Call Me Queen Premiere Set for NBO Film Festival Oct 17

In Short

Call Me Queen will premiere at the NBO Film Festival in Nairobi on October 17, 2026. The film then rolls out in cinemas across Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda from October 30.

What Happened

Call Me Queen is set for a special premiere screening at the NBO Film Festival on October 17, 2026. The event is scheduled for 6 PM at Prestige on Ngong Road in Nairobi.

KBC Digital said members of the Kenyan and international cast and crew are expected to attend. This positions the film for press coverage and word of mouth ahead of its regional cinema run.

The film is slated to open in cinemas across Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda on October 30, 2026. KBC Digital previously reported that the release plan also includes online availability via YAKWETU after the cinema window.

Why It Matters

For East Africa’s film and media market, festival premieres still matter. They are a launchpad for distribution, reviews, and partnerships, especially when a title is aiming for a multi-country rollout.

The planned cinema release across four countries signals a push for regional box office, not just a single-market run. It also highlights a common playbook in African entertainment, launch in theatres first, then move to streaming or online distribution to reach the diaspora and viewers outside major cities.

For operators in the Media & Entertainment space, the mention of YAKWETU is also a reminder that local online platforms are becoming part of release strategies. This can help rights holders manage digital availability, payments, and audience reach after the theatrical run.