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The Matumbilas

2020-01-01 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 10.0

Animation · Comedy

The Matumbilas is an animated comedy series about a Tanzanian family living in the middle class United States. The series deals with culture clashes between the immigrated parents, Hashim and Zainat Matumbila and their first-generation American children, Amina, Rajab and Zulfiqar Matumbila.

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Creators
Zul Manzi
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Countries
United States of America
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Returning Series

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Zul ManziZulfiqar Matumbila / Hashim Matumbila (voice)
Denise KhumaloDenise KhumaloZainat Matumbila (voice)
Gabrielle BarlatierAmina Matumbila (voice)
Chris YatesRajab Matumbila (voice)

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