Rafiki Movie Director, Wanuri Kahiu Lands New Netflix Deal

Wanuri Kahiu a Kenyan film director has announced a major deal for a film feature with Netflix and holly wood actress Lily Reinhart. – By Stephanie Mwangi.

She made the announcement on social media where she highlighted that she will be directing the film with Hollywood actress Lily Reinhart.

The film is expected star Natalie (Lily) a lady in her 20s caught up in 2 realties where in one she takes up the role of being a mother and while in the other she wants to actively pursue her career.

Wanuri was known for her film Rafiki a movie that was banned by the KFCB. She however went on and sued the KFCB and she won the case for banning her film. And Rafiki became the first Kenyan movie to be screened at the Cannes festival.

As a result of the film she won multiple awards such as best director, best screen play and best picture at the Africa Movie Academy Awards .