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Kemi Sanya

Name: Kemi Sanya

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Played By: Nancy Isime

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Kemi and Sarah form the emotional and narrative backbone of Blood Sisters. Their character arcs are deeply intertwined but distinct in motivation, growth, and moral complexity.

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Kemi is Sarah’s maid of honour and closest confidante. She’s a strong, family‑oriented young woman who knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to protect those she cares about—even to the point of violence if necessary. When Sarah’s fiancé, Kola, turns out to be physically abusive, it's Kemi who intervenes—and in a tragic turn of events, accidentally kills him in what she believes is self‑defence. Following the incident, she and Sarah choose to cover up the death, which draws them into a downward spiral of suspense, betrayal, and flight from justice.

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Kemi Sanya is a layered, authentic, and emotionally charged character—equal parts loyal friend, reluctant fugitive, and moral complex. Through her portrayal, Nancy helped bring one of Nigeria’s most compelling Netflix originals vividly to life. The fierce and loyal best friend of Sarah Duru, who slays her fiancé and wraps it in self-defence.

Assertive, street-smart, no-nonsense. She acts as Sarah’s protector, often taking initiative. She’s not afraid to break rules to save a friend.

Nancy Isime – Kemi

Playing Kemi did not come without challenges and intensity. To be original and make the character immersive, Isime had to let Kemi take over in some of the scenes. The actress was often emotionally absorbed—at one point near the end of filming, she cried in her room, overwhelmed by how immersed she had become in the character The line between performer and character blurred as she poured real emotion into the role, making it draining but deeply rewarding.