Abubakar Mwenda – Director & Filmmaker Portfolio

 Abubakar Mwenda – Director & Filmmaker Portfolio

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BIOGRAPHY

Abubakar Mwenda is a visionary filmmaker dedicated to crafting compelling narratives that challenge societal norms and inspire change. With a strong background in directing, writing, and producing, he has worked extensively in the film and television industry, particularly in Kenya. His work explores themes of identity, resilience, and justice, pushing the boundaries of storytelling to drive impactful conversations. Through Afro Blak Productions, Abubakar has created thought-provoking films that resonate with diverse audiences.

Currently, he is venturing into nonfiction storytelling, with plans to produce three documentary films between 2025-2026: Swahili: Language of Resistance, Revolution & Cultural Evolution, Vichuku (Anthills), and Miti Dawa: A Dying Cure. He will be directing Vichuku and Miti Dawa: A Dying Cure.

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FILMOGRAPHY

1. Ghetto Hustler (Short Film)

• Synopsis: A young girl is torn between her loyalty to her criminal mother and her bond with her friends. When her mother kidnaps her friend for personal gain, she faces a life-altering decision.

• Duration: 20 minutes

• Watch Here: [Ghetto Hustler](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cjFNiEsQmwl3zEYHwxuy4PVO rHxwpq5d/view?usp=sharing)

2. Vitunguu Maji (Short Film)

• Synopsis: During the COVID-19 pandemic, a young man struggles to care for his blind mother and younger sibling while facing the temptation of a life of crime.

• Duration: 14 minutes

• Trailer: [Watch Here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P5vF5ftMUBJfv_1i1CxJO2Xd xzp3sYO0/view?usp=sharing)

• Full Film: Watch Here

3. Rat A Baby Race (Short Film)

• Synopsis: A conniving brother and sister hatch an outrageous plan to secure their inheritance by finding a child and a suitable partner to impress their strict father.

• Duration: 8 minutes

• Watch Here: Rat A Baby Race

4. Macho Makavu (Short Film)

• Synopsis: A young man is abducted and tortured by special police after being falsely accused of extremism and gang affiliation. As he fights for survival, he seeks to uncover the truth.

• Duration: 8 minutes

• Watch Here: Macho Makavu

5. Midnight Sleepers (Short Film)

• Watch Here: Midnight Sleepers

6. Maji Ya Mtungi (Short Film)

• Synopsis: A story about navigating the complexities of marriage and learning the importance of focusing on one's own journey.

• Duration: 5 minutes

• Watch Here: Maji Ya Mtungi

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Afro Blak RADIO - PODCAST

   Spotify Podcast

 

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ADDITIONAL MEDIA & COLLABORATIONS

• Afro Blak Productions & Nongwa Films Collaboration

  • YouTube Playlist

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PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION LINK

For a complete showcase of my work, please visit my portfolio:

• IMDb: Abubakar Mwenda on IMDb

• BlogSpot: Afro Blak Productions Blog

The habitable "Climate champions" forum, held at Kibwezi, Makueni county, November 2024

Climate Champions - Poetry, Storytelling & Dance performance

The event was spectacular. Having grilled the youths through a 3-day intensive community theatre -TFD training, the youths were ready to perform at the habitable.Org annual event in Kibwezi, Makueni county. The production that seamlessly fused poetry, dance, music & storytelling was widely applauded and appreciated. The message reached home. Its intended impact was archived. 

Asanteni sana Shirika la habitable, washika dau wote husika,wakaazi wa kibwezi, Shirika la DGi creatives, vijana na wasanii chipukizi wachapakazi wa Kibwezi na wote waliofaulisha shughuli hii. Natua shukrani zangu kwa kupewa nafasi katika utunzi na kuwaongoza vijana hawa chipukizi, kuweza kuigiza mchezo wao uliowaacha wengi wakitamani zaidi na zaidi. shukran

Stone Town Zanzibar: The Center Of East African and Arab Slave Trade

Tusiwahi kusahau??!!

https://youtu.be/BIfHvRuGTWE?si=hpWbkw0Yq5JXPLbU https://youtu.be/BIfHvRuGTWE?si=hpWbkw0Yq5JXPLbU

The SHOCKING Lies You Were Told About Africa History

SHOCKING genetic study show that ancient China and Japan were started by the people from....

utu.be/hXHQVVKPmsI?feature=shared

GHETTO HUSTLER Film

MIDNIGHT SLEEPERS - Film

 Catch " MIDNIGHT SLEEPERS"- the latest short film from Afro Blak Productions. 

BEMBEA YA MAISHA - Uchambuzi na uchanganuzi wa kina wa tamthilia BEMBEA YA MAISHA,naye Abubakar Mwenda.

 Sikiza na kufuatilia msururu wa uchanganuzi na uchambuzi wa tamthilia BEMBEA YA MAISHA kupitia;

AFRO BLAK RADIO : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afro-blak-radio

BEMBEA YA MAISHA - EPISODE 1: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afro-blak-radio/episodes/BEMBEA-YA-MAISHA---EP-1-e2hrk9i

 BEMBEA YA MAISHA - EPISODE 2:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afro-blak-radio/episodes/BEMBEA-YA-MAISHA---EP-2-e2hrl6d

 BEMBEA YA MAISHA - EPISODE 3:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afro-blak-radio/episodes/BEMBEA-YA-MAISHA---EP-3-e2hrlaa

 BEMBEA YA MAISHA - EPISODE 4:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afro-blak-radio/episodes/BEMBEA-YA-MAISHA---EPISODE-4-e2i1jvq

 BEMBEA YA MAISHA - EPISODE 5:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afro-blak-radio/episodes/BEMBEA-YA-MAISHA---EPISODE-5-e2i1ksn

 BEMBEA YA MAISHA - EPISODE 6:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afro-blak-radio/episodes/BEMBEA-YA-MAISHA---EPISODE-6-e2i1mde

 BEMBEA YA MAISHA - EPISODE 7:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afro-blak-radio/episodes/BEMBEA-YA-MAISHA---EPISODE-7-e2i1mgk

BEMBEA YA MAISHA - EPISODE 8:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afro-blak-radio/episodes/BEMBEA-YA-MAISHA---EPISODE-8-e2i1mj4

 Listen to AFRO BLAK RADIO on the listed podcasts, by clicking on their links.

Please listen, share, support, & subscribe. Asante sana.

 SPOTIFY:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afro-blak-radio

 RADIO PUBLIC:

Afro Blak RADIO (radiopublic.com)

 POCKET CASTS:

https://pca.st/2m3z5j5w

Q&A: What Is the Truth of Your Story?

The Second World War How Life Was Mr Severine Walele Nyambu On Dawida M.....

I'M YOUR MAN Trailer

Makutano Junction Sn 13: Episode 1 - One of my best episodes! Down memory lane..........

Mission to Rescue film by Foxton Media

"Swahili: Language of Resistance and Revolution"

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Swahili; Language of Revolution and Resistance

 A chronological and thematic structure that traces the history and cultural significance of the Swahili language in Africa and beyond. It begins by introducing the language, its origins, and its role in shaping African identity and pride. The narrative then moves to explore the specific ways that we have used Swahili as a tool of resistance and revolution throughout history.

https://youtu.be/M2e2ruP5SeY

Crossing - Voices From The Border (*Note title change below) - A Really heart touching documentary....

Nairobi Half Life Trailer - I really enjoyed shooting this film! Kudos NHL family....

Kforce x Mr.Ke4 - Letter to mama (Official video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1F2hiNeJVA

Messina gets a dose of her own medicine – Selina | Maisha Magic East

Magaidi Mahasidi - short film - Focuses on the Youth & Extremism

2023 World Celebrations for PWDs

UNESCO MOOC on Living Heritage and Sustainable Development - Trailer

Celebrating PWDs.

 The persons living with disabilities held this year's celebrations on the 3rd of December 2022.  We celebrated it with happiness and smiles at Joska town, Machakos county, where XXX hosted the day's celebration. Afro Blak Productions, the events co-partners, showcased new upcoming PWDs talents and entertained the enthusiastic gathered crowd with their play performance "Ubuntu - Kimya Kimya" written and directed by Abubakar Mwenda. 

The 30-minute play highlights the exploitation and injustices that people living with disability daily undergo at their workplaces, learning institutions, and public service delivery offices. The play "Ubuntu-Kimya Kimya" also highlights the importance and benefits of PWDs registering for the new-generation disability cards, by the state's corporation the National Council for Persons with Disability. Major benefits that registered PWDs members receive include, Legal advisory services, job placement, disability mainstreaming, an Albinism support program, and cash transfers for PWDS. 

The other climax of the event was the distribution of goodies that several companies and organizations had donated. The event was a true show physically and spirit that sharing is caring. Hoyeee to everyone for gracing the occasion. Shukran and bless you.   

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 Over the years, Afro Blak has dedicated itself to over the years nurture talents and skills training for youth, especially younger kids. Here's a preview of some of

those experiences.