Urban Kube

On Monday morning’s Urban Kube Shemiza speaks to Maria Zafar of Islamic Relief discussing how climate change is rapidly impacting the way pilgrims will perform Hajj, local entrepreneur Bilal Hussain on his 3 peak challenge—Ben Nevis, Scaffold Pikes and Snowdon in 24 hours—to raise awareness and fundraise for a local disability and respite service Friends of Bright Eyes. She is also joined by histo...

This weeks edition of the Urban Kube. Shemiza talks about the inspiring career journeys of character artist and games illustrator Zakiah Abdullah, pharmacist and poet Rabiah Abdullah, writer and poet Hanan Issa and entrepreneur and consultant Muhammad Malik.

On the show today Shemiza is joined by business development consultant and charity fundraiser Suduf Chaudhary and Creative producer Imrana Mahmood to talk about creative events across Luton town to get family and children involved.

Holidays have started and the force of nature that is Shemiza speaks to talented spoken word artists Kamil Mahmood, published poet/dentist and Amina Attiq, activists/performance poet

On this edition of the Urban Kube sister Shemiza is joined by Hasina Rehman, a black belt in kickboxing, karate, Muay Thai and a registered Self Defence & MMA Coach. She’s also the founder of a female only Martial arts club. We also have Haneefah Muhammad in the studio, a spoken word poet and empowerment coach whose poetry explores spirituality, wellbeing and social justice. Her recently publi...

This week on the Urban Kube show, we're catching up with creative conversations on the Urban Kube this morning with live poetry from upcoming spoken word artist Jamilah El. We're also getting all the summer looks with Local professional makeup and hairstylist Hasna Mumen and learning the universal language of art with visual artist sculptor and art activist Shahida Ahmed.

This morning on the Urban Kube Show, Sister Shemiza is joined by local entrepreneur, social worker, community activist and poet; Hasna Weaver, as well as Abdul Malik Tailor, Britain's first professionally qualified Muslim tour guide who established Muslim History Tours. They will be discussing the Islamic art and heritage festival being held at Waltham, London.

On this edition of the Urban Kube, Sister Shemiza is talking ice cream, careers and Europe’s biggest Palestine Expo. She is joined by Published Poet & Playwriter Hafsah Aneela Bashir; Award-Winning Actor Asif Khan; and Lawyer & Activist Farheen Ahmed.

Shemiza catches up with Claudette on events at the Well & Wise Room, actor Shahj Miah joins the show to discuss the film the Flood and Imrana returns to share community projects at Revolution Arts.

Inspire Eid 2019

On the this bank holiday edition of Urban Kube, spoken word poet Malika Speaks launches her new poem around mental health. Together with Asim the Poet, who will performing his poem on Ramadhan. We’re also joined by award-winning documentary filmmaker Aneel Ahmad sharing his short film Babli which recently premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

This morning on the Urban Kube, activist Sarah Mohammed talked about the Rabbani projects green deen Ethical Iftar. We got revision tips from Teacher and Halal food blogger Lili Khan. We find out why Lili is supporting the #comeiftarwithme dining experience to fundraise for Salam charity. A live spoken word performance by poet and political lyricist Elena Kafrtkarimi, author of the book ‘Mesopotam...

On this edition of the Urban Kube sister Shemiza is joined by TV Presenter and Producer Nadia Hussein, Human Rights Activist Shabina Begum, PT and Nutritionist Bilal Gohar and Creative Director Arberor Hadri.

It’s the first Urban Kube with sister Shemiza across the blessed month of Ramadhan! We find out how to make Ramadhan plastic free with Jumana Moon. Jumana is a storyteller and Child Psychotherapist living in east London. She sees environmental responsibility as an essential part of faith. Also joining us is Rosa Gallo. Rosa is a creative writer and blogger from Luton with a fun side. Unabashed Sci...

Today on the Urban Kube we're talking to qualified Strength and Conditioning Coach and Certified Exercise and Sports Nutritionist Sabah of SABS Fitness! Sabah shares her Ramadan challenge that'll keep you fit across Ramadhan. We also hear from Sujel Miah who participated in the London Marathon over the weekend. He'll share his fundraising journey and experience of running 26 miles. We'll also spea...

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Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. You can hear The Urban Kube every Monday morning from 10am and the repeat that evening from 8PM. Head over to and follow us on Facebook , Youtube , Twitter and Instagram , or listen to the live stream on our website .

This morning on the Urban Kube, sister Shemiza is joined by fund raising little stars; brothers Haashim and Hassan Kayani. We’re also joined by Husna Rasul who’ll be sharing an exclusive plus the latest news from the Level Trust Uniform Exchange and how she is supporting the charity to ensure every child across Luton has a school uniform. And we’re joined by the very awesome High Performance Minds...

This morning on The Urban Kube, sister Shemiza was joined by local creative and producer Imrana Mahmood talking about her upcoming event ‘Echoes of the diaspora’ a platform for the voices of Muslim women celebrating these hidden stories. Plus artist Moriam Grillo giving the know-how of the forthcoming ‘People, Power and Passion' event. Shemiza also touches upon British Summer Time, countdown to Ra...

On this edition of the Urban Kube, Shemiza talks with Hanan Abdel Khalek, Writer & Filmmaker and Sumera Asghar, on the Christchurch terror attacks, environment and fashion, media and childhood obesity.

On this edition of the Urban Kube, Shemiza talks about women in media with broadcast journalist Nabihah Parkar from BBC Look East. We also get to find out why 12 henna artists from around the country are holding workshops for the Rohingya refugees. We speak to entrepreneur and henna artist Lisha Sharif to find out more.

The Urban Kube with Shemiza and her guests talking about sci-fi, colour run and cake. Shemiza is joined by gamer, gardener and up coming comedian Rosa Gallo who will be co-hosting our Welcome to Islam Show along with Kerry Mannan. Kerry also joins us and is the Chair of the Luton Reverts group. Salma Khan is also in the studio, adding a bit of colour. Salma is the Manager at Luton Foodbank and wil...

This week on the Urban Kube sister Shemiza is joined by 15-year-old rapper and poet Leo Samuda. He’ll be performing ‘Blade’ ahead of his appearance at the #22secondstomurder event. We catching up with local eco-warrior Zunaira Malik and finding out why she attended the student-led Youth Strike 4 Climate in Bristol. And all the trending stories with mother of 5 - Rozina Butt. Rozina has been a Matr...

On this episode of The Urban Kube Shemiza discusses knife crime victims with artist and activist Haleema Ali and community champion Saundra Glenn. Exploring ways to improve mental well being among young people through the art of creative visualisation with Holistic Well being Practitioner Shubina Akhtar. And National Cancer Day and screening with academic and breast cancer survivor Elizabeth Baile...

On this episode of the Urban Kube, Sister Shemiza has another dose of art for social action with Farah (Visual Arts) to chat about her work at the ‘22 seconds to Murder’ exhibition exploring the dangers of knife crime. We speak to Zidan Qureshi about the volunteer drive for Salam Charity. We catch up with Sabah Choudhry about her Aziz Foundation funded MA in Broadcast Journalism. Then it’s getting...