Sunshine Avenue

Sunshine Avenue

Sunshine Avenue is a microcosm of the world. It is set in an upmarket neighbourhood in Africa – Cosmopolitan, funny and full of verve.

Imagine an avenue full of smart and beautiful people.

Imagine a place full of wit, humour, suspense and shenanigans in equal measure.

Sunshine Avenue could be found in New York, London, Johannesburg or Shanghai.

It has its unique African identity though, as is depicted in:

The spoken word – the English spoken is distinctly African with a smattering of several dialects
The soundscape – Guttural, raw, urban din, passionate
Architecture – A kaleidoscope depicting varying influences
Lifestyle is diverse, steeped in African culture - full of colour, glamorous fashion, exotic cuisine and distinct characters

A 24 minute satirical drama series, it mimics real life situations woven around:

A femme fatal beauty spa owner
The neighbourhood pastor – a con-artist who has undergone reformation and a divine calling
A feisty but long suffering home-maker
A handsome beau well-liked by all the women
A wannabe diva with brains –well liked and hated equally in the Umoja house
A mini-supermarket – the melting pot

Sunshine Avenue
  • Season 1 Episode 1 - Give and Take

    In this episode, Mama Shee, a classy, entrepreneurial, independent lady regales her two best friends, Grace, a devoted housewife now gone rogue and Abiba, a hardworking owner of a chain of grocery businesses with her most recent escapade. Her recent adventurous venture just earned her diamonds wo...

  • Season 1 Episode 2 - This is for real

    In this episode, Crestfallen and deep in thought, Shee goes for a power walk in bright sportswear. She plans on getting to Abiba’s shop. Despite her recent failure that has shaken her to the core, she shakes it all off. The kind of strong woman she seems to be.
    At the Simpson’s residence, Grace...

  • Season 1 Episode 3 - The Dragnet

    In this episode, Leina, a seemingly innocent woman scams a restaurant manager in his own office. With her beautiful, chic and classy disposition, she blinds her targets until it’s all over. She walks out with a smug look.
    Adoley, a mini supermarket owner sits in her shop, very confused. Her frie...

  • Season 1 Episode 4 - The Revelation

    In this episode, Leina’s lawyer defends her vehemently in the interrogation room. The detectives are not cutting her any slack, but she admits to nothing.
    Adoley and her pastor wait anxiously at the reception section. They are joined by Shee and Grace. Abiba and Sadia are also in attendance. Th...

  • Season 1 Episode 5 - Abduction One

    In this episode, Chantel, a light-skinned Ivorian beauty, lithe and athletic is stretching seductively in her morning workout routine. Across the road, she sees Sadia, Abiba’s assistant being pushed into a taxi. She calls her friend and they rush over to the shop to alert Abiba.
    At the shop, th...

  • Season 1 Episode 6 - Abduction Two

    This episode begins, in a flashback. Men and women are dancing energetically in preparation for a wedding, but the young bride runs away. That was Sadia, many years ago.
    In the present day, back at the shop, plans are hatched and search parties organized to find for Sadia. At Osofo’s request, Ab...

  • Season 1 Episode 7 - Abduction Three

    In this episode, Musa calls the taxi driver to come over, so they relocate Sadia. Back in the hut, the old woman discloses her displeasure at the whole situation and asks Musa to leave with her. Her husband, however, does not share her view.
    The taxi driver rejects Musa’s call on the phone and ...

  • Season 1 Episode 8 - Mama Shee's Part 1

    In this episode, Mama Shee is in her salon taking inventory while her girl go about their duties.
    Outside Shee’s salon, Leina, Shee’s mother is in a taxi, spying. She walks in and asks for her daughter. Shee is startled. She takes her mother out the salon and the two have a row. She forgives her...

  • Season 1 Episode 9 - Mama Shee's Part 2

    Things get more interesting when Leina escapes to the washroom upon seeing Sandra, Shee’s good friend and client. She feigns constipation and will not come out. Shee takes Sandra to use her neighbour’s bathroom. They return and discover Leina still in the bathroom. Shee smells a rat probes. Appar...

  • Season 1 Episode 10 -The Girls of Umoja

    In this episode, Mama Shee and Grace go on a power walk and ogle a stunning Chantel as catwalks to her hostel. Chantel finds her door locked, but her roommate Ewurama opens up. Chantel gets suspicious and barges into Ewurama’s room after Ewurama’s failed attempts to convince her otherwise.
    At Ab...