Adelle Onyango

Legally Clueless

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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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Adelle Onyango

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Ep36 - "Needy. But Scholarships Say I'm Not Needy Enough!" 18.11.2019

We are 6 weeks to Christmas! Yes the countdown is real and yes feel free to start getting me Christmas gifts haha! On this episode - Michelle shares her story of not being in session in campus because of lacking school fees. She also breaks down the model some scholarship funds use to decide who to give financial aid to. I also reflect on 2012 - the year before my mum died and the year before I gr...

Ep35 - Scared Of Becoming A Parent? 11.11.2019

I have had an emotionally draining week and I was a bit confused as to why.....and then my period popped up. I feel like my anxiety gets worse just before my period. Let's unpack that this week. Also on #100AfricanStories Kitt from Kenya shares conversations she's had to have with her 5 & 2 year old and how to raise kids that know it's ok to cry and finding the balance of letting them talk back bu...

Legally Clueless Ep34 04.11.2019

First things first I'm beginning to think my procrastination is directly linked to fear of failure/of the unknown! I speak about that in this episode! Also, I went on a road trip to record more African stories! I went to Meru - a county in Kenya. Specifically to Meru University! This week I share the first story from Meru Uni. A story by Damaris about the day she survived an elephant attack! Final...

Ep33 - My Performance In New York & What's On My Mums Tombstone 28.10.2019

This episode took me a while to publish because I'm so nervous! It's been over 10years since I was on stage performing. Back then I would perform poetry. Fast forward to September, I was invited by The Moth to perform a story at their mainstage in New York! I performed a real story of the struggle I had of figuring out what to write on my late mum's tombstone! The Moth is coming to Nairobi on the...

Ep32 - Gaslighting, Abuse & Toxic Advice Video 21.10.2019

#LegallyClueless has been invited to an African country that I've always wanted to visit, this week, by the African Union and the United Nations! And it's all because of the many African voices we have on this podcast! Listen to the episode for more deets! I'm so happy and thankful to YOU for listening! On #100AfricanStories Maureen shares a story of the painful way she learnt that abuse isn't onl...

Ep31 - Fighting Self Doubt & Reconciling With A Sibling 14.10.2019

From last minute VISA applications to using an app to manage my anxiety! I actually go indepth to how a thought journal helps...calm my anxiety. On #100AfricanStories Aggie shares her journey to Nairobi from Kisumu to join uni and the awakening she went through in campus! I just loooove her energy! Remember the podcast hotline number is: +254768628790 and our IG is: www.instagram.com/legallycluele...

Ep30 - Not Ashamed Of My Scars & Buying Him Curtains Worth Ksh75,000! 07.10.2019

I'm back to swimming! Something I loved but at one point stopped because of my scars and being super ashamed of them! Those babysteps to loving myself are really paying off!! On #100AfricanStories Kadzo shares about a time she thought she was in a relationship with a guy - even bought him curtains only to find out that....well just listen to the episode, the plot twist is crazy!

Episode 29 - "Am I African Enough?" 03.10.2019

This week's episode has been recorded while I'm terribly frustrated. I missed my flight home from New York due to a connecting flight's delay and arrrrgh I just want to be home. Which is tied to #100AfricanStories. Steph from Kenya shares her journey of being made to feel like she's not African enough by other Africans. This is something quite a few people have told me when I approach them to feat...

Ep28 - What Do ENO And Having No Busfare, Have In Common? 23.09.2019

I'm in New York this week performing at the Moth Mainstage Send me all your good vibes coz I'm shitting bricks! On #100AfricanStories Ian shares a genius but dramatic way he got a free ride on a matatu (public transport in Kenya) that includes ENO!

Ep 27 - Kicked Out In Eldoret 16.09.2019

In this episode we talk about challenges and failures! I've always found that I never look at my failures as failures. Because of how I was brought up I automatically see them as either a lesson or I automatically try again. Not to say that they don't make me feel some type of way when they happen - but what I end up labeling them isn't failure in the traditional sense. on #100AfricanStories Nelly...

Ep26 - Last Convo With My Father 09.09.2019

This week's episode focuses on grief - how it's changed us. On #100AfricanStories Sheila shares the trauma her and her dad endured while he was alive and the unfortunate way she found out he had died. Remember the whatsapp hotline: +254 768 628 790 and we're on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/legallycluelesspodcast/

Ep25 - Exploring Accra & A $500 Massage 05.09.2019

I fell in love with Accra! I was there for four days and did the most! From a street festival, almost getting conned by a hotel, made amazing friends....listen to my experiences. On #100AfricanStories my friend from South Africa had a very interesting short convo while on a night out in Accra!

Ep24 - Tall, Dark & Handsome 01.09.2019

One more week to PursePective and I'm freaking out. This week I share my constant fear around new projects! Do you go through this fear too? I hate it! On #100AfricanStories Thiru/Kim shares his battle with Depression & Anxiety for 15years and his recent move to chase his dreams of becoming Africa's best actor! Join the insta tribe here: www.instagram.com/legallycluelesspodcast/

Ep23 - PTSD & New Habits 19.08.2019

Spent my week planning for the next PursePective shoot which YOU are invited for - as promised in the episode here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J16vx2B-hyE&t=3132s Also I found another app! It helps with forming good habits 1 week in and I'm starting my days drinking water, exercising and having a good breakfast! So of course I had to share it with you! On #100AfricanStories we have...

Ep22 - Childhood Trauma 12.08.2019

Are you aware of how any child trauma you have has affected you? The story on #100AfricanStories this week hit a bit too close to home for me! You'll get it once you listen to the episode. As I said in the episode, you can share your experience with childhood trauma via whatsapp audio note here: +254768628790

Ep21 - Overthinking, Pregnancy & Finding Your Voice 05.08.2019

I'm overthinking, again! It's really messing up my sleep patterns but I'm actively working on it - I share how in this week's episode! Also, on #100AfricanStories, Scheaffer from Kenya speaks on starting protests in high school and finding her voice! Connect with me on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/legallycluelesspodcast/ Or on whatsapp +254768628790

Ep20 - International Day Of Friendship 29.07.2019

This week on the 30th of July the world will celebrate International Day Of Friendship! So I decided for this episode to disrupt our normal routine and bring in my best friend of 15years, Val. We talk secrets, toxic friendships and have a little trivia at the end! Oh and I got your shoutouts to your friends, those are in this episode too! #100AfricanStories returns next week! Love to you, and your...

Ep19 - Dealing With No! And Road Manager's Tales 22.07.2019

I go a "No" last week from an organization that initially wanted to work with me and it got me feeling some type of way! On #100AfricanStories, Anchie from Kenya shares her experiences as a female road manager for one of East Africa's top musicians. Also next week's episode is celebrating friendships as it'll be Int. Day Of Friendship! So send me a whatsapp audio note telling me about you and your...

Ep18 - Anxiety & Getting Fired 15.07.2019

I use 2 apps to help with my anxiety. My anxiety flared up on Friday so that reminded me to share! On #100AfricanStories Jayson from Kenya shares his humourous story on losing love & a job! Join our Insta tribe here: https://www.instagram.com/legallycluelesspodcast/

Ep17 - Loving A Fraudster 08.07.2019

We're 6 months into 2019 and in this episode I do a brief audit of my 6 months and share a few lessons I learnt! On #100AfricanStories Abigail from Kenya shares her story of once dating a fraudster! Join the podcast IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/legallycluelesspodcast/

Ep16 - The Machakos Dream 01.07.2019

What are your dreams? What are you doing to make them a reality? I keep asking myself those two questions especially now that I'm actively on that path and I have a few lessons I've learnt about chasing your dreams! On #100AfricanStories this week, Alex, a sports journalist in Kenya shares his story of chasing his dream! Remember to follow this podcast on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/legally...

Ep15 - Two Men And A Cat 24.06.2019

This week I'm thankful for clarity and no confusion! Everything feels right - even standing on the same stage with the president! #100AfricanStories this week features Chim; a Kenyan and Nigerian his story brings forth a very important topic on African men and the support systems they lack. Remember to follow our official IG page: https://www.instagram.com/legallycluelesspodcast/

Ep14 - Jumping In Front Of Knives 17.06.2019

One week of self - employment has been....interesting In this episode catch up with this major life change and I have some EXCITING news! On #100AfricanStories Chiki Kuruka reppin Nigeria shares the number of times she's jumped in front of a KNIFE! Which is interesting because I just watched a BBC story on African teenagers being sent back home to Africa because they're targets of knife crimes! Do...

Ep13 - I Finally Did It 10.06.2019

I made a decision that took me FOUR years to make! Here's to new beginnings! Find out what I cluelessly did in this episode! Also, this week on #100AfricanStories, Max shares her experience of being unemployed Let's just say that relatives need to be better support systems sometimes when we're unemployed! She has some great tips on moving from a job! Enjoy the episode and follow the podcast on IG...

Ep12 - Wangechi's Rebirth 03.06.2019

This week on #100AfricanStories (Story 2) Kenyan rapper Wangechi takes us through The waves of rejection, earning millions, A terrible record deal and The beauty of evolving! PS: The book I mention is Rupi Kaur's The Sun And Her Flowers Wangechi's handle is @wangechimusic Follow this podcast on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/legallycluelesspodcast/?hl=en

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