Legally Clueless
Legally Clueless
Legally Clueless is a weekly podcast by Kenyan media personality & social activist: Adelle Onyango!! Here, she documents her raw human journey as an evolving unapologetically African woman. The podcast is a space where people get to know just how okay it is to not know or not have it all figured out. It is also a space where Africans share stories from their lives; stories that teach, make us cry, make us laugh - real, authentic African stories. The #LegallyClueless hotline is +254768628790
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
Ep70 - A Doctor & His Superman 13.07.2020 45:55
Thanks for all the kind words sent to the podcast hotline! Y'all are amazing! Special thanks to that one person who keeps sending in chats in french haha! The podcast hotline is: +254 768 628 790 The song of the week that I randomly stumbled on thanks to Youtube is Own Your Own by Yazmin Lacey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8hBEu3NY5Y it's such a beautiful song! I hope you dig it! On #100Africa...
Ep69 - Getting Bullied, Being The Bully & The Day He Said I Was Too Fat 06.07.2020 38:15
I hope you enjoy Ep69. I came so close to not recording or producing this week - but it felt so good after I had done it. Let's just say my grief came a knocking! I'm hoping my plan for this week helps! The song of the week is by my two fave artists Janelle Monae & Erykah Badu it's called QUEEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEddixS-UoU On #100AfricanStories Samantha shares a story of being...
Ep68 - From Being Homeless In Rwanda To Being On A Panel With 7 Presidents & Working At The BBC 29.06.2020 49:10
This episode is full of dope things! First we're past half a million streams!!! How dope is that! Thank you so much for listening to this podcast! I am so thankful! I'm also excited that I am finally able to share the news that I signed a book deal! I'm co-authoring a book that will come out soon - I speak more about it in this episode! The workshop I speak about happening on the 30th of June - we...
Ep67 - Telling My Pastor Parents I'm Pregnant & Accepting I'm A Single Mum 22.06.2020 39:42
Wassup! So the free digital strategies workshop I mention - you can register for it here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m9UiiF28QdSfcpCeg3S7yg I'll be in the workshop so hope to "see" you there. The song of the week - which I'm so shocked I haven't shared before because I LOOOOOVE this song so much: SHE by LAURA MVULA. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cG8dCuMibdI So in this epis...
Ep66 - They Didn't Want Me On TV Because I Was Pregnant & Learning To Love My Body 15.06.2020 42:28
Aaayyyy episode 66! Already! First the podcast hotline is +254 768 628 790 - Send in your story demos and the music you think should be on the song of the week! This week's song was sent in on the hotline and it's friggin awesome! HUNGER by FLORENCE + THE MACHINE! The video is also pretty awesome. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GHXEGz3PJg&list=RD5GHXEGz3PJg&index=1 Thi...
Ep65 - A Week To Our Ruracio He Told Me He Had Cheated & Gotten Her Pregnant 08.06.2020 42:47
Ayyyyy it's episode 65!! First things first follow the tribe on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/legallycluelesspodcast/ The podcast hotline is: +254768628790 The article on rape culture that I speak about in this episode is: https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2019/11/compilation-ways-you-can-stand-against-rape-culture share it with your circles and more than that, take steps to actu...
Ep64 - The Socially Awkward Boy Who Put Juice In Eggs, Found His Voice 01.06.2020 35:30
This week has been intense right? First there's still corona, then the brutality from police in multiple countries - including Kenya - which is something we've been battling with for a long time! Too long in fact! In this episode I speak about what your role could be and possibly how to use your voice. Here's the African Uncensored documentary is called Burden Of Bullets: https://www.youtube.com/w...
Ep63 - Thong Song & Quiting My Job For My First Love 25.05.2020 32:02
Ayyyy Ep63 - thank you for listening to this podcast I appreciate it. So I'm taking this time to show myself a little more love - in the form of black seed masks & oil - I'll let you know how that goes but I'm already seeing a glow. Have you tried black seed oil before? I've also switched my incense sticks for frankincense - the first burn was almost a disaster because of my ujuaji haha but I'...
Ep62 - A 6 Year Old, A Guitar, A Stool & M.anifest's VIP Experience 18.05.2020 42:41
Welcome to episode 62! I speak about Imposter Syndrome in this episode because yo! I think I'm battling it - I have a therapy session in a week or so and I plan to bring it up then but until then what did I do? Read up about it! Here's the article I mention in this episode: https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-different-types-of-imposter-syndrome-and-5-ways-to-battle-each-one This episode features Gha...
Ep61 - The Morning After Pill Didn't Work & Solo Clinic Visits 11.05.2020 31:37
Happy New Week and as much as it's not the best of days for me - Happy Mothers Day to all mothers, love to all those trying to be mothers, to those whose mothers have passed away. It's been 8 years since my mum passed away so it's never an easy day but I started preparing (lol) for like 2 weeks - unsubscribing from mailing lists that will send mothers day promos, muting certain online stores. All...
Ep60 - Loosing Elections (Twice) & My Best Friend At The Same Time 04.05.2020 32:15
We're at episode SIXTY! This is a big deal! Thank you for rocking with this podcast this long! More good news - Legally Clueless just became the first syndicated Kenyan podcast! It will now also play on TRACE FM every Mon, Wed and Fri at 9AM!! So exciting! You can listen here: https://traceradio.co.ke/ This week the song that has been helping keep me in good spirits, keep me calm, help me zone out...
Ep59 - A New Song, Abusive Producers & Surviving A Season Of Bad Days 27.04.2020 38:19
First, the #LegallyClueless hotline is: +254 768 628 790 We're an episode away from episode 60!! That feels like it should be a big deal right? It's pretty exciting! Speaking of exciting, I talk about Chipper Cash in this episode - the fast & free way to send money across Africa (and beyond)! It's changing how Africans relate financially and you should definitely check out the app here: https:...
Ep58 - The Dusit Attack, A Queer Sangoma & Trying To Love Nairobi Again 20.04.2020 53:10
This has got to be the longest episode I've ever done lol - 10minutes shy of an hour! And to think when I begun I used to wonder how other podcasters would do hour long episodes! First here's the #LegallyClueless hotline: +254768628790 On #100AfricanStories Silas shares such a heartfelt story about loosing his beloved Bernadette in the Dusit Attack that happened in Nairobi. This was one of my favo...
Ep57 - Two Heart Attacks & Finding Out I'm Pregnant 13.04.2020 35:42
New week - New episode! I hope you're hanging in there and handling your new normal a little well. I know it's not a constant coping well think - I'm up and down too. Unlike everyone else I've found myself loosing weight during this period which could be linked to anxiety. But I'm working on it! This week's song that I'm diggin is: COCONUT OIL by Lizzo. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/w...
Ep56 - The Writer From Ruai & The Day I Randomly Quit A Toxic Job 06.04.2020 45:11
First, thank you so much for the positive vibes you sent me last week - really appreciate it! I'm doing well (considering all that's happening). So this week's song I'm diggin is Ndiredi by Simphiwe Dana. You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRm74OwziZ4 If you want to send me the songs you're diggin the #LegallyClueless hotline is: +254768628790 So I shared a couple of resour...
Ep55 - I Haven't Heard My Mum Laugh For 8 Years & 2 Days 30.03.2020 27:38
Another week of this new normal we're in! First let me start with the good news. Have you always wanted to share your story on Legally Clueless? All you have to do is record a 1minute whatsapp audio note on the story you'd like to share and send it via WHATSAPP to the #LegallyClueless hotline: +254768628790 and we'll take it from there! I hope the tips & resources shared in last week's episode...
Ep54 - Drinking Busaa & Chang'aa In Primary School And Mental Wellbeing Tips 23.03.2020 30:59
This is def a time where we all need a good dose of peace, calm and assurance that all will be well. Well the latter is a bit hard! I've been trying to build a better routine & breathing exercises because I can feel my anxiety dancing around lol. So in this episode my friend Wangui who is a clinical psychologist shares online resources, tips and hotlines (kenya) to help you take care of your m...
Ep53 - I Found Out My Mum Was Dead Through The Obituaries & Forgiving My Dad 16.03.2020 45:25
What a week! Had another panic attack and it just feels like the world is so hectic & noisy right now! Because of corona, I have to postpone the #LegallyClueless storytelling party (once we have new dates I'll tell you). It's important to do so because gatherings and having crowds in a space wouldn't be fair on you or your loved ones. It's a little sad yes but there's a bigger picture to think...
Ep52 - My Crooked Teeth, Wakanda & A Curious Case Of Colorism 09.03.2020 41:19
This is such an exciting episode! It captures my pre-show anxiety about the International Women’s Day talk my best friend Val and I were hosting and at the end you hear exactly how the talk turned out. Let’s just say I’m super proud of us and you should listen to the very end of this episode. In this episode I talk about being bullied extensively because of my teeth not when I was in primary or hi...
Ep51 - From Cooking Matumbo As A 12yr Old To Writing A Book & Of Fear And Rebounds 02.03.2020 39:41
We’re in the 50s noooow! As in episode 51 not age! We’re also days away from the 8th Of March which is International Women’s Day Val (my best-friend of 15 years) & I will be hosting a talk at Two Rivers Mall at 2pm. She’s going to be interviewing me live on stage in front of you – yup you’re invited and it’s absolutely free! We’re talking CAREER – PURPOSE – GRIEF – HEARTBREAK – MARRIAGE! I’m s...
Ep50 - Getting Pregnant 3months After Our Wedding & Dad-ing Differently 24.02.2020 34:10
WOW We're at episode 50! Thank you for being here for the last 50 weeks! In this episode I share something exciting that I'll be doing on the 8th of March at Two Rivers Mall in Nairobi, with my best friend Val! And yes YOU are invited! 2pm on 1st floor near LC Waikiki, Val will be interviewing me on Career, Finding My Purpose, Grief, Heartbreaks (lol), Marriage...we're celebrating a woman's best f...
Ep49 - Panic Attacks Before Resigning, Body Insecurities & Relationships After Surviving Rape 17.02.2020 46:30
I'm so NERVOUS about this episode. First I'd completely forgotten that I had promised in January to share in detail how I left my former job! My bad. I go in-depth into that this episode. Probably only my family and close friends know all that I tell you in this episode. I repeat, make sure whatever contract you sign protects you and don't be afraid to walk away from contracts that do not. Also Du...
Ep48 - Finding Out He's Married & A 10 Day Silent Retreat Where I Discovered My Business Was Failing 10.02.2020 36:46
This week’s episode was recorded in Nairobi & Mombasa. For my birthday I went on a girls trip with Val (y'all know her by now) and our other friend Vanessa, to Mombasa! They shared their greatest lessons they’ve learnt in their 30s since we’ve all successfully gone through the first trial year of this 3rd floor! You get to hear their lessons in this episode. On #100AfricanStories, Valentine sh...
Ep47 - The Day He Head-Butted Me, 21 Days Of Crying & 6 Months Of Healing 03.02.2020 38:18
It's my birthday week! I'm so excited mainly because ageing is a privilege. I'm honoured to be still here - jumping into chapter 31! 30 was such a ride I wonder what this next year is gonna be like! In this episode I speak about that, about clarity and how important it is to always choose YOU. It also features a POWERFUL story by Njeri from Kenya. She shares about the last day of her marriage wher...
Ep46 - Hoping To Find My Husband In Uni & Deciding To Be Celibate 27.01.2020 29:55
This week's episode is first about trying to tackle self doubt head-on which I must say is not for the faint-hearted phew! I made a few major decisions this week like deciding to let go of my management team so you will hear "solo dolo" in this episode about 100 times haha! Secondly did you ever think, when going into university, that, that would be the place you find...a husband? Our storyteller...
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