ZACU Entertainment is tightening its grip on Rwanda’s television landscape with two key moves: expanding its hit series Hurts Harder with more seasons and acquiring the long-running drama Inkomoko.

The decisions point to a clear direction—back stories that already work and expand their reach, a strategy that has helped position ZACU TV among the top-performing channels on the Canal+ bouquet.

Hurts Harder, one of the channel’s strongest titles, is set to continue beyond its current run following sustained audience demand. Its focus on modern relationships and emotional conflict has made it particularly popular with younger viewers, securing its place in ZACU’s core lineup.

ZACU Entertainment signs a new deal with Mizero Yves, marking a long-term commitment to Hurts harder.

The new deal with creator Mizero Yves, signed on April 20, 2026, confirms a longer-term investment in the series rather than a single-season renewal.

Just two days later, ZACU announced the acquisition of Inkomoko, created by Dusenge Clenie. Known for its grounded storytelling around family, trust, and everyday life, the series brings a distinct tone to the platform.

With more than 95 episodes and an established online following, Inkomoko enters ZACU as a fully developed property. Its move to Canal+ marks a shift from independent distribution to a significantly wider broadcast audience.

ZACU Entertainment and Dusenge Clenie finalize the acquisition of Inkomoko, expanding its reach to broadcast audiences.

The contrast is deliberate. While Hurts Harder captures a younger, contemporary audience, Inkomoko strengthens the lineup with long-form, socially rooted storytelling—allowing ZACU to speak to multiple segments at once.

More broadly, the approach is clear: build a stronger catalog not just by creating new content, but by securing and scaling what already resonates.

As more independent productions move into larger platforms, ZACU is not just adapting to the industry’s evolution—it is helping define what Rwandan television looks like next.