KaBrazen: Recent Episodes
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Msichana anayeimba, ukwepaji wa kijasiri na tamasha la kipekee kweli kweli!
Katika kipindi hiki cha KaBrazen, Tata Nduta anasimulia hadithi ya kimuziki ya msichana anayeeneza furaha kila aendako. Kutoka awe msichana mdogo aliyekua na kuwa mwanamuziki maarufu katika nchi yake, hadi kutoroka nyumbani usiku wa manane, na kugeuka na kuwa mwanamuziki mashuhuri wa kimataifa, Angelique hakuwahi kuwacha kuimba…na anatukumbusha kuimba , kucheza na kuota kila wakati!
A singing girl, a daring escape and an extra special concert!
In this episode of KaBrazen, Aunty Shishi reimagines the musical story of the girl who spreads joy. From being a little girl who became a famous singer in her country, to having to secretly escape from home in the middle of the night, to turning into a global superstar, Angelique never stopped singing…and she reminds us, to always sing, dance and dream!
Ardhi kuibwa, ndimi zenye sumu na safari ya kishujaa!
Katika kipindi hiki cha KaBrazen, Tata Nduta anasimulia hadithi murua inayohusu msichana aliyeota juu ya uhuru wa kweli. Katika ulimwengu wa kutisha ambapo vyura wasio na rangi wala nyoyo wamenyakua ardhi na hata kubadili nyoyo za watu wake, Muthoni mdogo kamwe hakati tamaa. Muthoni anatukumbusha kwamba hatua kwa hatua, hata sisi tunaweza kufikia uhuru wa kweli kwa kutokata tamaa katika kutimiza ndoto zako.
Zingatia kwa makini: Kupigwa shoti ya umeme kunatajwa na pia dhuluma ya kimwili dhidi ya mtoto.
Stolen home, poisoned tongues and a heroic journey!
In this episode of KaBrazen, Aunty Shishi reimagines the brilliant story of the girl who dreamt of freedom. In a scary world where the colourless frogs with no hearts have taken over the land, and even turned the hearts of her people, little Muthoni never gives up. Muthoni reminds us that step by step, even we can find our way to true freedom by never giving up on your dreams.
Care warning: Mention of electrocution and physical harm to a child.
Suitable for 4yrs to 9yrs and all of those young at heart.
Mbegu zinazoimba, watu wachoyo na msichana anayekumbuka jinsi ya kusikiliza!
Katika kipindi hiki cha KaBrazen, Tata Nduta anasimulia hadithi murua juu ya msichana anayesikiliza mbegu. Katika dunia ambapo watu wameshikamana na ardhi yao, dunia ambapo mbegu huzungumza na wanawake wanasikiliza, kila kitu kinabadilika wauzaji walafi wanapowasili na kuuza mbegu zisizozungumza. Lakini Mariama, kamwe hawezi kusahau lugha ya mbegu zile, na anatukumbusha kusikiliza kila wakati.
Singing seeds, selfish people and a girl who remembers how to listen!
In this episode of KaBrazen, Aunty Shishi reimagines the remarkable story of the girl who listens to seeds. In a world where the people are connected to their land, where the seeds speak and the women listen, everything changes when greedy sellers arrive with strange seeds that don’t speak. But Mariama, who dreams of home, never forgets the language of the seeds, and reminds us to always listen.
Two friends, a magical quest, and a story that must be told!
In this episode of KaBrazen, Aunty Shishi reimagines the fantastical story of the girl who loved stories. The daring and brave Therese goes on a quest through the City of Tales, to bring the story she wants to tell to life. With the help of her friend Geraldine, Therese reminds us you don’t have to make your dreams come true on your own.
Marafiki wawili, msako wa ajabu na hadithi ambayo lazima isimuliwe!
Katika kipindi hiki cha KaBrazen, Tata Nduta anasimulia hadithi ya kustaajabisha inayohusu msichana aliyependa hadithi. Therese mwenye ujasiri anapiga safari katika Mji wa Hekaya akisaka njia za kufufua hadithi yake na kuipa uhai. Pamoja na usaidizi wa rafiki yake Geraldine, Therese anatukumbusha kwamba si lazima utimize ndoto zako pekee yako, unaweza kuomba usaidizi.
Dark caves, colourless frogs and a triumphant echo!
In this episode of KaBrazen, Aunty Shishi reimagines the incredible story of the girl who found her voice. In a world where some people were forced into lonely holes where they could only whisper, Bessie used her loud voice to give her people hope. Bessie reminds us that speaking your dreams out loud can help make the world more wonderful.
Mapango yenye giza, vyura wasio na rangi na mwangwi wenye mafanikio!
Katika kipindi hiki cha KaBrazen, Tata Nduta anasimulia hadithi ya kusisimua inayohusu msichana aliyetumia sauti yake. Katika dunia ambapo baadhi ya watu walilazimika kuishi katika mashimo yenye upweke, ambapo walilazimika kunong’ona tu, Bessie alitumia sauti yake kubwa kuwapa watu wake matumani. Bessie anatukumbusha kwamba, kuzungumzia ndoto zako kwa sauti kunaweza kuufanya ulimwengu uwe maridadi zaidi.
In this bonus KaBrazen episode, we hear Aunty Shishi tell a story live! During the KaBrazen Live Experience, held on Mashujaa Day, Aunty Shishi reimagined the fantastical story of the celebrated Queen Njinga from Angola who could untie any knot. On this special day, Aunty Shishi got to share this story with a group of little ones just like yourself, and if you listen hard, you’ll hear their voices as they help her with the story.
Katika kipindi hiki maalum kabisa cha KaBrazen kutoka kwa hafla ya KaBrazen Live Experience iliyofanyika siku ya Mashujaa, tunapata fursa ya kumsikiliza Zarina Patel mwenyewe! Kama vile watoto waliohudhuria hafla hiyo watakavyokumbuka, Zarina alituambia kuwa watu wadogo wanaweza kuleta mabadiliko makubwa…na alitukumbusha kutowahi kukata tamaa!
Katika kipindi hiki cha ziada cha KaBrazen, tunamsikia Tata Nduta akisimulia hadithi moja kwa moja! Katika hafla ya Experience iliyofanyika siku ya Mashujaa, Tata Nduta alisimulia hadithi ya kusisimua ya jinsi Zarina Patel, msichana aliyekuwa na moyo mkubwa, alivyopigana kwa ujasiri kuokoa bustani ya Jeevanjee jijini Nairobi, dhidi ya kugeuzwa kuwa maegesho ya magari. Katika siku hii maalum, Tata Nduta alipata furasa ya kusimulia hadithi hii moja kwa moja mbele ya kikundi cha watoto kama tu wewe, na mgeni maalum kabisa…Zarina Patel Mwenyewe!
Big hopes, mean bullies and a girl beloved by dreams!
In this episode of KaBrazen, Aunty Shishi reimagines the phenomenal story of the bubbly Kenyan girl with big dreams.. In a world where dreams sing, listen, and help you, Nelly reminds us that it’s okay to try, to fail and to learn…because your dreams can come true.
Matumaini makubwa, wachokozi wabaya na msichana anayependwa na ndoto!
Katika kipindi hiki cha KaBrazen, Tata Nduta anasimulia hadithi ya kusisimua juu ya msichana mmoja Mkenya, mchangamfu, aliyeota ndoto kubwa kubwa. Katika dunia ambapo ndoto huimba, kusikiliza na kukusaidia, Nelly anatukumbusha kwamba ni sawa kujaribu , kufeli na kujifunza…kwa sababu ndoto zako zinaweza kutimia.
Gobbled up dreams, disappearing colours and a brilliant plan!
In this episode of KaBrazen, Aunty Shishi reimagines the extraordinary story of the girl who dreams out loud. In a world where people’s dreams are being swallowed up by a greedy chameleon, Ketty courageously shows her people in Burundi how important it is to keep on dreaming! As Ketty reminds us, your dreams are so, so, so important, so don’t let anyone stop you dreaming!
Ndoto zinazomezwa, rangi zinazotoweka na mpango bora kabisa!
Katika kipindi hiki cha KaBrazen, Tata Nduta anasimulia hadithi ya kusisimua juu ya msichana anayeota kwa sauti. Katika ulimwengu ambapo ndoto za watu zinamezwa na kinyonga mlafi, Ketty kwa ujasiri, anawaonyesha watu wake wa Burudi umuhimu wa kuendelea kuota! Ketty anatukumbusha , ndoto zenu ni muhimu sana , kwa hivyo usimruhusu mtu yeyote akuzuie kuota!
In this KaBrazen episode, Aunty Shishi reimagines the amazing story of the girl who dreamed of singing. Bi Kidude sang for over one hundred years in Zanzibar and around the world, and reminds us to listen to what makes us happy, after all our soul knows what to do.
Care warning: Topics include child marriage and physical harm to a child.
Katika kipindi hiki cha KaBrazen, Tata Nduta anasimulia hadithi ya kusisimua kuhusu msichana aliyekuwa na ndoto ya kuimba. Bi Kidude aliimba kwa zaidi ya karne moja huko Zanzibar na kote kote duniani, na anatukumbusha kusikiliza kile kinachotufurahisha…kwani nyoyo zetu zinajua cha kufanya.
Thadhari: Miongoni mwa mada zilizopo ndoa za utotoni na dhuluma ya kimwili dhidi ya mtoto.
Credits
Sound Engineer: Wambui Waciuri
Illustrations: Melody Jelagat
Written by: Aleya Kassam
Edited by: Anne Moraa
Voiced by: Afrikan Nduta
KaBrazen Team: Afrikan Nduta & Jane Nthanze
Theme song by: Timothy Arinaitwe & Mbogua Mbugua
Logo by: Francis Ally Mlacha
Produced at: Za Kikwetu Productions
Produced by: The LAM Sisterhood
Season 1 Kiswahili of KaBrazen Podcast was conceptualized and produced by The LAM Sisterhood with support from the Ignite Culture Grant. The Season was recorded at Za Kikwetu Productions Limited. Marketing and Distribution support by Africa Podfest.
Kiswahili podcast production, marketing and distribution support for Season 1 is supported by a grant from Ignite Culture: ACP-EU Culture Programme (Eastern Africa). This fund is being implemented by HEVA, in partnership with the British Council Kenya with the financial contribution of the European Union, and with further support from the Organisation of ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) States. It is part of the global ACP-EU Culture Programme.
Credits
Sound Engineer: Wambui Waciuri
Illustrations: Melody Jelagat
Written by: Aleya Kassam
Edited by: Anne Moraa
Voiced by: Afrikan Nduta
KaBrazen Team: Afrikan Nduta & Jane Nthanze
Theme song by: Timothy Arinaitwe & Mbogua Mbugua
Logo by: Francis Ally Mlacha
Produced at: Za Kikwetu Productions
Produced by: The LAM Sisterhood
Kutoka Kenya hadi Angola, sasa tunakwenda moja kwa moja hadi Morocco! Wiki hii, hadithi tunayorejelea tena ni kuhusu chuo kikuu cha kwanza kabisa duniani!
Kumbuka kwamba kipindi hiki kinatoa tahadhari kwa msikilizaji kwani kinahusu kifo cha mzazi. Lakini kama utakavyoonyehswa na Fatima na Maryam, mnapojaliana, mnaweza kutimiza ndoto yoyote ile.
Credits
Sound Engineer: Wambui Waciuri
Illustrations: Melody Jelagat
Written by: Aleya Kassam
Edited by: Anne Moraa
Voiced by: Afrikan Nduta
KaBrazen Team: Afrikan Nduta & Jane Nthanze
Theme song by: Timothy Arinaitwe & Mbogua Mbugua
Logo by: Francis Ally Mlacha
Produced at: Za Kikwetu Productions
Produced by: The LAM Sisterhood
Season 1 Kiswahili of KaBrazen Podcast was conceptualized and produced by The LAM Sisterhood with support from the Ignite Culture Grant. The Season was recorded at Za Kikwetu Productions Limited. Marketing and Distribution support by Africa Podfest.
Kiswahili podcast production, marketing and distribution support for Season 1 is supported by a grant from Ignite Culture: ACP-EU Culture Programme (Eastern Africa). This fund is being implemented by HEVA, in partnership with the British Council Kenya with the financial contribution of the European Union, and with further support from the Organisation of ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) States. It is part of the global ACP-EU Culture Programme.
Katika kipindi cha pili cha KaBrazen, tunafunga safari ya kuelekea Angola kusikiliza hadithi murua ya shujaa mpendwa Malkia Njinga ambaye ni msichana aliyeweza kufungua fundo lolote.
Credits
Sound Engineer: Wambui Waciuri
Illustrations: Melody Jelagat
Written by: Aleya Kassam
Edited by: Anne Moraa
Voiced by: Afrikan Nduta
KaBrazen Team: Afrikan Nduta & Jane Nthanze
Theme song by: Timothy Arinaitwe & Mbogua Mbugua
Logo by: Francis Ally Mlacha
Produced at: Za Kikwetu Productions
Produced by: The LAM Sisterhood
Season 1 Kiswahili of KaBrazen Podcast was conceptualized and produced by The LAM Sisterhood with support from the Ignite Culture Grant. The Season was recorded at Za Kikwetu Productions Limited. Marketing and Distribution support by Africa Podfest.
Kiswahili podcast production, marketing and distribution support for Season 1 is supported by a grant from Ignite Culture: ACP-EU Culture Programme (Eastern Africa). This fund is being implemented by HEVA, in partnership with the British Council Kenya with the financial contribution of the European Union, and with further support from the Organisation of ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) States. It is part of the global ACP-EU Culture Programme.
Katika kipindi cha kwanza cha KaBrazen, Tata Nduta anatusimulia hadithi ya kweli, tena ya kusisimua kuhusu mpigania uhuru hodari, Mekatilili wa Menza aliyekuwa binti mfalme shujaa aliyependa Kudansi.
Credits
Sound Engineer: Wambui Waciuri
Illustrations: Melody Jelagat
Written by: Aleya Kassam
Edited by: Anne Moraa
Voiced by: Afrikan Nduta
KaBrazen Team: Afrikan Nduta & Jane Nthanze
Theme song by: Timothy Arinaitwe & Mbogua Mbugua
Logo by: Francis Ally Mlacha
Produced at: Za Kikwetu Productions
Produced by: The LAM Sisterhood
Season 1 Kiswahili of KaBrazen Podcast was conceptualized and produced by The LAM Sisterhood with support from the Ignite Culture Grant. The Season was recorded at Za Kikwetu Productions Limited. Marketing and Distribution support by Africa Podfest.
Kiswahili podcast production, marketing and distribution support for Season 1 is supported by a grant from Ignite Culture: ACP-EU Culture Programme (Eastern Africa). This fund is being implemented by HEVA, in partnership with the British Council Kenya with the financial contribution of the European Union, and with further support from the Organisation of ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) States. It is part of the global ACP-EU Culture Programme.
In celebration of the 2023 World Kiswahili Language Day, KaBrazen podcast presents the first bilingual children’s podcast in English and Kiswahili produced and developed in Nairobi, Kenya featuring digital stories of brazen African women. Launching this upcoming series is the
It’s World Kiswahili Language day and we have a KaSpecial episode for you and your little ones. Why is this episode special? Because this time, you get to meet Tata Nduta who loves stories just as much as Aunty Shishi! Yes, and she will be telling you all the wonderful stories of KaBrazen in a different language - Kiswahili. Yaaaay!
We celebrate all the languages and stories that exist in the world and we cannot wait to take you with us on this special, adventurous KaBrazen journey in Kiswahili!
See you next month, for a brand new story of a Brazen African woman.
Karibuni!
Suitable for 4yrs to 9yrs and all of those young at heart.
This episode is six minutes and fifty three seconds long [6:53]
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In this fifth episode of KaBrazen, Aunty Shishi reimagines the remarkable story of how Zarina Patel bravely fought to save Jeevanjee Gardens in Nairobi from being turned into a parking lot. Thanks to Zarina and her big big heart, the garden was protected so that everybody can enjoy the trees and the flowers and the ants and the caterpillars.
KaBrazen is taking a mid-season break. But we have a little treat for your ears. In this special episode, we hear from some wonderful friends, and Aunty Shishi plays her favourite moments from the first four stories. We hope you are also taking a refreshing and joyful break. See you next month, for a brand new story of a Brazen African woman.
Suitable for 4yrs to 9yrs and all of those young at heart.
This episode is seven minutes long [7:00]
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In the fourth episode of KaBrazen, Aunty Shishi reimagines a magical story of the girl who saved her people. In a world where everyone is so loud, sometimes we miss the wisdom of the quiet ones. As this quiet girl will show you, to succeed in anything you have to be patient enough to listen, observe and learn.
In the third episode of KaBrazen, Aunty Shishi reimagines the remarkable story of how Fatima and Maryam al-Fihri deal with the grief of their father’s death, and go on to create the world’s first ever university. As Fatima and Maryam will show you, when you take care of each other, you can make any dream come true.
Care warning: this episode involves the death of a parent
In the second episode of KaBrazen, Aunty Shishi re-imagines the fantastical story of the celebrated Queen Njinga. As a girl who could untie any knot, Njinga will show you that when you become a leader, you must learn to care for your people.
In the first episode of KaBrazen, Aunty Shishi re-imagines the incredible true story of resistance leader Mekatilili wa Menza. In a world taken over by enormous colourless frogs, Mekatilili will show you why no one should ever take away your songs.
Catch a glimpse of the wonderful stories that we will be releasing on the last Saturday of every month!