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Pray and Prey

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Written by
  
Damaris Irungu Ochieng

Country of origin
  
Kenya

Final episode date
  
25 July 2016

Director
  
Gilbert K. Lukalia

Genres
  
Stand-up comedy, Drama

Directed by
  
Gilbert Lukalia

First episode date
  
2 December 2014

Number of episodes
  
78

Language
  
English

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Starring
  
Rosemary Wairimu Elly Yang Kere Kega Mbuthia Ngware Muthoni Gathecha

Opening theme
  
"Pray and prey" by Danco

Ending theme
  
"Pray and prey" instrumental

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.

Contents

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 for 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.

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.
  • 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 villanious,manipulative and a partner in crime with their son Isaac as they agree to dumb Isaac 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.
  • 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, there sleazy affair results to an unwanted pregnancy. Due to Margaret's meddling she ends up abandoning her son, a deed that keep on hunting 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.

    • 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 December 2, 2015.It airs on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM.

    References

    Pray & Prey Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA


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