| Niyoyita Roger | |
| Birth Name: | Niyoyita Roger |
| Birth Place: | Kigali, Rwanda |
| Nationality: | Rwandan |
| Education: | University of Rwanda/ Media, Art and Human Sciences |
| Years Active: | 2009–present |
| Television: | Seburikoko, City Maid, Indoto, EJO SI KERA |
| Awards: | Rwanda Movies awards |
| Occupation: | Producer, content creator, writer |
Niyoyita Roger is a Rwandan television producer. His father operated a movie theater in Ruhengeri, Northern Province, where Niyoyita Roger began his cinematic career as a young man.
He was instructed to see as many films as he could at the cinema before choosing the best ones to be screened. In order to expand on this expertise and interest, he chose to enter the National University of Rwanda's Art and Media Faculty in 2000. He is currently a young filmmaker who has acted in a few regional productions.[1]
In 2022, Roger wrote and directed The Bishop's Family, the series was premiered on the launch of ZACU TV on October 1, 2022, and began airing on October 3 when the TV officially started its programme. The Bishop's Family has 4 seasons and a total of 52 episodes, each with 26 minutes.[2] [3]
Synopsis
The Bishop's Family recounts the story of a man, Bishop Dan, who is an honest, caring and particularly appreciated religious leader in his community. He is also a proponent of interfaith dialogue and therefore pretty close to other religious authorities, like Imam Bilal and Pastor Joseph. Serving God and helping people has always been His calling, and his commitment to the cause is unparalleled. He regularly welcomes his community members in his office to listen to their problems, hear their confessions, give them advice or to try to help them as much as possible. On the other hand, his wife, Jane, is less spiritual and more pragmatic. She owns a very successful beauty salon which doubles as a life coaching / couple therapy / “new age” weight loss consultancy. She's literally the breadwinner of the family, and has always financially supported her husband, their children as well as the church activities. Yet most of the community despise her. Indeed, her sex appeal, apparent arrogance and ostentatious materialism seem to rub many people the wrong way. Unsurprisingly, she also provokes quite a bit of jealousy and envy.
Due to her twisted past, Jane and her loved ones suffer the suspenseful cycle of blackmailing, manipulation, and violence. What will Jane do to protect her family from the threats? How will she preserve her secret? Truth unrevealing in the seasons. [4]
In 2024, Roger directed his first sitcom series, Shuwa Dilu, which started airing on Zacu TV in June, 2024, stared the most popula comedians in Rwanda namely Niyitegeka Gratien, Benimana Ramadhan, and Nsabimana Eric.[5] [6]
The series began airing on Zacu TV in June 2024 and consists of two seasons, with two more planned for production. It was directed by Roger Niyoyita and starred the prominent comedians Niyitegeka Gratien as Superi, Ramadhan Benimana as Waxi, and Eric Nsabimana as Londoni.[7]
Synopsis
Shuwa Dilu tells the story of Superi, Waxi, and London living in a rented house where the house serves as the show's central hub, with various rooms and spaces becoming the backdrop for different scenes and comedic situations. The living room, kitchen, bedrooms, and makeshift massage room are stages for the roommates’ hilarious encounters, misunderstandings, and attempts to navigate their unique living arrangements. As the action occasionally ventures into the surrounding neighborhood, it allows for interactions with recurring supporting characters, like the neighboring houseboys and house girls who frequently find themselves caught up in London's shenanigans.[8]