Mapenzi Ya Mungu
| Mapenzi Ya Mungu | |
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Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Alex Wasponga |
| Screenplay by | Leah Mwendamseke (Lamata) |
| Story by | Elizabeth Michael |
| Produced by | Elizabeth Michael |
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| Edited by | Farid Uwezo |
Production company | Uwezo Production |
| Distributed by | Proin Promotions |
Release date |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Language | Swahili |
Mapenzi Ya Mungu, also known as God's Love, is a 2014 Tanzanian drama film[1] directed by Alex Wasponga and produced by Elizabeth Michael.[2] It stars Michael, Linah Sanga, and Florah Mtegoha.
Cast
- Elizabeth Michael as Shikana[3]
- Linah Sanga as Neema
- Florah Mtegoha
- Musa Yusuph as Kitale
Production
Filming
The film was shot in Dar Es Salaam.
Marketing
The trailer was released on Proin Promotion's YouTube Channel.[4]
Release
The film was screened at the Zanzibar International Film Festival and was nominated to compete for the Zuku Bongo Movies Awards.[5] It was released on 27 October 2014 online and through DVD release.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Zanzibar International Film Festival | Zuku Bongo Movie Awards | Mapenzi Ya Mungu | Nominated | |
| 2016 | 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Movie East Africa | Won | [6] |
References
- ^ "Hatimaye Filamu ya MAPENZI YA MUNGU Imeingia Rasmi Sokoni Leo..Ndani Yupo Lulu, Linah na Mama Kanumba".
- ^ "Freedom for Lulu at last after six long years". The Citizen. 2021-04-02. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
- ^ "Kid stars: The curious case of Elizabeth Michael". The Citizen. 2021-04-01. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
- ^ proinpromotions.co.tz
- ^ "NOMINEES of ZUKU BONGO MOVIES AWARDS 2015". 25 June 2015.
- ^ "Tanzanian actress gets heroic welcome after 'winning big' at AMVCA - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games". 9 March 2016. Archived from the original on 11 May 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2017.