In the heart of Nairobi, two girls—Kena and Ziki—fall for each other in a world that
tells them they can’t. Bright, bold, and buzzing with life, Rafiki flips the script
on stories of queer struggle, choosing joy, rebellion, and radical tenderness instead.
Banned in Kenya for daring to show love between women, the film still made history
at Cannes in 2018, breaking barriers and blazing a trail for a new generation of African
queer cinema. Rafiki isn’t just a love story—it’s a revolution in pink and glitter.
Eventive. “Queer & Trans Film Festival 2025.” Accessed June 25, 2026. https://sqtff.eventive.org/films.