Lake FM CEO launches Tena Na Tena TV show for the youths
What you need to know:
- Lake FM founder & CEO Doreen Peter Noni, a Mandela Washington Fellow for the Young African Leaders Initiative, Forbes Africa 30 under 30 most promising entrepreneurs for 2018 and the founder of women's wear fashion label Eskado Bird. Doreen is the executive producer and host of Tena Na Tena.
Dar es Salaam. Once a radio show and now a new TV show, Tena Na Tena which means ‘Again and Again’ As in 'If at first you don't succeed, you try 'Again and Again' until you do. Is a daytime inspirational TV and Online show.
She uses the show as an educational and inspirational platform featuring conversations with young Africans who have dared to try to pursue their dreams.
Speaking with The Citizen yesterday, Doreen said “Her mission is to get her guests to share memorable difficult experiences in their lives that they had to try ‘again and again’ until they succeeded.
These are memories that they will never forget. Experiences they went through that have shaped the person they are today."
Doreen, who is also the Founder and Chief Executive Director of Mwanza Region’s 102.5 Lake FM, said the show takes place in a car; all guests are interviewed in a vehicle as I drive them from one location to another.
The show also consists of karaoke segments where all guests choose songs and sing along to songs they love with me, as we commute in Dar es Salaam, Lagos, Johannesburg and Nairobi traffic.
She said the results are the best inspirational and fun interviews to be found online and on TV. The underlying message in each show is 'Dare To Try'.
“Driving from one location to another consists of unexpected twists and adventures, each shows setting is unique. Conversations feature youth celebrities, entrepreneurs, politicians, athletes etc, as well as young and aspiring youths across Africa,” she added.
She also takes on different topics affecting the mindset of the youth focusing on stress related mental health diseases like depression and anxiety. Doreen wants her guests to 'expose' and share their truths in a youthful, fun, real, spontaneous, energetic and interactive atmosphere!
Viewers get to hear from the horse’s mouth the most shocking and honest truths, specifically highlighting ultimate sacrifices her guests had to make that gave them their break to a more successful career! Information on the shows release is available on all their social media platforms @tenanatenashow and www.doreennoni.com
