18 June 2024
Jiji S1
Jiji is a fast-paced youth drama that follows the lives of four young girls in the streets of Jericho, a low-income settlement in Nairobi, who are forced into a life of crime to make ends meet.
Eighteen-year-old Julz will do anything to provide for her family. When her younger brother is accepted into a prestigious international school, she and three friends take another job with Jericho’s kingpin, Makali, leading to tragic consequences that change their lives forever.
Directed by Enos Olik (Famous), Jiji features Fridah Mumbe (Pepeta), Nungari Kiore (Volume), Sybil Collette (Igiza), and Aicy Stevens in the lead roles of Julz, Achie, Vee and Mwende respectively. Also look out for the likes of Keith Chuaga (Igiza), George Mo (Pepeta), Wakio Mzenge (County 49) and Marcus Ochieng (Pepeta).
More Showmax Originals you'll love
Ann Muli spills on her challenging role in The Chocolate Empire and working with legends Jimmy Gathu and Sanaipei Tande
Ann Muli reflects on her role as Lily and meeting her idols in the Showmax crime drama The Chocolate Empire, now streaming on Showmax.
Kenyan
Producer Sammy Dee speaks on Take Me Home S2
Sammy Dee talks about producing the reality dating show Take Me Home S2, now available for streaming. New episodes are land every Friday on Showmax.
Kenyan
Showmax expands The Mommy Club franchise with The Mommy Club Tanzania
Showmax announces The Mommy Club Tanzania, the latest addition to The Mommy Club franchise, premiering 25 April 2025.
Made in Kenya
Kenyan actress Amalie Chopetta wins global award for voiceover performance in Showmax Original Outlaws
Amalie Chopetta wins the 2025 Hermes Award for her exceptional voice work dubbing Outlaws into Kiswahili from Sesotho and isiZulu.
Kenyan