The Urban Kube: Recent Episodes
Inspire FM
Inspire FM’s creative arts and culture show showcasing the work of creatives from around the world. Listen to lively discussions, inspiring interviews and quirky ideas.
Inspire FM – Positively Inspiring the Community.
This week on The Urban Kube, host Shemiza talks eco modest fashion with guest Saima Siddiqui, and about the book 'The Muslim Children's Book Festival' with author Yasmin Egala.
On this episode of the Urban Kube, Sister Shemiza is joined by Mohitur Rahman, Rizwan Wadan and Imaan Wadan to talk about how Islam can give strength and a moral compass to the multiple extinctions being faced on our planet, and the vision to launch the first British Muslim film institute.
On this episode of The Urban Kube, Sister Shemiza is delighted to be joined by guest Husnah, to discuss the important topic of Mental Health.
Haneefah Muhammad:
1. Facebook: Haneefah Muhammad
2. Instagram: haneefahmuhammadempowers
3. Twitter: @gobeyondu
On the Urban Kube Shemiza talks about being the better you. She is joined by the utterly awesome Celebrity chef, author of Perfectly Easy Indian Cooking and presenter of the show for The love of food - Shahnaz Ayub.
Plus fabulous Hajra Khan; producer, fashion consultant, journalist and actress in the new Muslim super hero comedy series.
On this episode of the Urban Kube: Author and Poet Naima B Robert talks about her online masterclass Redefining the D word (Divorce)
Humanitarian and activist Inam Malik discusses the Human Appeal Comedy takeover. Plus he talks about the Award winning Trojan Horse Play that comes to Luton in 2020.
Zahoor Hussain shares his work as the Chair of Humanity Unites a charity helping the homeless in Burton upon Trent.
On this episode Adeyinka Akinrinade actress, film producer, Co-founder of the theater company 'The Basement Bunch' and producer of Making Fatiha', shares her upcoming writing workshop for young Muslim writers led by comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri.
Summaya Lee talks about Judging the recent Young Muslim Writers awards 2019. Summaya is a former teacher and author of The Story of Maha (shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers Prize and Long-listed for the Sunday Times Fiction Award).
Teacher and Creative producer Parvez Qadir discusses his ground breaking projects, Blurred Lines a short film tackling child criminal exploitation and the dangers of modern slavery, 'Crossing the Line' a monologue on a tour in 2019 and his upcoming project ' Change the narrative', a film about what it means to be a British Muslim female?
Also delighted to be joined by Rukhsana Ahmad notable award winning playwright, writer and translator whose work has been featured across stage, screen and BBC radio. Rukhsana is the Co founder of Kali Theatre company.
Shemiza is joined by international Risk Management Consultant, multi-award-winning Business Development Trainer, Coach, Mentor and consultant Majid Waris. Discussing business marketting tips ... Digital detox and fatherhood. Plus Ahmed Najar, Palestinian director talking about his new play 'I have two names'
Back on air after 2 weeks, Shemiza is and joined by Moriam Grillo sharing her project leading on the UN led 16daysofactivism #TheButterflyeffect.
Peterborough newly crowned poet Laureate Malika Speaks performing her winning spoken word piece 'Alignment '.
Thanks to Sadia Hussain for sharing her feedback from the awesome 'Autism hour in the Mosque' event held at a local Mosque over the weekend.
Finally Madiha Ansari was on the phone to talk about the Trojan Horse Play Tour showcasing at the Battersea arts center.
Discussing the art of language, particular speaking in your native tongue, with mother of 5, Sophina Khan an advanced Aesthetics Practitioner (with her own clinic), qualified cardiology nurse, blogger, makeup artist & successful entrepreneur.
Aleena Din a Cambridge university alumni and PhD history student at the University of Oxford. Discusses her research on the migration and settlement of women from Azad Kashmir, Pakistan to the UK, between 1962-2002. She highlights the vast contribution Muslim and Pakistani women have made to British society by collecting the testimony of migrant and 1st generation women, so that they are no longer invisible.
Taimur Rehman also known as Qasid Taimur is an internationally celebrated Urdu Literate, poet and writer from Pakistan who is reviving the lost poetic art of the Urdu language.
Musart Ellaahi, Mindset Coach, International Award winning inspirational speaker, TV host. And an Ambassador for the She Awards.
Guests share their thoughts around climate Justice and engaging their organisations and communities to tackle climate change.
Zidan Querishi of Salaam Charity.
Zunaira Malik of Action for Conservation discussing her participation at the Green party conference.
Ryan Gray of Uprising sharing young people's environmental leadership programme.
Ferdousi Nisa Jahan photographer and digital installation assistant talking about Lutopia VR game launching at the Town Hall in Luton.
What makes your heart smile? Is what Shemiza Is asking on national healthy heart day. She is also joined by multidisciplinary artist and puppeteer Jum Faruk talking about her new theatre piece exploring the stories of her late father.
Talking community compassion on national happiness at work day with Salma khan from the Luton Foodbank discussing the family fun run in memory of sister Amara.
Celebrity chef Shahnaz Ayub discusses well-being at the age 50 and advice for parents sending children to university.
Imran Hameed of Foodbank and Bearded Broz shares his jounery of Islamic compassion and community cohesion.
Etisham khan talks of how he completed the 3 peaks challenge to fundraise for FOBE and venturing on an apprenticeship rather than university that led him successfully working in the City of London in a leading firm.
On Monday morning’s Urban Kube Shemiza speaks to Maria Zafar of Islamic Relief discussing how climate change is rapidly impacting the way pilgrims will perform Hajj, local entrepreneur Bilal Hussain on his 3 peak challenge—Ben Nevis, Scaffold Pikes and Snowdon in 24 hours—to raise awareness and fundraise for a local disability and respite service Friends of Bright Eyes.
She is also joined by historian, social and political commentator and counter terrorism specialist Jahan Mahmood. Discussing the contribution of Muslims and South Asians in World War 2, and how this knowledge can help to counter the negative narrative around immigration.
He will also be talking about his role in counter-terrorism and discussing ineffectiveness of the Prevent strategy and why it’s time for change?
This weeks edition of the Urban Kube. Shemiza talks about the inspiring career journeys of character artist and games illustrator Zakiah Abdullah, pharmacist and poet Rabiah Abdullah, writer and poet Hanan Issa and entrepreneur and consultant Muhammad Malik.
On the show today Shemiza is joined by business development consultant and charity fundraiser Suduf Chaudhary and Creative producer Imrana Mahmood to talk about creative events across Luton town to get family and children involved.
Holidays have started and the force of nature that is Shemiza speaks to talented spoken word artists Kamil Mahmood, published poet/dentist and Amina Attiq, activists/performance poet
On this edition of the Urban Kube sister Shemiza is joined by Hasina Rehman, a black belt in kickboxing, karate, Muay Thai and a registered Self Defence & MMA Coach. She’s also the founder of a female only Martial arts club.
We also have Haneefah Muhammad in the studio, a spoken word poet and empowerment coach whose poetry explores spirituality, wellbeing and social justice. Her recently published book ‘My Soul Purpose’ is a collection of poems about living, loving and learning.
Plus we’re joined by Sofia Buncy, the founder and national co-ordinator of the Muslim Women in Prison Rehabilitation project. Sofia will be discussing her new report #SistersInDesistance & what a culturally informed & grassroots driven rehabilitation model looks like for Muslim women prisoners returning back to communities.
This week on the Urban Kube show, we're catching up with creative conversations on the Urban Kube this morning with live poetry from upcoming spoken word artist Jamilah El.
We're also getting all the summer looks with Local professional makeup and hairstylist Hasna Mumen and learning the universal language of art with visual artist sculptor and art activist Shahida Ahmed.
This morning on the Urban Kube Show, Sister Shemiza is joined by local entrepreneur, social worker, community activist and poet; Hasna Weaver, as well as Abdul Malik Tailor, Britain's first professionally qualified Muslim tour guide who established Muslim History Tours. They will be discussing the Islamic art and heritage festival being held at Waltham, London.
On this edition of the Urban Kube, Sister Shemiza is talking ice cream, careers and Europe’s biggest Palestine Expo. She is joined by Published Poet & Playwriter Hafsah Aneela Bashir; Award-Winning Actor Asif Khan; and Lawyer & Activist Farheen Ahmed.
Shemiza catches up with Claudette on events at the Well & Wise Room, actor Shahj Miah joins the show to discuss the film the Flood and Imrana returns to share community projects at Revolution Arts.
On the this bank holiday edition of Urban Kube, spoken word poet Malika Speaks launches her new poem around mental health. Together with Asim the Poet, who will performing his poem on Ramadhan.
We’re also joined by award-winning documentary filmmaker Aneel Ahmad sharing his short film Babli which recently premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
This morning on the Urban Kube, activist Sarah Mohammed talked about the Rabbani projects green deen Ethical Iftar.
We got revision tips from Teacher and Halal food blogger Lili Khan. We find out why Lili is supporting the #comeiftarwithme dining experience to fundraise for Salam charity.
A live spoken word performance by poet and political lyricist Elena Kafrtkarimi, author of the book ‘Mesopotamian Maverick'.
Art in the park is back and so was Anouar Kassim MBE; he talked about what is on offer at the award-winning Eid Festival as it celebrates its 11th year in Milton Keynes.
On this edition of the Urban Kube sister Shemiza is joined by TV Presenter and Producer Nadia Hussein, Human Rights Activist Shabina Begum, PT and Nutritionist Bilal Gohar and Creative Director Arberor Hadri.
It’s the first Urban Kube with sister Shemiza across the blessed month of Ramadhan!
We find out how to make Ramadhan plastic free with Jumana Moon. Jumana is a storyteller and Child Psychotherapist living in east London. She sees environmental responsibility as an essential part of faith.
Also joining us is Rosa Gallo. Rosa is a creative writer and blogger from Luton with a fun side. Unabashed Sci-fi fan and gamer. She helps to run the Luton Revert Group.
Today on the Urban Kube we're talking to qualified Strength and Conditioning Coach and Certified Exercise and Sports Nutritionist Sabah of SABS Fitness! Sabah shares her Ramadan challenge that'll keep you fit across Ramadhan.
We also hear from Sujel Miah who participated in the London Marathon over the weekend. He'll share his fundraising journey and experience of running 26 miles.
We'll also speak to Br Tariq about Inspire FM's Ramadhan theme this year.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. You can hear The Urban Kube every Monday morning from 10am and the repeat that evening from 8PM.
Head over to and follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Instagram, or listen to the live stream on our website.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. You can hear The Urban Kube every Monday morning from 10am and the repeat that evening from 8PM.
Head over to and follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Instagram, or listen to the live stream on our website.
This morning on the Urban Kube, sister Shemiza is joined by fund raising little stars; brothers Haashim and Hassan Kayani.
We’re also joined by Husna Rasul who’ll be sharing an exclusive plus the latest news from the Level Trust Uniform Exchange and how she is supporting the charity to ensure every child across Luton has a school uniform.
And we’re joined by the very awesome High Performance Mindset Coach, Award Winning International Inspirational Speaker, Author and TV Host; Musart Ellaahi
This morning on The Urban Kube, sister Shemiza was joined by local creative and producer Imrana Mahmood talking about her upcoming event ‘Echoes of the diaspora’ a platform for the voices of Muslim women celebrating these hidden stories.
Plus artist Moriam Grillo giving the know-how of the forthcoming ‘People, Power and Passion' event.
Shemiza also touches upon British Summer Time, countdown to Ramadan and school holidays.
On this edition of the Urban Kube, Shemiza talks with Hanan Abdel Khalek, Writer & Filmmaker and Sumera Asghar, on the Christchurch terror attacks, environment and fashion, media and childhood obesity.
On this edition of the Urban Kube, Shemiza talks about women in media with broadcast journalist Nabihah Parkar from BBC Look East.
We also get to find out why 12 henna artists from around the country are holding workshops for the Rohingya refugees. We speak to entrepreneur and henna artist Lisha Sharif to find out more.
The Urban Kube with Shemiza and her guests talking about sci-fi, colour run and cake.
Shemiza is joined by gamer, gardener and up coming comedian Rosa Gallo who will be co-hosting our Welcome to Islam Show along with Kerry Mannan. Kerry also joins us and is the Chair of the Luton Reverts group. Salma Khan is also in the studio, adding a bit of colour. Salma is the Manager at Luton Foodbank and will be talking about the colour run that you can be part of.
This week on the Urban Kube sister Shemiza is joined by 15-year-old rapper and poet Leo Samuda. He’ll be performing ‘Blade’ ahead of his appearance at the #22secondstomurder event.
We catching up with local eco-warrior Zunaira Malik and finding out why she attended the student-led Youth Strike 4 Climate in Bristol. And all the trending stories with mother of 5 - Rozina Butt. Rozina has been a Matrimonial Lawyer for over 20 years and a partner in her own firm - Butt Solicitors. At present, she’s at Denbigh High School mentoring young girls and supporting them with their career choices.
On this episode of The Urban Kube Shemiza discusses knife crime victims with artist and activist Haleema Ali and community champion Saundra Glenn. Exploring ways to improve mental well being among young people through the art of creative visualisation with Holistic Well being Practitioner Shubina Akhtar. And National Cancer Day and screening with academic and breast cancer survivor Elizabeth Bailey as she highlights her role as a Campaigns Ambassador for the national charity Cancer Research UK.
On this episode of the Urban Kube, Sister Shemiza has another dose of art for social action with Farah (Visual Arts) to chat about her work at the ‘22 seconds to Murder’ exhibition exploring the dangers of knife crime. We speak to Zidan Qureshi about the volunteer drive for Salam Charity. We catch up with Sabah Choudhry about her Aziz Foundation funded MA in Broadcast Journalism. Then it’s getting honest with tea talk with LaYinka Sanni.
On this edition of The Urban Kube, Sr Shemiza is joined by Moroccan French art and design student Khadija Iferden and acclaimed German artist Catrine Val.
She is also joined by writer and director Saara Aniqah Malik. Saara presents her debut play, SALAAM.
And we're talking about Good Character with local and social entrepreneur Bilal as part of our Good Character week.
On this edition on the Urban Kube, Sr Shemiza is catching up with Tariq from the Rise and Show & Shine showcasing how the Luton community helped raise 10k for the Winter warm campaign.
Also joined by Sudaf Choudary to find out why she is shining the light on girls illiteracy in Pakistan. Also qualified clinical nutritionist and author of Sacred Sunnah super foods ; an illustrated guide to Quranic foods with Karimah Bint Dawoud.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. You can hear The Urban Kube every Monday morning from 10am and the repeat that evening from 8PM.