Nigerian/Canadian filmmaker, Charles Uwagbai, will screen his action thriller, Kipkemboi at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) taking place in Lagos from November 5 to 11, 2023.
Kipkemboi, which will be screened on Thursday, November 9, is directed by Charles Uwagbai and stars a combination of Canadian and African actors like David Cubitt, Kevin Hanchard, Vinessa Antoine, Abel Mutua, Chichi Seii and Thamela Mpumlwana. Another of Uwagbai’s movies, Finding Odera, will also be screened at the festival.
Shot in Canada and Kenya, Kipkemboi tells the story of Kipkemboi, a math genius from a small African village who develops an algorithm to play the stock market. Kipkemboi’s discovery quickly puts him on the radar of powerful forces, and he must use all his skills and cunning to survive.
The film is produced by New Real Films assisted by Zamaradi Productions with the financial participation of Telefilm Canada, Ontario Creates and CBC Films.
Kipkemboi is a visually stunning film, with breathtaking cinematography that captures the beauty of Africa and the resilience of Africans. The film also features exciting and authentic action sequences, bringing life to the drama. The performances are also top-notch, with Kipkemboi played by Thamela Mpumlwana. The movie was produced by Canadians, Jennifer Jonas and Leonard Farlinger, alongside Kenya filmmaker Appie Matere
But Kipkemboi is more than just an action thriller. It is also a powerful and inspiring story about overcoming adversity and achieving your dreams. The movie is a must-see for anyone who loves action, adventure, and inspiring stories.
“This has been some of the hardest work that I’ve done for a role and that’s what intrigued me throughout this production.
I’ve had to apply myself at such a high capacity, it was so ambitious from day 1. I thought for the first couple weeks of shooting we’d be living in tents in the fields of Kenya. So, I was ready to really sacrifice for this role,” Mpumlwana said.