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Nairobi Half Life

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An Interrogation of Kenyan Cinema: Why Our Films are So Forgettable

Tonny Ogwa calls for a bold reinvention of Kenyan cinema grounded in cultural identity, originality, and artistic vision.

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Sinema Focus is Hiring Writers Passionate About African Film Journalism

Introducing Trevor Sagide: The Young Kenyan Filmmaker Carving a Space in Genre Films

Sinema Focus, Akoroko, and What Kept Me Up Launch Groundbreaking Alliance, Securing Initial Funding

Review: Visually Vibrant but Narratively Thin, ‘Kash Money’ is a Colourful Mess

Review: ‘4Play’ is a Flaccid Portrait of Nairobi’s Modern Men

‘MTV Shuga Mashariki’ Unveils Core Production Team as Filming Begins, Sets May 2025 Premiere Date

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AMVCA 2025: Kenya Lands 10 Nominations as Kibanda Pictures Leads with 4 Nods for ‘Subterranea’ and ‘The Caller’

by Jennifer Ochieng'

Subterranea, The Caller, Makosa ni Yangu, Untying Kantai and more Kenyan titles nominated at the AMVCA 2025.

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An Interrogation of Kenyan Cinema: Why Our Films are So Forgettable

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Meet the Young Cast Leading ‘MTV Shuga Mashariki’

Sinema Focus is Hiring Writers Passionate About African Film Journalism

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Love Brews in Tigoni in New Rom-Com ‘Sayari’, In Cinemas in April

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Nairobi Half Life

An Interrogation of Kenyan Cinema: Why Our Films are So Forgettable

Tonny Ogwa calls for a bold reinvention of Kenyan cinema grounded in cultural identity, originality, and artistic vision.

Introducing Trevor Sagide: The Young Kenyan Filmmaker Carving a Space in Genre Films

Introducing Trevor Sagide: The Young Kenyan Filmmaker Carving a Space in Genre Films

by Aneesh Raikundalia

28 February 2025

Inspired by Christopher Nolan and M. Night Shyamalan, emerging Kenyan filmmaker Trevor Sagide explores the mind and the unknown.

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Beyond Nairobi: How Peter Pages Bwire is Shaping Western Kenya’s Film Future

by Jennifer Ochieng'

3 February 2025

Kitale Film Week founder Peter Pages Bwire on building Kitale's film culture and the need for industry investment beyond Nairobi.

Subterranea

2024 Year in Review: 9 Big Moments That Defined Kenya’s Film, Television, and Theatre Industry

by Jennifer Ochieng'

From significant milestones to commendable firsts to notable returns, 2024 was a buzzier and busier year for Kenya's film, TV...

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TV REVIEWS

Review: ‘Tukisonga’ Explores Young Adulthood and Sexuality with Honesty and Heart

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THEATRE REVIEWS

Theatre Review: ‘Cards on the Table’ – Shirleen Wangari’s Impressive Triple-Balance

21 February 2025

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TV REVIEWS

Review: Visually Vibrant but Narratively Thin, ‘Kash Money’ is a Colourful Mess

21 February 2025

4Play on Showmax

TV REVIEWS

Review: ‘4Play’ is a Flaccid Portrait of Nairobi’s Modern Men

11 February 2025

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Netflix Reveals Exciting 2023-2024 Slate in Nigeria

Netflix Reveals Exciting 2023-2024 Slate in Nigeria

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‘Kash Money’: All the Details on Netflix’s Newest Kenyan Drama

23 January 2025

Netflix Unveils 2023-2024 South African Content Slate

Netflix Unveils 2023-2024 South African Content Slate

5 September 2023

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‘Volume’ Review: A Visual Delight With Missing Notes in Its Rhythm

27 December 2023

Best African films and TV shows of 2023

The Best African Films and TV Shows of 2023, As Picked By Six Critics

31 December 2023

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Cinema Culture in Kenya and Why We Must Win the Goodwill of the Audience

30 October 2023

Introducing Trevor Sagide: The Young Kenyan Filmmaker Carving a Space in Genre Films

Introducing Trevor Sagide: The Young Kenyan Filmmaker Carving a Space in Genre Films

28 February 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Upcoming Series ‘Shamba la Wanyama’

Everything You Need to Know About Upcoming Series ‘Shamba la Wanyama’

16 October 2023

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Makosa ni Yangu

‘Makosa ni Yangu’ Review: A Delicate Balance Between Humour and the Dark Realities of Gender-Based Violence

15 December 2024

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‘Subterranea’ Review: Rough Around the Edges, Kenya’s First Sci-Fi Series Breaks New Ground

Our Industry Is Broken, And We All Need to Talk About It

Our Industry Is Broken, And We All Need to Talk About It

8 September 2023

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Review: Too Early for Birds’ ‘Tom Mboya’ Holds a Mirror to a Nation Trapped in a Troubled Loop

29 November 2024

Kevin Samuel on ‘Igiza’: My Character is A Cautionary tale on What Could Have Been

Kevin Samuel on ‘Igiza’: My Character is A Cautionary tale on What Could Have Been

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TV NEWS

New on Showmax in Kenya in March 2025

by Staff Writer

28 February 2025

Here's what watch on Showmax in Kenya in March 2025, from 'The Chocolate Empire S1' to 'It Ends with Us'...

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1 February 2024

Mpakani: Story of the North on Netflix

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The Highly-Anticipated ‘Shaka iLembe S2’ Set For June

by Jennifer Ochieng'

‘The Chocolate Empire’, New Crime Drama From the Creators of ‘Single Kiasi’ and ‘Kash Money’ to Premiere on Showmax

26 February 2025

‘Kash Money’: All the Details on Netflix’s Newest Kenyan Drama

23 January 2025

Watch Trailer: Reuben Odanga’s ‘Mo-Faya’ Premieres on Netflix this December

26 November 2024

Friendship, Lust, and Nairobi Nightlife in Showmax’s Spicy New Drama ‘4Play’

by Jennifer Ochieng'

19 November 2024

‘The Christmas Run’ Set for Release in Cinemas Across East Africa

13 November 2024

Kenya’s First-Ever Sci-fi Series ‘Subterranea’ to Premiere on Showmax

25 September 2024

Watch Trailer: ‘The Real Housewives of Nairobi S2’ Adds Three New Housewives

First Look At ‘Single Kiasi S3’, Premiering on Showmax in March

by Staff Writer

16 February 2024

Showmax Drops Trailer for Serial Killer Thriller ‘Red Ink’ Based on South African Bestseller

22 January 2024

‘A Merry X-Mess’ Trailer: A Christmas Choir Competition Brings Out the Worst in a Family

27 November 2023

M-Net Drops Season 2 Trailer for International Emmy-Nominated ‘Reyka’

16 November 2023

FILM

Nairobi Half Life

An Interrogation of Kenyan Cinema: Why Our Films are So Forgettable

Love Brews in Tigoni in New Rom-Com ‘Sayari’, In Cinemas in April

Introducing Trevor Sagide: The Young Kenyan Filmmaker Carving a Space in Genre Films

28 February 2025

Kenyan Film ‘Sarah’, Executive Produced by Wanuri Kahiu, Set for March Release

21 February 2025

TV

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Meet the Young Cast Leading ‘MTV Shuga Mashariki’

Review: ‘Tukisonga’ Explores Young Adulthood and Sexuality with Honesty and Heart

The Highly-Anticipated ‘Shaka iLembe S2’ Set For June

New on Showmax in Kenya in March 2025

28 February 2025

THEATRE

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Theatre Review: ‘Cards on the Table’ – Shirleen Wangari’s Impressive Triple-Balance

21 February 2025

Review: Too Early for Birds’ ‘Tom Mboya’ Holds a Mirror to a Nation Trapped in a Troubled Loop

29 November 2024

‘Mgonjwa Mwitu’ Review: Molière’s 400-Year-Old Play Finds a Home in the Heart of Kenyans

12 November 2024

‘For Colored Girls’ Review: Audacious, Triumphant and Full of Sass

4 December 2023

SINEMA CATCH UP

AMVCA 2025: Kenya Lands 10 Nominations as Kibanda Pictures Leads with 4 Nods for ‘Subterranea’ and ‘The Caller’ 24 March 2025

An Interrogation of Kenyan Cinema: Why Our Films are So Forgettable 23 March 2025

Meet the Young Cast Leading ‘MTV Shuga Mashariki’ 18 March 2025

Sinema Focus is Hiring Writers Passionate About African Film Journalism 17 March 2025

Love Brews in Tigoni in New Rom-Com ‘Sayari’, In Cinemas in April 4 March 2025

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