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Ayaanle

2022-02-22 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated

Drama

The story of a 21-year-old Somali boy named Ayaanle living in Nairobi who aspires to become a world-famous actor. His life is turned upside down after a series of unlikely and unfortunate events force him to defy the odds for his survival.

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Directors
Ahmed Farah
Production companies
Riyo Films, Hornconnect
Countries
Kenya, Somalia
Status
Released
Budget
USD 400,000

Top Cast

Barkhad AbdirahmanBarkhad AbdirahmanAyaanle
Mariam AliMaryan
Amina MohamedAamina
Blessing Lung'ahoAgent John
Samwel Isiaho MajorOCS, Police Boss
Keith ChuagaKeith
Yakunde IsabokePolice officer Kevin
Yakunde IsabokePolice officer Kevin
Abdirizak AhmedAgent Hassan
Musa MohamedAbu Hubeiba
Pascal TokodiPascal TokodiAgent Kimani
AshnaamJama, undercover police officer
Pritul RaithathaKumaar, A Casting director
Simon RieberSimon RieberAdamson

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