The late Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley remains a darling in most parts of the world. The handsome, dreadlocked Reggae musician was known for his spiritual, revolutionary and conscious music that propelled him from his humble roots in Jamaica to the world stage. “Marley”, by Director Kevin MacDonald (Last King of Scotland) delves deeper into the life of the superstar, revealing his family history, assassination scare, and eventual climb to the top.

As I sit down to talk to thespian and film/TV actress Nancy Wanjiku Karanja, we start by clearing the air on a touchy topic: Is she “ghetto”? Nancy fiddles with the question then finally goes rhetorical as she responds, “Am I ghetto? I think so.” And the Kangemi native is proud of that aspect of her life.

The highly anticipated crime-drama, Nairobi Half Life (NHL), premieres in Nairobi this Thursday, August 30th at Westgate Cinema. Film buffs, as well as the Kenyan film and entertainment industry players, are expected to be in attendance at the exclusive invite-only event. The action packed film entwines a tale of romance, humour and tragedy—the various hustles that shape city life.

Director David Tosh Gitonga, says he’s already watched the film’s final cut six times; “You can’t get tired of such a wonderful story. The authenticity of NHL is set to take Kenya’s film industry to the next level,” he asserts.