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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 area manufacturing commencing earlier this yr, as
properly because the announcement of the native hosts, The Walt Disney Firm Africa, along with its mission companions, Nationwide Geographic, the U.S. Division of State, the U.S. Company for Worldwide Growth (USAID) and WildlifeDirect have immediately revealed each the title and the set of the extremely anticipated Nationwide Geographic Children programme.
Impressed by the programme’s purpose to inspire lasting, impactful behavioural change in younger viewers throughout the continent and create the subsequent technology of environmental conservation leaders, the programme will probably be titled Group Sayari. Incorporating the Swahili time period for ‘planet’, the title embodies the programme’s purpose – to offer viewers with the data, expertise 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 international locations throughout the continent to discover, uncover, study our environmental challenges and be impressed to scale back their influence, 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 regionally 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 comfortable chill space and a full of life interview spot. The Sayari basecamp was produced virtually completely from recycled and upcycled supplies, true to the ethos of the present.
The central function is a big 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 data concerning the surroundings and challenges our younger presenters. To impart a way of motion, Funzi’s inside 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 constituted 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, will probably 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 numerous adventures and enjoyable all through the episodes. It is usually 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 have fun 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 participating digital extensions on social media platforms that can enable viewers to additional discover matters addressed within the sequence in addition to an outreach programme that can prolong the attain of the programme into international locations 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 Instructional 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, Normal 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 tens of millions of customers in additional than 130 international locations via the ability of unparalleled storytelling. Disney+, the corporate’s direct-to-consumer streaming service, is at present out there in 17 markets throughout Europe.
About WildlifeDirect:
WildlifeDirect is internationally acknowledged as a excessive influence Kenyan based mostly group that seeks to alter hearts, minds and legal guidelines in order that Africa’s wildlife endures ceaselessly. The mission of WildlifeDirect is to attach folks to their wildlife and nature and encourage them to treasure it and act to preserve it. The group produces Wildlife Warriors, a preferred wildlife TV sequence about our wildlife heroes and heroines, and the animals that they’re saving. We purpose to rework and catalyse the wildlife movie making trade in Africa. The sequence is screened on nationwide TV in addition to in lecture rooms via the Wildlife Warriors Children conservation schooling program.
About USAID:
The U.S. Company for Worldwide Growth (USAID) is the world’s premier worldwide improvement company and a catalytic actor driving improvement outcomes. Via our cross-sectoral programming, USAID works to deal with the world’s most pressing wants, together with biodiversity conservation, schooling, and financial improvement. USAID works to assist elevate 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 improvement and humanitarian efforts.
About The U.S. Division of State
The U.S. Division of State leads America’s overseas coverage via diplomacy, advocacy, and help by advancing the pursuits of the American folks, their security and financial prosperity. Via 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 folks of the US and other people of different international locations, in addition to advance U.S. overseas coverage and nationwide safety objectives.
The Bureau of Instructional and Cultural Affairs’ (ECA) mission is to extend mutual understanding between the folks of the US and the folks of different international locations by way of instructional and cultural change that help within the improvement of peaceable relations.
