Swahili Once Said Pod

Salam alaykum jamani na KARIBUNI TENA! I was on another cheeky holiday but I'm back and the jetlag has been dealt with. Let me start by saying 안녕하세요! I'm diving into my 9 day trip to Seoul and Shanghai, comparing and contrasting life there vs the UK, zombie hypotheticals, and of course a cheeky tweet of the week! Henjoy!

Salam alaykum jamani na KARIBUNI TENA! Welcome to episode 28 of SOSP. This week we're reflecting on the final quarter of the year and what it feels like experiencing my first September not going back to school. I also brief you on my solo travel adventures, new hobbies I've picked up, and we close out with question and tweets of the week! Let's dive in! 🍂

Salam alaykum guys na KARIBU TENA, welcome to episode 27 of the SOSP. This week we're running through gym experiences and overnight Weetabix, the Cat in the Hat crazies, settling the debate on the superior potato form, and closing out with tweet of the week as always. Hope you enjoy!

Salam alaykum guys na KARIBU TENA to episode 26 of SOSP (finally). We're back... like we never left 😂 This week we're diving into health being wealth and one of life's greatest blessings, my Spiderman review, what I would do if I was in the scriptwriting room, solar eclipses, and of course yours truly, tweet of the week! We are SO back.

Salam alaykum jamani na KARIBUNI TENA, big episode 25!! This week we're covering a lot of ground, starting with my little side quest watching Birmingham City vs Barcelona! We also get into trending topics because apparently the Americans are out here eating butter with frosting (we need to talk), dive into a would you rather ...Amazon rainforest vs the ocean, and close out with tweet of the week a...

Salam alaykum guys na KARIBU TENA to another episode of the SOSP! I don't know what it is guys, but I have a good feeling about this one, positive vibes ONLY. Maybe it's because the kids are finally off school and the 6 week summer holiday has officially begun!!! We also jump on a recent trending topic, break down 5 things actually worth your money, and finish off with everyone's favourite segment...

Salam alaykum guys na KARIBU TENA to another kBanga! In episode 23, we talk about the main event this past week, the World Cup final! VAR checks, half-time shows and the red cards that absolutely needed to happen. I also drop my review of The Odyssey... am I becoming a movie critic? You tell me.

Salam alaykum guys na KARIBU TENA to episode 22 of SOSP! This week we're keeping it light and cute! We kick things off with my lunchtime nap experience (#neededthat), dive into a very special one-time segment ranking childhood British ice creams, and finish off with tweet of the week as always. Easy listening, this one!

Salam alaykum guys na KARIBUNI TENA! It's episode 21 and I yapped about so much this week! First and foremost, a massive thank you for 100 followers on TT, genuinely so grateful, and no matter how small it may seem, I personally think it's a huge milestone. We also get into the latest World Cup matches (is it actually coming home though?), a show I'm currently watching, and we close out with tweet...

Salam alaykum jamani na KARIBUNI TENA to another episode of the SOSP! Episode 20, we're officially one fifth of the way to 100, and what a milestone it is! As we celebrate this, we're also marking one of my very own personal milestones, courtesy of HMRC... We dive into the World Cup knockout rounds, how deen transfers into dunya, and of course close out with tweet of the week. Big episode, don't m...

Salam alaykum guys na KARIBU TENA to episode 19 of the Swahili Once Said Pod! I hope you guys are keeping cool because i'm hearing we're heading towards the FORTIES, and yes, that's exactly what we're getting into this episode. Right after we talk about our ex PM... We also touch on lip balm vs hand cream and finish off strong with ye old tweet of the week. Oh and Ghana we're counting on you! Stay...

Salam alakum jamani na KARIBU TENA to another episode of the SOSP! In episode 18, we're reflecting on the new Islamic year, may it be a blessed one for us all, Ameen. We also dive into a new topic on trends that never truly die but simply reinvent themselves. And let's not forget that the World Cup is finally live... KNICKS IN FIVE!!!

Salam alaykum guys na KARIBUNI TENA, to another fruitful episode of the SOSP! Episode 17 is a strong one. I'm breaking down my most recent cinema experience and introducing an exclusive cinema theory, coined by yours truly. We also touch on airplane stories, who we're rooting for in the World Cup, and of course... MAMDANISTAN. Listen up and drop a review!

Salam alaykum guys na KARIBUNI tena! First and foremost EID MUBARAK, hope it was a blessed one for you all ❤️ This week I'm breaking down the full logistics of my Eid fit, and revealing my starting 11 for the ultimate Swahili Eid breakfast lineup. We finish off with tweet of the week as always, because some things never change. Enjoy!

Salam alaykum jamani na KARIBUNI TENA! It's the big 15, and I'm happy to be back. This week, I'm diving into the ultimate trifecta : heatwave + bank holiday + payday weekend = government turning up the heat on purpose. I also talk about authentic Swahili juices and introduce another new segment (I know, I'm on a roll). Tune in and enjoy!

Salam alaykum guys na KARIBU TENA to episode 14 of the SOSP! Apologies in advance for the late upload, what can I say, I'm Swahili after all. Nevertheless, I have an amazing excuse.... ASNAAAAA have won the Prem! (Which is one of the topics we have to discuss). I also dive into a new segment on Nobel Peace Prizes and finish strong with tweet of the week. On that note... what do we think of Tottenh...

Salam alaykum jamani na KARIBU TENA to another episode of SOSP! We're kicking this episode off discussing what it's like growing up in the UK while trying to stay connected to your roots. We also dive into every girl's top 3 most important days, the weather (shocking), and whether my age is considered old... Let's get into it!

Salam alaykum guys na KARIBU TENA to another fruitful episode of the SOSP! On this weeks episode, I dive into the absolute aura MJ had, and I'm not talking about Jordan... I also dance around new Netflix films and how Australia will never see me, finishing strong with our fav and only segment, tweets of the week! Hope mtaenjoy!!!

Salam alaykum guys na KARIBU TENA to episode 11 of the SOSP!!! I'm really enjoying the routine i've got going on guys, we're really entering the double digits era! This week we discuss the weather... you alright Neymar sunny innit? We also take a trip down memory lane and talk about the nation-wide British primary school experience. We finish things off nice and strong with my fave, tweets of the...

Salam alaykum guys and KARIBUNI TENA to big episode 10, we've finally made it to double digits!!! This week we're diving into the leather jacket pandemic that's taken over (not that I'm complaining). We also discuss space and its side effects, why work is moving like an obsessed ex, and of course, tweets of the week. I hope you're ready to listen and learn...

Salam alaykum jamani na KARIBUNI TENA to another episode of SOSP! This week we're celebrating a major milestone , we've officially surpassed 8 episodes! We also de-influence the Coachella hype, discuss evidence from the Quran that trumps science, and I'm sharing my top tweets of the week. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did, honestly think it's my favorite episode so far ;)

Salam alaykum jamani and KARIBU TENA to the 8th episode of SOSP! I'm back, and for good this time. This week I'm updating you on my island escape and why we ALL need to tough grass... or sea. I also share my hot take on seafood in the UK compared to sea food back home (it's giving conspiracy), and an in-depth breakdown of 'The Hijabi Spectrum theory'., Swahinglish storyteller (2026). I fear this e...

Salam alaykum and KARIBUNI TENA! First and foremost, EID MUBARAK 🥳 I'm back, and we're reloading it this week, starting with my holiday abroad in Tunisia and my new obsession with their donuts (top 2). We also dive into AFCON/World Cup talk, and I discuss my Mount Rushmore of Disney channel OG Movies. Let's get into it!

Salam guys and KARIBUNI TENA! Episode 6 means we're praying for 6 figures in our bank accounts, Ameen. In this week's episode, we're focusing on the most important nights FI Ramadan! I'm sharing some dawah and tips for successfully locking in, comparing back home life vs the UK, and introducing a brand new segment to the pod. You don't want to miss this one!

Salam guys and KARIBUNI TENA! Episode 5 already? WOW. This week we're discussing the miss aisles... badum tss (sorry, I had to). At this point in Ramadan, we've all started losing our appetite, but we're still diving into traditional Swahili Ramadan starters that hit different. We also get into "ruku raiders" and how close Eid is!! Hope you've started your shopping...