UNDER THE SWAHILI MOON : Space Between Heartbeats

Every tide begins with a plan.
For Owen Blaise Kabugi-filmmaker, dreamer, and heir to a powerful Nairobi dynasty-that plan begins with maps spread across a mahogany desk, cameras polished like sacred instruments, and a restless heart that refuses sleep.

He isn't chasing fame. He's chasing the soul of the Swahili Coast. From Mombasa's coral-stone alleys to the spice-scented kitchens of Lamu, from carved doors that whisper history to dhows that sail under a silver moon, Owen wants to capture not just images, but truths.

But telling other people's stories comes with its own cost. Heritage, identity, and belonging aren't subjects to be filmed casually-they demand humility, sacrifice, and courage. A mysterious warning reminds him: Old Town does not forgive careless feet.

Guided by Hassan Mwinyi, a local YouTuber and storyteller, and supported by his Nairobi crew, Owen sets out on a journey where every step could open doors-or awaken ghosts. What begins as a documentary becomes something far more intimate: a confrontation with family secrets, unspoken histories, and the love that waits in the rhythm of the tide.

Under the Swahili Moon, every heartbeat is a story. The question is-what price will Owen pay to tell it?

- David M. Mwalimu
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