Today the court of appeals affirmed something powerful: Ideas are not crimes!
8 years ago my film RAFIKI was banned in Kenya because it told a love story about 2 women. For 8 years we’ve been in court fighting for #FreedomOfExpression.
The Court held that Freedom of Expression is protected by the Constitution. Our work cannot be confiscated. Police cannot shut down art with force or intimidation unless there is a real threat!
The ruling is bigger than one film. It’s for filmmakers, artists, musicians, anyone who uses words, ideas or images. It’s for Kenyans who voted and fought for our 2010 Constitution. This is because OUR ideas are not crimes. And today, the law said so too.
“These black women in this room are beacons on a thousand hills, and all you have to do is see them because they shine so brightly”
The high point of international women’s month, was being wrapped in the revolutionary and stunning kindness of @ltjackson_ . She invited to her table at the Black Women in Hollywood Essence Fest where she was rightfully honored this year.
So glad I had a new sis @feeemz for laughter, pics and being one of the lights that shine.
To Ms. Jackson, thank you for seeing our light!
What a great week! 1st time at the Oscars!
As co-chair of International Film with @micheleohayon , we both had an incredible time speaking to the filmmakers at the 2026 Oscar Nominee Spotlight on International Film at @theacademy . Thank you to all academy folk that made this happen.
Outfit by: @14zeroseven
Earrings by: @we.are.nbo
One Sunday in November @dreamhampton and I went to the @theacademy Governor’s Awards. Great company, small plates, cute dresses— fun night out honoring film legends.
