A tale of suspense and heroism, treachery and tragedy, Matatu Magic transports you to the tarmac of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. There the drivers of minibuses, known as matatus, are kings of the road and regularly play Russian roulette with the lives of their passengers; at least they did until the government introduced strict new laws in 2004.
This five-part drama series, written by Kenneth Gitari - himself a Kenyan matatu driver - explores the central role these vehicles play in the life of the city, transporting everyone from businessmen to beggars, from cleaning ladies to market traders, and travelling from the poorest slums to the high-rises of the city centre.
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