Netflix is set to premiere new Kenyan drama series Mo-Faya, created and directed by Reuben Odanga, on 20 December 2024.
The seven-part series, described as a drama with a touch of telenovela, unfolds predominantly in Nairobi, with glimpses of Western Kenya rarely seen on our screens.
Mo-Faya follows Zawadie, who, after discovering shocking truths about her family, sets out to build a new life with her boyfriend, Brian—unaware that his dangerous double life will pull her into a world of secrets and crime.
The series features a predominantly young cast of Lorna Lemi (Nairobby), Brahim Ouma (Pepeta), and newcomers Tobit Tom and Mathew Ngugi. The supporting cast includes Alex Mwakideu (Nafsi), Blessing Lung’aho (Country Queen), Basil Mungai (Kina), Tessy Njine (Selina) and media personality Cate Rira.
Notably, Odanga is known for directing and producing the long-running, Kalasha-winning telenovela Selina, which captivated audiences over five seasons before coming to an end in 2022. Mo-Faya marks his first series on Netflix, following the premiere of his debut feature film, Nafsi, on the global streaming platform in 2022. This is also the first new Kenyan series to premiere on Netflix after Tosh Gitonga’s Volume in December 2023.
“Mo-Faya is raw and grounded in realism, reflecting who we are beyond the filters of social media. The show underscores the importance of present and responsible parenting as the cornerstone for raising wholesome individuals who shape the future citizenry,” says Odanga.
Watch Mo-Faya trailer below.
Produced by Multan Production, Mo-Faya is backed by executive producers Jacqueline Musyoka and Odanga, with Margaret Wanjiru Muriithi as producer and Edijoh Mwaniki (Lost in Time) as writer. The series is distributed by Okada Media.
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I would like to be part of the movie please
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