Angela Mutua is a Kenyan actress and film director. She is best known for her roles in the films "Nairobi Half Life" and "Something Necessary". Mutua began her career in theater before transitioning to film in 2011. She has since become one of the most prominent figures in Kenyan film.
Mutua was born in Nairobi, Kenya in 1988. She grew up in a small village and attended school until her parents could no longer afford the fees. She found work as a cleaner and eventually started her own theater company, which she ran for three years. During this time, she was involved in several local productions, including a play about the importance of education.
In 2011, Mutua was cast in the lead role of Mwas in the feature film "Nairobi Half Life". The film was a major success and was the first Kenyan feature to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Mutua won several awards for her performance, including Best Actress at the African Movie Academy Awards.
In 2013, Mutua starred in "Something Necessary", a film about the effects of post-election violence in Kenya. The film was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival and Mutua won the Best Actress award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
In addition to her film work, Mutua has been active in raising awareness of social issues in Kenya. In 2014, she launched the Girl Child Network, a non-profit organization that works to empower girls in rural Kenya. She has also served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund.
Mutua has also become a strong voice for women in the film industry. She has spoken out about the lack of representation of women in the industry and the need for more female directors and producers.
Through her work as an actress, director, and activist, Mutua has established herself as one of the most respected figures in the Kenyan film industry. Her powerful performances and dedication to social causes have earned her a place among the most influential figures in Kenyan film.
