SHARON OLAGO LANDS ACTING GIG ON JACOB’S CROSS

Kenyan actress Sharon Olago has landed an acting gig on South African TV series, Jacob’s Cross. Sharon who also starred in the MTV series Shuga as the carefree Violet will be playing the role of a more sober character.

She told Hot Secrets that in the new series, she will be playing the role of “an eccentric academic”. She joins other Kenyan actors, Nick Ndeda and Ken Ambani who were both selected to join the cast.

BOMB BLAST MOVIE STARS WIN AT TARIFA FESTIVAL

The awards of the 7th edition of Tarifa African Film Festival saw four Kenyan films screened and three Kenyan actors win the coveted best actor award.
Ken Ambani, Abubakar Mwenda and Godfrey Odhiambo, all who starred in Wanuri’s bomb blast movie From a Whisper took home the coveted prize for Best Actor.
The three walked away with a cash price of €2500 (Sh291,237) and a trophy. A speechless Ken who received the news from Wanuri said, “It means a lot to be recognised internationally.”
He added, “I will use this platform to give back to my employers (Posta) by articulating our products as well as raising awareness on the rights of actors across the country to ensure that we are appreciated for our craft.”
The three were awarded for their collective work, which enables viewers to experience the internal conflict of a society torn apart by terrorism.
Also selected for this year’s festival are Wanuri Kahiu’s From a Whisper and Pumzi, Hawa Essuman’s Soul Boy and In my Genes by Lupita Nyong’o.

Some Scenes from AMAA

These are some pictures from the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) courtesy of kenyan actor Ken Ambani. It was held in Yenagoa,Bayelsa state,Nigeria early this month. Kenya movie producer Wanuri Kahiu movie ‘From A Whisper’ was nominated for 11 awards and walked away with five nods. From a whisper walked away with Best Director, Achievement In Editing, Best Original In Soundtrack, Best Screenplay and Best Picture.