Mugambi Nthiga

Mugambi Nthiga

Personal Details

Biography

Mugambi is a renowned Kenyan actor, writer, and director who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. His impressive career has been marked by notable roles in several acclaimed TV dramas and films.

One of his most notable works is the pan-African TV drama "Changes" on Mnet, as well as his contributions to celebrated Kenyan films such as "Nairobi Half Life" and "Stories Of Our Lives". Mugambi's versatility as a writer and director has also led him to co-write and co-direct the musical drama TV series "Groove Theory", which aired on regional cable TV for two seasons.

In 2014, Mugambi curated and directed "Stories From The Mall", a powerful theatre tribute to the 2013 Westgate terrorist attack, produced by The Gladwell Theatre. This project led him to co-write the feature film "Kati Kati", directed by Mbithi Masya, which premiered at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and received critical acclaim.

Mugambi's subsequent projects include co-writing "Supa Modo", a family film directed by Likarion Wainaina, which premiered at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival and received a Special Mention from the Generation Kplus Jury. He has also been involved in various other projects, including the improv comedy group "Because You Said So", the satirical web-series "Oh-Bama", and the drama series "New Beginnings", which aired across Africa.

In 2019, Mugambi made his directorial feature-film debut with the drama "Lusala", which was part of the One Fine Day Films & Ginger Ink Films collaborative series. Throughout his career, Mugambi has demonstrated his ability to excel in a variety of roles and genres, solidifying his position as a talented and innovative filmmaker in the industry.

Career

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2016
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2014
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2012
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2010
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2018
Supa Modo
Supa Modo as Screenplay
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2016
Kati Kati
Kati Kati as Writer
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2019
Lusala
Lusala as Director