Big Girl Small World is a 2024 Kenyan rom-com series directed by Nick Mutuma and produced by Kevin Njue. It follows a plus-size woman who embarks on a journey of self-discovery after a humiliating scandal.
The show debuted on Showmax in May 2024 and stars June Njenga and Daina Njenga.
Ciku, a successful, plus-sized radio personality, stumbles through a journey of self-discovery after her sex tape, involving her long time boyfriend, is leaked .
In the process, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting the stereotypes and societal pressures that seek to shrink her existence.
Big Girl Small World was announced ahead of the Showmax Kenya relaunch in May 2024 alongside Untying Kantai, The Real Housewives of Nairobi Season 2 and Nilichoma.
The show features an all female writing team. Angela Ruhinda, known for her work on Binti serves as the headwriter an Joining her are Gathoni Kamau (Murder Camp), Wanjiru Kairu (The Agency), Safina Iqbal (âÂÂDisconnectâÂÂ), and Kui Mwai.
Showmax released the first episode on 5 May, and subsequent episodes were available on the streaming platform every Wednesday until 31 July.
Business Daily Africa's Stanlaus Manthi termed the Big Girl Small World as a â³humorous look at middle-class struggles in Nairobiâ³in his positive review.