Potash Charles Matathia

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Potash Charles Matathia
Born (1979-05-23) 23 May 1979 (age 43)
Occupation(s) Film director, screenwriter, film composer
Years active2010–present
WebsiteThe Black Campaign

Potash Charles Matathia (born 1979) is a scriptwriter from Nairobi, Kenya who is majorly known for writing the script of Nairobi Half Life (2012) which was one of the best selling movies in Kenya. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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