from the virus and the stigma associated with it
GOD BLESS AFRICA
$Wangari.

neema
neema says:
Nov 27, 2009 09:01 AM

cant wait to finish download its seems amaizing....am looking forward to learn more about aids

kapo di kapi
kapo di kapi says:
Nov 27, 2009 05:25 PM

wow, thats exatly what happens in real life..good stuff!

CLK
CLK says:
Dec 04, 2009 02:20 AM

Lupita + Co. - you are doing Kenyans (esp. youth) proud by this production. It may even save lives! Kudos....

CLK

Jupita
Jupita says:
Dec 05, 2009 09:50 PM

THIS MOVIE WAS NOT DIRECTED BY LUPITA. SHE IS JUST ONE OF THE CHARACTERS IN THE MOVIE, JUST LIKE SHARON< VALERIE AND THE REST> SHE ACTUALLY AUDITIONED TO GET THIS PART

Mimi
Mimi says:
Jan 11, 2010 05:29 PM

She was the director, you get your facts straight. STOP HATING!!!!

Judy
Judy says:
Dec 03, 2009 05:33 AM

what a way to mark the world AIDS day! the point is driven in so loudly and accurately to miss its target. am so challenged by the reality and the impact the shuga series has on me. congrats, keep it going till every youth and old lives responsibly.

ALICE
ALICE says:
Dec 04, 2010 10:02 AM

THIS IS GOOD LEARN FOR ALL TENNS AROUND THE WORLD..WE NEED TO EDUCATED OURSELF...IM SO PRUOD OF MY COUNTRY KENYA THAT WE EDUCATING TEENS AND EVEN US OUT OF KENYA....WE NEED TO PROTECT OURSELF WITH HIV/AIDS

SEYI
SEYI says:
May 13, 2011 07:59 PM

Never knew great and intresting movies still exist in Africa...keep up the good work SHUGA...

shishi
shishi says:
Jul 12, 2011 02:27 AM

loved it!!! you sit down and watch this great film and you forget that you are in Kenya...WOW, the message...definitely got through to me and to many other teens out there for sure...word in the streets...SHUGA 2 IS COMING:)

Enock
Enock says:
Jul 13, 2011 01:47 AM

WOW! Taking Kenyan to another level in movie industry

wa maina
wa maina says:
Dec 23, 2011 10:54 PM

watched it yesterday for the first time and i was smitten.i live in uk and gosh it took my rewbreath away. is there a dvd?or how can we watch the whole episode? loved it. thanks shuga c

wa maina
wa maina says:
Dec 23, 2011 10:55 PM

watched it yesterday for the first time and i was smitten.i live in uk and gosh it took my breath away. is there a dvd?or how can we watch the whole episode? loved it. thanks shuga c

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