S2: EP4: I Was The Quiet One - This Is ADMI ft Francis Simba

Francis Simba was not always the person you see today. When he first arrived at ADMI, he was quiet and unsure of where he fit in. Coming from a background in business management, he didn’t yet know that creative education would be the turning point in his journey. It was the photography course that first caught his attention, but it was the support from faculty and fellow students that helped him settle into himself. At ADMI, Francis found the space to grow and explore. Through film production classes, he discovered that leadership is not just about giving direction but about understanding people, ideas, and process. The school’s culture of support and student-led projects allowed him to test his ideas, take risks, and slowly step into his own voice. What began as a quiet passion for photography became a foundation for something much larger — a vision for student leadership shaped by community. This is the story of a student who found his path at one of the leading creative colleges in Nairobi. In this conversation, Francis Simba shares how ADMI helped him grow into a role he never expected. For anyone considering film school, creative arts, or simply looking for a place that sees who you are becoming, his story is a powerful reminder that transformation doesn’t happen all at once. It starts with being seen.