FILM & TV IN KENYA: The 13 biggest moments of 2021 #2021inReview
1. 'NAFSI' becomes the first Kenyan film to run in cinemas for 8 consecutive weeks, beating SOFTIE's 7 weeks run.
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2. Six Kenyan actors feature in 'ESCAPE FROM MOGADISHU', currently Korea's second biggest box office hit of 2021.
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3. Kenya gets its first action film with 'MISSION TO RESCUE' which also becomes the country's official entry to Oscars 2022.
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4. 'A GRAND LITTLE LIE' challenges film distribution model in Kenya, makes Ksh4M in less than a week.
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5. Mumbi Maina stars in 'THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS' alongside Keanu Reeves.
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6. 'SOFTIE' receives nominations for 3 MAJOR AWARDS - an International Emmy, a Peabody Award and a PGA Award.
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7. Showmax launches first-ever original in Kenya, 'CRIME AND JUSTICE'
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8. Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) bans documentary feature 'I AM SAMUEL'
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9. Wanuri Kahiu lands new project at Netflix - directing 'PLUS/MINUS', a drama starring Riverdale actor Lili Reinhart and Nia Long.
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10. Netflix officially launches in Kenya, introduces a free plan for Android mobile users.
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11. Enos Olik creates and directs his first TV show, 'FAMOUS', a drama set in the music industry in Kenya.
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12. Kenya gets its FIRST Christmas movie with the short film 'CHRISTMAS LOVE'
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13. Reuben Odanga, Phil Karanja, Lucy Mwangi & Jennifer Gatero venture into film for the first time with 'NAFSI', 'A GRAND LITTLE LIE', 'BABA TWINS' & 'NAIROBBY' respectively.
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