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Producer Eugene Mbugua dishes out behind-the-scenes secrets on Showmax's comedy roast show The Hot Seat

Eugene Mbugua, CEO of D&R Studios, has established himself as a powerhouse in Kenya's entertainment scene. At just 22, he broke new ground as the youngest producer to launch a TV show on national television with the premiere of Young Rich on K24. And following his success of 2022's Roast House, he's back with a comedy roast show, The Hot Seat. The show features some of Kenya's biggest celebrities and media personalities taking the heat in a hilarious battle of wits and jabs.

'The Hot Seat' marks another milestone for D&R Studios. What inspired you to produce another comedy roast show?

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