| Genre: | Drama |
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| Music: | Shena Skies |
| Runtime: | 30 minutes |
| Creator: | Nana Kagga |
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| Editor: | Marie Corrazon |
| Country: | Uganda |
| Location: | Kampala, Uganda |
| Language: | English |
| Company: | Savannah MOON |
| Network: | Urban TV |
| Last Aired: | present |
| Num Seasons: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 10 |
Mela is a Ugandan web television series created and directed by Nana Kagga. It stars Malaika in the lead and her debut acting role as Mela Katende[1] while Daniel Omara, Cleopatra Koheirwe, Lesham Kenogo, Denis Kinani and Marie Corrazon joined in supporting and regular roles. The series was entirely produced at Savannah MOON by producers and sisters Meme and Nana Kagga, who also co-executive produced the series. Nana co-directed the series with Marie Corrazon.[2]
The series premiered in 2018 at a red carpet event at the Savannah MOON headquarters in Kampala.[3] The series was later picked up by Vision Group for their Urban TV network in October 2019. Season 1 started airing on Urban TV on December 1, 2019.[4] [5]
Mela Katende, an illegitimate child is raised by her step mother, struggles to live up to the expectations of her family, society and culture.[6] [7]
| Cast[8] | |||||
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| Cast Member | Character | Type | |||
| Malaika | Mela Katende | Main | |||
| Daniel Omara | Amir Okot | ||||
| Denis Kinani | Richard Mulangila | ||||
| Lesham Kenongo | Maria Okot | ||||
| Marie Corrazon | Jackie Smith | ||||
| Cleopatra Koheirwe | Naava Katende | Recurring | |||
| Sarah Namukwaya | Sakina Smith | ||||
| Naava Kagga | Tewa Okot | ||||
| Daisy Owomugisha | Gladys | ||||
| Lucy Bunyenyezi | Nekesa | Guest | |||
| Mono Jacobs | Nyangan | ||||
| Deedan Muyira | Paula | ||||