Capheus Onyango – Sense8

On the sci-fi show Sense8, the character of Capheus Onyango works as a driver in Nairobi, Kenya to raise money to pay for his mother’s HIV/AIDS medication. He discovers he’s one of eight members of a group of sensates, or people who are linked emotionally and mentally.

Sense8 replaced Aml Ameen, the initial Capheus, with Toby Onwumere in the midst of the second season. This was reportedly because of a conflict between Ameen and director Lana Wachowski that got worse as filming continued.