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'By Any Means': A brutal but generic look back at a racist American society

Nairobi, Sept. 7 -- At one point while watching By Any Means, I caught myself smiling. The movie is not a comedy, the story takes place in 1966. A time when phones were tethered to walls, cars were bo... Read More


NICF 2026 gala and awards: Celebrating Africa's talented stand-up comedians in style

Nairobi, Aug. 31 -- I should become a stand-up comedian, I think to myself in a half-full fourteen-seater matatu as I wait for it to get full. I am heading to the Nairobi International Comedy Festival... Read More


Gen Zs slowly carving space in film business

Nairobi, Aug. 24 -- Before we begin, two things. Number one: I understand that since the political events of 2024 in Kenya, "Gen Z" has become a buzzword, so I will try to substitute it with young peo... Read More


Nairobi International Comedy Festival 2026: Pan-African stand-up coming to heart of the capital city

Nairobi, Aug. 17 -- I don't know about you, but we all need a good laugh now more than before. I could go into how the year has been rough for the ordinary Kenyan. The belt is getting tighter for the ... Read More


'Tides': Good music, family drama and the elephant in the room

Nairobi, Aug. 10 -- I believe The Sweetest Taboo by Sade is one of the greatest songs ever written and Sade Adu is one of the greatest performers of all time. I love Sade, and last week I saw a movie... Read More


'Anam's Wake': A mystery, death, redemption and finding purpose in grief

Look, Aug. 3 -- Brand New Day is dominating the global box office right now, but I want us to take a detour and focus on Anam's Wake. The premiere happened this last weekend, Prestige cinemas, ahead ... Read More


Motor City: A dialogue-free quest for revenge with a twist

Nairobi, July 27 -- San Diego Comic-Con 2026, the buzz was all about the future of superhero casting. David Jonsson was officially announced as the new Black Panther, a choice that had people talking ... Read More


'The Odyssey': Overhyped examination of war that shies away from the gods

Nairobi, July 20 -- After a second viewing, I can confirm the suspicions I had the first time around. This movie is overhyped, however, that doesn't mean The Odyssey (2026) is not a cinematic event. I... Read More


Kenyan movies that flip the script this August

Nairobi, July 13 -- You are the most important part of the creative economy. Creative professionals show up every day to produce for the audience, not themselves. The moment you stop showing up is th... Read More


A delightfully funny and silly tribute to classic Hollywood

Nairobi, July 6 -- The one thing that I have always appreciated about the Despicable Me and Minions is that creators of these films know exactly what they are cooking and who they are cooking for. Fro... Read More