Meet the PAA Cast

1. Shawn: Zander Adika
2. Queen B: Bilhah Wangari Muthui
3. Shaa: Kanyi Muthoni
4. Anne: Valley Odhil
5. Akinyi: Leila Mwangangi
6. Beryl: Fatuma Gichuru

a. What's your thing?

Shaa: Optimism & good vibes.

Akinyi: Fashion and being able to say No to things that I don't like are my thing.

Beryl: I love leather jackets and tea.

Zander: Being out socially at events and watching funny animations at home. 

Queen B: Dressing well cause when you look good you feel good and also some gooood food 🤭 

Anne: I love dancing a lot, like dance is me and me is dance. I also love to have fun, mimi ka weh ni msee wa kuboo hatutavibe🥲

b. What's not your thing?

Shaa: Smoking & negative energy.

Zander: Rude people and really bad weather. 

Queen B: Being unkind is definitely not my thing

Anne: I don't like being shouted at. If you're telling me something, ongea tu pole pole ntakuskia 😮‍💨 I also don't like pumpkins.

Akinyi: Vaping and being in a clique isn't my thing.

Beryl: Lies and dishonesty.

c. What would you like to tell our SKY Girls in Kisumu?

Zander: From a fellow Luo!! Omera we’re in the building Kisumu stand up 😂😂 I hope this show gives you the tools to overcome some of the life hurdles. Remember you are loved and appreciated, strive for greatness. 

Queen B: Hey Kisumu girls! I’m so excited that we’ll be launching in your town and I can’t waaaiiittt to interact with you guys ✨ 

Shaa: Hiii! SKY girlies 😊 welcome to the SKY family, always remember to LOVE yourself and be TRUE to you boo! ❤️

Anne: To all the SKY girls in Kisumu, keep shining like the star that you are, stay true to yourselves and never stop chasing your dreams. You've got the power to change the world😽.

Akinyi: Shout out to all the amazing SKY girls in Kisumu! You’re all doing incredible things, whether it’s in school, sports, arts, or just being supportive friends. Keep shining, believing in yourselves, and chasing your dreams! You’ve got this!

Beryl: Shout out to all the lovely Kisumu SKY girls, keep staying true to yourself!

d. When did you know acting was your thing?

Zander: I had two instances, the first year of College when I starred in my first short film and when I watched my idol working on The Woman King deliver an amazing monologue. 

Queen B: Back in 2013 when I was in primary at Lions Primary School in Nakuru. I joined the drama club and from then the journey began.

Shaa: Back in primary school but I kept it to myself to avoid people discouraging me.

Anne: When I was 7 years old, time nili'play role ya angel kwa play ya the birth of Jesus.

Akinyi: When started practicing, rehearsing, and creating performances in my head 😂 crazy right!😂

Beryl: When I first performed nikiwa kindergarten, wueh I still remember

e. Is there a particular theme or message you hope the girls will take away from watching the show? 

Zander: You are the captain of your own ship, trust in yourself and have mentors, a therapist or people you can confide in. In the end, remember you are your own person and don’t let anyone change that.

Queen B: Everything has its own time and you shouldn’t rush things just to fit in

Shaa: No one should force you to do anything that you do not want to do, not even in a relationship. You have the right say no.

Anne: I hope you know that it's okay to say "no" and set boundaries, juu as a SKY girl unadeserve kumake decisions for yourself.

Akinyi: Say no to peer pressure, believe in your dream and support each other.

Beryl: Have clear goals and through hard work and consistency everything will fall into place.

f. What's the best piece of advice you'd give a SKY girl who wants to be an actor? 

Zander: To become an actor, you need to work hard. Watch great actors on YouTube, learn about different types of acting, and practice a lot. Read scripts, understand characters, and keep practicing. This will help you feel confident when you try out for roles.

Queen B: If you stay focused and determined, you can overcome any challenges. You may doubt yourself sometimes, but it's important to keep trying your hardest. Be consistent and disciplined.

Shaa: Without Confidence you will never start and without Consistency you will not finish. Everything is possible!

Anne: I wish I had known that failure isn't the end, but part of the journey to success. So usiwai feel vibaya ukiishia auditions alafu ukose role umeenda ku audition for. 

Akinyi: Don’t be afraid to audition for various roles, even if they seem small, as every experience counts. Lastly, remember to always believe in yourself.

Beryl: Consistency is also important when you want to achieve your goals in life be it acting, music etc. Last but not least trust yourself, do everything na confidence ju we ni mnoma!"