The Kaya Sessions

We all have identities and labels, sometimes we forget some of our own. On this episode I explore an identity i havent gotten into much on The Kaya. Link to the interview https://transom.org/2023/whats-next-for-munira/ If you enjoy this episode make sure to subscribe to @thekayasessions and leave a comment, rating and/or review on Spotify and Apple podcasts.  Connect with TKS @thekayasessions on Instagram and Twitter

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. If you enjoy this episode make sure to subscribe to @thekayasessions and leave a comment, rating and/or review on Spotify and Apple podcasts.  Connect with TKS @thekayasessions on Instagram and Twitter

On this episode we get ready for 2023 with a recap of 2022 If you enjoy this episode make sure to subscribe to @thekayasessions and leave a comment, rating and/or review on Spotify and Apple podcasts.  Connect with TKS @thekayasessions on Instagram and Twitte

On this episode we focus one of the oldest wedding practices and perhaps also one of the most controversial : the Mahr aka dowry aka Mahari, or a medieval terminolgy bride price ugh.  If you enjoy this episode make sure to subscribe to @thekayasessions and leave a comment, rating and/or review on Spotify and Apple podcasts.  Connect with TKS @thekayasessions on Instagram and Twitter

⚠️ 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… If you enjoy this episode make sure to subscribe to @thekayasessions and leave a comment, rating and/or review on Spotify and Apple podcasts.  Connect with TKS @thekayasessions on Instagram and Twitter

 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?  If you enjoy this episode make sure to subscribe to @thekayasessions and leave a comment, rating and/or review on Spotify and Apple podcasts.  Connect with TKS @thekayasessions on Instagram and Twitte

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. If you enjoy this episode make sure to subscribe to @thekayasessions and leave a comment, rating and/or review on Spotify and Apple podcasts.  Connect with TKS @thekayasessions on Instagram and Twitter

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 ?  If you enjoy this episode make sure to subscribe to @thekayasessions and leave a comment, rating and/or review on Spotify and Apple podcasts.  Connect with TKS @thekayasessions on Instagram and Twitter 

On this episode...It's the season finale! Time to say goodbye with topics and questions sent in by you. If you enjoy this episode make sure to subscribe to @thekayasessions and leave a comment, rating and/or review on Spotify and Apple podcasts.  Connect with TKS @thekayasessions on Instagram and Twitter 

"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 ?  If you enjoy this episode make sure to subscribe to @thekayasessions and leave a comment, rating and/or review on Spotify and Apple podcasts.  Connect with TKS @thekayasessions on Instagram and Twitter 

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. If you enjoy this episode make sure to subscribe to @thekayasessions and leave a comment, rating and/or review on Spotify and Apple podcasts.  Connect with TKS @thekayasessions on Instagram and Twitter  Tags: TKSTheKayaTheKayaSessionsPodcastTanzania

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. If you enjoy this episode make sure to subscribe to @thekayasessions and leave a comment, rating and/or review on Spotify and Apple podcasts.  Connect with TKS @thekayasessions on Instagram and Twitter 

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.  If you enjoy this episode, make to subscribe to @thekayasessions and leave a comment, rating and/or review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @thekayasessions Welcome to the Kaya, Welcome Home

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  If you enjoy this episode, make to subscribe to @thekayasessions and leave a comment, rating and/or review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @thekayasessions Welcome to the Kaya, Welcome Home

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. If you enjoy this episode make sure to subscribe to @thekayasessions and leave a comment, rating and/or review on Spotify and Apple podcasts.  Connect with TKS @thekayasessions on Instagram and Twitter  Tags: TKSTheKayaTheKayaSessionsPodcastTanzania

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 .  If you enjoy this episode make sure to subscribe to @thekayasessions and leave a comment, rating and/or review on Spotify and Apple podcasts.  Connect with TKS @thekayasessions on Instagram and Twitter 

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.  If you enjoy this episode make sure to subscribe to @thekayasessions and leave a comment, rating and/or review on Spotify and Apple podcasts.  Connect with TKS @thekayasessions on Instagram and Twitter  Tags: TKSTheKayaTheKayaSessionsPodcastTanzania

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. If you enjoy this episode, make to subscribe to @thekayasessions and leave a comment, rating and/or review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @thekayasessions Welcome to the Kaya, Welcome Home

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