Kubhula

Celso Zaqueu is the creative director for Zwela communications agency and a fantastic photographer. With an eye for detail, excellent business aptitude and a drive like no other, he brings light into focus while describing the journey towards his craft, in this episode we talk about his experience living in London, making beats, being self-taught, the creative community in Mozambique, The Kins, Zw...

Adriana Jamisse is the co-founder of Fluir. Mz. She's a dancer, a yogi, a laoshi*, a student and a teacher. With a unique authenticity, she filled up the room with a beautiful aura and her holistic approach made for a fluid and open conversation. In this episode, we touch on Asian healing practices, performance dancing, body & mind connections, aliens, movie spoilers, Instagram accounts for babies...

Leonel Matonse is the youngest ever athlete to represent Mozambique at the Olympic Games. He has an easy-going attitude and a sceptic yet hopeful perspective. He shared with us tales of his years during the highest level of sporting competitions, meeting Michael Phelps and Ian Thorpe, plus we talk sponsorships in sports, Michael Jordan, the lack of support for athletes from Government, the value o...

Ivan Laranjeira is the co-founder of IVERCA, an association who gave us the Mafalala Museum. With the most honest smile, one of a kind personality and a typical warm Mozambican hospitality, he's redefining boundaries of tourism while promoting our beautiful culture. In this episode, he shares stories about the Mafalala tours, the José Craveirinha & Maria de Lurdes Mutola story. We spoke about the...

Sarah Owusu is the co-author of the book 'We Will Lead Africa'. She's a beautiful African woman with an unyielding dedication to her plan. A stargazer with her feet on the ground, who helped us realise, we are all everyday leaders in our own right. In this episode, we talk about her experience studying philosophy, pan-Africanism, African leaders, African innovation, self-publishing, trailblazers a...

António Macheve Jr is the owner and creative director of the proudly Mozambican luxury menswear brand Xipixi. He is a mellow cat, with great energy and a heart of gold. We wanted to record with him for a while, and it was surely worth the wait. In this episode, we touch on his life growing up in France and the USA, being broke and lost, how he become an entrepreneur by accident, brand values, the...

Sara Fakir is the co-founder and executive catalyst of IdeiaLab. She's a breath of fresh air when it comes to entrepreneurship, a perfect combination of a beautiful, intelligent mind and all the right intentions. She blew us away and left us speechless. We hope you enjoy and learn as much as we did in this episode. We got to talk about her life in Lisbon, her career path, her travels across Mozamb...

Marcelino Dgedge is the talented man behind the delicious dishes at Txapo Txapo. He is the co-founder of the food delivery business Goola and one of the creators of the mouth-watering pop-up experience called The Kitchen. We discuss why he became a chef, studying in Italy, food delivery, online cooking shows, and we share our thoughts on the Mozambican national dish. Links: Follow Marcelino on Ins...

Iria Marina is an architect by trade, a designer and photographer at heart. She's a dreamer, a businesswoman and trendsetter who in her own words she's "discovering how to adult".  In this episode, we talk about her collaborations, origami masks, Green is the New Black, setting up her own business, 90's project, weddings, reading culture and online shopping in Mozambique. Links: Iria Marina on Ins...

Regina Dos Santos is a long-time friend ours, she is a gender advisor, and is also the sweet-sounding voice of the reggae Dub fusion band GranMah. In this episode, we touch on inspirational quotes, life without social media, what is an influencer? Only fans, her show "In the Kitchen" with 16 Neto, radios and much more. Episode Links: Regina on Instagram GranMah on Instagram GranMah on Facebook In...

Our guest, Eliana N'Zualo, is the fantastic author of the book Elefante Tendai, the daring and opinionated mind behind the blog Escreve Eliana Escreve. In this episode we spoke about: Literature residency in Lisbon Author rights in Mozambique Audiobooks The apartheid museum in South Africa Feminism Links & Eliana's Work Residency Announcement Antologia negras de cá negras de lá Elefante Tendai Esc...

João Roxo is the co-founder of Anima creative studio and is involved in many other social and artistic initiatives in Mozambique. We shared some interesting points of view about Mozambican cinema and the story of "Kuxa Kanema", his upcoming project called Arena235, and some other interesting stories about Mozambique. João's upcoming projects: Arena235 / Koord / Rede Cultural / Mundzuku Links: João...

Our guest Nuno Soares, is the director of Xonguila magazine, co-founder of Veludo & Mentol ad company, co-founder of WenaData and a brand new initiative in Mozambique called Compra Nosso. He’s also a devoted promoter of our beautiful Mozambique and in this episode, we talk IMDB and movies, Gin and wine tasting, social networks and TV vs Digital. Links: Nuno's Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/n...

In this episode, our guest is Filippa Mondlane . She's an enthusiastic entrepreneur, a multi-faceted, multi-talented human being. We spoke to her about journal writing, mindfulness, Ficka Cafe, being a voice for women in our society, martial arts and social media. Links: Podcast Feedback - www.instagram.com/kubhula // kubhula@gmail.com Filippa Mondlane - www.fiffitness.com // @afrotwinf (Instagram...

We’re back with our regulars, our brothers, Kuvas and Faquir. We talk about the Corona Virus impact on Moz, Patient Zero, Cooking, Os Mambas (Mozambique men’s national soccer team) and we have our first caller on the podcast. Join the online community on Instagram, tell a friend, and we appreciate the feedback. 45 years, Viva Moçambique, Viva ! Links: Feedback: kubhula@gmail.com Kubhula Instagram...

Wacy Zacarias is one of the most interesting people we've ever hosted on this podcast. She is a Mozambican textile storyteller, a circular design advocate, a healer and Kubhula's first female voice. Just an all-around beautiful person. We talk about design, mental health, traditional healers, taboos, and relationship dilemmas in our society. Join our community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

Say Hello to Frederico Silva, a Mozambican entrepreneur and an inspiring young mind. He’s been involved with creating social apps to conducting leadership talks in Mozambique and around the world. In this episode, we talk about entrepreneurship, his experience in the tech industry, leading through strong leadership, why the masses love showbiz and we tried to name at least 3 self-made successful M...

Rui Sondeia joins us for our 20th episode, Rui is a Mozambican entrepreneur who runs the Boutique Meia Lua brand in Mozambique. We talk about chicken, water, perfumes, soda, the Mozambican stock exchange, why people don’t like to share information? And how do you pronounce Givenchy? Do you know? Links: Boutique Meia Lua 50 Cent & Steve Jobs iPod placement Guyzelh Ramos Water Ambassador Givenchy Fr...

H&M (not the store) catch up on life during and what it will look like after this global pandemic. Links: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/madagascar-leader-urges-use-of-supposed-covid-19-cure/1844564 https://www.dw.com/pt-002/só-65-dos-professores-moçambicanos-conseguiram-subtrair-86-55/a-18378121 https://covid19.ins.gov.mz Kubhula Media A media production company registered in Maputo, Mozambique....

In this episode, recorded pre-COVID-19, we had the opportunity to talk with two of Mozambique’s biggest music producers, Ell Puto & Leeleo. So, what's on the menu? Music collection societies, monetising music in Mozambique, the importance of music in our culture, the mentality of people in Mozambican society and customer service. Links: Bread photo Ell Puto - Bom Bom ft. MiCasa Ell Puto - Não Ouve...

Welcome to “The New Normal” Life indoors can be challenging but we have to do it. This is a Zoom recording of the podcast, we’re all getting used to this new way of living, in isolation, quarantine and social distancing. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kubhula Links: http://covid19.ins.gov.mz - Stay up to date with COVID-19 cases in Mozambique https://www.forbes.com/sites/claryestes/2020...

Faquir is back from the mother city and the Maputo youth are still grinding his gears. We talk about music videos, paternity leave, life insurance, and nursery homes, but most importantly, we asked him about the moment he reconnected with his daughter. By the way, we’re on Instagram @kubhula follow us, comment, share, let’s grow the community. Bhula Bhula! Links: Kwesta - Spirit (music video) Hype...

In this episode, we’re joined by Mozambican Hip-Hop Artist Simba Sitoi , and Lisandro Jordão who helps organise the Amor a Camisola Festival and the Azgo Festival in Mozambique. We talk about growing up in family homes, “Estique/Xitique” which a community-based money-saving method and some advice to young Hip-Hop artists starting out their careers. Links: Simba’s live performance in São Paulo, Bra...

Corona Virus, bidets, urinals, babies, Wilder vs Fury 2, digital content, “f**k the Olympics”, street sellers, domestic violence and Arsenal are still the invincibles. Kubhula Media A media production company registered in Maputo, Mozambique. We create Podcasts, make Films and provide Audio Recording Services. For more information, contact: kubhula@gmail.com  

Bhula Bhula topics: Everyone's a media expert, screen time, influencers, travel bloggers, "adulting" and award shows RIP #24 #8 Links: Daniel Kahneman Book WrestleTalk How Gwyneth and Shakespeare in Love Won Kubhula Media A media production company registered in Maputo, Mozambique. We create Podcasts, make Films and provide Audio Recording Services. For more information, contact: kubhula@gmail.com...