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FILAMU KENYA MAGAZINE APRIL EDITION ISSUE4

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Our fourth edition brings you the latest happenings in Kenya’s film scene from stories such as: Blessing Lungaho, an accountant- turned storyteller, Kenya’s premiere of superhero film ‘Supa Modo’, Sammy Koiko win of the Ultimate Comic Title, Filmmakers outcry on high drone fees plus many more! Grab your copy and get reading through this link...

All Things Set For Dela’s Second Album Launch

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Popular afro-pop singer, Dela Maranga is set to launch her second album on April 30. The album dubbed  Public Demand  will be launched at The Alchemist, Westlands, in a free entry performance. Artistes set to grace the event include H_art The Band, Gilad,... Continue Reading

Dead Wrong: When The Grim Reaper Visits

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Dead Wrong is a  short film by  Mwende Ngao  that tells a gripping tale of what anyone can do in the event they are told how much time they have left to live. Those last minutes can put one in a dilemma: either spill out any withheld secrets and grudges or die with it inside. At times people take such a chance to make peace with those around them. Following a small mix-up, Mark Wambua, (played by  Silas Miami ), gets a visit from the grim reaper. He is supposed to be dead already, awaiting picking up but... Continue Reading

Deadly Wahala: Kenyan Short Film That Holds Suspense Of A Lifetime

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Deadly Wahala  is a movie about an unnamed girl (Esther Masaa Ruth) who is a girlfriend to a wealthy man, Mr X. She has been kidnapped after a night out with her love. Unknown to her, the kidnapper (Maina Olwenya) has been sent by Mr X. He (Mr X) suspects that she stole from him after their date. The movie debuts with a medium shot of the Kidnapper smoking. He is studded, a depiction of a ‘bad boy’. As he throws the filter away, the cameraman pans to show a girl lying on the floor with her moth taped. The kidnapper ‘goes down to business’ and uncovers the mouth of the girl. He demands to know where she kept the ‘stuff’ she allegedly stole. However, the girl sticks to her innocence. This provokes... Continue Reading

MOVIES Black Panther Opens Saudi Arabia’s Theatres After 35 Years Of Black Out

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Saudi Arabia has ended her 35 years ban of movie theatres, and Lupita Nyong’o’s Black Panther was the first movie to be screened. Late last year, Saudi Arabia announced it would allow cinemas to open in the country as part of its economic overhaul, dubbed Vision 2030. America’s biggest movie theater company,  AMC , played the Hollywood blockbuster on Wednesday at its new single-screen cinema in... Continue Reading

FEATURES Kenneth Ambani: Crowned Abroad, Ignored At Home

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Veteran actor,  Kenneth Amban i was feted at the  African Prestigious Awards  (APA) over the weekend in Ghana but it is overwhelmingly surprising how his accolade has been taken so casually in the country. The actor is popularly known as Baraza owing to a role he played in  Tausi  on KBC channel. Ambani  was elated to receive an Honorary Award for the Best Male Actor at the  AH Hotel & Conference  in Accra last Saturday. This begs the question, are we doing enough as... Continue Reading

Yvone Okwara KTN’s News Anchor Headed To Citizen TV

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KTN senior anchor and talk show host Yvonne Okwara Matole is also headed to Royal Media Service (RMS). According to sources, the senior journalist has resigned and is serving notice until end of April. This comes days after the KTN former managing editor Joe Ageyo decamped the Mombasa Road based media house for an .... Continue Reading