The Kaya Sessions

On the 21st of January I sat down with 20 year old Thina Kambi in Cape Town, South Africa. She shared with me her story. A story of resilience, strength, accpetance and hope. A story I share today. 

I'd like to thank Radio Workshop for allowing me the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and learn about what I can be as a creator. 

I invite you to listen, share and support. 

On this episode, since people seem to enjoy my frustrations,  I retell more encounters with the unfairer sex. 

Don't say I don't strive to please you all.

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On this episode we get ready for 2023 with a recap of 2022

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On this episode we focus one of the oldest wedding practices and perhaps also one of the most controversial : the Mahr aka dowryaka Mahari, or a medieval terminolgy bride price ugh. 

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 Sometimes in the quest for recognition one looses their indentity. On this episode we discuss a film that made history for Tanzanian cinema and ask the question; Was this really the film to introduce the world to Tanzanian cinema? 

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⚠️ Sensitive topics discussed 
Urban legends feed of fear and no creature was as feared as today's feauture.
Proudly Tanzanian, we give a legend, a myth, a night terror never heard of anywhere else in the world…

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The biggest sporting event in the world, the FIFA World Cup is here!
For a month this event will be dominating the world and it's no different here on The Kaya.
Join me as I give you an amateur's take on the game; little football and more pop culture.

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We’re kicking this season off with inspiration from current affairs, not with real news that actually matter, but entertainment inspired by the release of Marvels' Wakanda Forever. 

This premier got me thinking about the portrayal of Africa and Africans in foreign films. How is it done and where do they get it wrong ? 

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On this episode...It's the season finale! Time to say goodbye with topics and questions sent in by you.

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"So when are YOU getting married ?"  that's the ever occuring question you get asked the moment you qualify as an adult.  Society puts a lot of pressure on single people to get married but is it really the next logical step in one's life ? and if so shouldn't it be entered only and if only you're certain and not because aunty so and so said so. 

Join me and today's equally single guest as we ask society a question, what's the rush ? 

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Parenting, raising a human being, the ultimate sign of being an adult. Women are supposibly natural rearers, they were born to nurse and take care of children, but what about fathers, what role do they play ? What role should they play in their child's upbringing. Today I'm joined by a fairly recent young father to discuss the 21st century African dad.

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If you're African, then you know that frustration of constantly having to fight stereotypes and misconceptions about our countries and continent. On today's episode, we are joined by Ms.Lakeisha  to get an outsiders persepective about Africa and Africans, and try to do what what we can to change perceptions.

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As promised we revist the many layered topic of mental health. This time we sit down and talk to someone who has been living and coping with mental problems. When they realised their condition, response from those around, their coping mechanisms and so much more. We continue on this journey to bring awareness and learn together. 

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Coupled with a good book we tackle the prominent issue of colour bias amoungst peopel of colour. What's the origin ? Where are we now and why is it a problem 

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Feminism, feminism, feminism, you can't be living in this century without having heard this terminilogy once if not 100 times. Like many however you might not have taken the time to familiriase yourself with what exactly feminism entails. That's where we come in. Today we give you a short lesson on this terminology that illicites disdain, empowerement and confusion in people. Hoping you leave here knowing more and a potential feminist.

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On this episode of The Kaya inspired by true events we discuss entitlement, privilege and the pedestal we place foreigners on versus our own people. The lack of self worth we have for ourselves needs to stop . 

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Can men and women have purely platonic relationships ? and can they last ? On this episode we try (keyword; try) to answer this age old debate to the best of our ability with todays guest Brian. 

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And we're back! Missed us ? On this episode we catch up over the events that have happened in the 6 months since 2021 has graced us. I update you on where i'm at and share some new experiences and knowledge with you all.

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We did it! 
It's been a (long) year but TheKaya Sessions is officially a year old! Join us as we give thanks and celebrate this huge milestone.

To growth and a lasting future for TKS

On this episode...It's the season finale! The full Kaya team is in session to say goodbye with topics and questions sent in by you. Answering philosophical questions about life, ranting about topics close to our hearts, giving you travel recommendations and concluding it all with some royal tea. 

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On this episode you finally get to hear the voice behind the visuals of The Kaya, i'm joined throught the magical wonders of the internet with my baby sis Rahma to talk about what she loves best...things that she hates. Worry not for it doesn't turn into a bitter episode but one that makes us reflect on our actions here on Earth...you're welcome. 

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Errbody's power hungry but gone are the days where people flex their militaries and weapons at one other, now the power is in our minds. This episode we break down the concept of Soft Power with leading examples in the field and discuss how Africans can create their own. 

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On this episode we're joined by Robotech Labs founder Shaukatali to discuss the much needed move to drive developing countries into the 21st century, equipping our youth with the skills of the future and innovating to solve real societal problems.

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On this episode I and returning guest Ally have a very (ab)normal, (non)sensible talk on all things random. Begining with our shared experience with stammering, him showing off the celebrities he's met, our opinion that women should run the world, me schooling Ally on the role of food in dating and so much more

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For a dose of laughter hit up Ally @venturally on Instagram and Twitter and youtube
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Prepare for a delicious blend of humour and absurdity as I'm joined by self proclaimed "intergalactic journalist" Ally Abdullah as we seriously discuss the comedic world in a not so serious way. 

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For a dose of laughter hit up Ally @venturally on Instagram and Twitter and youtube
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On this week's episode I'm joined by Miss Limi Kabadi for an open honest conversation on the taboo topic of mental health. We address the problems of denial and stigma which hinder progress towards mitigation efforts in our societies and individual efforts we and you can make to bring awareness and better deal with mental illness first hand

This discussion stems off our own experiences and hope for a future where Mental health is viewed in the same regard as physical ailments.
 
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Working abroad has become all the rage, this week we sit down with Filipina expat Dr Jaycee Marasigan as she shares her journey relocating from the pacific islands of the Phillipines to the vast diverse Tanzania.  We talk whys and how's, differneces and similiarities , culture shocks and positive thoughts. Home is where you make it.

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On this week's episode we sit down with our friendy neighbourhood architect Said Asbawi to learn a little something on freelancing. The conversation goes wide as we discuss career growth, the value of job satisfaction over cash grab,  offer sage advice work life for rookies and maybe go on for far too long about pumpkins...what can I say ? it's a fun episode 

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The  Kaya Sessions comes back with a review of the eventful, illfated and definetly rememberable year of 2020.  Joined by our resident doctor and twitter effacionado Dr Mariam Kaoneka we turn back the clock to reminisce, laugh, cry and get enraged (all over again) at the mess that was 2020. 
They say you need to relive painfull memories to get closure, well 2020 we're casting away your bad mojo for a brighter 2021

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Have you found yourself in the adulting stage of your life and the only friends you truly have are ones you made when you were still studying ? 
Are you struggling with maintaining healthy relationships with people blaming "life" ?
Well you're not alone. Join me and guest Gertrude as we share our journey navigating friendship as adults. As we try to figure out how to excel in the art of friendshipping 

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 “If you don’t like someone’s story, write your own”- Chinua Achebe 

On this episode of The Kaya we get into African children literature.The importance of positive representation in what children read and watch. i highlight some important work being done by fellow africans and share with you my top picks and original tales from my childhood.

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With the global pandemic of Covid-19 slowly settling, on this episode of The Kaya we break down the ominous predictions the world had on an entire continent. We compare predictions with the actual reality and learn a little history to abolish the stereotyping of Africa as the origin of diseases

Links to articles used in this episode:
https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/problem-predicting-coronavirus-apocalypse-africa-200505103847843.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-52702838
 
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On this week’s episode inspired by real events we delve into the world of beauty. Why do women feel the need to wear makeup ? Is it a choice or society's pressure on them ?  We look into the double standards society makes in regards to men and women's appearances as we try to answer the question whether makeup is a form of deception.

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On this week's episode we discuss the netflix movie Cuties and  why exactly there is concern regarding it by shedding light on an uncomfortable subject matter of pedophilia.
Listener discretion is advised 

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Loner, quiet, nerd or weird, some of the words commonly thrown around when refering to Introverts but i've got news you DON'T have to be an introvert to be any of these. On this episode I share a little education on Introversion. How it's like living as one one and the strengths that come with a more "subdued" nature.

Link to the personality test https://www.123test.com/personality-test/

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Being female is a constant challange. In this episode Munira reaches into her loaded reservoir to bring you her horror stories from the world of the single. Featuring men who can't hadle rejection and creepy stalker dudes. 

We also dive into alternatives to traditional dating methods...online dating

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This week the Kaya dives into the age old tradition of corporal punishments with not one but TWO guests !  What was it like growing up in households that whipped ? Does it really take a village to raise a child? Schools that enforced such punishments and should corporal punishment finally take a backseat ?

We explore it all, reliving our own personal childhoods, things we have seen and heard and offer our own bits of suggestions and thoughts as African millenials who grew up on the whip. It's loud, it's messy but it's 100% truth and realness.

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Session 2 brings us story time. Munira shares with you her close personal encounters with the shifty side of Dar es salaam, Tanzania. 

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On the very first episode, we discuss an identity problem African nations face from outsiders. 

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