New Showmax Series Alert! Watch the trailer for “Big Girl Small World”

Coming from Kenya, the new Showmax Original comedy drama series Big Girl Small World is set to premiere on 8 May. 

The 13-part series follows Ciku, a plus-size woman who stumbles through a journey of self-discovery after a humiliating scandal. In the process, she finds out what it means to live big in a world determined to shrink her. 

The series features an all-female writing team of head writer Angela Ruhinda, Gathoni Kamau, Wanjiru Kairu, Safina Iqbal and Kui Mwai.

Big Girl Small World is directed by Nick Mutuma who also serves as series producer alongside Kevin Njue.

“Our Kenyan audiences have always demanded shows that represent them and their experiences. We set out to be as honest as possible in our writing and to dig deep enough to tap into our hidden emotions,” says series producer Njue. “Big Girls Small World is a show centered around a woman in her early 30s so it was very important for us to have an all-female writing team. We wanted this story to be wholly written from a female perspective, capturing the intricacies and nuances with rawness and authenticity without imposing the male gaze into the story.”

“I am also excited for the cast. Our show predominantly has new and emerging talents, and it would be an understatement to say that their performances are raw, unique and memorable,” Njue adds.

In the lead role, June Njenga plays Ciku, an uber-successful, plus-sized, opinionated radio personality with a tendency to choose the wrong men.

Daina Njuguna plays as Ciku’s former best friend, Aisha. She’s a wildcard whose free-spirited persona and carefree outlook to life often lands her in trouble.

Emmanuel Mugo plays as Ciku’s long-term boyfriend, Kassim. Kassim is willing to do almost anything for his 15 minutes of fame but at what cost to himself and those around him?

Fidel Maithya plays as Ciku’s colleague and confidant, Kwame. A single dad, Kwame has strong feelings for Ciku but never acts upon them and he’s always there to catch her when she falls.

Derek Bbanga plays as the enigmatic and charming, Jomo, who enters Ciku’s life unexpectedly, offering her everything she desires but there’s more to him than meets the eye.

Kui Kabala plays as Ciku’s nemesis, Maureen, a fast-rising and ambitious radio presenter, the quintessential Nairobi “mean girl” with impeccable fashion sense and flawless makeup.

Watch the trailer below;