The Kukumba Method : Recent Episodes
Ayman KUKUMBA
A podcast by Ayman Kukumba with a Method that talks about the latest stories making headlines, across various spheres of life. Conversations with people on various relevant and important topics and issues, all with opinion, analysis & perspective. Sharing personal experiences and moments. Advice and navigating throughout life as a Youth.
Are children really setbacks?! Is it just a myth?! We discuss everything children and pro-creation in this episode from experiences of parents, cost of having a child, sacrifices made while one is with child and so much more. I was joined by Satya Mariam, Lusthe Poet and Zakolyn Martha.
Olohije from Nigeria and Joseph Othieno join me as we talk about the movie releases of 2023. We talk about the Awards season buzz, give our Oscars ceremony predictions and also talk about the night of the Oscars and all the winners. Movies are a great thing to be in love with.
We talk about the 7 stages of attaining Generational Wealth and why this status has not been reached in the Ugandan(African) setting.
All the big stories that made 2023 we talk about them. My friend Vanessa Aliganyira joins me at 12:38 mins. We talked about the events that were most memorable to her this year and what we look forward to in the new year 2024. Inshallah ๐๐ผ
Umar Katongole joins me to talk about Climate Change and what it is all about. Gaza is in constant need of our prayers. We all deserve to be in a better world. Below are links to the works of Umar, https://youtube.com/@theproudsurveyorsunion7982?si=ctMCej6_bcIJpMof
Boy Math, Girl Math, Ugandan Math. All kinds of current math are talked about & analyzed in this new episode with my Guests Mariam, Cedric & Iffah. We also talk about the creatives (arts) space in Uganda, what we like and dislike about Uganda in it's 61 years of independence. There's some post credit recordings too.
Congratulations and thanksgivings are in order to the listeners of this podcast. In this episode your host Ayman thanks the listeners for listening and all the support rendered. We talk about the virtue of Patience and few stories making rounds. Thank you for listening ๐ง in๐ซถ๐ฅ
WE ARE IN COURT!?!... There are a lot of tasks our young, Youthful generation has to stand up to and take on. These include self-discovery, Mental health awareness, using the exposure (of a Global village) we have to improve our status quo. We talk about all this with Kato Faisal, a final year law student at Makerere University. We talk about sports, in particular Arsenal because we are both Fans of the team, he's personal journey from a young age till he's current finalist status at Law school.
Prof. Umar Kakumba is the Deputy Vice Chancellor (in charge of Academic Affairs) of Makerere University. We had a sixty minute talk about where his has come from, where he is, Policies at the University and a few of his passions. He also gave any University student some piece of advice. Please do listen in ๐๐
I'm joined by Joseph Othieno (a movie enthusiast, budding filmmaker& writer) to talk about everything 2023 Awards season. Our Oscars predictions and also discussing the eventual winners. The headlines that surrounded the event on Sunday and the After parties.Congratulations to the Best picture winner; Everything everywhere All At Once ๐ฅ๐ฟ๐ฟ
Artificial Intelligence is now part & parcel of our daily lives. We look at it's Impact, origin and where it could possibly lead us to. I interacted with some tech savvy people to expound on the topic Calvin kirabo at 3:30, Hans Wamala at 37:28 , Timothy. M. at 51:35 Kiiza. N. at 59:50 Sharif Muhanguzi at 1:04:49 Hans Wamala at 1:12:25 Kasamba Benjamin at 1:20:20
Happy Birthday Janat, I got to talk to my mom about the life she's lived, things she has accomplished. We celebrate her today and always. Happy new year ๐. We had an in-depth conversation about culture, generational wealth and importance of friendships.
I end the year with Wilber, a constant listner of the podcast as my co host. We talked about the biggest stories that made the year in Uganda, internationally and in the celebrity world. We talked about our favorite episodes of the podcast and lastly things anyone should gift me.
Joseph Ajal is an extraordinaire. I got to talk to him about Mental health issues which he's very vocal about and so are we, his journey as a single father & his interests. We talk about Prince Harry & Princess Meghan, back at it...shaking tables. The thrill that's the WORLD CUP and our Spotify wrapped
Mike Mungu is on the rise, watch out for him. We get to chat with him in this episode, about his music. The world cup is in a few days, the USA midterm elections results. CR7's interview. Eddy Kenzo features on a Grammy nominated song, hence he's now a Grammy nominee๐ฅณ๐
I had an insightful conversation with Dr Sarah Nakijoba. A lecturer at Makerere university on all things Culture related, and it is quite insightful. We talk about Ye's cultural attacks. Ohhh!!? I have a fourth name ๐ and lastly Ms. Twine Sabah weighs in on the topic of culture too.
Well it's my BIRTH WEEK ๐ฅณ Arsenal is still topping the table, what a time to be ALIVE... We talk about the stuff I'm grateful for thus far. Presents I would love, the current situation in Uganda, Kanye West is at it again among a few other personal stories. ๐
Apart from talking about The house of the dragon and Prime video's Lord of the rings. I shared the tables with my roommates, and we talked about our freshman year. The highlights of it all. What a Time to be ALIVE. ๐
There's alot of Movie & series talk in today's episode. Premier league is just weeks away. The whole Norbert Mao situation, Terrence Howard visits uganda. Monkey pox is now a global emergency. The turn of events at the Makerere GUILD ELECTIONS. Khloe Kardashian and Tristan's drama, Kylie is criticized. Elon Musk bound to buy Twitter. At 41:02 minutes we begin our talk on Wakanda FOREVER and the new phases for Marvel movies. Thank you for listening ๐ง in.
We celebrate one year of THIS, THE PODCAST. Talking about my EID FESTIVITIES with family. The Makerere GUILD PRESIDENT ELECTIONS. British PM Resigns, Sri Lankan people take back their power. The overturning of Roe. V. Wade. The Fashion world. With more Anniversary celebrations.
Me and My Co-host Mariah, a long time friend. Talk about Beyonce's RENAISSANCE era, the hott J-Depp& Amber Heard trial, All things Kardashians. Sadio Mane's transfer and Nketiah's transfer. The Golden State Warriors are champions again. The Lubiri school bus saga. Teachers on strike in Uganda. The continuous Gun violence in The States & the BBNaija Reunion. And Everything Ayman that there is.
Join me as we dissect and swoon over the looks from the first Monday of May's event. Our favs & those that missed.
Well join me once again. This time I'm talking about my Ramadan for this year so far, how I'm getting ready to Slay it down on Eid. It's the last days of Ramadan ๐๐. The slap that was heard around the world at the Oscars. Apple+ is the first streamer to win best picture at the Oscars. Jon Batiste... Finally another black since 2008 won AOTY at the Grammys. Hulu's the Kardashians show ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ Rihanna & Asap Rocky๐๐คญ. The Met Gala is days away. Arsenal's win, Man U's game and Liverpool's ๐ฅ Coachella is๐ฅ. The johnny Depp & Amber Heard trial. Netflix losing subscribers due to high prices or 'woke mind virus' ???!!
I have a sit down with the incredible Desire Namazzi and alll this endured throughout the years. It was a beautiful conversation. The situation in Uganda with our Speaker dead, the tribalism talk. The Smack- Robert kyagulanyi situation. The Kardashians are coming to HULU!! ARE you ready?! Trevor Noah also had a take on the Kim-Pete-Kanye situation. The Oscars are this Sunday, and many more other stories
Yours truly gives you an insight on life as a campuser or fresher๐. How I spent my Valentine's day. In other stories we talk about Kim Kardashian & Kanye Divorce drama. Ukraine & Russia rift. Riri is prei as you know. The current state of political prisoners in Uganda. Did y'all see that SUPER bowl halftime show?!... All that and more in this latest episode
The year begun on a Sad note in my Family. Finally Children are back to School, and the economy is Set to Fully reopen. I want to actually Re-settle somewhere ๐๐.We talk about how the Kardashians are making headlines everywhere.. Sheebah on her new journey. And many other stories
With my Two dear Guest hosts, Cissy & Reagan. We talk about the biggest stories this year & how the year went personally for each of us...(they join me from the 20th minute)btw๐bare with the interruptions.
There has been alottt this holiday season. From Tweets that caused rifts between religions. Loukman Ali's movie is now on Netflix, it's a nice watch btw... I have alot to say about Islamic monotheism.. we also talk about this tweet that spoke against BAGANDA's VICES...
We talk about the recent Kayunga elections. We talk about the nominations from the Awards season. Lewis Hamilton & the whole FIA situation, UEFA Champions league round of 16 fiasco. Pastor Bugingo. A Hadith about forgiveness from the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). THE Kardashians, from Khloe & Tristan to KIM, Kanye & Pete Davidson...
I have a Calm yet revealing conversation with Daudi Nabbimba, about his passions and all that was 2021. His love for Anime, fitness and reciprocating energies. In other stories, the death of Fashion guru Virgil Abloh weighs heavy on me. My hectic Sunday that it was and Shk. Muzaata's Dua. Spotify wrapped 2021 is here and so is December. Manchester United surpasses Arsenal on the table๐๐ฃ๐ฉand the event that was the Ballon d'Or.
A full one chat with my guest Vadim Rukundo that's filled with humor. He talks about his journey to pro-football status. Do you know this year's Ballon d'Or contenders?! Ralf as interim at Manchester United. The 2022 Grammy Nominations are out๐ฅณ. Kanye West and his wife KKW's status. It's Thanksgiving weekend ๐ฅณ. Davido's social media MONEY requests and many more other stories.
How possible is Urban farming &all its perks. Uganda is finally on Netflix, Makerere is Red with Ms. Nambasa's win. Taylor Swift's new versions of het music out & why she's redoing it all. Paris Hilton has finally stopped collecting engagement rings, now she's married ๐ฅณ๐ค. Britney Spears is now free from her conversatorship, do you know what it is?! We critic Marvel's latest film ETERNALS. My Saturday Soiree, my addiction & love for biscuits. Those and so many other stories making rounds.
We talk to youth sensation and personality Joweria Nansamba and all the things she's passionate about. Kanye West says Kim K is still his wife. Sheila Gashumba joins 'the winning team'
Vaccination is a new normal we should adapt to and should adhere with much ease...it's been a Week In the football world and we anticipate Liverpool's Sunday game. Kourtney Kardashian is engaged to rock star Travis Barker, as Scott drowns in sadness??!!๐๐ฅ๐ฅณ๐. Donald Trump is back on the radar and Facebook is re-branding anytime from now..tune in and listen to more...
Still diving into more stories that have been making rounds as of late. Did you see KKW host Saturday Night Live?! How is Christiano Ronaldo coping with his new team. Newcastle swimming in money! A touch of Big brother Naija and who owns MultiChoice! The Superbowl Halftime show in L.A 2022. Just in- new details on Jeffrey Epstein. My birthday celebrations๐ฅณ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ A Lad is 21๐ฅณThe new James Bond is a woman?!... We end with a listening session of FACE A SONG BY TECH N9NE ft Dwayne 'ROCK' Johnson (it's Rap n Trap EXCELLENCE)โจ๐ฅlisten in to these and many more stories.
Welcome back, What have I been up to while away?! Today we talk about Adele's return, is something wrong with her sound??! Squid games by Korean director Hwang Dong-Hyuk and how it's topping Netflix rankings in over 90 countries. How can we not talk about the recently concluded MET GALA (IN AMERICA: A LEXICON OF FASHION).
In this week's stories making rounds... The Taliban situation as only a muslim can tell... Finally my uace results are out.. Mental health, a topic that should be prioritized in society... An insight of the soon to be MET GALA.
Listen in from Google podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts from. My relationship with Arsenal is at stakeโฅ๏ธ๐. We talk about some of my football experiences, Britney Spears and her conservatorship struggles. And some Justin bieber music
Congratulations are in order for the 3 Ugandans representing us in Tokyo at the Olympics. Messi's new journey post Barcelona. Why Scarlett Johannsen sued THE Disney company, Rihanna is now a billionaire. Are you still waiting for the DONDA album to drop?! An interview with Ms. Nakyanzi Swabra, as we talk all things feminist & not... Listen in as she is the first Guest on the show, the Debut episode with a plus one๐๐
We listen to new music from a close friend Baraka Joshua, we congratulate the kabaka on his 28th coronation. The big brother Naija situation ๐. Then the world problem I would like to solve if possible.
I, your host Ayman of late give you an insight on how I celebrated my Eid adha with my family. We talk about the Ugandan Olympian who escaped, SSEGIRINYAAAA our MP, South Africa's looting and instabilities and finally we report live from TOKYO๐๐๐๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐๐ with an insight from the Olympics ongoing events... Thanks for listening ๐๐
We talk about the recently announced 73rd Emmy Awards nominations and also dive into the performers that have been nominated. We talk about the series nominated too, the voting process for most prominent Award shows. We talk IDD festivities and anticipations, plus the hottest and latest shows to watch and catch during this lockdown
Well... We talk about the journey to the PILOT EPISODE, Museveni flags off the Olympics team, Nabbanja's money.. A few songs here and there, katumba wamala assassination suspects, we also dive in deep into the hot topics in the County and abroad. lastly a kardashians minute is necessary.. I hope you like the first episode... Don't forget to share, retweet and like