14 October 2026, Nairobi: MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) graduates are bringing a new feature film to the screens. Becoming Madiba, made by the MTF East Africa Academy Class of 2025/6, brings fresh faces and a new story to audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and Tanzania.
Set to premiere on GOtv and DStv’s Maisha Magic channels, the film takes place in Nairobi, following Madiba, who makes shoes by hand in Kibera. When Wanjiru Njoroge, heiress to a footwear empire, notices them and posts a photo online, his work is suddenly in front of the whole country, and the attention comes with complications he never planned for.
The film premieres on Maisha Magic Plus (DStv channel 163 and GOtv channel 503) on Saturday, 17 October 2026, at 8:00 PM EAT. It will then air on Maisha Magic East (DStv channel 158 and GOtv channel 502) on Sunday, 18 October 2026, at 8:00 PM EAT.
For the MTF graduates behind the production, the film represents a practical milestone in their development as filmmakers. As part of the programme, the Class of 2025/6 has taken its learning beyond the classroom to complete a feature-length production, applying its skills to the process of developing and delivering a film for television audiences.
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“Producing a feature film gives our students the opportunity to put their training into practice, collaborate across different filmmaking disciplines and experience what it takes to bring a story from development to the screen. This practical experience is an important part of preparing emerging filmmakers to contribute to the industry,” says Victoria Goro, MTF East Africa Academy Director.
MTF’s hands-on approach is designed to equip young African creatives with skills that can be applied across the film and television value chain. Through practical production experience, mentorship and industry exposure, the programme helps develop talent while creating opportunities for emerging filmmakers to contribute to the region’s growing screen content offering.
The latest premiere builds on the East Africa Academy’s track record of bringing graduate productions to big audiences.
With Becoming Madiba, the Class of 2025/6 adds another production to this growing body of work, bringing a locally rooted story to audiences across the continent and showcasing the creative talent being developed through MTF.
