King Kaka's new film 'Kamtupe' goes Hollywood

Multiple-award winning rapper King Kaka’s new film ‘Kamtupe’ has landed in Hollywood and is set to be screened in Los Angeles, U.S.

The film, according to a statement sent to newsrooms by Kenya’s Consul General in Los Angeles Big Ted, will be screened at ‘The Comedy Nook’ located on 7456 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, on October 27, 2022 at 7pm American time.

‘Kamtupe’, directed and written by King Kaka, real name Kennedy Ombima, is set in Nairobi and tells the story of a government worker who is robbed of his laptop when he ventures into a rough neighborhood to locate a relative.

As fate would have it, however, the laptop holds crucial State information that, if leaked, could 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 featured in the film 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 alongside Kaka Empire signees Femi One, Kanambo Dede, Mbithi and Jadi.