‘SupaModo’ beats famed ‘Rafiki’ to Oscars shortlist

SupaModo crew and cast led by Best Director Likarion Wainaina as part of the action at the 2018 Riverwood Awards, where veteran actress Mary Kabele aka Mama Kayai was declared the Riverwood Grand warrior. [ [George Orido, Standard]

Rafiki, the movie by Wanuri Kahiu has not made the 2019 Oscars shortlist despite last minute efforts to have it feature as a consideration for the Academy of Sciences and Arts in Hollywood.

Instead SupaModo directed by Lokarian Wainaina is Kenya’s choice.