Actor Nice Githinji launches exclusive platform for Kenyan films
She is set to unveil Boma Film Nights, an exclusive screening of local films, on Thursday at Café Amka's Wine Room in Nairob

For years, the Kenyan government through the relevant authorities has strived to have broadcasters air at least 70 per cent local content. This has never proved a light task, as not many media outlets have adhered to the set rules in regards to the airing of local content.
Until platforms such as Showmax, Netflix and YouTube came by, local filmmakers have had it hard getting platforms to showcase their works of creativity.
It is on this background that renowned Kenyan award-winning actor, film director and producer Nice Githinji has gone a mile ahead to launch an alternative platform; a place where local films can call home.
This Thursday at Café Amka’s Wine Room in Nairobi, Nice will unveil her brainchild dubbed Boma Film Nights, an exclusive screening of Kenyan films.
“Do you remember the joy of gathering with friends and neighbors to watch films that made you laugh, cry, and cheer as one? That sense of community, nostalgia, and belonging is what Boma Film Nights is bringing back —an experience that celebrates 100 per cent Kenyan films, set in a space that feels like home,” she tells The Informer.
She adds, “All we are aiming for is to reignite the magic of Kenyan cinema while giving audiences a platform to connect, reflect, and celebrate local stories. Boma means homestead in Kiswahili —a place where stories are shared, perspectives are exchanged, and bonds are built. Boma Film Nights takes that essence and modernises it. This isn’t just a film screening; it’s a cultural gathering where films are experienced as they were meant to be: together.”
Nice brings over two decades of expertise in the arts. Her award-winning works such as These Are Moments to Die For, her leadership in mentoring upcoming talent and her collaborations with diverse organisations such as UN Women have made her a trailblazer in Kenyan cinema. With her new initiative, she combines her passion for storytelling and community to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience.
She rallies Kenyans to support such initiatives, as it’s through such support even filmmakers will be motivated even to churn out more authentic Kenyan stories. “Our industry needs you —your opinions, your energy, your presence. Let’s come together to celebrate Kenyan cinema, share feedback, and shape the future of our stories,” she says.
“Remember the days of community halls, open-air cinemas, and neighbours gathering around a single TV to share in the magic of storytelling? That sense of togetherness may have faded, but we are bringing it back via the Boma Film Nights. This isn’t a stiff cinema experience. Here, you can laugh, chat, and immerse yourself fully. Whether it’s the joy of a comedy night or the shared screams during a horror film, we promise to be an experience like no other,” she offers.
During the events, however, it will not be just all about films. There will also DJ sessions for an unforgettable evening playing strictly Kenyan music, whereas Q&A sessions will carry film discussions with the creators and cast of the films screened.