Keeping Films for Children and Youth in Focus
Trends and news for youth and children interested in film.
By Jennifer Ochieng Published May 15, 2024 As part of its diverse May 28 launch slate in Kenya, Showmax has unveiled Nilichoma, its first-ever Original docuseries in Kenya. The 10-part docuseries features well-known personalities in Kenya who received an unexpected…
By Ogova Ondego Published May 8, 2024 Talents Durban, a networking platform that offers space for emerging filmmakers to connect, learn, and collaborate, has announced the lineup of participants selected for its 17th edition scheduled for July 19 – 22,…
By Jennifer Ochieng Published May 7, 2024 One of the new housewives joining season 2 of The Real Housewives of Nairobi, Zena Nyambu, describes herself as a serial entrepreneur and a jack of all trades. “I am the real definition…
By Ogova Ondego Published April 14, 2024 School holidays are not fun for 15-year-old Maria Wanja and 13-year-old Antony Keboge. “My grandmother reads my chats and emails while my uncle eavesdrops on my telephone conversations. I also dislike my dad…
By Jennifer Ochieng Published March 22, 2024 The year 2023 was both a big and a tragic year for Minne Kariuki. Other than her return in Single Kiasi Season 2, which like its first season, was among the most-watched shows…
By Sharlene Versfeld Published February 21, 2024 Enkai, an animation episode directed by Kenya’s Ng’endo Mukii and included on the 10-episode anthology titled Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire, has won clinched the prestigious Annie Award for Best Limited Series (TV/Media) and…
By Energy Capital and Power Published February 20, 2024 Integrating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) principles into the media and entertainment industry yields greater profitability. Amazon’s 2023 Higher Impact Report reveals that 79% of consumers exhibit a preference for brands…
By Abdi Ali Published January 31, 2024 Italy has during the Italy-Africa Summit in Rome unveiled a US$6 Billion plan to support African development. “We believe it is possible to envision and write a new chapter in the history of…
By Jennifer Ochieng Published January 14, 2024 Showmax is relaunching in February 2024 with a brand-new look, new app, and entirely new product suite. This comes after the announcement of the partnership between MultiChoice and international media heavyweight Comcast’s NBCUniversal…
By IB Published January 4, 2024 Some 20,385 students from more than 5700 schools across 160 countries have received their Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) results from the November 2023 International Baccalaureate (IB) examination session. This marks a…