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Mumbi Maina
Mumbi Maina (born 14 January 1985) is a Kenyan actress known for her role in the soap opera ''Mali''. She is an actor and dancer who has starred in both local and international films since 2009. Mumbi is well known for her role as Zakia in the Netflix sci-fi show ''Sense8''. After garnering her first play in 2009, she played Riziki in "Unseen Unsung Unforgotten" and won her first Kalasha award for the best supporting actress. Mumbi became a household name through the award-winning NTV show Mali (2011–2013) and received her Kalasha nominations for the Best Supporting actress. She has starred in more other films including DSTVs Africa Magic Original films such as; such as 29, Terra Firma, Being Oti, Lovers Ransom and Runaway Groom. Career Mumbi Maina made her debut in the entertainment world in 2008 when she starred in the film ''Unseen, Unsung, Unforgotten'' as Riziki. She appeared alongside Benta Ochieng' and Nice Githinji. The story mainly focused on HIV/AIDS. In 2011, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nairobi
Nairobi is the Capital city, capital and largest city of Kenya. The city lies in the south-central part of Kenya, at an elevation of . The name is derived from the Maasai language, Maasai phrase , which translates to 'place of cool waters', a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city proper had a population of 4,397,073 in the 2019 census. Nairobi is home of the Parliament Buildings (Kenya), Kenyan Parliament Buildings and hosts thousands of Kenyan businesses and international companies and organisations, including the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) and the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Nairobi is an established hub for business and culture. The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is one of the largest stock exchanges in Africa and the second-oldest exchange on the continent. It is Africa's fourth-largest stock exchange in terms of trading volume, capable of making 10 million trades a day. It also contains the Nairobi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catherine Kamau
Catherine Kamau (born February 3, 1987) is a Kenyan actress, popularly known as "''Celina''" (or "''Selina''") and "''Kate Actress''". She came into the limelight for her role in the Citizen TV show, Mother-in-Law (TV series), Mother In-Law where she played Celina. She has also featured in other films such as ''Sue na JonieNafsi'' ''Plan B (2019 film), Plan B'', and ''Disconnect (2018 film), Disconnect''. Catherine attended Chogoria High School where she joined the drama club and became well known for her talent, before moving to Loreto Convent Msongari where she won the 'Miss Loreto' Award. She has a Diploma in Communications, majoring in public relations from Kenya College of Communication and Technology which was upgraded to Multimedia University of Kenya, MultiMedia University of Kenya. Catherine Kamau is the brand ambassador for Harpic Kenya and the Nice and Lovely Petroleum Jelly. She was married to Phil Karanja but are divorced as of 19 September 2023. Career Catherin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenyan Film Actresses
The Demographics of Kenya is monitored by the Kenyan National Bureau of Statistics. Kenya is a multi-ethnic state in East Africa. Its total population was at 47,558,296 as of the 2019 census. A national census was conducted in 1999, although the results were never released. A new census was undertaken in 2009, but turned out to be controversial, as the questions about ethnic affiliation seemed inappropriate after the ethnic violence of the previous year. Preliminary results of the census were published in 2010. Kenya's population was reported as 47.6 million during the 2019 census compared to 38.6 million inhabitants 2009, 30.7 million in 1999, 21.4 million in 1989, and 15.3 million in 1979. This was an increase of a factor of 2.5 over 30 years, or an average growth rate of more than 3 percent per year. The population growth rate has been reported as reduced during the 2000s, and was estimated at 2.7 percent (as of 2010), resulting in an estimate of 46.5 million in 2016. As of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1985 Births
The year 1985 was designated as the International Youth Year by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** The Internet's Domain Name System is created. ** Greenland withdraws from the European Economic Community as a result of a new agreement on fishing rights. * January 7 – Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency launches ''Sakigake'', Japan's first interplanetary spacecraft and the first deep space probe to be launched by any country other than the United States space exploration programs, United States or the Soviet space program, Soviet Union. * January 15 – Tancredo Neves is Brazilian presidential election, 1985, elected president of Brazil by the National Congress of Brazil, Congress, ending the Military dictatorship in Brazil, 21-year military rule. * January 27 – The Economic Cooperation Organization, Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is formed, in Tehran. * January 28 – The charity single record "We Are the World" is recorded by USA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salem (Kenyan TV Series)
Salem may refer to: Places Canada * Salem, Ontario, various places Germany * Salem, Baden-Württemberg, a municipality in the Bodensee district ** Salem Abbey (Reichskloster Salem), a monastery * Salem, Schleswig-Holstein Israel * Salem (Bible), an ancient town mentioned in the Bible * Salem, Ma'ale Iron, Israel * Salim, Nablus, or Salem, Palestine India * Salem, Tamil Nadu ** Salem City Municipal Corporation ** Salem metropolitan area (India) ** Salem district, Tamil Nadu ** Salem railway division * Salem (Lok Sabha constituency), a parliamentary constituency in Tamil Nadu, India Sweden * Salem Municipality, a municipality in Stockholm County ** Salem, Sweden, the seat of Salem Municipality United Kingdom * Salem, Cornwall, England * Salem, an area of Oldham, England * Salem, Ceredigion, Wales * Salem, village near Llandeilo, Wales United States * Salem, Alabama * Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas, a city * Salem, Saline County, Arkansas, a census-designated pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Matrix Resurrections
''The Matrix Resurrections'' is a 2021 American science fiction action film co-produced, co-written, and directed by Lana Wachowski, and the first in the ''Matrix'' franchise to be directed solely by Lana. It is the sequel to '' The Matrix Revolutions'' (2003) and the fourth installment in ''The Matrix'' film series. The film stars an ensemble cast including Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jessica Henwick, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Jada Pinkett Smith. The film is set sixty years after ''Revolutions'' and follows Neo, who lives a seemingly ordinary life as a video game developer having trouble with distinguishing fantasy from reality. A group of rebels, with the help of a programmed version of Morpheus, free Neo from a new version of the Matrix and fight a new enemy that holds Trinity captive. Following the release of ''Revolutions'', the Wachowskis denied the possibility of another ''Matrix'' film. Warne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sense8
''Sense8'' () is an American science fiction drama television series created by Lana and Lilly Wachowski and J. Michael Straczynski for Netflix. The production companies behind ''Sense8'' included the Wachowskis' Anarchos Productions (replaced by Lana and her wife's Venus Castina Productions in the second season), Straczynski's Studio JMS, and Georgeville Television, with Unpronounceable Productions having been set up specifically for the show. The show's first season introduced a multinational ensemble cast, with Aml Ameen, Bae Doona, Jamie Clayton, Tina Desai, Tuppence Middleton, Max Riemelt, Miguel Ángel Silvestre, and Brian J. Smith portraying eight strangers from different parts of the world who suddenly discover that they are "sensates": human beings who are mentally and emotionally linked. Freema Agyeman, Terrence Mann, Anupam Kher, Naveen Andrews, and Daryl Hannah also star. In the second season, Toby Onwumere replaces Ameen. The show explores issues ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kati Kati
''Kati Kati'' is a 2016 Kenyan drama film directed by Mbithi Masya. ''Kati Kati'' is a co-production of One Fine Day Films and Ginger Ink. At the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival, ''Kati Kati'' won the Prize of the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) for the Discovery programme. It was selected as the Kenyan entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated. Plot Without any recollection of what happened before, young Kaleche finds herself in the middle of the wilderness. She makes her way to Kati Kati, a nearby lodge, where she meets a motley crew of residents under the leadership of Thoma. They inform her that she is dead and won’t be able to leave Kati Kati. She quickly assimilates into the group and together they enjoy Kati Kati’s luxurious distractions. Kaleche soon realizes that afterlife is not only fun and games, every member of the group seems to still car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jane & Abel
''Jane & Abel'' is a Kenyan television series that premiered on 4 September 2015 on Maisha Magic East. It stars Lizz Njagah and Brian Ogola. Mumbi Maina stars as the antagonist. The soap opera explores themes of lust, passion, greed, deceit, and spite. Premise Jane Kazi, a competitive and highly independent woman owns and 24/7 Media Group. Her primary mission is to get revenge on the Simba family, headed by the eldest son and CEO of Simba Media Empire, Abel Simba. Abel strives to keep the family's market dominance. Jane is the illegitimate daughter of John Simba and stepsister to Abel. She holds a deep resentment towards the Simba family and does everything in her power to bring it down. Cast *Lizz Njagah as Jane * Brian Ogola as Abel Simba *Sarah Hassan as Leah *Mumbi Maina as Cecilia *Angel Waruinge as Aida Simba * Helena Waithera as Lucy *Charlie Karumi as Tony *Tracy Mugo * Justin Mirichii *David Gitika *Kirk Fonda *Innocent Njuguna *Chris Kamau *Neville Misati as Patrick *G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Chocolate Empire
''The Chocolate Empire'' is a 2025 Kenyan crime drama set in Nairobi's elite circles featuring an ensemble cast including Jimmy Gathu, Sanaipei Tande, Kalasha winner Mumbi Maina, among others. The series is produced by Insignia Productions, the creators of the hit shows ''Single Kiasi'' and Netflix original ''Kash Money''. Plot ''The Chocolate Empire'' follows the life of JB Mauzo (Jimmy Gathu), a once-powerful businessman freshly released from prison. As JB works to rebuild his life and mend his fractured family, he secretly operates a high-end escort service from his exclusive cigar club in Nairobi. His clandestine empire and personal life collide when he meets Lily (Ann Muli), a young woman from a struggling family, who takes a job at JB’s club to help her mother make ends meet, unaware of the illegal operations taking place. Cast * Jimmy Gathu as JB Mauzo, a former criminal and businessman * Ann Muli as Lily, JB's love interest and Margaret's daughter * Mumbi Maina a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
