Movies: Olwenya Maina

Mwas, a young aspiring actor from upcountry Kenya dreams of becoming an accomplished actor one day, and in pursuit of this, he makes his way to Nairobi, the city of opportunity. He quickly understands why Nairobi is nicknamed Nairrobery as he is bere...

Created by the members of a Nairobi-based arts collective — who have removed their names from the film for fear of reprisal — this anthology film that dramatizes true-life stories from Kenya’s oppressed LGBTQ community is both a labour of love and a ...

A desperate farmer runs into trouble after he steals a stash of blood ivory from a gang of international terrorists....

A poor but ambitious fisherman enslaves a mermaid-like water spirit and exploits her and her abilities for wealth and power....