Nawi (2024)
Nawi is a 2024 Swahili-language drama movie directed by Vallentine Chelluget and Apuu Mourine, with a running time of 1h 43m. It stars Michelle Lemuya Ikeny, Joel Liwan and Benson Ochungo Obiero.
In the remote Turkana region of Kenya, 13-year-old Nawi's aspirations of higher education are shattered when her father plans to marry her off to a stranger to ensure the family a substantial amount of livestock.
Where to watch Nawi
Stream: Angel Studios
Cast
- Michelle Lemuya Ikeny as Nawi
- Joel Liwan as Joel
- Benson Ochungo Obiero as Eree (Nawi's Father)
- Ben Tekee as Shadrack
- Michelle Tiren as Rosemary (Nawi's Mother)
- Patrick Oketch as Emanikor
- Marrianne Nungo as Mama Ekai
- Nyokabi Macharia as Madam Christine
- Rael Atyang as Zawari's Mother
- Kevin Basara as Adult Noel
- Milcah Cherotich as Reporter
- Simon Ebei as Driver