Nairobi, Kenya — Get ready for a wild, witty, and wonderfully chaotic ride as Ride Ya Johnie makes its way to your screens! This upcoming web series is a powerhouse collaboration between Delmik Media and car dealership giant Maridady Motors, under the sharp direction of Ndung’u Mburu from Sidebar Media.
Set in the vibrant backdrop of Nairobi’s motoring scene, the series follows Johnie—a carefree, smooth-talking driver whose charm and poor decisions keep getting him (and everyone else) into trouble. His boss Mwaura, a diligent Maridady Motors employee, is under pressure to pull off a high-stakes company gala. But when Johnie’s entanglement with a mysterious package and a romantic distraction spiral out of control, the tension hits overdrive.
The ensemble cast reads like a who’s-who of Kenyan screen legends and fast-rising stars:
Moses Kiema (aka Lefti/Johna from Kina), Gerald Ndegwa (Hapa Kule News), Nick Kwach, Faith Kiarie, Ben Tekee, Ann Thumbi, Lucy Njoroge (Madam Melba – Jela 5 Star), Dagi Mukhwana, Sam Njoroge (famously known as Governor Njomo) amongst others.
In a delightful twist, the series features a cameo appearance by Maridady Motors CEO Eric Mwangi, adding authenticity and flair to the automotive-themed storyline.
Created and produced by Lawrence Njue, a bold voice in film, TV, and digital storytelling, Ride Ya Johnnie combines comedy, real-life drama, and urban edge to deliver a refreshing take on Nairobi’s hustle culture.
