Celebrating stories that make an impact

Sleeping Warrior

Internationally recognised documentary — 2021

Sleeping Warrior is a feature-length documentary following Africa's first female lacrosse team and their journey from Kenya to the 2019 World Lacrosse Championships in Canada.

Released in 2021, the documentary went on to receive recognition from film festivals around the world. Contemporary reporting from May 2021 records awards already received in Toronto, Chicago and Houston, with the Cannes World Film Festival recognition announced on 24 May 2021.

• 2021

  Best Documentary

  Cannes World Film Festival

  Sleeping Warrior received the Best Documentary award at the Cannes World Film Festival in 2021.

• 2021

  Best Documentary

  Chicago Indie Film Awards

  The film won Best Documentary at the Chicago Indie Film Awards in 2021, directed by Janet Wells and Mwaura Timothy.

• 2021

  Best Cinematography

  European Cinematography Awards

  Cinematographer Timothy Mwaura received the Best Cinematography award for Sleeping Warrior at the 2021 European Cinematography Awards.

• 2021

  Festival Awards & Official Selections

  International festival circuit

  During its 2021 festival journey, Sleeping Warrior received numerous laurels and recognitions across international festivals, including festivals in Toronto, Chicago, Houston, Cannes, Barcelona and Ghana. The film's official website records 13 official festival selections and six finalist placements, alongside its three specifically identified major awards.

• Recognition

  Award for the Advancement of Sport

  International Olympic Committee

  Sleeping Warrior also received an award from the International Olympic Committee for the advancement of sport. Our official history places the film's release and award-winning festival run in 2021, though no specific award date is published.

Boda Love

Award-winning Kenyan romantic comedy — 2024–2025

Boda Love is a Kenyan romantic comedy filmed entirely in Nairobi and released theatrically in 2024. The film went on to receive major recognition at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, Mombasa International Film Festival, and Kitale Film Week.

• 2024

  Best Soundtrack

  Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA)

  Boda Love received four nominations at the Africa Movie Academy Awards and won Best Soundtrack. The award recognised the film's music, with particular credit to musician Billy Black, whose original music contributed to the film's soundtrack.

• 2024

  Best Film

  Mombasa International Film Festival

  Boda Love won Best Film at the 2024 Mombasa International Film Festival.

• 2024

  Best Actor

  Mombasa International Film Festival

  Duncan Murunyu Mungai, who plays Jabari, won Best Actor for his performance in Boda Love.

• 2024

  Best Director

  Mombasa International Film Festival

  Boda Love received the Best Director award at the 2024 Mombasa International Film Festival, recognising the film's direction by Janet Wells and Grace Irungu.

• 2024

  Best Screenplay

  Mombasa International Film Festival

  The film's screenplay was recognised with the Best Screenplay award at the 2024 Mombasa International Film Festival.

• 2025

  Best Film

  Kitale Film Week

  Boda Love won Best Film at Kitale Film Week in 2025, competing against films from across Africa.

• 2025

  Best Screenplay

  Kitale Film Week

  The film also won Best Screenplay at Kitale Film Week in 2025.

At a glance

The International Olympic Committee award is confirmed in our official history, but no precise award date is published — we list it without a year.

A legacy of recognition

Two films. Multiple international honours. One commitment to powerful African stories.

From international documentary festivals to some of Africa's most respected film awards, these recognitions reflect the ambition behind every production. Kibera Hustle premieres in October 2026 and has not yet begun its festival run.