Mbithi Masya (born 13 December 1985) is a Kenyan filmmaker, artist and writer from Nairobi, Kenya. He is part of the experimental collective Just a Band (2008–2016, 2022-present) that became one of Kenya's most famous bands in the 2010s. He is credited for producing, along with fellow band member Jim Chuchu, the iconic video for the song "Hahe", considered Kenya's first viral internet meme showcasing the superhero-inspired character Makmende. Other songs that Masya created videos for include Matatizo. His first feature film, Kati Kati (2016), won several awards including the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) award at the 2016 Toronto Film Festival, and the Best East African Film award at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards. The film was submitted to the Academy Awards as Kenya's official submission for a foreign language film. In 2022, he released his short Baba, Winner of the Baobab Award for best short at the Royal African Society's Film Africa festival. The story follows a young boy who develops a unique ability to teleport as a way to cope with the trauma of sexual assault. More information...
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