Second Family
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New episodes of the first Kenyan Showmax Original telenovela Second Family land on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
This Kenyan Showmax Original telenovela follows Sinde, a small-town girl whose perfect life is shattered when she finds out that it’s all been a big lie. Her hero, the man she loves the most – her father – has concealed that she is actually from his second family. Stung by the bitter truth, she starts her journey of creating her family’s true identity, battling all prejudices.
Second Family is the first Showmax Original telenovela in Kenya and the ninth Showmax Original title in Kenya after Crime and Justice S1-2, Baba Twins, Single Kiasi S1-2, Igiza, County 49, Pepeta, A Familiar Christmas and The Real Housewives of Nairobi.
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