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First-of-its-kind in Kenya, nature-based, tech-infused set design for 26-episode sequence, based mostly in Nairobi
NAIROBI / JOHANESBURG: 15 August 2022: Following discipline manufacturing commencing earlier this yr, as
properly because the announcement of the native hosts, The Walt Disney Firm Africa, along with its undertaking companions, Nationwide Geographic, the U.S. Division of State, the U.S. Company for Worldwide Growth (USAID) and WildlifeDirect have at present revealed each the title and the set of the extremely anticipated Nationwide Geographic Children programme.
Impressed by the programme’s goal to encourage lasting, impactful behavioural change in younger viewers throughout the continent and create the following era of environmental conservation leaders, the programme can be titled Group Sayari. Incorporating the Swahili time period for ‘planet’, the title embodies the programme’s aim – to offer viewers with the information, abilities and instruments wanted to preserve and shield the pure world, in a enjoyable method.
Within the sequence, the younger presenters will go to the wild to satisfy African specialists in 5 nations throughout the continent to discover, uncover, study our environmental challenges and be impressed to scale back their affect, shield and restore nature.
Filming has additionally commenced in a custom-built set in Nairobi, the Sayari Basecamp. A primary-of-its-kind in Kenya, the set embodies childhood creativeness and journey with a tree house-inspired hideout that’s domestically constructed and designed, together with African-inspired and nature-based motifs, coupled with components of superior know-how. It comes full with a mission management wall, a comfy chill space and a energetic interview spot. The Sayari basecamp was produced nearly totally from recycled and upcycled supplies, true to the ethos of the present.
The central function is a huge tree, with a textured trunk named Funzi (derived from the Swahili phrase for studying) that includes interactive synthetic intelligence know-how and a DNA helix, and which imparts information concerning the surroundings and challenges our younger presenters. To impart a way of motion, Funzi’s internal part spins slowly throughout interplay.
Wooden panelling, leafy foliage and porthole-style home windows full the atmosphere of a hideaway nestled in a tree, excessive within the sky. Upholstery on the furnishings, that was made out of natural supplies, options dual-level African print, which gives layers of texture and pops of color. The set’s shelving is hand-crafted, including a component of quirkiness to the design. A live-edge desk the place the markings of the tree have been preserved for a uncooked look, can be dressed uniquely per episode.
At basecamp, Funzi offers the studio presenters, Mysha Hodson (13), Marita Lucas (12), Shanah Manjeru (14), Railey Mwai (10) and Adarsh Nagda (12) missions to finish, laying the muse for the various adventures and enjoyable all through the episodes. Additionally it is from this intriguing surroundings that they’ll hyperlink with different presenters from East, West and South Africa.
Group Sayari is the results of a collaborative effort between Nationwide Geographic, The Walt Disney Firm Africa, USAID, the U.S. State Division and WildlifeDirect. The sequence, produced by native manufacturing firm White Rhino Movies goals to rejoice the surroundings and lift consciousness of conservation and related points in a enjoyable and relatable method, will air later this yr on each Nationwide Geographic Wild and Disney Channel throughout Africa. There may even be partaking digital extensions on social media platforms that can enable viewers to additional discover subjects addressed within the sequence in addition to an outreach programme that can lengthen the attain of the programme into nations in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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For extra data, please contact:
For The Walt Disney Firm Africa:
c/o Jenny Griesel Communications
For WildlifeDirect:
Trish Sewe
For U.S. Division of State
The Bureau of Academic and Cultural Affairs:
For USAID:
About The Walt Disney Firm EMEA:
The Walt Disney Firm, along with its subsidiaries and associates, is a number one diversified worldwide household leisure and media enterprise that features Disney Parks, Experiences and Merchandise; Disney Media & Leisure Distribution; and three content material teams—Studios, Common Leisure and Sports activities–centered on growing and producing content material for DTC, theatrical and linear platforms. Disney is a Dow 30 firm and had annual revenues of $65.4 billion in its Fiscal Yr 2020.
The Walt Disney Firm has been in Europe, Center East and Africa (EMEA) for over 80 years and employs 1000’s throughout the area. Between Disneyland Paris and its different iconic manufacturers, together with Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Nationwide Geographic, 20th Century Studios and ESPN, The Walt Disney Firm EMEA entertains, informs and evokes hundreds of thousands of shoppers in additional than 130 nations by way of the facility of unparalleled storytelling. Disney+, the corporate’s direct-to-consumer streaming service, is at present obtainable in 17 markets throughout Europe.
About WildlifeDirect:
WildlifeDirect is internationally acknowledged as a excessive affect Kenyan based mostly group that seeks to alter hearts, minds and legal guidelines in order that Africa’s wildlife endures without end. The mission of WildlifeDirect is to attach individuals to their wildlife and nature and encourage them to treasure it and act to preserve it. The group produces Wildlife Warriors, a well-liked wildlife TV sequence about our wildlife heroes and heroines, and the animals that they’re saving. We goal to rework and catalyse the wildlife movie making trade in Africa. The sequence is screened on nationwide TV in addition to in school rooms by way of the Wildlife Warriors Children conservation training program.
About USAID:
The U.S. Company for Worldwide Growth (USAID) is the world’s premier worldwide growth company and a catalytic actor driving growth outcomes. By way of our cross-sectoral programming, USAID works to handle the world’s most pressing wants, together with biodiversity conservation, training, and financial growth. USAID works to assist raise lives, construct communities, and advance democracy. USAID’s work advances U.S. nationwide safety and financial prosperity; demonstrates American generosity; and promotes a path to recipient self-reliance and resilience. President John. F. Kennedy created USAID by govt order in 1961 to steer the U.S. authorities’s worldwide growth and humanitarian efforts.
About The U.S. Division of State
The U.S. Division of State leads America’s overseas coverage by way of diplomacy, advocacy, and help by advancing the pursuits of the American individuals, their security and financial prosperity. By way of its 270 diplomatic missions world-wide, the Division of State is dedicated to supporting public outreach efforts round key overseas coverage issues that assist construct peaceable relations between the individuals of the US and folks of different nations, in addition to advance U.S. overseas coverage and nationwide safety targets.
The Bureau of Academic and Cultural Affairs’ (ECA) mission is to extend mutual understanding between the individuals of the US and the individuals of different nations by way of instructional and cultural trade that help within the growth of peaceable relations.
