Zora (TV series)
| Zora | |
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| Genre | Soap opera |
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| Country of origin | Kenya |
| Original languages | |
| Production | |
| Producer | Lulu Hassan |
| Production location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Production company | Jiffy Pictures |
| Original release | |
| Network | Citizen TV |
| Release | March 22, 2021 – March 7, 2022 |
Zora is a Kenyan soap opera drama television series produced by Lulu Hassan's Jiffy Pictures. It premiered on 22 March 2021 until 7 March 2022,[1] airing weekdays at 19:30 EAT on Citizen TV. It is also available on the station's on-demand streaming platform, Viusasa.[2]
Synopsis
The series focuses on Zora,[3] the main character, and her family, which includes her husband, Fella and son, Simba. Difficulties both in their marriage and in bringing up their son are further complicated with the arrival of Madiba. Notwithstanding her mother's scolding, the support of her best friend, Nana, gives Zora the power to overcome her problems, while the storyline navigates a dramatic set of events.[4]
Cast
- Sarah Hassan as Zora[5]
- Blessing Lung'aho as Madiba[6]
- Robert Agengo as Fella[7]
- Brenda Michell as Alma[8][9]
- Jackie Matubia as Nana[10]
- Neema Sulubu as Neema[11]
- Quincy Rapando as Kwame[12]
- Eunice David as Hamida[13]
- Patrick Gatimu as Oscar[14][15]
- Joseph Gachanja as Mzee Chibale[16]
- Bridget Shighadi as Yola[17][18]
Reception
Zora received praise for its production,[19] but was described as "for more mature audiences"[20] compared to its predecessor Maria. The Media Council of Kenya had asked the show's producers for more consideration in their screenwriting, especially when dealing with sensitive or traumatic subject matters, such as infertility and sexual abuse.[21][22]
References
- ^ Enock, Sir (22 March 2021). "Zora Citizen TV actors, actresses, cast, real names, characters, episodes, summary, full story". kisiifinest.co.ke. Archived from the original on 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2021-11-24.
- ^ Digital, Citizen. "Citizen TV Schedule". kisiifinest.co.ke. Retrieved 2021-11-24.
- ^ Magazine, Kenyan (23 March 2021). "Zora Citizen TV full cast, character real names and story". kenyanmagazine.co.ke. Retrieved 2021-11-24.
- ^ Mutsoli, Vivian. "Citizen TV Zora: Full story, cast names, photos and profiles". Tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 2021-11-24.
- ^ "Sarah Hassan Wraps Up Citizen TV's Zora, Focuses on Crime Series - Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. 2022-03-03. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ Leo, Nairobi. "Mejja or Madiba: Inside the Career of Maria, Zora Actor Blessing Lung'aho". Nairobi Leo. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "'I don't want pressure!' Actor Robert Agengo on why he's single despite having 6 children with 5 women". Citizen Digital. 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "Brenda Michelle: Digital Content Has No Rules — And That's Both Beautiful and Risky - DNE Africa". 2025-07-15. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ Mutsoli, Vivian (2022-01-13). "Citizen TV Zora: full story, cast names, photos and profiles - Tuko.co.ke". www.tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "Jackie Matubia: The Rise of Citizen TV's Zora Star - Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. 2021-10-20. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "'I don't have a crush on Atwoli', Zora actress Neema Sulubu". Daily Nation. 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ Leo, Nairobi. "Meet Zora Actor Who Dropped Out of Electrical Engineering Degree Course". Nairobi Leo. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ Syombua, Pauline (2022-07-01). "Blessings dabo dabo! Popular Zora actress over the moon after welcoming healthy set of twins (Photos)". Ghafla! Kenya. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "'Papa Fréd Ngamwaya' makes acting debut on Citizen TV's Zora". Citizen Digital. 2021-11-25. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "Terence 'Papa Freddy' makes debut on Citizen TV's Zora & fans can't keep calm". Pulse Kenya. 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ Nyota, Caren (2021-11-08). "Ex Machachari Actor Mzee Kobe Proudly Says He's Married with Six Children and 15 Grandchildren - Tuko.co.ke". www.tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "MaishaMagicPlus - Bridget Shighadi joins Maisha Magic East's Selina". MaishaMagicPlus - Bridget Shighadi joins Maisha Magic East’s Selina. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ Leo, Nairobi. "Inside the Life of Maria, Zora Actress Bridget Shighadi". Nairobi Leo. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ TV, Jalango. "Mixed reactions to the First Episode of Zora Series that replaced Maria on Citizen TV". jalangotv.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-03. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
- ^ Kenya, Tuko (19 August 2021). "TV Battle: Kenyans agree Zora is more mature compared to Maria series". Tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
- ^ Council, Media (22 November 2021). "Producers, mind the language of Citizen TV's Zora drama". mediaobserver.co.ke. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
- ^ Writer, Staff (2022-03-03). "Citizen TV’s Popular Telenovela ‘Zora’ Ends, Ushers in ‘Sultana’". Sinema Focus. Retrieved 2026-03-06.