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Wazi

Wazi is a Swahili word with a few meanings; clear, open and in slang it means cool.This is a free-form podcast hosted by Daisy Nduta with people we like as guest hosts. Let’s see where the conversation goes?
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Episodes

Wrong Answers Only

As the name suggests, we’re playing a game of Wrong Answers Only. If you enjoyed our game from last season then you will Love this one! Play along & share your thoughts with us your thoughts via voice note or our social handles below. Check us out and send us the voice notes! Miriam- https://www.instagram.com/_illicitly_/ Miriam(Artist)- https://www.instagram.com/mimi_koko2/ Wazi- https://www.instagram.com/wazipodcast/ Daisy- https://www.instagram.com/ndutadaisy/...

Mar 11, 202232 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Things We Like - INSECURE

It's been a long time coming but here 👏🏾we👏🏾 are👏🏾. We (Miriam & Daisy) have tried to shrink our love & admiration for this TV show into one episode but we could really start a podcast just for Insecure.Share with us your thoughts on the last 5 seasons via voice note or our social handles below. Check us out and send us the voice notes! Miriam- https://www.instagram.com/_illicitly_/ Miriam(Artist)- https://www.instagram.com/mimi_koko2/ Wazi- https://www.instagram.com/wazipodcast/ D...

Feb 24, 20221 hr 32 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Things We Like Intro

We are back & with more things that we like! Hosted by Daisy Nduta & Miriam Koske, we’re bringing you reviews, opinions & discourse on creative works that we Stan and enjoy. In this intro we give you a snippet of what to expect & you bet "We Got Y'all"! If you don't get this reference,worry not coz you're about to get with the programme. Check us out and send us the voice notes! Miriam- https://www.instagram.com/_illicitly_/ Miriam(Artist)- https://www.instagram.com/mimi_koko2/ W...

Feb 17, 202212 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Own Your Culture with Chepkemboi Mang'ira

This week's episode features Chepkemboi Mang'ira, a fashion artist,author & founder of Own Your Culture,a platform/blog that features precolonial art and design with the aim of decolonising fashion. We discuss the importance of decolonising fashion, the role of fashion in documenting and preserving culture & the opportunities that exist between art & fashion. Follow Own Your Culture on Instagram and their Linktree . Buy Chepkemboi's book here: www.bloomsbury.com Wazi- https://www.ins...

Nov 03, 20211 hr 9 min

The Intersect of History & Tech with Chao Maina AKA Headstrong Historian

Chao AKA Headstrong Historian,is a Kenyan digital heritage specialist and digital humanities scholar.She works at the intersection of culture and technology primarily focusing on the application of technology in the preservation, engagement and dissemination of African heritage. In this episode we discuss digitisation of history, accessibility of historical information & resources, overlap of history and stereotypes and how to get involved with future archiving of Kenyan History. Check out o...

Oct 20, 20211 hr 1 min

Creating Space for Creatives through Tangaza Magazine with Monica Kemoli

Our first guest of the Usanii Wa Sanaa(II) series is Monica Kemoli,founder of Tangaza Magazine. Tanagaza is a platform dedicated to documenting the music and culture of East African new wave creatives. We discuss the beginning of the platform and how it has grown within its first year, how creatives can maximise on resources available to them,collaborations amongst creatives and accessing the corporate scene especially during this pandemic period. Check out our socials and remember to send in yo...

Oct 06, 20211 hr 20 min

LOVE & CHANGE

What is one thing you wish you could change today? The last episode of the KAYA II series is about Love and Change.We explore our expressions of love to each other on an individual &societal level. Voices of Sophie-Anne Mwangi, Uzen Ikhile, Diana Wambui, Yuhi Kamugisha and Joel Meshak. Send us your thoughts as usual via voicenote on anchor or DM us even! You can catch the videos to this series on Signal's IGTV . Wazi- https://www.instagram.com/wazipodcast/ Daisy- https://www.instagram.com/nd...

Jul 28, 20216 minEp. 4

HOME

What does home mean to you?If you could live anywhere elsewhere would that be? In this 3rd episode of the four-part series KAYA II,my friends paint a picture of what their ideal home would be like. Send us your thoughts as usual via voicenote on anchor or DM us even! You can catch the videos to this series on Signal's IGTV . Wazi- https://www.instagram.com/wazipodcast/ Daisy- https://www.instagram.com/ndutadaisy/...

Jul 21, 20216 minEp. 3

IMMIGRANT?

In this 2nd episode of the four-part series KAYA II,we're exploring the meaning and representation of the term Immigrant through the voices of 5 people who live/ have lived in the diaspora at some point.Listen out for the Expats in the convo! Send us your thoughts as usual via voicenote on anchor or DM us even! You can catch the videos to this series on Signal's IGTV . Wazi- https://www.instagram.com/wazipodcast/ Daisy- https://www.instagram.com/ndutadaisy/...

Jul 14, 20215 minEp. 2

LANGUAGE & BARRIERS

KAYA II is a 4 part series presents different perspectives of home and themes around it through the voices of 5 people who live/ have lived in the diaspora at some point. Do you think language & tribe has shaped YOUR identity?We share experiences of language & it’s barriers. Voices of Sophie-Anne Mwangi, Uzen Ikhile, Diana Wambui, Yuhi Kamugisha and Joel Meshak. Send us your thoughts as usual via voicenote on anchor or DM us even! You can catch the videos to this series on Signal's IGTV ...

Jul 07, 20216 minEp. 1

Valentine Is Coming...

Happy New Year lovely people and ours is starting with a Valentine episode😄.Do you care for valentine or you’re indifferent like someone here?Are you Gal-entining ama you have your boo or even just rolling solo?Are you getting overwhelmed by all the instagram ads with offers like us? Miriam and Daisy are back with “The thing we don’t necessary care for”. Send us your thoughts as usual via voicenote on anchor or DM us even! Miriam(Artist)- https://www.instagram.com/mimi_koko2/ Wazi- https://www....

Feb 12, 202140 min

Unmastered with Sichangi

The last episode of Usanii Wa Sanaa features Samuel Sichangi. 1/6 of EA wave and a versatile artist,producer,Dj from Nairobi. We talk about the beginning of his music career,diversifying his sounds,influences,our thoughts on the industry & his experience at Red Bull Music Academy(only 2 Kenyans have been, he and Blinky Bill). Check out our socials and remember to send in your voice notes😊 Sichangi- https://www.instagram.com/samuel_sichangi/ Wazi- https://www.instagram.com/wazipodcast/...

Dec 03, 20201 hr 16 min

It's The Man Not The Machine with Kilihippie aka Kabaa

This week on Usanii Wa Sanaa we feature Wakaba popularly known as Kilihippie, an amazing music producer based in Nairobi.I refer to him as a Hip Hop scholar coz he is. We do not do chewing gum music here coz we want to create timeless art.My brother here is the definition of defying odds and being his own person when it comes to his craft.This conversation was a trip from the creation of Kilihippie as an artist to what and where we would like to be and our visions for the industry as well.If the...

Nov 19, 20201 hr 44 min

20 Something (Part 2)

Couldn't cover it all in one episode. We are back with the many things about being 20 something that we're learning "on the job". Taxes, pressures ,self identity, vulnerability, spiritual journeys, handling traumas,Independence👀 are some of the things we talk about.Stay tuned for our special shoutout to our corporate peoples. Check us out and send us the voice notes! Miriam- https://www.instagram.com/_illicitly_/ Miriam(Artist)- https://www.instagram.com/mimi_koko2/ Wazi- https://www.instagram....

Nov 11, 20201 hr 4 min

The Wer Jokenya Story with Wairimu Nduba

This week's Usanii wa Sanaa features Wairimu Nduba,the creator of Wer Jokenya , an online journal and repository that seeks to document, highlight, protect, and celebrate Kenya's diverse and precious musical history. Documentation of Kenyan music history is something we are very passionate about so you can imagine the excitement when we finally found the found of Wer Jokenya!You really wanna know how this happened, trust me.The discussion revolved around women in music, music syllabus in Kenyan ...

Nov 04, 20201 hr 19 min

Corporate,Corporate,Corporate:Things you say to creatives that we hate.

Things we definitely do not like this week. This one is straight from the heart my peoples.Do you think studying art in uni is a waste of time?Do you understand what your artist friends do?Do you want me to lower my rates because you have no budget?Do you want to pay someone via exposure? This one is for YOU!We're talking about annoying things we hear from people on the regular as artists especially from y'all white collar folks. Hosted by Miriam Koske and Daisy Nduta Miriam- https://www.instagr...

Oct 28, 20201 hr 21 min

Introspection with Morris Mwangi Aka Morris The Actor

Usanii Wa Sanaa this week features Morris Mwangi AKA Morris The Actor. You have definitely seen him on your screen, on stage or World Monologue Games 2020(Only African repping...whoop!) If there's an episode that's really gone everywhere it is this one. As the title suggests, there was a lot of introspection as we reflect on our high school experiences, relationships with parents, conditioning to certain ideologies, careers and changing our minds, being adult humans on this planet and obviously ...

Oct 21, 20201 hr 44 min

20 Something (Part 1)

Things We Like episode something 😂 In this 2 part episode, we talk about our personal experiences of being in our 20s, the highlights, the low points and what nobody told us about being 20-something. Miriam- https://www.instagram.com/_illicitly_/ Miriam(Artist)- https://www.instagram.com/mimi_koko2/ Wazi- https://www.instagram.com/wazipodcast/ Daisy- https://www.instagram.com/ndutadaisy/...

Oct 14, 20201 hr 31 min

Doing What Makes You Happy & Other Tales with Wahura Kabutha

Episode 3 of Usanii Wa Sanaa and Wahura Kabutha is "hiiiiin the building!" Wahura is a Kenyan content creator on Youtube who revels in story times(you should definitely watch). In between laughs & giggles we discuss life in diaspora, content creating, quoting challenges, we find out were both cancers who finish each other's sentences and how Wahura's grandma is a fan!Enjoy the show and don't forget to send your voicenotes😊 Wahura's socials : Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/wahura/ YouT...

Oct 07, 20201 hr 24 min

Paukwa? Pakawa x2 :It's a Throwback Trivia

Things We Like episode 2!! This week, we have a Kenyan trivia on things we enjoyed in our childhood. Filled with laughs and recollections, in this episode we discover a shared childhood home, share adventures then and ask: do we remember it all now? Take this trivia with us and see if you can jog your memory too. Send us a voice note(the link below) and tell us how you go? Hosted by Miriam Koske and Daisy Nduta Miriam- https://www.instagram.com/_illicitly_/ Miriam(Artist)- https://www.instagram....

Sep 30, 20201 hr 48 min

The Naivaa Story with Joel Meshak : Unaipenda,Unaitaka,Unaivaa?

Usanii wa Sanaa's 2nd episode features Joel Meshak,the founder of Naivaa,a clothing brand currently based in Nairobi. In between laughs and kidogo bants we talk about the beginnings and growth of Naivaa as a brand,ethical clothing through recycling",positive criticism" ,shooting your shot in business and building your own path coz gatekeepers🙄. Check our socials and remember to send us your voicenotes: Joel- https://www.instagram.com/joel_meshak/ Naivaa- https://www.instagram.com/nai_vaa/ Wazi-...

Sep 23, 20201 hr 30 min

Things We Like Intro with Miriam Koske

First episode of Things We Like! Miriam Koske is a creative, a recently discovered polymath who has a lot to say about Nairobi! As the name suggests, we really talk about stuff we like.We introduce Miriam to the fam, how we met, what we do and some stuff we'll be on about. Miriam- https://www.instagram.com/_illicitly_/ Miriam(Artist)- https://www.instagram.com/mimi_koko2/ Wazi- https://www.instagram.com/wazipodcast/ Daisy- https://www.instagram.com/ndutadaisy/...

Sep 16, 202046 min

Checks,Cheques and Balances with Jeremy Mwendwa

Our debut episode of Usanii Wa Sanaa features Jeremy Mwendwa, the brains behind Grand Bay Media .He is also a script writer, film&Tv producer and Entrepreneur. I've known this genius for a DECADE!! We discuss friendship, adulting, living abroad,growth and life choices over the years and how these experiences have shaped us. Follow us on Socials: Jeremy- https://www.instagram.com/jaymwendwa/ Grand Bay Media - https://www.instagram.com/grandbaymedia/ WAZI- https://www.instagram.com/wazipodcast...

Sep 09, 20201 hr 17 min

Usanii wa Sanaa

The good things we told you about are here!!!Usanii wa Sanaa is a series that explores the process of different craftsmanship (sanaa) with dope creators of Nairobi. We talk about the beginnings, happy times, peeves,career challenges and milestones and as usual, the conversation goes everywhere.Catch this every other week as you take a breather with 'Things We Like" featuring Miriam Koske as our co-host.

Sep 02, 202054 sec

Good things are coming!

Daisy is back with a NEW SERIES, semi-permanent guest host and lit conversations.We are moving house from Soundcloud so subscribe to the different platforms we are on and follow our page on Instagram so you don't miss out😉. Spotify,Apple Podcast,Google Podcast,Stitcher,Anchor,iHeart radio and literally anywhere else you get podcasts from.

Aug 14, 20208 min

These Are My Reflections

It's the last one of the year!!! Let's recollect,reflect and talk about 20/20 20/20 vision...Some news about what's coming up on Wazi.

Dec 06, 201953 min

Assimilate

We’re talking about our Melbourne Fringe show “Assimilate” with Sepsi and Lucy.Do y’all even know what assimilation is or what it looks like? We are telling y'all what to expect for this show. Tickets: http://bit.ly/AssimilateFringe Instagram Sepsi- @sepsaay Lucy- @lanse.ll

Aug 30, 201951 min

Let's talk freelancing with Sophie -Anne

Daisy is joined by Sophie-Anne who is an upcoming filmmaker and they discuss freelancing, telling African stories in a foreign land, casting,language and building networks in a new environment.

Aug 09, 20191 hr 18 min

Belonging with Anyuop Dau

Anyuop talks about her experience being an African Australian woman and her desire for positive representation of African youth especially in media.

Aug 22, 201820 min
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