The millions lesbian movie Rafiki made in just seven days after court allowed Kenyans to watch it on cinema 

Kenyans were more than excited after court lifted the ban on lesbian movie “Rafiki” for seven days so that it could be illegible for the Oscar Awards nominations.

A movie needs to be first viewed in the country before being submitted for the awards. Although it wasn’t nominated, Supa Modo, another Kenyan film was picked.

Rafiki producer Steven Markovitz has now revealed the movie actually made Ksh 3.3 million in the seven days it was shown to Kenyans.

Good numbers

He also said that over 6500 people watched the movie. Well, that’s not something Ezekiel Mutua will be happy to hear considering how he has been fighting the movie.

“The success of the theatrical release proves that there is a strong commercial market for Rafiki in Kenya. We intend to take this film to other African countries to continue to build the case that quality African films are commercially viable on our own continent. The film will be re-released in Kenya, when permanently unbanned’’ said Rafiki producer Steven Markovitz.

Rafiki director Wanuri Kahiu hobnobs around with legendary US director Spike Lee 

“Rafiki” director Wanuri Kahiu is enjoying the time of her life after her film was given a standing ovation in Cannes Film Festival.

Word also has it that the popular director has now been signed to Hollywood management and production company The Gotham Group.

“Wanuri Kahiu is a prodigiously talented and brilliant woman,” said Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, founder and CEO of The Gotham Group.

“As an advocate for Africans, especially young women, Wanuri has established herself as a major cultural force. That she refused to edit Rafiki in any way to avoid the Kenyan ban is a testament to Wanuri’s courage and commitment to her creative vision.”

Spike Lee

A moment with Spike

After movie was screened at the event, Wanuri and Patrician Kihoro were seen enjoying their night with popular US film director Spike Lee.

For those who don’t know who Lee is and too lazy to google, Lee is a legendary director that has made films such as “She’s Gotta Have It”, “Do the Right Thing.”  “The Original Kings of Comedy” “25th Hour, Inside Man, “Chi-Raq” and the upcoming film “BlacKkKlansman” that has been screen at cannes 2018 event.

Watch the clip below: