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08/08/2026

Do you want a movie night in your estate?

AFor three days, young people came to Young Scientists Kenya to imagine what they could build.In the evenings, we invite...
08/08/2026

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For three days, young people came to Young Scientists Kenya to imagine what they could build.

In the evenings, we invited them to think about the kind of world they were building it for.

Across the three days, we screened MONO, Shoeshine, Stero, The Afterlife of Waste, Jimbi and 1992.

The films could not have been more different.

They took the students into conversations about bullying, courage, leadership, dreams, responsibility, relationships, stigma and the choices we make when confronted by the experiences of others.

On our third and final evening, Jimbi and 1992 brought that journey to a close.

There is something significant about showing these stories in a space dedicated to science and innovation.

We often speak about preparing young people for the future in terms of technical ability.

We need more scientists.

More engineers.

More innovators.

More problem solvers.

We absolutely do.

But the people who build the future will also make decisions about other people.

Innovation requires more than knowing what can be built. It requires an understanding of who we are building for.

Science can give young people tools to investigate the world around them.

Stories can introduce them to lives, choices and experiences beyond their own.

One develops our ability to solve problems.

The other can deepen our understanding of the people living inside those problems.

That is why these screenings were more than an evening activity after a full day of innovation.

They belonged in the same conversation.

The future needs young people who can build.

It also needs young people who understand who they are building for.


We constantly ask young people what they want to become.Perhaps we should spend more time asking them who they believe i...
07/08/2026

We constantly ask young people what they want to become.

Perhaps we should spend more time asking them who they believe is worth becoming.

On Day Two of our screenings at Young Scientists Kenya, we screened Shoeshine, Stero and The Afterlife of Waste.

After Stero, we asked the students a seemingly simple question:

Who is your favourite superhero, and why?

“Iron Man, because of his technology.”

“A health worker, because they help people.”

“My teachers, because they give me a bright future.”

“Jesus, because He died for me.”

Listen closely to those answers.

Technology. Service. Education. Sacrifice.

For these young people, heroism was not simply about extraordinary power. It was about what someone uses their ability to do for others.

And that should make us think.

When we talk about preparing young people for the future, the conversation often centres on skills, careers, innovation and opportunity.

But what about the values shaping the people they are becoming?

Because having the ability to build something is one thing.

Understanding why it should be built, who it should serve and what kind of person you want to become while building it is another.

Then we asked what they had taken from Stero.

One student answered:

“All dreams are valid.”

That statement sounds simple until we turn the question back on ourselves.

If all dreams are valid, are we creating environments that allow young people to believe that?

Are we exposing them to enough possibilities?

Are we giving them enough people, stories and experiences through which they can imagine different versions of their own future?

Education should prepare young people to make a living.

But perhaps it should also help them decide what kind of life is worth building.

That is a much bigger conversation.

Day One at Young Scientists Kenya 🎬After a full day of innovation and discovery, students gathered for our evening scree...
06/08/2026

Day One at Young Scientists Kenya 🎬

After a full day of innovation and discovery, students gathered for our evening screening of MONO.

And their reactions told a story of their own.

There was laughter during the lighter moments.

Then came the bullying scenes.

“Aaarrgh!”

“Ahh, tena?”

You could hear the frustration across the room.

And when the boys began finding their voice and standing up for one another, the mood shifted again. The students were completely invested in their journey.

Beyond the screen, MONO opened an important conversation about bullying, peer pressure, masculinity, emotional wellbeing and the importance of creating spaces where young people feel safe enough to speak and be heard.

Sometimes film gives us a way to begin conversations that are difficult to start on our own.

And sometimes, the most important thing we can do after the credits roll is listen.

28/07/2026

What if a movie night became more than just watching a film?

For years, we’ve seen African stories inspire learning, spark conversations, and bring people together in classrooms across Kenya.

Now, we’re taking that same belief into the places we call home.

Introducing Tunga Movie Nights.

An outdoor community cinema experience designed for residential estates, where families gather under the stars to enjoy African films, children’s activities, cosplay, games, music, popcorn, and meaningful conversations with neighbours.

Because we believe stronger communities aren’t built by the places we live.

They’re built by the moments we share together.

If you’d love to see Tunga Movie Nights in your estate, we’d love to hear from you.

Nominate your estate through the link in our bio, and let’s create an unforgettable community experience together.

Tunga Movie Nights

Film. Family. Community.

🌙🎬 Tunga Nights Lights Up Kyeni Girls Senior School with the Power of African Storytelling.After a vibrant Cultural Day ...
25/07/2026

🌙🎬 Tunga Nights Lights Up Kyeni Girls Senior School with the Power of African Storytelling.

After a vibrant Cultural Day at Kianyaga Senior School in Embu County, the celebrations continued into the evening as Tunga Nights brought students together for a memorable open-air cinema experience.

More than 1,200 students gathered under the stars to watch Nawi, Kenya's official submission to the 97th Academy Awards (Oscars 2025). The film tells the inspiring story of a brilliant young girl determined to pursue her education despite the threat of child marriage. Its themes of courage, resilience, hope, and girls' education resonated deeply with students from across the country.

The evening was a powerful reminder that film is more than entertainment—it is a tool for learning, dialogue, and social transformation. Through African stories, students are encouraged to think critically, appreciate their cultures, and engage with real-life issues affecting their communities.

At Tunga, we remain committed to our vision of African Films for African Schools, creating immersive learning experiences that inspire, educate, and empower the next generation.

Here's to many more nights where African stories bring young people together, spark meaningful conversations, and inspire lasting change.

What makes a neighbourhood feel like home?Is it the houses?The playgrounds?The security?Or is it the moments we share wi...
24/07/2026

What makes a neighbourhood feel like home?

Is it the houses?

The playgrounds?

The security?

Or is it the moments we share with the people around us?

The truth is, communities aren’t built through buildings. They’re built through shared experiences.

Through children who become friends while playing together.

Through parents who find time to slow down and be present.

Through neighbours who discover they have more in common than the walls that separate them.

At Tunga Media Afrika, we’ve spent years using African films to spark learning, dialogue, and critical thinking in classrooms across Kenya. Now, we’re bringing that same belief into residential estates through Tunga Movie Nights.

More than an outdoor film screening, Tunga Movie Nights is a community experience where families gather under the stars to enjoy African stories, children’s games and creative activities, cosplay, music, prizes, popcorn, meaningful conversations, and unforgettable moments together.

Because we believe every community deserves experiences that bring people closer.

Would you love to see Tunga Movie Nights in your estate?

We’re inviting residents’ associations, estate management teams, and communities across Kenya to partner with us in bringing this experience to their neighbourhoods.

If you’d like Tunga Movie Nights to visit your estate, register your interest through the link in our bio or get in touch with us directly.

Tunga Movie Nights

Film. Family. Community.

Stories don’t change communities on their own, people do. Yesterday at Enomatasiani Girls High School, we witnessed the ...
20/07/2026

Stories don’t change communities on their own, people do. Yesterday at Enomatasiani Girls High School, we witnessed the power of equipping young people not just to watch African films, but to lead conversations that inspire change.

Through the Impact Lab, students explored impact storytelling, critical thinking, and how film can be a powerful tool for social transformation. By evening, more than 1,800 students gathered for an unforgettable open-air cinema experience, where the very students trained earlier confidently facilitated post-screening discussions following Home by Adelle Onyango, Rivers of Brown Water by Laissa Malih, and Bella Is Dying, Maybe Next Week by Abigail Arunga.

Made possible through Kenya Film Classification Board Cine Mobile Truck, the screening showcased the power of taking films beyond traditional theatres and directly into schools,bringing stories closer to young audiences and creating spaces for meaningful dialogue.

This is what impact looks like: learning becoming leadership, audiences becoming changemakers, and stories inspiring action.

We are deeply grateful to our partners, , UMI fund and Doc Society, whose collaboration continues to demonstrate that storytelling creates its greatest impact when it is intentional, community-driven, and connected to action.

Together, we’re empowering the next generation to tell stories, ask bold questions, and build a more informed, engaged, and compassionate society.

Every festival leaves a lesson, and this year’s Impala Festival reminded us why storytelling matters.We had the privileg...
06/07/2026

Every festival leaves a lesson, and this year’s Impala Festival reminded us why storytelling matters.

We had the privilege of screening HOME at the Impala Festival, a platform that brings together students from different schools to celebrate creativity, innovation and learning.

One of the highlights of the day came before the screening had even begun. As we shared some of the spaces where Tunga Media Afrika has engaged young people over the years, students began giving shout-outs from across the room, mentioning festivals and events where they had previously interacted with us.

It was a humbling reminder that meaningful engagement doesn’t end when an event is over. It continues in the minds of the people you meet and the conversations you leave behind.

As Tunga Media Afrika continues to expand its reach, we’re encouraged to see more students and teachers embracing African storytelling not only as entertainment, but as a powerful educational tool.

Following the screening of HOME, the discussion that unfolded was inspiring. Students explored themes of identity, self-worth, prejudice, culture, mental health, religion and societal expectations. They also examined the filmmaking process itself—analysing lighting, editing, costume, colour, sound, symbolism and narrative techniques with remarkable insight.

These conversations reaffirm our belief that African films have a place beyond the screen. They belong in classrooms, festivals and community spaces where they can spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking and inspire meaningful dialogue.

Thank you to the organisers of the Impala Festival, the teachers who continue creating opportunities for experiential learning, and every student who participated with such honesty and enthusiasm.

The future of African storytelling is being shaped not only by those who create films, but also by those who engage with them, question them and find meaning in them.

Here’s to many more conversations, screenings and stories that continue to educate, inspire and connect us.

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30/06/2026

Some of the most important conversations about Africa are taking place in rooms that rarely make headlines.

The screening of Stories From The Margins at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology wasn’t simply about watching a documentary. It was about confronting an uncomfortable question: who bears the cost of solutions designed to save the planet?

For decades, Africa has been described as resource-rich. Yet time and again, the continent finds itself negotiating from the margins—whether it’s minerals, land, labour, or now, carbon.

What made the post-screening discussion remarkable wasn’t that students had all the answers. It was that they were asking sharper questions.

Questions about consent.

Questions about ownership.

Questions about climate justice.

Questions about whether communities fully understand the agreements that shape their futures.

One reflection stayed with us:

“We emit the least, yet we incur the most.”

That single statement captures a reality many statistics struggle to explain.

This is why documentary filmmaking matters. Not because it tells people what to think, but because it gives people enough truth to begin thinking differently. When a film outlives its runtime and continues through the conversations it provokes, it has done something far greater than entertain—it has shifted perspective.

Africa doesn’t need more stories told about it. It needs more spaces where Africans critically engage with stories about themselves, question existing systems, and imagine different futures.

The conversation doesn’t end when the credits roll. In many ways, that’s where it begins.

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