Rafiki 2018
6.8 / 10
Rafiki
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.
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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All 1 Videos & 3 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
... Makena Mwaura
... Ziki Okemi
JG
Jimmi Gathu... John Mwaura
NW
Nini Wacera... Mercy
... Peter Okemi
... Rose Okemi
Directors:
Release Date:
Sep 26, 2018 (Belgium,France,Germany,Kenya,Netherlands,Norway,South Africa,United States)
Run Time:
1hr 22`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
Swahili
Production Countries:
Belgium,France,Germany,Kenya,Netherlands,Norway,South Africa,United States
Status:
Released
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Cast & Crew of
Rafiki
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
Cast
... Makena Mwaura
... Ziki Okemi
JG
Jimmi Gathu... John Mwaura
NW
Nini Wacera... Mercy
... Peter Okemi
... Rose Okemi
... Blacksta
... Mama Atim
... Nduta
... Waireri
... Tom
HA
Hellen Aura... Elizabeth
LW
Leila Weema... Elizabeth's Friend
GN
Githae Njogu... Pastor
... Josephine
... Motorbike Passenger
MK
Mburu Kimani... Delivery Truck Driver
JW
Jane Wachu... Tuktuk Driver
... Mrs. Machoko
MW
Mary Wanjiku... Mrs. Ngugi
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