KING KAKA’S FILM KAMTUPE SET TO PREMIERE IN LOS ANGELES

King Kaka’s latest film Kamtupe is set to premiere in Los Angeles on October 27 at The Comedy Nook.

Set in Nairobi, the movie tells the story of a government worker who is robbed of his laptop when he ventures into a rough neighbourhood to locate a relative. As fate would have it, the laptop holds crucial state information that, if leaked, can plunge the country into a civil war.

The crime thriller features big names in the Kenyan film industry, such as renowned actor Jimmi Gathu, who is the film’s protagonist, and leading media personality Jeff Koinange, who is assigned voice-over duties. Other well-known personalities include musician Femi One and YouTuber Stanley Obienji, as well as Brendah Jons, Kelvin Musili, Vincent Otieno, Joyce Maina, Zack Matasi and Fidel Maithya. The movie soundtrack includes songs from artists such as Otile Brown, Femi One, Kanambo Dede, Mbithi and Jadi. 

King Kaka’s latest venture Kaka Empire Films focuses on the development of the creative economy through music and film in the underprivileged neighbourhoods of Kenya, King Kaka has been dubbed the new sensation, poet and one of the greatest storytellers of all times.

“The creative economy will reach a global valuation of $985 billion by 2023 and contribute 10 percent to the world’s GDP by 2030, The Kenya consulate in Los Angeles seeks to showcase to the world through cultural diplomacy & the creative economy.

The Kenyan government is looking to expand the breadth and scope of filmmaking in Kenya by attracting International Productions and to grow the local industry both in quality and quantity.  Kenya is a country of spectacular beauty, a hub of topographic and biodiverse wealth. A country that avails filmmakers the creative freedom to capture a spectrum of captivating footage.” Said Thomas Kwaka the Consul-General Los Angeles.