Foi Wambui: Leaving Law for Acting & Changing Kenya's Film Industry | MADE TO MAKE KE | Ep 006
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Foi Wambui: Leaving Law for Acting & Changing Kenya's Film Industry | MADE TO MAKE KE | Ep 006
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About this listen
Kenyan actor and media personality Foi Wambui sits down for a raw conversation about her unconventional journey—from nearly becoming a lawyer to commanding screens in Salem, Shanga, and beyond. She breaks down:
🔥 Why she walked away from law school – and how strikes led her to creative work
🎭 The brutal transition from theater to screen – including the director’s note that changed everything
🇰🇪 Kenya’s creative industry struggles – "We’re loud when we hate, silent when we love our own content"
🌍 Her global ambitions – "I want to be Kenya’s Lupita, but I’m coming back to build here"
Featured Quotes:
"If you want my naked truth on screen, pay me like it’s the truth."
"Nollywood grew because Nigerians screamed about their films. When will we?"
Where to Find Foi:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foi_wambui_/
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