Men The Podcast

Most people know Nikki wa Pili as a rapper, entrepreneur, family man, and now a District Commissioner. But behind the titles, achievements, and public image is a man whose journey began not with a dream of becoming a rapper, but with a young man growing up in poverty in Daraja Mbili, Arusha, simply trying to find his way in life. In this candid and thought-provoking conversation, Nikki reflects on...

Meet Black X,  one of Tanzania’s most celebrated music video directors, a man whose confidence is as bold as his creativity, and someone who genuinely believes he is the GOAT of his craft. But before the fame, the awards, and the iconic visuals, he was simply Erick  a young boy growing up in rural Tanzania, dreaming of one day making something extraordinary of himself. In this episode, Black X tak...

In this episode, we sit down with Emilian Rwejuna, Managing Director of Viwanja Tanzania, to unpack one of the biggest silent pressures facing men today. Owning land. From “kila mwanaume lazima awe na kiwanja” to WhatsApp groups pushing plots every week, is buying land truly a smart investment… or are many men just giving in to peer pressure? We dive into the reality behind land ownership in Tanza...

Life is not a full stop. It’s a comma. But for many men, it doesn’t always feel that way. In this episode of Men Men Men , we sit down with Sebastian Mwaikambo for a deep and honest conversation about masculinity, emotional pressure, and the silent battles men face every day. From his journey in media to leadership and now marketing, Sebastian brings a unique perspective on what it means to be a m...

In this powerful live episode of Men Men Men, recorded in Monduli before an audience of over 200 people, we confront one of the most sensitive and deeply rooted issues in our communities: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). This is not a conversation about blame, it is a conversation about responsibility. Bringing together Dr. Gwajima (Minister  for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Gr...

In this special live edition of Men Men Men – The Podcast , hosted by Michael Baruti and Nadia Ahmed , a powerful community conversation unfolds from Mnazi Mmoja Grounds in Zanzibar, bringing together hundreds of voices across generations. The topic is urgent and necessary: Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and more importantly, the role men must play in preventing it. Through honest dialogue, expert in...

Life works in strange ways. Sometimes adversity doesn’t just test us, it completely reshapes how we see ourselves, our purpose, and what’s possible. In this episode, we sit down with Hussein Ally Hussein , a man whose life story challenges everything we think we know about limitation and resilience. Hussein was born with sight, lost it, and later regained it but his journey didn’t stop there. Alon...

We are baaaaaack and Happy New Year, 2026! The first episode of the year is finally here. This latest episode of MenMenMen The Podcast serves as both a curtain-raiser for 2026 and a moment of reflection on how the year ended. Michael and Nadia are back behind the mic together for the first time since October 2025. In an open and honest conversation, they unpack the mental health challenges that fo...

Why does it matter for a man to feel valued and why does that validation seem to define so much of his identity? In today’s world, the demands on men are relentless. Society expects them to provide, to lead, to stay strong even when they’re breaking inside. From financial pressures to emotional responsibilities, many men are caught in a constant struggle between being enough and doing enough. For...

One of the hardest things for anyone in the world is having the will, means, and ability to fight addiction, especially when that addiction seems to complement the lifestyle you’ve chosen, and society celebrates it. For years, the drinking culture among men has been something to brag about. We often pride ourselves on how much we can drink, how well we can “handle our liquor,” and still function l...

In this episode of Men Men Men – The Podcast , we sit down with mental health expert and counselor Deo Sukambi to discuss key challenges facing men today, including trauma bonding, identity crises, and mental health struggles. Deo highlights how faith plays a crucial role in men’s well-being and how it can complement therapy to promote healing and growth. We dive into how trauma bonding can keep m...

He was the voice that woke us up, kept us company, and helped shape the golden era of Tanzanian radio. A legend on the mic and a mentor off it . This is the story of Jimmy Kabwe. In this special extended episode of Men Men Men, Michael Baruti and Nadia Ahmed sit down with one of Tanzania’s most enduring media icons. Jimmy Kabwe began his broadcasting journey at just 19 years old and for over 30 ye...

In this powerful live episode of Men Men Men – The Podcast , recorded in front of an audience in Dodoma, host Michael Baruti and co-host Nadia Ahmed (Psychologist) lead an honest and eye-opening conversation on how men and boys can actively support the journey toward gender equality in Tanzania. Joined by a dynamic all-male panel Faraja Mazengo , Social Worker, Hussein Hussein an Educator,  and a...

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month , and this year’s theme is “In Every Story, There's Strength.” It’s a timely and powerful message that aligns perfectly with today’s episode, titled: “This Too Shall Pass.” Being a man often comes with ambition, big dreams, and the pressure to turn those dreams into reality. But the journey from believing in your potential to actually living your dr...

In a world where everyone’s busy curating the perfect life on social media — flexing soft lives, smooth backgrounds, and flawless vibes — one man is proudly swimming against the tide. His name? Zembwela. Straight outta Magomeni, Dar es Salaam, Zembwela went from streetwise kid to one of Tanzania’s most beloved comedians — then flipped the script and became one of the most recognizable voices on ra...

“Walking in the shadow of a giant” si jambo rahisi—na inakuwa ngumu zaidi pale “Giant” huyo akiwa  ni Augustine Mahiga, mwanadiplomasia mashuhuri wa Tanzania, na wewe ni mtoto wake wa kiume, unayejulikana kama Andrew Mahiga. Kwa wengi, jina la mwisho linaweza kufungua milango, lakini je, kila nafasi unayoipata ni kwa sababu ya uwezo wako au kwa sababu unaitwa Mahiga ? Hilo ndilo swali ambalo Andre...

Walipoanza Men Men Men The Podcast mwishoni mwa mwaka 2019, Michael na Nadia walikuwa wawili tu – na maikrofoni. Hakukuwa na studio ya kitaalamu, wala mpango mkubwa. Kulikuwa tu na wazo moja: kuanzisha mazungumzo ya kweli kuhusu afya ya akili ya wanaume. Hawakujua kama kuna mtu atawasikiliza. Hawakujua kama kuna yeyote atajali kuhusu maongezi haya. Lakini leo hii, baada ya miaka mitano na episodes...

Katika jamii inayomtazama mwanaume kama mhimili wa familia na mtafutaji mkuu wa riziki, changamoto za kiuchumi zimewasukuma wengi kutafuta njia mbadala za kujikimu. Moja ya njia hizo ni kamari . Lakini je, kamari ni suluhisho la kweli kwa changamoto za kiuchumi, au ni mtego mwingine unaozidi kudidimiza maisha ya wanaume wengi? Katika episode hii, tunachambua kwa kina ongezeko la michezo ya kubahat...

Wanasema ndoa ni ndoto, lakini vipi ikiwa inageuka kuwa ndoto mbaya... na unaamka mahakamani? 😬 Kuna hii dhana kwamba mwanaume asiye na pesa nyingi hana haki kwenye talaka, eti unapata tu "pole kaka" na siyo mgawanyo wa mali au haki juu ya watoto wako.  Lakini kweli ipo hivyo? 🤔 Katika episode hii ya Men Men Men , tunaketi na Wakili Ashiru Lugwisa, anayevunja hii hoja vipande vipande n...

Je, nini kinaweza kutokea kwa jamii ya Watanzania wote ikiwa wanaume wataamua kushikamana na kuungana ili kuvunja dhana potofu zinazochochea unyanyasaji wa kijinsia? Katika kuadhimisha Siku ya Wanawake Duniani , tulishiriki mazungumzo ya wazi na wanaume na wanawake wa jiji la Mbeya , tukijadili kwa kina: 🔹 Jinsi wanaume wanavyoweza kuvunja dhana potofu 🔹 Nafasi yao katika kusaidia usawa wa kijin...

Dr. Lwidiko Mhamilawa ameibuka kwenye studio zetu siyo kwa ajili ya kutuambia jinsi maisha ni magumu (tulishajua hiyo), bali kutufundisha jinsi ya kufurahia safari ya maisha – hata pale unapotaka kutupa lapa na kusema, “Inatosha!” Unajua, kuwa mwanaume ni kama kuwa kocha wa timu isiyoelewa mchezo: kila mtu anakutegemea wewe, lakini hakuna anayekuelewa! 😂 Maisha yanakuhitaji utafute hela, ulee wat...

Sadick Ali ni mchekeshaji, muigizaji, mfanyabiashara... na zaidi ya yote—ni baba. Sasa, kama wanaume wengi duniani, wazo la kuwa baba kwa mara ya kwanza lilimjia kama mshangao wa mitihani ya darasa la saba: hauko tayari, lakini unajidanganya kuwa utaweza! Na kama ulivyotegemea, Sadick alijikuta akikabiliana na mchanganyiko wa hisia—uoga, shauku, na sintofahamu isiyokuwa na GPS. Lakini kubwa zaidi,...

Nafsi Yangu Ina Amani Katika dunia ambayo inashangalia ukamilifu wa mwanaume, dunia ambayo bado haiko tayari kuzungumzia kwa kina juu ya afya ya akili ya mwanaume, dunia ambayo mwanaume anayepitia changamoto za afya ya akili bado anatengwa na kuonekana mtu asiyefaa kushirikishwa na jamii yake, Sunday Kapesi anapambana kubadilisha hayo. Toka safari yake ya kuondokewa na baba yake mzazi, kuanza kuin...

Baada ya kuzungumza naye katika sehemu ya kwanza, Bwana Ng’winula Kingamkono au maarufu zaidi kama #Unu wa Tunzaa anarejea tena katika Podcast yetu kwa sehemu ya pili na ya mwisho kwa sasa. Safari hii Unu anaendelea kutupa ujuzi na uzoefu wake katika kuanzisha, kusimamia na kuendesha biashara ya “StartUp” yake Tunzaa. Kumbuka, Unu hakuanzia hapa. Anaongea na Michael Baruti na Nadia Ahmed kuhusu ma...

Welcome to episode 92 of Men Men Men the Podcast, titled "Know Your Zero (Ijue sifuri yako)."  In this enlightening episode, we are honoured to have Ng'winula Kingamkono, the Founder and CEO of TUNZAA, as our special guest. Hosted by Michael Baruti and co-hosted by Nadia Ahmed, this episode delves into the inspiring journey of Ng'winula and the innovative work he is doing with...