The Matumbilas

Home Invasion

10 min

Zainat lets her younger brother, Uncle Abdullah, stay with her and the rest of the family at her house. Meanwhile, everybody in the house, except her, wants him to leave immediately.

King of Babblin’

15 min

Rajab and Zulfiqar both encounter neighborhood clout chaser, "Terry Tyler Thomas". When Terry begs Rajab to be in his music projects, Rajab rejects his offer. Therefore, Terry decides to create an alter ego against Rajab.

Don’t Worry, It’s Halal

15 min

Amina gets her first job working at ABC Halal Fried Chicken. Word spreads around from the local Tanzanian community, and they try to get free food from her. As she gets fired, Hashim attempts to get her job back.

Gotta Be Swank

14 min

Rajab tries to join a local social media chasing group called “Fury Society”, whose whole demeanor is to be swank. Rajab is then contemplating whether or not he should follow what the group’s stances are in order to be accepted.

In-Between Events

2 min

A deeper look into the day-to-day life of The Matumbilas, when much is not going on. Random calls from family members back in Tanzania, soccer games, and watching Maburu Maburu.

Happy Anniversary Cassavas!

14 min

Zainat tries to convince Hashim to have a party for their wedding anniversary, but Hashim hates parties and just wants to enjoy his cassavas. However, Zainat convinces Hashim for a small gathering, but it turns into a nightmare for him.

Coming From America

15 min

Zulfiqar is irritated by a girl from his community who has a crush on him, Deserae. After he goes to sleep, he wakes in a whole new utopia as his family is wealthy and he's forced to get married to a bimbo princess.