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The Showmax Original, Crime and Justice, which kicked off production in November 2020, follows two Nairobi detectives, Makena (Sarah Hassan) and Silas (Alfred Munyua) as they investigate crimes in Nairobi.
In their quest for justice, Makena and Silas are aided by their boss
Kebo (Maqbul Mohammed), pathologist
Sokoro (Paul Ogola).
“If there’s one thing I’ve enjoyed in my latest project, it’s the process,” Paul Ogola wrote on Instagram while paying tribute to his character
Sokoro. Ogola also addressed fans who have labeled Sokoro as the most hated character on the show.
Sokoro came under fire especially with episode 2
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Sometimes known as JSO, Sibi-Okumu has made an acting comeback after an 8-year hiatus. He is an artist, revered for his craft and for his achievements both on stage and on screen.
JSO has over 50 years’ experience in the theatre and film industry in Kenya. Earlier on in his career, he landed his first major role in the Academy Award and Golden Globe winner
Born Free. Later, he would rub shoulders with Academy winner Rachel Weisz (
The Favourite) and Oscar nominee Ralph Fiennes (
Schindler’s List) in the critically-acclaimed drama,
The Constant Gardener, where he played a corrupt minister.
In 2007, he played UN special envoy