Foi Wambui: Leaving Law for Acting & Changing Kenya's Film Industry | MADE TO MAKE KE | Ep 006 episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 1H 3M

Foi Wambui: Leaving Law for Acting & Changing Kenya's Film Industry | MADE TO MAKE KE | Ep 006

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Kenyan actor and media personality Foi Wambui sits down for a raw conversation about her unconventional journey—from nearly becoming a lawyer to commanding screens in Salem, Shanga, and beyond. She breaks down:🔥 Why she walked away from law school – and how strikes led her to creative work🎭 The brutal transition from theater to screen – including the director’s note that changed everything🇰🇪 Kenya’s creative industry struggles – "We’re loud when we hate, silent when we love our own content"🌍 Her global ambitions – "I want to be Kenya’s Lupita, but I’m coming back to build here"Featured Quotes:"If you want my naked truth on screen, pay me like it’s the truth.""Nollywood grew because Nigerians screamed about their films. When will we?"Where to Find Foi:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foi_wambui_/Subscribe for more conversations with Kenya’s most unapologetic creators.New episodes every Wednesday#MadeToMakeKE #KenyanPodcast #AfricanCinema #ActorLife

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