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In Search... · 2019

Mission to Rescue · 2021

KenyaSwahili

Life on the Horn · 2020

SomaliaSomali

Beti and Amare · 2014

Ethiopia

Black Disc · 2016

UgandaEnglish

The Tree of Life · 1988

SomaliaSomali

Unyagoni: Bahati's Sex Education Journey · 2025

Kenya

Melody of Love · 2023

Boran Women · 1974

Lambadina · 2016

The Blind Date · 2021

Uganda

TUKO MACHO

Kenya

Heaven Sounds Boring · 2022

Ugandalg

Matabeleland · 2025

KenyaShona

Waithira · 2017

KenyaGikuyu

Villains in the Metropolis · 2023

Kenya

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