Goombay Kids is a Bahamian children's television series which focuses on educating kids about culture, tradition and climate change.

History

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Goombay Kids was premiered in The Bahamas on September 1, 2020. It is created by Stephanie K. Nihon and produced by LFD Productions and StoryGiants. The series has received two awards and two nominations.[1][2][3] The show stars Bahamian children, including Keara Jones, Adriana Nihon, Javien Rankine, and Mara McCartney.[4][5][6][7]

Awards

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  • Award Winner for Best TV Series at The Cannes World Film Festival.
  • Award Winner for Best Producer in The Cannes World Film Festival.
  • Award Winner in the Vesuvius Film Festival in Italy.
  • Award winner for Beyond the Curve Festvial in the UK.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Bahamian Show, Goombay Kids Wins International Awards". South Florida Caribbean News. 2022-01-05. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  2. ^ Goombay Kids (Family), Keara Jones, Adriana Nihon, Javien Rankine, LFD Productions, StoryGiants, 2020-09-01, retrieved 2024-03-06{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  3. ^ "Now Streaming: Caribbean Live-Action Children's Series "Goombay Kids" Makes History". Bahamas B2B. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  4. ^ "Goombay Kids Now Available Internationally". Our News. 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  5. ^ Grobar, Matt (2023-02-07). "'Panic' Creator & Author Lauren Oliver Launches Media Studio StoryGiants, Unveils Upcoming Slate". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  6. ^ "Award Winning TV Series Goombay Kids at the Forefront of Promoting Climate Solutions for Children". 2024-02-19. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  7. ^ "Goombay Kids preps for growth beyond the Bahamas". Kidscreen.com. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  8. ^ "Winners December - January, 2022". Beyond The Curve. Retrieved 2024-03-19.