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First-of-its-kind in Kenya, nature-based, tech-infused set design for 26-episode sequence, primarily based in Nairobi
NAIROBI / JOHANESBURG: 15 August 2022: Following discipline manufacturing commencing earlier this 12 months, as
nicely because the announcement of the native hosts, The Walt Disney Firm Africa, along with its venture companions, Nationwide Geographic, the U.S. Division of State, the U.S. Company for Worldwide Improvement (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 intention to encourage lasting, impactful behavioural change in younger viewers throughout the continent and create the subsequent era 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 information, abilities and instruments wanted to preserve and defend the pure world, in a enjoyable method.
Within the sequence, the younger presenters will go to the wild to fulfill African consultants in 5 nations throughout the continent to discover, uncover, find out about our environmental challenges and be impressed to cut back their impression, defend 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 parts of superior expertise. It comes full with a mission management wall, a comfortable chill space and a full of life interview spot. The Sayari basecamp was produced nearly fully 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 expertise and a DNA helix, and which imparts information concerning the atmosphere 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 constructed from natural supplies, options dual-level African print, which supplies 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 provides 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. Additionally it is from this intriguing atmosphere that they are going to 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 atmosphere and lift consciousness of conservation and related points in a enjoyable and relatable method, will air later this 12 months on each Nationwide Geographic Wild and Disney Channel throughout Africa. There will even be participating digital extensions on social media platforms that may permit viewers to additional discover subjects addressed within the sequence in addition to an outreach programme that may 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 Instructional and Cultural Affairs:
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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–targeted 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 12 months 2020.
The Walt Disney Firm has been in Europe, Center East and Africa (EMEA) for over 80 years and employs hundreds 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 customers in additional than 130 nations by way of the ability of unparalleled storytelling. Disney+, the corporate’s direct-to-consumer streaming service, is at present accessible in 17 markets throughout Europe.
About WildlifeDirect:
WildlifeDirect is internationally acknowledged as a excessive impression Kenyan primarily based group that seeks to alter hearts, minds and legal guidelines in order that Africa’s wildlife endures perpetually. 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 intention to remodel 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 Improvement (USAID) is the world’s premier worldwide improvement company and a catalytic actor driving improvement outcomes. By means of our cross-sectoral programming, USAID works to deal with the world’s most pressing wants, together with biodiversity conservation, training, 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 government 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 international coverage by way of diplomacy, advocacy, and help by advancing the pursuits of the American individuals, their security and financial prosperity. By means of its 270 diplomatic missions world-wide, the Division of State is dedicated to supporting public outreach efforts round key international coverage issues that assist construct peaceable relations between the individuals of america and other people of different nations, in addition to advance U.S. international coverage and nationwide safety objectives.
The Bureau of Instructional and Cultural Affairs’ (ECA) mission is to extend mutual understanding between the individuals of america and the individuals of different nations via instructional and cultural change that help within the improvement of peaceable relations.