Inside Melvin Alusa’s House of Alusa Reality Show Plans

Kenyan actor Melvin Alusa has been talking about turning his family life into a reality show, but several months after the announcement, questions remain about the project's final shape.

The proposed series, House of Alusa, was conceived as a look at Alusa's life as a father of seven and the realities of running a large household.

In April, Alusa said he and his children had discussed the idea before deciding to turn their experiences into a show.

At the time, he said filming was already underway and that the programme would be released on YouTube by the end of the month.

A family story at the centre

The concept comes from Alusa's experience raising seven children.

The actor has spoken publicly about becoming a single father after his marriage ended, including the challenges of caring for children who were at very different stages of childhood.

In an August interview, he recalled having children aged between one and 10 when he suddenly had to take on much of the responsibility at home. He also credited a nanny, Bilha, with helping stabilise the household during a difficult period. 

“You cannot do this alone as a man,” Alusa said when describing the support he received while raising his children. 

That experience appears to form the foundation of House of Alusa.

What would viewers see?

Alusa has described the programme as more than a celebrity family show.

He said the series would cover family values, responsibility and the everyday realities of parenting. The intention is also to encourage parents who may be struggling with their own circumstances. 

With seven children involved, the household provides plenty of potential storylines, from school and parenting responsibilities to the ordinary disagreements and moments that come with a large family.

However, publicly available information has not yet established which of Alusa's children will feature regularly or whether every family member will appear on camera.

YouTube or television?

The platform has also appeared to evolve.

Alusa initially mentioned YouTube as the intended home for the programme. More recently, promotional material around his Netwalking interview referred to a new reality show and a September premiere on Netwalking TV.

That leaves an important question over whether House of Alusa is being developed primarily as a YouTube series, a television production, or a project that could eventually work across both platforms.

For now, Alusa has confirmed the show's concept and his desire to document family life. The remaining details — including the final format, regular cast and confirmed release schedule — will determine what viewers eventually see.

A different side of Melvin

The project also represents a different side of an actor better known for his work on screen.

Alusa's recent interviews have increasingly focused on fatherhood, including his experiences raising seven children while maintaining his entertainment career.