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Silas Mwenda

Actor, Voice over artist, Singer and Songwriter.
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About Me

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Welcome to my world! My name is Silas Mwenda.I was born and raised in Kenya,Africa but currently resides in the US. Am an actor, commercial model, voice actor , singer, ,songwriter and film producer.Am very passionate about life,God,animals especially elephants ,dogs,food and people. I started my creative journey since I was 8 years old in my village in Kenya in my local church and school.It always felt great to be on stage either entertaining and inspiring people through songs or stage play. I had this dream and desire to tell powerful ,fun and inspiring stories as it also made me feel more alive in return as a little boy growing up in the jungle land. At age 22, I got signed by Ogopa deejays -a household Kenyan talent Agent and that was the turning point of my creative career.The reason why am In the creative industry is not to be famous nor have this large following on social media but being able to tell even the tiniest piece of story with passion and grace it deserves through my music and screen play to touch the deepest part of human life and bring a little joy to someones heart and make this world a better place to live in.I have a 14 track album dubbed African Rain set for release on October 21st 2023.African Rain is a music compilation album that showcases most African styles including Afro fusion Afro beat,Afro pop,Benga and ballads which targets a listenership margin of 5years to 100 years.African Rain album has songs sang in almost 7 different languages from Swahili,English,kimeru,Luyha,Kikuyu,French,Zulu,Nigerian Ibo,Luganda amongst others.In addition to that, am set to star and co produce Louis shepherds best selling book Lariba being entirely filmed in Ghana starting this September. Am also very passionate about mental health and serving my community both in the US and marginalized parts of Africa especially the needy. I do orgazine,Mobilize-charitable works through my creative stage. Life is a beautiful thing and am looking forward to leaving a smile on someone’s face in one way or another in whichever platform we will interact on my creative journey. Thank you. .

What I do

Actor

I have worked on various feature films, short films and commercials. This include Ryde or Die(Amazon Prime), Our Souls At Night(Netflix)Thou Shall Pump,Love lily,To be You (Feature film),Innocent man, and a Scene! Furious Five amongst others.

Singer

At the age of 22 I signed as a singer by Ogopa deejays,a leading African music production label where I was able to release my debut video Nakuhitaji a reggae track which was a huge success in Kenya on its release.

My Resume

Working Experience

Ogopa Deejayz

Kenya, East Africa.

Signed as a singer by Ogopa deejays,a leading African music production label

Talanta & Foga Awards

USA

Won Talanta and Foaga Music awards in the best new artiste Non -US based.

Our Souls At Night(Netflix)

USA

American romantic drama film directed by Ritesh Batra and written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber. It is based on the novel of same name by Kent Haruf. The film stars Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Matthias Schoenaerts, and Judy Greer.

Ryde or Die(Amazon Prime)

USA

A Taxi driver experiences a night of terror after picking up a sadistic killer who forces him to participate in a series of violent and twisted road games.

The Innocent man

USA

The Innocent Man is an American true crime documentary television series based on John Grisham's 2006 book The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town..

Love lily

USA

Lily was a happy girl with a happy life. But her world was shattered by the untimely death of her father, and she now spends her days roaming the streets, avoiding an abusive stepfather, and a mother who spends most of her time clouded behind a haze of cigarette smoke and vodka. Lily's only comfort is the time she spends at her dying uncle's bedside, reminiscing about the past, when her father was still alive, and when her mother used to hug her instead of hit her. Every passing day brings Lily's uncle closer to death, causing Lily to contemplate the meaning of life, and her own mortality.

To be You

USA

After Howard falls in love with a beautiful Ghanaian woman he meets online, he is unexpectedly informed by a mysterious outsider that she may not be who he thinks she is. Director; Chad Eddy Writer; Chad Eddy, Star; Greg Hill, Silas Mwenda and Ezekiel Ajeigbe

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