SakinaSpeaks Podcast

Joining me on this episode is one of the most coveted African models that the continent has ever seen! Having strutted upon countless fashion week runways, posed for some of the top photographers in the business and even featured in ad campaigns of many household brands such as Jeep, Queens Park and even Sprite, this young intellectual and inspirational and multi-talented show stopper shares some...

Ever heard of Genre-Bending? It's the art of creating music which blurs the lines between different genres and seldom even different forms of art. In this episode I speak to a prodigy whose artistic identity and sound is characterised by his unique ability to master this very special talent. Honing the skill to create not only captivating melodies, an authentic culture, and scintillating art that...

In this epic episode I speak to the youngest filmmaker to work on a Grammy film/ documentary, and this was on the legendary African Giant - Burna Boy! In this episode I speak to the young director, DOP, actor and script writer, and co-owner of Ninth Media Nigeria about his journey to filmmaking, the mistakes that creatives make when it comes to branding and being intentional about how they present...

Just like the title says we speak about "Father Figures!" Pivotal figures in the lives of all that help shape our characters, futures and overall lived experiences but that often struggle to express themselves and fully relate to their children because of the negative societal constructs that mould their characters consciously or subconsciously. In this episode Sam tells us about his childhood gro...

As a young, unmarried African woman, especially one considered to be "ripe," "ready," and "of age" for marriage, the issue of marriage and the pressures that come with it are a recurring theme that tends to haunt the lived experiences of many young women all over and even beyond the African continent. In this episode, we speak about how we've been groomed for it instead of being groomed to identif...

In this episode we unravel the concept of "The Independent Man". Who is the independent man? What is a man or a real man? Does society confer independence onto the man regardless of his level of self-sufficiency? And lastly, is independence synonymous to manhood? These, and many more, are the pressing questions that I and, my fantastic guest, Credo Unamaca (Geologist) answer in this exciting episo...

In this episode I speak to Divine Keren Yamulamba. An author, speaker, poet and owner of her own publishing company, "Psalms of Keren". We discuss the role of a woman in a society that is constantly trying to size up the worth of a woman according to the inconsistent perception of what it believes a woman is, can and should be. We do this as Divine shares the beautiful story of her conception and...

Woven into the very intricacies of everyday life, culture, custom and tradition, Rape Culture is a rife phenomenon that you can't necessarily put your finger on, but which has grown to become the basis upon which men justify laying their hands on women. In this episode we try to understand Rape Culture, exploring it's complexities, the realities, the roots and the possible solutions to this crippl...

In this episode we take a look into the life of a "sensitive man," one whose defiance of the societal norms and conventions restricting and suppressing male emotions and mens' ability to freely express them, has led to him being perceived as "weak" and "emotional," and in spite of all this resistance he still refuses to be defined by an uninformed world. By taking a deep dive into his journey of m...

In a world where one of the greatest pandemics ever seen continues to rage, the question remains whether the main perpetrators of this injustice i.e. men, hold the key to the remedy and solution to his global problem. Can healing our men truly and effectually heal our land and therefore our world? Find out as we unpack this gruesome yet crucial theme in this episode with the incredible thinker and...

I am joined by a phenomenal Congolese poet and creative who is rewriting the narrative of African masculinity through his trailblazing poetic pieces. By commenting on the dreaded issues of trauma, fragile and toxic masculinity and gender-based violence, he goes on to be a role model and example for the progressive men of the equal future we desire! In this episode we tackle toxic masculinity and t...

I am joined by a phenomenal Congolese poet and creative who is rewriting the narrative of African masculinity through his trailblazing poetic pieces. By commenting on the dreaded issues of trauma, fragile and toxic masculinity and gender-based violence, he goes on to be a role model and example for the progressive men of the equal future we desire! In this episode we tackle toxic masculinity and t...

In this episode I speak to the renowned model, creative entrepreneur and fitness trainer, Alino Katombe. We discuss the realities faced by black men in the fashion industry such as, over-sexualisation, objectification and many other negative stereotypes. We discuss the social construt of masculinity, addressing its pros, cons and flaws and equally pinpoint flaws within gender equality politics. It...

Being of Congolese and Carribean descent, this musical prodigy; singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer, continues to make his musical mark in the world while playing alongside some of the biggest names in the industry like Sam Henshaw and residently with the African Giant himself, Burnaboy.

Listen up! This week I speak to phenomenal beauty mogul in the making- Vaness Makole Unamaca. She explains the brain behind the brand and paints us a realistic backdrop of the struggled and realities she faced on her rise to becoming on of the top makeup artists on the continent. Notorious for her eyes, she'll captivate you with her authenticity and he ability to make people feel beautiful both in...

Listen up! This week I speak to phenomenal beauty mogul in the making- Vaness Makole Unamaca. She explains the brain behind the brand and paints us a realistic backdrop of the struggled and realities she faced on her rise to becoming on of the top makeup artists on the continent. Notorious for her eyes, she'll captivate you with her authenticity and he ability to make people feel beautiful both in...

This is the sequel to the phenomenal conversation I had with the outstanding change pioneer- Tommy "TomBruce" Makhobela. In this episode we learn what it means to be a brand and understand how to become, define, and control our brand image. Follow us on Instagram: SakinaSpeaks - @sakinaspeaks_ TomBruce - @iamtombruce Join the movement and feel free to comment on this episode in the comment section...

Listen up because in this episode we get to discover this phenomenal change pioneer, Tommy "TomBruce" Makhobela, as he shares his journey about driving change in and through his humble hometown, Orange Farm in South Africa.

Me and my beautifully-minded friend Chantelle, bear it all concerning overcoming "Imposter Syndrome" (the term I forget in the episode, lol), tackling a low self-esteem and exposing false humility, especially as a Christian. This episode is all about fostering a positive self image by addressing all the negative traits that many of us share and knowingly or uknowingly condone. You might shed a tea...

Me and my beautifully-minded friend Chantelle, bear it all when it comes to overcoming "Imposter Syndrome" (the term I forget in the episode, lol), tackling a low self-esteem and exposing false humility, especially as a Christian. This episode is all about fostering a positive self image by addressing all the negative traits that many of us share and knowingly or uknowingly condone. You might shed...

I got to speak to THE Harmony Katulondi; 2018 PresenterSearchOn3 winner, voice over artist, actor, model AND Forbes30Under30 African creative, amongst many others. We get insight into what makes him who he is and the journey that lead up to his continual success. Part 2 is finally here!

I got to speak to THE Harmony Katulondi; 2018 PresenterSearchOn3 winner, voice over artist, actor, model AND Forbes30Under30 African creative, amongst many others. We get insight into what makes him who he is and the journey that lead up to his continual success. Stay tuned for part 2!

In this episode, recorded about 2 weeks after the gruesome murder of George Floyd, I have a heart to heart with a great childhood friend, fellow podcaster and motivational speaker, Joël Miruho. We address racial insecurities, the role of Christians in addressing racial segregation, and even how activism is biblical. This is one of the toughest conversations I've ever had, but one of the most meani...

In this episode, I speak to an inspirational childhood friend of mine on the effects of this pandemic one's mental health and overall wellbeing, we also speak about how important it is to BELIEVE in yourself and focus on building yourself up, one small victory at a time. Follow us on Instagram: SakinaSpeaks - @sakinaspeaks_ Believe Liphadzi - @deezetohh Join the movement and feel free to comment o...

The fire trio from episode 7 are back with some more witty humour, crazy insight and insanely sweet morals. You definitely don't want to miss the sequel to "Why do guys...?". Follow us on Instagram: SakinaSpeaks - @sakinaspeaks_ Joel Musonda - @joel_musonda Mduduzi Mafela - @romanceninja_ Lefa Malefahlo - @lefagram and also check out his entertaining Youtube channel - The Lefa Life. Join the movem...