Mumbi Maina (born 14 January 1985) is a successful Kenyan actress who has also made it to Hollywood. She rose to prominence after appearing in Kenya's successful production, Mali. She has since been cast in a number of local and international productions.
She admired Mariah Carey as a child and aspired to be a star like her, but had no idea how she would get there. In pursuit of her dreams, the actress became a dancer and choreographer at ICC Mombasa Road. Her sister, who had previously worked in theatre, was called to audition for a role, and she accompanied her. One of the judges invited her to audition, but she refused until her sister told her they wouldn't leave until she did. This is how she ended up appearing as Riziki in the 2008 film Unseen, Unsung, and Forgotten.