7th Kalasha International Film & TV Awards
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| 7th Kalasha International Film & TV Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | 9 December 2017 |
| Site | Crowne Plaza, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Organized by | Kenya Film Commission |
| Highlights | |
| Best Picture | Kati Kati |
| Best Actor | Frank Kimani (Film) Martin Githinji (TV) |
| Best Actress | Anita Nthenya Kavuu Ng'ang'a (Film) Catherine Kamau (TV) |
| Most awards | Kati Kati (6) |
| Most nominations | Kati Kati (13) |
The 7th Kalasha International Film & TV Awards ceremony, presented by the Kenya Film Commission, honoured the best in Kenyan television and film for the year 2017. It took place on 9 December 2017 at the Crowne Plaza in Nairobi, Kenya.[1] The awards recognize excellence in storytelling, direction, performance and technical execution in the Kenyan entertainment industry.[2]
Mbithi Masya's critically acclaimed film Kati Kati dominated the ceremony, sweeping six major awards, including Best Feature Film, Best Director and multiple technical categories.[3] In the television categories, the comedy-drama Sue na Jonnie took top honours, winning Best TV Drama, as well as both Best Lead Actor and Best Lead Actress for Martin Githinji and Catherine Kamau, respectively.[4]