Kenyan film Nafsi is now streaming on Netflix.
The film which premiered at a glitzy affair last year, debuted on the popular streaming platform on Friday 18th of November 2022.
Nafsi is a tale of the touch subject of surrogacy in African settings. Starring Aisha (played by Mumbi Maina), the storyline revolves around her inability to conceive and how a surrogacy offer from her best friend Shiko (played by Catherine Kamau), changes everything.
While Aisha does this to save her marriage, this proves to be another difficult undertaking as things take an unexpected turn after a successful IVF process. Aisha’s change of heart on the surrogacy leaves Shiko feeling used.
Written and directed by filmmaker Reuben Odanga, Nafsi explores several themes such as friendship, marriage, loyalty, and family among others.
In addition to its captivating storyline, the film’s cast is packed with top acting talent from Kenya. The cast members include Alfred Munyua, Silayio Kirisuah, Alex Mwakideu, Monique Angelyn Bett, Alex Khayo, and Raymond Ofula.
The stars of the film could not help but share their excitement on social media. Fans and celebrities alike have also taken to social media to congratulate the cast and creators of Nafsi on this major milestone.
This film joins the likes of Sincerely Daisy, 40 Sticks, Disconnect, Uradi, Subira and Country Queen on the giant streaming platform.