June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month , and this year’s theme is “In Every Story, There's Strength.” It’s a timely and powerful message that aligns perfectly with today’s episode, titled: “This Too Shall Pass.” Being a man often comes with ambition, big dreams, and the pressure to turn those dreams into reality. But the journey from believing in your potential to actually living your dream is rarely a straight line. Our guest this week, Eberhardt Oswald widely known as Ebenation has lived ...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 103
In a world where everyone’s busy curating the perfect life on social media — flexing soft lives, smooth backgrounds, and flawless vibes — one man is proudly swimming against the tide. His name? Zembwela. Straight outta Magomeni, Dar es Salaam, Zembwela went from streetwise kid to one of Tanzania’s most beloved comedians — then flipped the script and became one of the most recognizable voices on radio. His journey is full of laughs, lessons, and a whole lot of realness. In this episode, he gets h...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 101
“Walking in the shadow of a giant” si jambo rahisi—na inakuwa ngumu zaidi pale “Giant” huyo akiwa ni Augustine Mahiga, mwanadiplomasia mashuhuri wa Tanzania, na wewe ni mtoto wake wa kiume, unayejulikana kama Andrew Mahiga. Kwa wengi, jina la mwisho linaweza kufungua milango, lakini je, kila nafasi unayoipata ni kwa sababu ya uwezo wako au kwa sababu unaitwa Mahiga ? Hilo ndilo swali ambalo Andrew amekuwa akilazimika kulikabili katika safari yake ya kujitambua. Katika episode hii ya kipekee ya M...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 101
Walipoanza Men Men Men The Podcast mwishoni mwa mwaka 2019, Michael na Nadia walikuwa wawili tu – na maikrofoni. Hakukuwa na studio ya kitaalamu, wala mpango mkubwa. Kulikuwa tu na wazo moja: kuanzisha mazungumzo ya kweli kuhusu afya ya akili ya wanaume. Hawakujua kama kuna mtu atawasikiliza. Hawakujua kama kuna yeyote atajali kuhusu maongezi haya. Lakini leo hii, baada ya miaka mitano na episodes 100, imekuwa wazi kuwa podcast hii imekuwa zaidi ya wao wawili. Imebeba sauti za uchungu, ushindi, ...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 100
Katika jamii inayomtazama mwanaume kama mhimili wa familia na mtafutaji mkuu wa riziki, changamoto za kiuchumi zimewasukuma wengi kutafuta njia mbadala za kujikimu. Moja ya njia hizo ni kamari . Lakini je, kamari ni suluhisho la kweli kwa changamoto za kiuchumi, au ni mtego mwingine unaozidi kudidimiza maisha ya wanaume wengi? Katika episode hii, tunachambua kwa kina ongezeko la michezo ya kubahatisha miongoni mwa wanaume wa Kitanzania. Tunaangazia sababu, athari, na uhalisia wa maisha yao baada...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 99
Wanasema ndoa ni ndoto, lakini vipi ikiwa inageuka kuwa ndoto mbaya... na unaamka mahakamani? 😬 Kuna hii dhana kwamba mwanaume asiye na pesa nyingi hana haki kwenye talaka, eti unapata tu "pole kaka" na siyo mgawanyo wa mali au haki juu ya watoto wako. Lakini kweli ipo hivyo? 🤔 Katika episode hii ya Men Men Men , tunaketi na wakili Ashiru Lugwisa , anayevunja hii hoja vipande vipande na kutufundisha jinsi ya kutoachika vibaya (kama hiyo inawezekana 🤣). Sikiliza sasa! Kwanza ujue haki zako, ha...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 98
Je, nini kinaweza kutokea kwa jamii ya Watanzania wote ikiwa wanaume wataamua kushikamana na kuungana ili kuvunja dhana potofu zinazochochea unyanyasaji wa kijinsia? Katika kuadhimisha Siku ya Wanawake Duniani , tulishiriki mazungumzo ya wazi na wanaume na wanawake wa jiji la Mbeya , tukijadili kwa kina: 🔹 Jinsi wanaume wanavyoweza kuvunja dhana potofu 🔹 Nafasi yao katika kusaidia usawa wa kijinsia Michael na Nadia waliungana na wakazi wa Mbeya katika mjadala uliojaa maoni, uzoefu, na suluhish...
Mar 11, 2025•47 min•Ep. 97
Dr. Lwidiko Mhamilawa ameibuka kwenye studio zetu siyo kwa ajili ya kutuambia jinsi maisha ni magumu (tulishajua hiyo), bali kutufundisha jinsi ya kufurahia safari ya maisha – hata pale unapotaka kutupa lapa na kusema, “Inatosha!” Unajua, kuwa mwanaume ni kama kuwa kocha wa timu isiyoelewa mchezo: kila mtu anakutegemea wewe, lakini hakuna anayekuelewa! 😂 Maisha yanakuhitaji utafute hela, ulee watoto, ujenge nyumba (na siyo ya mbwa), huku ukifanya yote haya kwa tabasamu la Kimasai. Lakini badala...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 96
Sadick Ali ni mchekeshaji, muigizaji, mfanyabiashara... na zaidi ya yote—ni baba. Sasa, kama wanaume wengi duniani, wazo la kuwa baba kwa mara ya kwanza lilimjia kama mshangao wa mitihani ya darasa la saba: hauko tayari, lakini unajidanganya kuwa utaweza! Na kama ulivyotegemea, Sadick alijikuta akikabiliana na mchanganyiko wa hisia—uoga, shauku, na sintofahamu isiyokuwa na GPS. Lakini kubwa zaidi, aligundua ukweli mchungu: hata uki-google kila kitu, hakuna njia ya kujiandaa kikamilifu kwa "daddy...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 95
Nafsi Yangu Ina Amani Katika dunia ambayo inashangalia ukamilifu wa mwanaume, dunia ambayo bado haiko tayari kuzungumzia kwa kina juu ya afya ya akili ya mwanaume, dunia ambayo mwanaume anayepitia changamoto za afya ya akili bado anatengwa na kuonekana mtu asiyefaa kushirikishwa na jamii yake, Sunday Kapesi anapambana kubadilisha hayo. Toka safari yake ya kuondokewa na baba yake mzazi, kuanza kuingia kwenye matumizi ya madawa ya kulevya na kupata urahibu, kuweza kumuangalia mama yake na ndugu za...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 94
Baada ya kuzungumza naye katika sehemu ya kwanza, Bwana Ng’winula Kingamkono au maarufu zaidi kama #Unu wa Tunzaa anarejea tena katika Podcast yetu kwa sehemu ya pili na ya mwisho kwa sasa. Safari hii Unu anaendelea kutupa ujuzi na uzoefu wake katika kuanzisha, kusimamia na kuendesha biashara ya “StartUp” yake Tunzaa. Kumbuka, Unu hakuanzia hapa. Anaongea na Michael Baruti na Nadia Ahmed kuhusu maana ya mafanikio, maumivu aliyopitia, kitu anachojivunia na namna pia kwa upande mwingine kuwa baba ...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 93
Welcome to episode 92 of Men Men Men the Podcast, titled "Know Your Zero (Ijue sifuri yako)." In this enlightening episode, we are honoured to have Ng'winula Kingamkono, the Founder and CEO of TUNZAA, as our special guest. Hosted by Michael Baruti and co-hosted by Nadia Ahmed, this episode delves into the inspiring journey of Ng'winula and the innovative work he is doing with TUNZAA. Ng'winula Kingamkono shares his experiences and insights on entrepreneurship, the challenges he faced, and the pi...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 92
What’s Father’s Day without an episode from your favorite award-winning podcast? It’s like a dad joke without the groan! 😂 On June 16th, social media was flooded with photos of people celebrating their dads and sharing the wisdom they’ve passed down. We thought, why not take it up a notch and have an open discussion about the lessons we've learned from our fathers? And boy, do we have stories! In this special episode, recorded live at the American Corner with a fantastic audience, we’re joined ...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 91
Meet Rabii Kinyogoli: loving husband, dedicated father, and all-around outstanding guy. He’s got two fantastic sons, but one of them is a little extra special—because he’s autistic. In a world where stigma around special needs is still all too common, and where some dads shy away from the challenges, Rabii stands out. He’s the dad who said, “I’m all in,” and he meant it. Join hosts Michael and Nadia as they sit down with Rabii, who shares his journey of diving headfirst into the world of autism....
May 27, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 90
Who doesn't dream of financial freedom? But let's face it, life throws curveballs that can sometimes feel more like a financial dunk tank. Even those who seem to have it all together might be battling loans, debts, and societal expectations. And don’t even get us started on the dreaded black tax! In this episode, Michael and Nadia roll up their sleeves and dive into the nitty-gritty of money matters. They're joined by Cornely Kilatu, the young, savvy financial advisor with a knack for helping ot...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 89
Get ready for an unfiltered, dynamic conversation about relationships from a man's perspective! Join us as a group of brothers come together to share raw insights, powerful truths, and fresh perspectives on how men can navigate modern relationships and be their best selves. In today's fast-paced world of quick fixes, entitlement, and social media addiction, the pressure on how men should behave in relationships can be overwhelming. That's why we've teamed up with the Swedish Embassy in Tanzania ...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 88
This is the Allan Lucky’s story of how he went against all odds to become the man he is today. Born in Songea, to a christian Family, Allan describes his early life as being constrained in the triangle of three main things, church, school and home. From an early age it seemed that this is how his would be. That’s till he came to Dar es Salaam and realized there’s more to life. Allan takes us on a journey about how he never thought of going back to school to end up graduating, how missing the sho...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 87
In this captivating episode, join us as we sit down with Hisia, a remarkable individual whose journey from humble beginnings in Arusha to musical acclaim and entrepreneurial success in Dar es Salaam is nothing short of inspiring. From immersing himself in the world of sales and marketing at the tender age of 16 to showcasing his talents on Tusker Project Fame, Hisia's story is a testament to perseverance and hard work. Born as Elisha, he earned the name "Hisia" for his ability to sing straight f...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 86
Embark on a riveting journey with Gosby, a rising star from the vibrant streets of Namanga, Oysterbay, and block 41. Blessed with multifaceted talents in singing and rapping, Gosby's path to stardom seemed inevitable. Yet, despite his unwavering dedication to music, he harboured a pragmatic mindset, always prepared with a fallback plan - a commitment to education and maintaining focus on his studies. In this compelling episode, Gosby candidly shares his experiences with longtime friend Michael, ...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 85
In a world where relationships are about as stable as a house of cards in a windstorm, and divorce rates are soaring faster than Elon Musk's rockets, is there any hope left for men to navigate the stormy seas of love and come out unscathed? Enter 'Men Men Men - The Podcast,' where Michael reunites with his high school buddy, Karim Shaibu, to tackle this burning question with the finesse of a surgical team armed with a chainsaw. With wisdom and a hefty serving of sarcasm, Karim dives into the dep...
Feb 21, 2024•51 min•Ep. 84
Happy New Year, fabulous listeners! Guess who's back to kick off 2024 with a bang? That's right, it's your favorite podcast, and we've got an episode that's more thrilling than a rollercoaster ride with a twist. Meet Zlatan Milisic, the UN Resident Coordinator for Tanzania. He's not just your average globe-trotter; this guy has seen it all – living in war zones, dodging bullets like a pro, and surviving to share his jaw-dropping tales. But hold on, this isn't your typical action movie; it's a po...
Feb 01, 2024•58 min•Ep. 83
Katika “episode” yetu ya leo, wanaume wawili wameketi na kuulizana, kweli kuna mwanaume aliyepona? “A healed man” ? Tunaposema “ A healed man” au mwanaume aliyepona, hapa tuna maanisha mwanaume ambaye amechukua muda wake kujitambua na kujua mapungufu yake, historia yake, sababu ya kwanini yupo jinsi alivyo, amejifunza kutokana na makosa yake, na pia yupo katika mapambano ya kumfanya awe mwanaume bora zaidi siku za usoni. Kwa mujibu wa mgeni wetu wa leo, ndugu Leslie Omwenga , anasema hakuna kitu...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 82
Mganga hajigangi ni msemo unaofahamika sana na wengi wetu, na wengi tunautumia pale tunapoona inafaa, ila kwa siku ya leo, ni kweli MGANGA HAJIGANGI. Dr Isaac Maro ni daktari maarufu hapa Tanzania, na amehudumia watu wengi na kutoa ushauri wa kitabibu kwa wagonjwa wengi sana, aidha kwa kupitia taaluma yake kama daktari, kupitia nafasi yake kama mkufunzi wa elimu ya juu, lakini pia kupitia nafasi yake kwenye jamii kama mtayarishaji na muongozaji wa kipindi pendwa cha redio kinachofahamika kama NJ...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 81
Kutana Babuu wa Kitaa, Super Star, mkali kutoka King’oko, mwana hiphop, na mtangazaji kutoka moja kati ya vyombo vikubwa sana vya habari hapa nchini Tanzania. Kwa macho ya nje, Babuu ni kijana anayeishi ndoto za watu wengi sana. Kijana, maarufu, ana kazi nzuri, ana familią changa. Nadhani hii ni ndoto ya kila mwanaume. Lakini, kitu ambacho wengi tulikuwa hatukitambui, ni kwamba Babuu anapambana na vita kali sana ndani ya mwili wake na kwenye maisha yake binafsi. Maisha ya Babuu wa kitaa yalibadi...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 80
Mwezi wa kumi huwa ni mwezi maalumu kwa ajili ya kufanya kampeni inayokuza na kueneza uelewa kuhusu afya ya akili (Mental Health Awareness month). Na dhima kubwa ya mwaka huu inasema “ Afya ya akili ni haki ya binadamu kwa wote ” Kwa kujua umuhimu wa siku hii na namna gani swala zima la afya ya akili linavyohitaji mjadala mpana nchini Tanzania, Michael na Nadia wameketi chini na kuichambua safari nzima ya afya ya akili hapa nchini Tanzania. Tunakubaliana na ukweli kwamba kuna hatua zimepigwa kwe...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 79
Kaa tayari kusikiliza mazungumzo mazuri, yenye kufurahisha, kufundisha na kujenga kwenye episode yetu ya 78. Michael Baruti, na mgeni wetu maalum wa siku ya leo, mtangazaji mashuhuri bwana Harris Kapiga wanazungumza kuhusu dunia ya “u-baba”, na ina maana gani kwa mtoto wa kiume. Na ndiyo sababu ya mazungumzo ya leo kuitwa “Baba na mtoto wa kiume”. Ni kazi gani ambayo baba inabidi afanye ili aweze kulea mtoto wake wa kiume katika dunia ya sasa?. Katika maongezi haya Michael na Harris Kapiga ambay...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 78
Join us for a thought-provoking episode as we delve deep into the complex realm of vulnerability and its implications for men. In a world that increasingly champions open conversations about men's mental health and encourages vulnerability, we ask the crucial question: What truly is vulnerability, and is it a positive force for men? In today's society, where traditional notions of masculinity are being redefined, we confront the intricate facets of vulnerability. Many men grapple with the idea t...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 76
Join us on this week's episode of the podcast as we delve into the concept of "Consciously Uncoupling" - what it truly means and its practicality. Is it achievable, and how does it come into play when children are involved, necessitating co-parenting? One of the most challenging aspects men face is co-parenting after separation from their life partners or the individuals they've had children with. The emotions can run high, making it seem like an insurmountable task. But is there a way to manage...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 75
In this week's powerful episode of "Men, Men, Men - The Podcast," we delve into the raw realities of men's mental health. Join us as we sit down with Paul, a brave and determined individual who chose to embark on a transformative journey. With a loving wife and a newborn baby, Paul took the courageous step of leaving his stable job to pursue his dreams through higher education. However, the path to fulfillment was far from smooth. Financial challenges emerged, putting immense strain on Paul's as...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 74
Embark on a captivating podcast journey as we unravel the extraordinary life of Hassan Tibwa. Follow Hassan’s path as he sets out on a daring adventure, leaving Tanzania with the promise of studying in Algeria, only to find himself enrolled in a university in Sudan. As the episodes unfold, we explore how Hassan not only navigates the challenges of living in a foreign country but also manages to sustain himself while maintaining a secret life, with his family back home still believing he’s in Alg...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 73
