Helter Skelter

Set in Nairobi’s social media influencer scene, Helter Skelter follows Jenna, a rising lifestyle creator whose online persona thrives on viral drama and curated perfection. Her relationship with her image-obsessed boyfriend, Gidi, suddenly implodes when a mysterious Instagram user named Mikaylathagreat claims she has been secretly involved with him. As accusations and supposed evidence surface online, Jenna publicly exposes Gidi, turning their private conflict into viral content. Unknown to both of them, the scandal is being orchestrated by Agor, a lonely call-centre worker who obsessively follows Jenna’s online life. After discovering Gidi through her posts, Agor hacks into his accounts and creates the fictional persona of “Mikayla,” using AI-generated images and fabricated messages to frame Gidi and sabotage the relationship. As the digital manipulation escalates, Agor’s obsession pushes him beyond the screen and into the real world, culminating in a confrontation with Gidi. Yet even as the truth unfolds, Jenna’s viral storytelling transforms the entire ordeal into entertainment for her audience, highlighting the blurred lines between reality, performance, and identity in the age of social media.