Njue Kevin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Njue Kevin
Born	(1992-02-19) 19 February 1992 (age 33)
Alma mater	Kenyatta University
Occupation	Filmmaker
Years active	2013—present
Notable work	Intellectual Scum (2015) 18 Hours (2017) Safari Big Girl Small World MTV Shuga Mashariki
Awards	1. Forbes Africa #30Under30 list 2. Africa Movie Academy Award for Best First Feature Film by a Director

Njué Kevin (born February 19, 1992) is a Kenyan film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is famous for his movie 18 Hours, which won the Best Overall Movie in Africa award in 2018. This was a big moment for Kenya, as it was the first time a Kenyan film had ever won this major award.

Because of his success, Njue was named one of the top young creative people in Africa by Forbes magazine in 2019.

Currently, Njue works as a senior producer for the MTV Staying Alive Foundation. He helped bring the popular TV show MTV Shuga back to Kenya with a new series called MTV Shuga Mashariki.

Filmmaking Career

Njue started making films while he was a student at Kenyatta University. He teamed up with his childhood friend, Bill Jones Afwani, and they have worked together on many projects. While in college, Njue directed and produced several short films that won awards at international film festivals.

First Short Films

In 2013, Njue wrote and produced his first short film, Sticking Ribbons. His friend Bill directed it. The film tells the story of a young woman named Kimberley who shares her story about overcoming personal challenges with a support group. The film was a success and won an award at the Zanzibar International Film Festival in 2014.

From left, Bill Afwani, Njue Kevin, Brian Achar & Maureen Koech at the Zanzibar International Film Festival.

The next year, Njue worked with another filmmaker, Phoebe Ruguru, on a short film called Saidia, which means "Help" in Swahili. Njue wrote the story, and it was filmed using only an IPhone 4S. The film is about a man from Africa who is taken to a farm in Lithuania and must learn the language and culture to find his way home. It won an award for Best Young Director in London.

Breakthrough with 'Intellectual Scum'

In 2015, Njue directed a short film called Intellectual Scum. This film made him famous in the Kenyan film industry. It was shown at ten different international film festivals across Africa, Europe, and North America.

The film was praised by critics and is considered one of the most successful short films in Kenyan history. It tells a story that encourages people to believe that solutions to Africa's problems can come from within the continent.

First Feature Film

In 2017, Njue wrote and directed his first full-length movie, 18 Hours. The movie's premiere was completely sold out, showing how excited people were to see it.

Views on Kenyan Film

Njue is a strong supporter of African films. He believes that filmmaking is an important business that can be very successful in Kenya, just as it is in other parts of the world. He often speaks about the need for more support for filmmakers from the government and investors.

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Njue Kevin para niños