Afro Blak

Screenwriter | Actor | Voice artist | Director | Producer | Filmmaker | Playwright

Abubakar Mwenda is a multi-talented professional with a diverse media, entertainment, and performing background. He is an accomplished screenwriter, playwright, voice-over artist, writer, content creator, director, actor, producer, curator & cultural heritage enthusiast, and a multidisciplinary & Interdisciplinary contemporary experimental artist.

With a passion for storytelling, his theatrical prowess shines through, having performed in more than 100 stage productions spanning various forms and genres. He has penned two full-length plays, "Bitter Love" and "Footprints on Me." His play "Footprints on Me" gained international recognition, earning an Official Selection at the Film Residency - Cinema Lab V2.0 2022 in Colombia.

Abubakar has written, produced, & directed over 10 local short films, including Ghetto Hustler, Rat a Baby Race, Midnight Sleepers, Magaidi Mahasidi, and Vitunguu Maji. These films, which Abubakar has written, produced, and directed, have gained exposure to regional and international film festivals. They are accessible to local and international VOD and live film streaming platforms.

As a Screenwriter, Abubakar has had the privilege of showcasing his creative writing skills in several TV Series including Makutano Junction, The Team, Chini ya Mnazi, Maria, and Utata (web series).   

As an actor, Abubakar has graced over 50 local & international feature films and TV series, earning him numerous accolades, including Best Actor and Supporting Actor awards at Kalasha, Amaa, Ziff & Ion film festivals. These TV series include Makutano Junction, Chini ya Mnazi, Wingu la Moto, Kona, Nganya, and Selina, The films are Nairobi Half-Life, From a Whisper, Killer Necklace, Ngoron’go, Maulidi, The First Grader, Subira & Mission to Rescue. 

Abubakar is currently starring in the new TV series Dagoretti and the ShowMax series "Faithless." Additionally, he showcased his directing skills as the English Dubbing Director for the Netflix Series "Sakho and Mangane." 

Abubakar has showcased his writing, directing & voicing skills in radio drama series including; Get Connected, Ushikwapo Shikamana, Learning by Ear (DW Radio), Nini Kati Yetu, Maisha Pakacha, Salaam and Ni idhaa. The audio play “Unheard Whispers” written & directed by Abubakar, is currently receiving massive airplay in Europe.

My strengths include being a visionary, resourceful, having a keen eye for detail, leading by example, being independent, highly efficient, and a loyal team player.