4Play
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4Play follows four men who, despite their chaotic personal lives, find friendship, love and perseverance in Nairobi’s concrete jungle. Stream all episodes now.
From the makers of Pepeta, 4Play stars Daniel Weke (Mali), Elsaphan Njora (Kati Kati), Maina wa Ndungu (Kina) and Bilal Wanjau (Faithless) as leads Malik, Allan, Edu and Michael; with a supporting cast that includes Patricia Kihoro (Crime and Justice), singer Habida Moloney and newcomer Tracy Macharia.
Produced by James Kombo (Pepeta) through his production company CJ3 Entertainment, 4Play is directed by Mwangi Rurengo (Pepeta), Janet Chumbe (Faithless) and Country Queen editor Mkaiwai Mwakaba, stepping into the director’s shoes for the first time.
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