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Lupita Nyong'o in The Odyssey

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Lupita Nyong’o Was Always the Right Choice for this Helen of Troy

by Fred Onyango

In Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, Lupita Nyong'o is the ideal Helen for his meditation on war and its cost.

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Lupita Nyong'o in The Odyssey

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Lupita Nyong’o Was Always the Right Choice for this Helen of Troy

by Fred Onyango

In Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, Lupita Nyong'o is the ideal Helen for his meditation on war and its cost.

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New Docubox Executive Director Susan Mbogo.

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A still image of Sarah Hassan in Reuben Odanga's film Tides

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Lupita Nyong'o in The Odyssey

Lupita Nyong’o Was Always the Right Choice for this Helen of Troy

by Fred Onyango

In Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, Lupita Nyong'o is the ideal Helen for his meditation on war and its cost.

New Docubox Executive Director Susan Mbogo.

The Insider’s Inheritance: Susan Mbogo and Docubox’s Next Chapter

The new Docubox Executive Director on succeeding Judy Kibinge and the future of East African filmmaking.

Kenyan actor Lenana Kariba on Bridgerton and Single Kiasi.

From ‘Single Kiasi’ to ‘Bridgerton’ and Almost Joining ‘House of the Dragon’, Lenana Kariba’s Greatest Role Is Fatherhood

by Jennifer Ochieng'

The Kenyan actor opens up about 'Bridgerton' S4, auditioning for 'House of the Dragon', fatherhood and the future of his...

Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo receiving the Caméra d’Or for Ben'Imana at Cannes Film Festival.

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Over a decade in the making, ‘Ben’Imana’ is Dusabejambo’s feature debut.

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Nick Ndeda in the Kenyan theatre play 'In the Seashell Hum'

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A still image of Sarah Hassan in Reuben Odanga's film Tides

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Sarah Hassan, Brian Kabugi and South Africa’s Dumisani Mbebe Lead Reuben Odanga’s New Music Romance Drama ‘Tides’

by Jennifer Ochieng'

A musician couple is pushed to their limits as dwindling gig opportunities collide with mounting financial pressure.

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A still from Likarion Wainaina's new psychological Anam's Wake.

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Netflix Bets on S’dumo Mtshali’s Power with Acquisition of South African Telenovela ‘The Four of Us’ After ‘The Polygamist’ Success

by Jennifer Ochieng'

Likarion Wainaina Readies New Kenyan Psychological Thriller ‘Anam’s Wake’, Sets 31 July Premiere

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Daudi Anguka’s Showmax Drama-Thriller ‘Mizani’ Explores Mombasa’s Criminal Underbelly

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FILM

Lupita Nyong'o in The Odyssey

Lupita Nyong’o Was Always the Right Choice for this Helen of Troy

Sarah Hassan, Brian Kabugi and South Africa’s Dumisani Mbebe Lead Reuben Odanga’s New Music Romance Drama ‘Tides’

Ugandan Athlete-Turned-Politician Julius Achon Gets Biopic ‘The Boy Who Runs’, Directed by C.J. Obasi and Co-Written with Kenya’s Kirimi Kiage and Teddy Gitau

Likarion Wainaina Readies New Kenyan Psychological Thriller ‘Anam’s Wake’, Sets 31 July Premiere

TV

South African series on e.tv and Netflix

Netflix Bets on S’dumo Mtshali’s Power with Acquisition of South African Telenovela ‘The Four of Us’ After ‘The Polygamist’ Success

Likarion Wainaina Readies New Kenyan Psychological Thriller ‘Anam’s Wake’, Sets 31 July Premiere

Sue Nyathi Calls Out Nairobi Bookstore for Selling Pirated Copies of ‘The Polygamist’

‘Blood Sisters’ Season 2 Review: Nigerian Netflix Crime Thriller Is a Compelling Return That Nonetheless Struggles to Evolve

THEATRE

Nick Ndeda in the Kenyan theatre play 'In the Seashell Hum'

Theatre Review: Grief, Madness and Grace in ‘In the Seashell Hum’

Theatre Review: In ‘Wangari Maathai’, Too Early for Birds Unlocks a Uniquely Kenyan Genre

Theatre Review: The Hard-Hitting Politics of ‘Followers’ the Church Won’t Confront

Review: In ‘Showman Residency’, Nyashinski Becomes the Architect of Multiple Performance Forms

SINEMA CATCH UP

Lupita Nyong’o Was Always the Right Choice for this Helen of Troy 24 July 2026

The Insider’s Inheritance: Susan Mbogo and Docubox’s Next Chapter 17 July 2026

Nation Media Group Loses Bid to Block KSh320 Million Payout to ‘Mali’ Creator After 11-Year Revenue Dispute 11 July 2026

Sarah Hassan, Brian Kabugi and South Africa’s Dumisani Mbebe Lead Reuben Odanga’s New Music Romance Drama ‘Tides’ 6 July 2026

Netflix Bets on S’dumo Mtshali’s Power with Acquisition of South African Telenovela ‘The Four of Us’ After ‘The Polygamist’ Success 29 June 2026

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