Rafiki

 

 

Synopsis:  Auma works in her father’s shop and awaits the start of nursing school, while Ziki passes the days hanging out with her wealthy friends and making up dance routines. Their paths cross when their fathers run against each other for seats in the County Assembly of Nairobi, and the girls’ unlikely friendship is put to the test as election tactics get nasty.

Written and directed by Wanuri Kahiu

DOP  Chris Wessels

Sound Recordist  Frédéric Salles

Produced by Steven Markovitz

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