The Making of SHUGA: LOVE, SEX, MONEY
by Beckypublished on 24th May 2021
SHUGA is a Kenyan drama made by MTV and Unicef, filmed in Nairobi and Malindi. It is a frank exploration of the romantic lives of twentysomethings in a country where more than 1.5 million people live with HIV.
This documentary provides us with special behind the scenes footage of the main characters from the drama.
Please note that SHUGA contains scenes of a sexual nature.
Produced by: MTV Networks Europe
Country: Kenya
Year: 2009
Duration: 24 minutes and 20 seconds
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