Ni Wakati

Michael Wanguhu is at it again.  He has hit on a great concept and is coming out with a great movie.  The movie, ‘Ni Wakati’, shows how the revolutionary youth of Africa, utilizing Hip-hop have turned the Ghetto’s into breeding ground of explosive talent in the art’s and the political sphere.

I love the fact that he ties the past and the present to lead a road to the future.  WithM1 from Dead Prez and Umi from POW, he leads the way to Africa and talks to founding fathers of the Black Panther movement.

They work in reuniting Africans and African Americans through the strongest bond that exists between the two today, hip hop. They all journey to revitalize their essence and purpose from the existing leaders of the Black Panther Pete  and Charlotte  O’neal, based in Arusha, Tanzania.  Keep an eye on this space for updates, coming soon.

Spielworks Media – Making Film Production A Reality

Spielworks Media

You just can’t keep a good Kenyan down, and that is very evident when you see what these two are doing!  Loyce Kareri and Dorothy Ghettuba, two Kenyan Jewels, are not content to rest on their laurels.

They  have founded Spielworks, an independent film and television concept development and production company that is already activley involved in several different projects.

Keep your eyes peeled as we watch what they come up with and keep you informed.

Stan Barua – “Tiger Spirit”

Stan Barua was the director of cinematography for the movie, ‘Tiger Spirit’.   This documentary about Korea’s journey to reunification is directed by Min Sook Lee.  Reviews already say great things about it, so if you are looking for a great movie to watch, why not try this.

Heartwarming and touching, it brings the stark reality of family seperation through government division and is showcased with some stunning cinematography that intuitively guides you through the heart’s journey across borders. To learn more about the movie, visit the website.

Deep Roy, California

Born Mohinder Purba, in Nairobi, Kenya, Deep Roy is a tall dwarf who stands 4 feet, 4 inches tall. A multifaceted actor, he has an impressive acting portfolio which includes, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (the Oompah Loompah), The Corpse Bride, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, to name a few. He was a puppeteer in the original Star Wars trilogy, and has lent his voice to memorable characters like Teeny Weeny, in the Neverending Story, and Mr. SaggyBottom in Big Fish. His impressive resume can be found here . If you are interested in learning about his latest endeavors, visit his fan site.

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Kiran Shah, United Kingdom

Kiran Shah was born in Nairobi, Kenya in 1956. His acting portfolio is impressive and includes Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Titanic, Braveheart, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (he was the scale double for Elijah Woods), The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and the original Superman and Superman II. He is also a published poet with works in both Britain and the U.S. His official website highlights his works. Kiran is a ‘Guinness World Record’ holder as the ‘shortest professional stuntman currently working in film’ since October 2003.

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Edi Mue Gathegi, California

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A graduate of New York University’s acting program, Edi Gathegi is making a name for himself in movie circles. He has been featured in ‘House, M.D.’ and, from what I’ve seen, this brother is going to have a great career.

He has a recurring role as Cole in House and has been a guest star in Lincoln Heights as Boa. These are pretty heavyweight roles and he does a great job.

Filmography:
2007 Death Sentence (Bodie)
2007 Gone Baby Gone (Cheese)
2007 House: Season 04 (Cole)
2006 Crank

Recurring Role
House
Cole

Guest Star
House
The Right Stuff
Cole

Lincoln Heights
The F Word
Boa

Lincoln Heights
Blowback
Boa

Lincoln Heights
Abduction (Click to watch)
Boa

Veronica Mars
I Know What You’ll Do Next Summer
Zeke Molinda

Mary Oyaya – Australia

 

Mary Oyaya played the role of played the role of Jedi Master Luminara Unduli in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. A modern renaissance woman, she has two masters degrees ( International Relations, and International Social Development), has worked with NGOs on behalf of refugees in Australia, has modeled for Gucci, Chanel, Sergio Rossi, and Salvatore Serragamo among others. She has also been an extra in the movies–Lost Souls, Down and Under, and Farscape. Visit her website to learn more about her achievements. You can also read more about her here.

 

Stanislaw Barua – Missassauga, Ontario, Canada

Jamati Online recently profiled Stan Barua to highlight his achievements. He has been actively involved in several projects that have been nominated for awards and has been actively involved in trying to build up the film industry in Africa in general, and East Africa in particular. Working with his brother, Jakub, he has also produced some award winning documentaries. We look forward to seeing what else he will work on in the near future.