House of Lungula

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House of Lungula
Directed byAlexandros Konstantaras
Written byLizz Njagah
Alexandros Konstantaras[2]
Produced byLizz Njagah
StarringLizz Njagah
Gerald Langiri
Ian Mbugua
Sarah Hassan
Lenana Kariba
CinematographyJohn Wambugu
Edited byAlexandros Konstantaras
Aggie Nyagari
Music byNi Sisi Band
Production
company
Historia Films
Release date
  • 21 November 2013 (2013-11-21)[1]
Running time
77 mins
CountryKenya
LanguagesEnglish
Swahili

House of Lungula is a 2013 Kenyan comedy film directed by Alexandros Konstantaras. It focuses on the sex life of typical Kenyans[3].The word "lungula" means "sex" in Kenyan slang, Sheng. The film stars Gerald Langiri, Lizz Njagah and Ian Mbugua.[4][5][6]

Langiri plays a hardworking man who needs money to pay for his fiancé's dowry, while Njagah plays a wife who decides to play a tit-for-tat game when she finds out that her husband had a mistress. Mbugua plays a man who maintains a secret relationship with a younger woman, played by Sarah Hassan, who in turn represents girls who date older men for money.[7][8]

The film was rated 18+ by the Kenya Film Board Association.[9]

Plot

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Harrison (Gerald Langiri) urgently requires money to pay for the dowry of his fiancée, Charity (Nice Githinji). Through his boss, Mr. Taylor (Ian Mbugua), he gains access to a huge house belonging to their company's CEO, Mr. Lungula. He is charged with cleaning the house for a fee. A posh empty house presents an opportunity and under the right circumstances could generate some quick cash. Alex (Lenana Kariba), Harrison's friend and co-worker, is looking for a place to entertain a 'client' for a day. For the right fee, he gains access to the house of Lungula, but with conditions. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor's (Lizz Njagah) marriage is rocky, and she has suspicions that her husband is cheating. Sahara (Helena Waithera) provides a solution, an eye for an eye. To be fair, these suspicions are not entirely unfounded as Mr. Taylor is a very naughty man, slinging around the beautiful Chichi (Sarah Hassan) while he's supposed to be at the office. Chichi on the other hand also has a lover, Tito (Gitau Ngogoyo), to make the plot even more complex. Surprisingly all the characters land at the house of Lungula. The secrets are revealed and relationships are at stake.[10]

Cast

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  • Lizz Njagah as Lola Taylor[11]
  • Gerald Langiri as Harrisson Hamisi
  • Ian Mbugua as Chris Taylor
  • Lenana Kariba as Alex Kijani
  • Sarah Hassan as Chichi
  • Nice Githinji as Charity
  • Gitau Ngogoyo as Titus "Tito"
  • Helena Waithera as Sahara
  • Lydia Nyambura as Lydia
  • Diana Nekoye Sifuna as Diana
  • Sheila Kwamboka as Cop

Music

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House of Lungula featured a number of musical works that were mainly by Kenyan artists. Ni Sisi Band performed "(Give it all to me) House of Lungula", which was the main soundtrack for the film. The film also featured Chuom 32 alongside Doreen Nyawira performing "House of Lungula OST."[12]

Reception

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House of Lungula generally received positive reviews among youths and the younger generation in Kenya due to its humour. It was awarded 11 nominations in the 2014 Kalasha Awards. It won the Best Script award.[13][14][15]

Awards

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Year Awarding organization Category Nominee Result REF
2013 Kalasha International Film and TV Awards Best Movie House of Lungula Won
2013 Kalasha International Film and TV Awards Best Supporting Actress Sarah Hassan Won
2014 Kalasha International Film and TV Awards Best Supporting Actress Sarah Hassan Nominated [16][17]
2014 Kalasha International Film and TV Awards Best Lead Actor Film Gerald Langiri Nominated [18]
2014 Kalasha International Film and TV Awards Best Picture House of Lungula Nominated [19]

References

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  1. ^ "House of Lungula premiere at Century Cinema in the Junction Mall". 22 November 2013.
  2. ^ "News anchor Anne Kiguta to start hosting new radio show, details". 20 July 2018. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  3. ^ Konstantaras, Alexandros (2013-11-21), House of Lungula (Comedy), Lizz Njagah, Gerald Langiri, Ian Mbugua, Historia Films, retrieved 2024-05-18
  4. ^ "House of Lungula premiers at Junction Mall". The Kenya Forum. 2013-11-22. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
  5. ^ "Konstantaras:House of Lungula based on real Kenyan stories". Nairobi News. 2013-11-22. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
  6. ^ "The Screening Of The Movies House Of Lungula And Shit Happens – Hangout". Retrieved 2025-09-13.
  7. ^ Moreithi (Writer), Kibali (2013-04-25). "Watch The Teaser To Kenya's First Sex-Based Comedy House Of Lungula!". Ghafla!. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
  8. ^ Moreithi (Writer), Kibali (2013-03-20). "House Of Lungula's Behind The Scene Photos". Ghafla!. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
  9. ^ "Home | Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB)". kfcb.go.ke. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  10. ^ "HOUSE OF LUNGULA | Review". Retrieved 2025-09-13.
  11. ^ Mahugu, Jacqueline. "Liz Njagah: 'House of Lungula' opened doors for me". The Standard. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
  12. ^ "House of Lungula video is out". Hotsecretz blogspot. 6 November 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
  13. ^ Omondi, Vincent (2014-06-10). "Kalasha Film & Television Awards 2014 Nominees". Ghafla!. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
  14. ^ "Kalasha Awards 2014 – Hangout". Retrieved 2025-09-09.
  15. ^ "House of Lungula goes international". Nairobi News. 2014-02-12. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
  16. ^ Lifestyle, Capital (2014-06-12). "Nominees of 2014 Kalasha Film and TV Awards unveiled". Capital Lifestyle. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
  17. ^ Akaki, Lulu (2014-06-12). "House of Lungula leads in Kalasha Awards 2014 nominations". HapaKenya. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
  18. ^ "House of Lungula, Strength of a Woman dominate Kalasha list". The Standard. June 11, 2014. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
  19. ^ "Film Commission announces Kalasha Award nominees, and new CEO". The Kenya Forum. 2014-06-10. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
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