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A Coastal Celebration in the Capital

A Coastal Celebration in the Capital

With an astounding 15 Festival Selections, 9 Nominations, and 5 Awards, within just 13 Weeks from its Premiere, ACT OF LOVE has also just won Best Short Film and Best Scriptwriter at the inaugural Mo...

ACT OF LOVE to Screen at The Alchemist in Nairobi, after winning Best Short Film and Best Scriptwriter at the Inaugural Mombasa International Film Festival!

ACT OF LOVE to Screen at The Alchemist in Nairobi, after winning Best Short Film and Best Scriptwriter at the Inaugural Mombasa International Film Festival!

<strong> ACT OF LOVE to Screen at The Alchemist in Nairobi, after winning Best Short Film and Best Scriptwriter at the Inaugural Mombasa International Film Festival </strong> 28th January 2024, Nair...

ACT OF LOVE wins at the prestigious 13th Luxor African Film Festival,and has 3 Nominations for the 5th Women In Film Awards (WIFA) being held on 08th March 2024

ACT OF LOVE wins at the prestigious 13th Luxor African Film Festival,and has 3 Nominations for the 5th Women In Film Awards (WIFA) being held on 08th March 2024

<strong>25th February 2024, Nairobi: </strong> With an astounding 16 Festival Selections, 13 Nominations and 7 Awards, within just 4 Months from its Premiere, ACT OF LOVE has also won the Nile Grand ...

ACT OF LOVE wins Best Short Film at 9th MASHARIKI African Film Festival in Rwanda, after securing 6 Nominations for this week’s Mombasa International Film Festival!

ACT OF LOVE wins Best Short Film at 9th MASHARIKI African Film Festival in Rwanda, after securing 6 Nominations for this week’s Mombasa International Film Festival!

<strong>06th December 2023, Nairobi: </strong> With an astounding 10 Festival Selections, 9 Nominations and 2 Awards, within just 6 Weeks from its Premiere, ACT OF LOVE has also just won Best Short ...

Kenyan film on postpartum depression gains global recognition

Kenyan film on postpartum depression gains global recognition

Act of Love is a story about a young mother who is pushed on the edge by the daily struggles of life in Nairobi In Summary: <ul> <li>Baby Anna one of the main character cries from start to the ...

‘ACT OF LOVE’ FILM PREMIERES IN NAIROBI AND WORLDWIDE

‘ACT OF LOVE’ FILM PREMIERES IN NAIROBI AND WORLDWIDE

<strong>‘ACT OF LOVE’ FILM PREMIERES IN NAIROBI AND WORLDWIDE </strong> <p> <strong> 12th October 2023, Nairobi: </strong> Inspired by the Writer’s true story, ‘Act of Love’ (16+) is a moving Short...

ACT OF LOVE wins Best Short Film at 9th MASHARIKI African Film Festival in Rwanda!

ACT OF LOVE wins Best Short Film at 9th MASHARIKI African Film Festival in Rwanda!

06th December 2023, Nairobi: With an astounding 10 Festival Selections, 9 Nominations and 2 Awards, within just 6 Weeks from its Premiere, ACT OF LOVE has also just won Best Short Film at the 9th MA...

Stigma of being a teenage mum

Stigma of being a teenage mum

Inspired by the writer's true story, Act of Love is a moving short film set in Nairobi about a young mother who barely holds on to sanity. After losing her job at a restaurant, Juliana downsizes to a...

'ACT OF LOVE’ WINS PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD AT SAUTI ZETU FILM FESTIVAL IN TANZANIA

'ACT OF LOVE’ WINS PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD AT SAUTI ZETU FILM FESTIVAL IN TANZANIA

<strong> 'ACT OF LOVE’ WINS PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD AT SAUTI ZETU FILM FESTIVAL IN TANZANIA! </strong> 18th October 2023, Nairobi: Inspired by the Writer’s true story, ‘Act of Love’ (16+) is a moving ...

‘ACT OF LOVE’ HAS NOW PREMIERED IN KENYA AND WORLDWIDE!

‘ACT OF LOVE’ HAS NOW PREMIERED IN KENYA AND WORLDWIDE!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <strong> ‘ACT OF LOVE’ HAS NOW PREMIERED IN KENYA AND WORLDWIDE! </strong> 25th October 2023, Nairobi: Inspired by the Writer’s true story, ‘Act of Love’ (16+) is a moving Sho...

“Act of Love” short film garners international recognition for its powerful message

“Act of Love” short film garners international recognition for its powerful message

The short film “Act of Love” has captured the attention of film enthusiasts worldwide as it continues to be selected for esteemed film festivals. This impactful narrative, inspired by a true story, ...

Authorities nab pirated content distribution in sting operation in Kasarani

Authorities nab pirated content distribution in sting operation in Kasarani

An anti-piracy task force descended in the Githunguri and Kasarani areas, busting two Internet streaming sites. In a decisive move against the illegal distribution of pirated content, a joint operat...

EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION FOR A BORDERLESS AFRICA THROUGH AFRICA YOUTH SUMMITS

EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION FOR A BORDERLESS AFRICA THROUGH AFRICA YOUTH SUMMITS

The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative economy and Sports played host to the sixth edition of the Youth Connekt Africa Summit in Nairobi, bringing together over 20,000 young creatives, government of...

Edo-hailed leading screen ladies

Edo-hailed leading screen ladies

It is common knowledge that the collective annals of Nigerian filmmaking history would be unforgivably devoid of substance if we neglect to celebrate the icons of quality filmmaking from the yesterye...

Film on forgiveness “Where the River Divides” triumphs at Kitale film week

Film on forgiveness “Where the River Divides” triumphs at Kitale film week

In a celebration of Kenyan creativity and storytelling, the Kitale Film Week recently concluded with “Where the River Divides” emerging victorious, clinching the award for Best Short Film. This grip...

Janam Otis to screen on July 27

Janam Otis to screen on July 27

A special screening and discussion of the Luo Film, Janam Otis, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 27 The event, hosted by #WeWatchKenyan at Out Reality, located at The Mall (basement), We...

Kenya's 'Where the River Divides' Captivates at Kitale Film Week, Showcasing the Power of Forgiveness

Kenya's 'Where the River Divides' Captivates at Kitale Film Week, Showcasing the Power of Forgiveness

In the heart of Kenya, a story unfolds that is as timeless as the Thimlich Ohinga ruins themselves. The recently concluded Kitale Film Week became a canvas for the nation's burgeoning film industry, ...

Kenya Film Commission unveils Kalasha award nominees

Kenya Film Commission unveils Kalasha award nominees

The Kenya Film Commission (KFC) revealed the highly anticipated 13th Kalasha Awards nominees. Scheduled to be the highlight of a week-long festival, the ceremony will occur on March 30th, 2024, at th...

Kenyan movie wins inaugural Mombasa film fest

Kenyan movie wins inaugural Mombasa film fest

<figcaption>The Kenyan film “Act of Love” poster. The film has scoped the Best Short Film and Best Scriptwriter awards at the Inaugural Mombasa International Film Festival. PHOTO | POOL </figcaption...

Film on forgiveness “Where the River Divides” triumphs at Kitale film week

Film on forgiveness “Where the River Divides” triumphs at Kitale film week

Kenyan film Act of Love has won the Nile Grand Prize for Best Short Film, at the 13th Luxor African Film Festival in Egypt. It is the second Short Film from Kenya to win an Award there, after Tithes...

List of 10 Kenyans & Businesses That Won Global Awards in 2023

List of 10 Kenyans & Businesses That Won Global Awards in 2023

Kenyans have continued to put the country on the map in the global sphere by clenching prestigious awards in 2023 despite the tough economic times. A select list of Kenyan businesses and individual...

MyMovies.Africa postpones watch party to September

MyMovies.Africa postpones watch party to September

The staff, directors, and filmmakers of MyMovies.Africa™ have announced the postponement of their upcoming Watch Party. The decision comes in response to the recent tragic loss of lives and mass hos...

Kenya: Otis Janam to be screened at the July edition of WeWatchKenyan with MyMovies.Africa

Kenya: Otis Janam to be screened at the July edition of WeWatchKenyan with MyMovies.Africa

After its recent selection for Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), Otis Janam shall be screened and discussed at the July edition of #WeWatchKenyan with MyMovies.Africa. The dramatic Luo lo...

Postponement of June 2024 edition of #WeWatchKenyan with MyMovies.Africa™

Postponement of June 2024 edition of #WeWatchKenyan with MyMovies.Africa™

NAIROBI, 27th June 2024: Due to the unacceptable Loss of Lives and mass Hospitalisations over the last 2 Weeks, the Staff, Directors & Filmmakers of MyMovies.Africa™ don't feel it's Appropriate to ho...

Short Film ‘Act Of Love’ Celebrates 5 Honors in 13 Weeks

Short Film ‘Act Of Love’ Celebrates 5 Honors in 13 Weeks

The short film “Act Of Love” has achieved remarkable success with 15 festival selections, 9 nominations, and 5 awards within just 13 weeks since its premiere. The latest honors include Best Short Fi...

WeWatchKenyan Launches Partnership with OUT Reality, Screening 'Love Estranged'

WeWatchKenyan Launches Partnership with OUT Reality, Screening 'Love Estranged'

In the heart of Nairobi's vibrant Westlands district, a beacon of local cinema has found its new home. WeWatchKenyan, a movement dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of Kenyan films and conten...

WeWatchKenyan finds new home at Out Reality, Westlands Mall

WeWatchKenyan finds new home at Out Reality, Westlands Mall

After a successful six-month run at iHub, #WeWatchKenyan has found an exciting new home at Out Reality in Westlands. This 70-seat venue, equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual facilities and a ...

#WeWatchKenyan monthly watch party returns with Love Estranged

#WeWatchKenyan monthly watch party returns with Love Estranged

After debuting in July 2022 for six months at iHub, #WeWatchKenyan has found a new home at Out Reality, The Mall (basement) in Westlands. The 70-seat venue, complete with in-built audio-visual facili...

#WeWatchKenyan To Screen Nick Kwach’s Luo Film ‘Janam Otis’

#WeWatchKenyan To Screen Nick Kwach’s Luo Film ‘Janam Otis’

Mark your calendars! This Saturday, July 27th, an exclusive screening and discussion of the captivating Luo film “Janam Otis” is scheduled to take place at Out Reality, located in the basement of The...

When the mission field comes to you, take advantage

When the mission field comes to you, take advantage

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Tyrannosaurus skull alone was worth the short trip downtown. You’ve gotta love it when a bunch of global-minded Christ followers show up in your back yard. That’s what happened w...

MTAA YANGU’ - A GRIPPING KENYAN ACTION FILM PREMIERES COUNTRYWIDE, AND ONLINE WORLDWIDE, THIS OCTOBER

MTAA YANGU’ - A GRIPPING KENYAN ACTION FILM PREMIERES COUNTRYWIDE, AND ONLINE WORLDWIDE, THIS OCTOBER

PRESS RELEASE: ‘MTAA YANGU’ - A GRIPPING KENYAN ACTION FILM PREMIERES COUNTRYWIDE, AND ONLINE WORLDWIDE, THIS OCTOBER WATCH ' MTAA YANGU' TRAILER HERE GANG CHAOS FILM ‘MTAA YANGU’ OPENS IN KENYA ...

‘Where The River Divides’ showcases Kenya’s rich archaeological site

‘Where The River Divides’ showcases Kenya’s rich archaeological site

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Thimlich Ohinga Archaeological Site, a short film titled “Where The River Divides” tells a touching story. It’s about a father and son grappling with traditio...

YAKWETU™ Named first-ever Winner from Africa, and Creative Industry, at WIPO Global Awards!

YAKWETU™ Named first-ever Winner from Africa, and Creative Industry, at WIPO Global Awards!

MEDIA RELEASE: YAKWETU™ Named first-ever Winner from Africa, and Creative Industry, at WIPO Global Awards! GENEVA, 11th July 2023: Kenyan Entertainment Technology Start-up - YAKWETU™ Online Limite...

Act of Love” to premiere on Mashujaa day exclusively on MyMoviesAfrica

Act of Love” to premiere on Mashujaa day exclusively on MyMoviesAfrica

A film highlighting the plight of mothers suffering from Post-Partum Depression is set to begin streaming exclusively via digital cinema extension – MyMovies.Africa™ on Mashujaa day. The film will a...

YAKWETU Named first-ever Winner from Africa, and Creative Industry, at WIPO Global Awards!

YAKWETU Named first-ever Winner from Africa, and Creative Industry, at WIPO Global Awards!

YAKWETU Named first-ever Winner from Africa, and Creative Industry, at WIPO Global Awards! Kenyan Entertainment Technology Start-up - YAKWETU™ Online Limited, has today been honoured as 1 of the 7 ...

In ‘Mtaa Yangu’, there’s no easy street

In ‘Mtaa Yangu’, there’s no easy street

After a prime premiere at Anga iMax Diamond Plaza 2 in Parklands, Likale Muyonga’s film Mtaa Yangu has packed cinema halls to raving audiences. The story of Mtaa Yangu is set in Mwiki town where res...

Namwamba Signs Deal With Hollywood to Promote Kenya film industry

Namwamba Signs Deal With Hollywood to Promote Kenya film industry

Sports CS Ababu has inked a deal with Hollywood Studios in Los Angeles to promote and develop Kenya’s film industry. The deal comes just a day after the CS signed a separate deal with the National B...

‘WHERE THE RIVER DIVIDES’ now Streaming Worldwide, exclusively on MyMovies.Africa™

‘WHERE THE RIVER DIVIDES’ now Streaming Worldwide, exclusively on MyMovies.Africa™

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‘WHERE THE RIVER DIVIDES’ now Streaming Worldwide, exclusively on MyMovies.Africa™ 16th August 2023, Nairobi: Based on a True Story, from 1979 Kenya in Thimlich Ohinga, Migori...

Where the River Divides’ now streaming on MyMovies.AfricaTM

Where the River Divides’ now streaming on MyMovies.AfricaTM

Where the River Divides’ now streaming on MyMovies.AfricaTM Based on a true story, from 1979 Kenya in Thimlich Ohinga, Migori County, ‘Where the River Divides’ premiered on Friday 11th August 2023, ...

Where the River Divides’ now streaming on MyMovies.AfricaTM

Where the River Divides’ now streaming on MyMovies.AfricaTM

How the premiere of ‘Where The River Divides’ went down An enchanting evening unfolded at Anga Cinemas, Diamond Plaza 2 in Parklands, as Where the River Divides premiere took center stage on Tuesday...

Where The River Divides’: Kenyan Film To Premier At Anga Cinema

Where The River Divides’: Kenyan Film To Premier At Anga Cinema

Anticipated Kenyan movie “Where The River Divides,” is ready to take audiences on a transformative journey that transcends boundaries and redefines the cinematic landscape. Set against the mystical ...

Multi-themed Kenyan film debuts in Uganda

Multi-themed Kenyan film debuts in Uganda

Kenyan film, Where The River Divides, (2023), tells the story of the son of a clan leader who returns to his village following his baptism, and must choose whether to inherit his father’s legacy, or ...

WHERE THE RIVER DIVIDES’ now Streaming Worldwide, exclusively on MyMovies.Africa™

WHERE THE RIVER DIVIDES’ now Streaming Worldwide, exclusively on MyMovies.Africa™

Based on a True Story, from 1979 Kenya in Thimlich Ohinga, Migori County, Where the River Divides premiered on Friday 11th August 2023, at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. On Tuesday 15th August 2023...

WIPO Global Awards: Kenya’s YAKWETU Shines in Entertainment Technology

WIPO Global Awards: Kenya’s YAKWETU Shines in Entertainment Technology

MEDIA COVERAGE: The prestigious 2023 WIPO Global Awards for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) have been announced, and among the winners is YAKWETU Online Limited from Kenya. The annual comp...

Kenyan film Bangarang nominated for Atlanta Film Festival awards 2023

Kenyan film Bangarang nominated for Atlanta Film Festival awards 2023

Baby Samantha Pendo. The name carries a certain serenity, but it also evokes painful memories for many Kenyans. This six-month-old infant became an enduring symbol of tragedy when she tragically lo...

Kenyan film Bangarang nominated for Atlanta Film Festival awards 2023

Kenyan film Bangarang nominated for Atlanta Film Festival awards 2023

Whenever the name of baby Samantha Pendo is mentioned, soothing memories of the little angel fill the hearts of many Kenyans. The six month old infant was beaten to death by anti-riot police who rai...

Kenya's YAKWETU Online Limited among seven winners of WIPO 2023 award!

Kenya's YAKWETU Online Limited among seven winners of WIPO 2023 award!

<figcaption> (From left) Ambassador Tatiana Molcean (Chair of the 2023 WIPO Awards Jury), Mike Strano, the Yakwetu co-founder and chief operations officer (holding the WIPO award), and the Director ...

KENYA ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY START-UP YAKWETU WINS WIPO GLOBAL AWARDS!

KENYA ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY START-UP YAKWETU WINS WIPO GLOBAL AWARDS!

Kenyan entertainment technology start-up – Yakwetu was honoured as one of the seven winners of the 2023 WIPO Global Awards, at the 64th General Assembly of the World Intellectual Property Organizatio...

YAKWETU named first-ever winner from Africa at WIPO Global Awards

YAKWETU named first-ever winner from Africa at WIPO Global Awards

<figcaption>YAKWETU co-founder and chief operations officer Mike Strano at the 2023 WIPO Awards in Geneva. </figcaption> Kenyan entertainment technology start-up YAKWETU Online Limited has today b...

Hongera! YAKWETU™ Wins WIPO Global Award

Hongera! YAKWETU™ Wins WIPO Global Award

YAKWETU™ Online Limited, a Kenyan entertainment technology start-up that is innovatively disrupting piracy-dominated distribution channels of digital content in Africa has been selected as one of win...

Kenya Film Commission supports MyMovies.Africa for Monthly Parties at iHub

Kenya Film Commission supports MyMovies.Africa for Monthly Parties at iHub

In a signed deal with MyMovies.Africa Watch parties and Kenya Film classification, streaming will now be monthly at iHub Nairobi. KFC's pronouncement to support My Movies puts more weight to the ini...

Medicine Man: Embu movie to be screened worldwide in 195 countries

Medicine Man: Embu movie to be screened worldwide in 195 countries

Medicine Man, is a vernacular movie shot in Embu County. PHOTO | POOL Medicine Man, a vernacular movie shot in Embu County is set to screen worldwide on November 17, 2022. Medicine Man is the 120-m...

Review: ‘Where the River Divides’ Is A Beautiful Cultural Story That Dilutes Its Significance By Pandering to Western Salvation

Review: ‘Where the River Divides’ Is A Beautiful Cultural Story That Dilutes Its Significance By Pandering to Western Salvation

Where the River Divides carried a palpable aura that wafted through the smiles and faces that graced its premiere at the Anga Diamond Cinema. Having successfully avoided any spoilers, trailers, or an...

YAKWETU Named first-ever Winner from Africa, and Creative Industry, at WIPO Global Awards!

YAKWETU Named first-ever Winner from Africa, and Creative Industry, at WIPO Global Awards!

Yakwetu online, Kenyan entertainment technology startup has been honoured as 1 of the 7 Winners of the 2023 WIPO Global Awards, at the 64th General Assembly of the World Intellectual Property Organis...

'We Watch Kenyan' initiative launched at iHub Nairobi [Details]

'We Watch Kenyan' initiative launched at iHub Nairobi [Details]

Kenya Film Commission partners with MyMovies.Africa™ to launch 'We Watch Kenyan' initiative ![ 'We Watch Kenyan' initiative launched at iHub Nairobi [Details]](https://ocdn.eu/pulscms-transforms/1/E...