''Bahasha (film)'' is a 2018 Tanzanian movie about a public official who seeks redemption after taking bribe. It battles the issue of corruption in our present society. The film was nominated at

Africa Movie Academy Award The Africa Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA and The AMA Awards, is presented annually to recognize excellence among professionals working in, or non-African professionals who have contributed to, the African film industry. It was fou ...

for Best Film In African Language in 2018.

Synopsis

Kitasa had to give up on his dream to be a professional footballer due to an injury. He gets elected by his community as a public officer but soon engages in a corrupt activity disappointing himself and those around him. The movie shows how he deals with the consequences of his actions and his struggle to redeem himself. Can he?

Cast

Ayoub Bombwe Ayoub Kondo Bombwe, is a Tanzanian actor. He is notable for the roles in the films ''Bahasha'' and ''Fatuma''. Apart from acting, he is also a screenplay writer, choreographer and director. Career He acted in two critically acclaimed films in 2 ...

as Kitasa * Cathryn Credo as Hidaya *

Godliver Gordian Godliver Gordian is a Tanzanian actress. She is a part of the New York-based humanitarian organization, Global Medical Relief Fund, and has helped albino graduates find jobs by speaking to employers on their behalf, irrespective of the fears asso ...

as Zawadi * Anita Abisai as Grace Pindi * Andrew Ashima as Raphael * Grace Essau as Paka * MacDonald Haule as Butu * Hassan Kazoa as Faraji * Omary Khatibu as Maganga * Lilian Matin as Shani * Hamidu Mapitu as Faustin

References

{{Reflist 2018 films Swahili-language films