SHAA

Shaa is a bold and spirited teen from a well-off family but beneath her confident exterior, she’s a dreamer, with moments of self-doubt.. As she faces new challenges, including pressure in her relationship, Shaa grapples with staying true to herself and choosing between her creative dreams and the legacy of basketball her mom left behind.

AKINYI

Akinyi, a driven basketball star from Kisumu, steps into the fast-paced world of a Bora Girls High School in Nairobi, carrying the weight of her mother’s health struggles. Amidst the excitement of new beginnings, she’s pushed to confront her identity, the pressures of a new environment and exposure to new and potentially harmful influences but Akinyi refuses to let distractions derail her.

SHAWN

Shawn is a charming and charismatic young man who exudes confidence and popularity. He's skilled in sports and has a knack for drawing people in with his easygoing demeanor. However, beneath his charming exterior, Shawn can be manipulative and self-centred; often more interested in his own desires than the feelings of others.

QUEEN BEE

Queen Bee is a fun-loving and supportive aunt to Shaa. She's always ready with a joke or a piece of advice, and she's not afraid to speak her mind. A pregnancy scare gives her a wake-up call and reminds her that she has dreams and goals she wants to achieve.

ANNE-NO-NEMUS

Anne-No-Nemus is a complex and enigmatic character who often finds herself caught in the middle of dramatic situations. She is known for her impulsive decisions and her tendency to act without thinking.

BERYL

Beryl is a strong, independent girl; loyal and supportive friend to Akinyi & the rest of the basketball team. She is always there to offer advice and encouragement, even when it means speaking her mind. 

SAM

Sam is driven and ambitious. She wants to be a lawyer when she grows up and is working hard at school to fulfil that dream. Will she be able to stay true to herself with the pressures that come with dating Mark?

CIRU

Ciru and Ann are best friends. Ciru loves being creative and loves to draw. She is quiet and always observes the world around her. Life at home with her Mum isn’t easy, so will they be able to make it through?

MARK

Mark is well-known and well-liked in his neighbourhood. His primary school friend Edwin is the troublemaker and instigates him to get into trouble. How will this play out for his and Sam’s relationship?

EDWIN

Edwin is shifty. He is insecure and unconfident and hides this by being a bit of a bully - he manipulates people and shouldn’t be trusted. Edwin has known Mark for years and he is jealous of him and his life.

WAWIRA

Wawira has been ignoring her University classes (the same classes as Esther) because she has fallen into the behaviour of a slay queen - she has let her studies and ambitions slide by choosing a path of going on dates with men for attention. Will she get back to her true self?

ESTHER

Esther attends University and has a job on the side. She is often studying and trying to better herself. We see her try to navigate life while being HIV-positive and staying true to her beliefs.

LYDIA

Lydia is the new girl at St. Joseph’s school. Will she make genuine friends and keep her grades up? And will Brian’s crush on her become something more?

NEEMA

Ambitious and hardworking, Neema ako all about achieving her goals. A huge challenge comes her way and she is unsure what to do. How will she handle it?

TALIA

Confident and cool, Talia is St. Joseph’s “It girl” but underneath all the cool vibes si ati kila kitu ni perfect. Will she learn to listen to herself or fall into the pressure?

CIKU

According to Ciku, St. Joseph is “their” school. So she doesn’t make things easy for Lydia. Will she change her tune?

KENDI

Kendi is all about social media and keeping the new girl, Lydia, in check. Will she learn how to do her own thing?

BRIAN

Fun, smart and courteous, Brian gets to know Lydia and likes what he discovers. Will this crush blossom?

MARTO

Marto tries too hard. He wants to get Talia’s attention and impress the crew by doing the most. But does he go too far?

JAMAICA

Jamaica is the class clown who gets swayed by Marto into trying too hard. Will he become his own person?