KaBrazen

In celebration of the 2023 World Kiswahili Language Day, KaBrazen podcast presents the first bilingual children’s podcast in English and Kiswahili produced and developed in Nairobi, Kenya featuring digital stories of brazen African women. Launching this upcoming series is the It’s World Kiswahili Language day and we have a KaSpecial episode for you and your little ones. Why is this episode special...

In this fifth episode of KaBrazen, Aunty Shishi reimagines the remarkable story of how Zarina Patel bravely fought to save Jeevanjee Gardens in Nairobi from being turned into a parking lot. Thanks to Zarina and her big big heart,  the garden was protected so that everybody can enjoy the trees and the flowers and the ants and the caterpillars. Episode Credits Sound Engineer: Wambui Waciuri Illustra...

KaBrazen is taking a mid-season break. But we have a little treat for your ears. In this special episode, we hear from some wonderful friends, and Aunty Shishi plays her favourite moments from the first four stories. We hope you are also taking a refreshing and joyful break. See you next month, for a brand new story of a Brazen African woman.     Suitable for 4yrs to 9yrs and all of those young at...

In the fourth episode of KaBrazen, Aunty Shishi reimagines a magical story of the girl who saved her people. In a world where everyone is so loud, sometimes we miss the wisdom of the quiet ones. As this quiet girl will show you, to succeed in anything you have to be patient enough to listen, observe and learn. Episode Four Credits Sound Engineer: Wambui Waciuri Illustrations: Melody Jelagat Writte...

In the third episode of KaBrazen, Aunty Shishi reimagines the remarkable story of how Fatima and Maryam al-Fihri deal with the grief of their father’s death, and go on to create the world’s first ever university. As Fatima and Maryam will show you, when you take care of each other, you can make any dream come true. Care warning: this episode involves the death of a parent Episode Three Credits Sou...

In the second episode of KaBrazen, Aunty Shishi re-imagines the fantastical story of the celebrated Queen Njinga. As a girl who could untie any knot, Njinga will show you that when you become a leader, you must learn to care for your people. Episode Two Credits Sound Engineer: Wambui Waciuri Illustrations: Melody Jelagat Written by: Aleya Kassam Edited by: Anne Moraa Voiced by: Laura Ekumbo KaBraz...

In the first episode of KaBrazen, Aunty Shishi re-imagines the incredible true story of resistance leader Mekatilili wa Menza. In a world taken over by enormous colourless frogs, Mekatilili will show you why no one should ever take away your songs.  Episode One Credits Sound Engineer: Wambui Waciuri Illustrations: Melody Jelagat Written by: Aleya Kassam Edited by: Anne Moraa Voiced by: Laura Ekumb...

Catch a glimpse of the wonderful stories that we will be releasing on the last Saturday of every month!