
4 May 2022
Igiza trailer: watch this Kenyan thriller
Igiza trailer: a 30-second teaser trailer is now out for the Kenyan Showmax Original series, Igiza, a thriller that follows twin sisters, Linda and Nicole, at war after a betrayal that changes their lives forever. Years later, one of the sisters breaks out of prison and takes over the seemingly wonderful life of her identical twin, with disastrous consequences.
Igiza teaser
Kalasha Award-winning actress Serah Ndanu (Sumu la Penzi, Pieces of Us) plays the double role of Linda and Nicole, with Blessing Lung’aho (Zora), Kevin Samuel (Mali), Emmanuel Mugo (Pillow Talk), Ainea Ojiambo (Kina), Sheila Ndanu (Maria) and Torome Sision (Monica) co-starring.
Igiza is helmed by Abdi Shuria (known for his works as a cinematographer for 2021’s hit Nafsi and upcoming feature Ayaanle), King Muriuki (The XYZ Show) and Abu Melita under their company Yare Productions.
What to watch on Showmax
There is something for every kind of a fan of Kenyan series and movies on Showmax. New telenovela Salem has just kicked off, giving fans of Selina something to look forward to. Selina is also available to binge-watch from the beginning, as well as other daily dramas like Kina and Kovu. For lovers of reality series, check out Sol Family S1-2 featuring the band Sauti Sol, and This Love, which follows Nameless and Wahu. Also in the music industry genre is Famous, a drama about a young singer who must step up her game to compete in the cutthroat music business in Nairobi.
Kabiyesi, now on Showmax
Between Worlds, now streaming
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