Netflix has released the trailer of first Kenyan series ‘ Country Queen’ which is set to stream on July 15th 2022.
The series is a family drama that tells the story of ordinary Kenyans fighting against a corporate power that threatens to destroy their homes and lives. It focuses on the issues of land grabbing and exploitation, and how these factors impact the lives and relationships of the main characters, their families and communities.
The series stars Melissa Kiplagat as Akisa, a woman from a sleepy village who now leads a comfortable but complicated life in the city. Her relationship brings a series of consequences to her family. Other popular actors featured are Melvin Alusa, Blessing Lung’aho , Nini Wacera, Mumbi Kaigwa, Muthoni Gathecha, Sheila Munyiva, Nyokabi Macharia, Joel Otukho, Eddy Kimani, Abu Sensei, Nice Githinji, Nancy Karanja, Maina Olwenya, Kael Njihia, Robert Agengo, Oliver Litondo, Vera Atsango, Peter King, Johnson ‘Fish’ Chege and Raymond Ofula.
County Queen was filmed in Nairobi, Machakos and Murang’a counties and was directed by Vincent Mbaya, Tosh Gitonga and Brian Munene. It will be ready to stream exclusively on Netflix on July 15th.