KAYA RADIO PERTH

https://youtu.be/v_nhRGUg-8s?si=ozN-mwUoWwSqRSEF Abuk Lual is a spoken word artist from Boorloo, she speaks to us about her new short film.

Jodi (Wara Woman ) Shubert (Power Blue) and Shoshi (DAMN) share pieces of themselves. This episode was recorded on the traditional land of the Whadjuk people on 19 December 2025

Akau Jambo  is a  South Sudanese   stand-up comedian , and actor. He is the founder of Juba International Comedy Festival the first comedy festival in South Sudan. Akau Jambo is also a Co-Founder of Creative Central; a creative agency and social enterprise that harnesses the power the creative industries to bring about social behaviour change to ignite the socio-economic transformation of South Su...

We chat to AfroUrban art's Kholisile Daliwonga (ZIM/AUS/US) and Sandra Githinji (KENYA/AUS) about the Boorloo installation of their Black diaspora project. We are joined by Khozo (RSA/AUS) and Kebrachi (ETHIOPIA/AUS)

We chat to South African-born artist Calvin Lok Thoo about his collaboration project with Peasant's Paradise. 'A unique art and food event that weaves the lines between 5 pieces of art, 5 identifiable generational stories and 5 plates of food. Lok is taking their visual interpretation of each story and putting it to paper and Peasants Paradice kitchen is bringing them to life through a uni...

Step into a realm where storytelling comes alive, blending cultures and identities in unity. This captivating show celebrates African women, honoring their stories and heritage through a vibrant tapestry of poetry. Experience the magic of words as we weave together journals, poems, songs, and spoken word, embracing creative freedom and expression. This event aims to educate and connect communities...

Thabo talks to us about his upcoming show with David Hughes and Tori Griffiths (Desperate Houseguys) at the Perth Fringe Festival , relationships, moving from Zimbabwe to Middlemount and 'bombing', he also shares his tips for aspiring comics. Tracklist : Farai - Love disease. Aesop Rock ft Billy Woods - Living curfew

Roberta Joy Rich is an educator, curator and multi-disciplinary artist who is currently based in Naarm. She talks to us about her audio and visual solo exhibition, "The purple shall govern" which can be seen at PICA (Boorloo) from 3 November to 31 December 2023. Tracklist: Nobuhle Ashanti ft christian Chandler - Dear Mom Nobuhle Ashanti ft Deff Eff Sean Sanby, Kitso Seti, Khadijah Heeger...

Aćol Agaar Apollo,better known by the stage name Pookie is a South Sudanese rapper, songwriter, composer and producer who was born in Nairobi, Kenya and migrated to Australia with her family at the age of seven. She talks to Shoshi & Shubert about moving Boorloo, her studies in architecture and sound engineering in Naarm, as well as navigating the creative industry as a Black African woman gro...

We sat down with emerging Perth Afrobeat DJ SirB to talk about music, parenting and community.

We chat to up coming stand-up comedian Yetemgeta Mulugeta, known professionally as YETEMGETA about the Perth comedy scene, 'bombing', free drinks and more. Track list :  Black Jesus Experience - E105 (AUS)                    Flewnt - Children Of The Files (AUS)       &n...

Chisenga Katongo, formerly known as 'Crisis Mr Swagger' is a Perth based Zambian- born multi award winning Hip-Hop artist. He was the first artist to release a Hip-Hop album in Zambia, subsequently becoming one of the top selling artists in that country. He chats to us about his experiences. Track List: Priddy Ugly - 30 minutes to Soweto Touchline - I'll always have me (ft. Veena)  Chisenga -...

We chat to Boorloo - based siblings Doss & Nino Pa Piu about music, collaborations and future projects. Track List :  Djilpin Arts - Millay Millay ( butterfly)  Moor Mother - Blame (ft. justmadnice) Superego - O.B.S (ft. Sampa the Great) Doss & Nino Pa Piu  - Crash Out Ayuba SOQS - Rumble ( ft. Kuda Mic) D'Angelo - Chicken Grease  Yugen Blakrok - Mars Attack (ft. Cool K...

We chat to Western Edge's Nigerian-born actor, spoken word poet and playwright Amarachi Okorom about her upcoming trip to Nigeria to develop a script for her new project. As a critically acclaimed emerging playwright, Amarachi was shortlisted for the 2021 Griffin award, she was also selected for Melbourne Theatre Company's First stage program, Australian Theatre for Young People's National Studio...

We speak to FA Vintage Concept co- owner Aymeric Futol, this episode was recorded at their Pier street boutique store. He talks about moving to Perth from France, how they started their business and working with local designers.

Hailing from Queenstown, Eastern Cape , Yugen stays true to her roots and art form with intricate rhyme schemes, storytelling and griot - like delivery. She talks to us about creativity , music and life in the pandemic era, her influences and the state of hip hop.

South African born former Khoi Child frontman, DJ and emcee CRUZ PATTERSON talks about his music journey and brand new single ‘BIG TINGS’.

In this week’s episode we interview Zimbabwe-born Perth based emcee KUDAMIC. He Talks about his music, collaborations and his Australian journey. Yes, he brought his contagious positive energy and passion.