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Rafiki

Rafiki

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Kena and Ziki long for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls resist and remain close friends, supporting each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$181316

Status

Released

Original Language

Swahili

Runtime

82 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

26 September 2018

Country

Belgium

Cast

Samantha Mugatsia

Samantha Mugatsia

Kena

Sheila Munyiva

Sheila Munyiva

Ziki

Jimmi Gathu

Jimmi Gathu

John Mwaura

Nini Wacera

Nini Wacera

Mercy

Dennis Musyoka

Dennis Musyoka

Peter Okemi

Patricia Amira

Patricia Amira

Rose Okemi

Neville Misati

Neville Misati

Blacksta

Muthoni Gathecha

Muthoni Gathecha

Mama Atim

Nice Githinji

Nice Githinji

Nduta

Charlie Karumi

Charlie Karumi

Waireri

Vitalis Waweru

Vitalis Waweru

Tom

Hellen Aura

Hellen Aura

Elizabeth

Leila Weema

Leila Weema

Elizabeth's Friend

Githae Njogu

Githae Njogu

Pastor

Patricia Kihoro

Patricia Kihoro

Josephine

Stephen Ruiru

Stephen Ruiru

Motorbike Passenger

Mburu Kimani

Mburu Kimani

Delivery Truck Driver

Jane Wachu

Jane Wachu

Tuktuk Driver

Priscilla Wanjiku

Priscilla Wanjiku

Mrs. Machoko

Mary Wanjiku

Mary Wanjiku

Mrs. Ngugi

Edwin Owino

Edwin Owino

Otemi Rally Leader

Derrick Assetto

Derrick Assetto

Police

Juliette Achieng'

Juliette Achieng'

Police

Justin Mirichii

Justin Mirichii

Security Guard

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