Episodes

  • Detty December: "21 Nights in Accra"

    Detty December: "21 Nights in Accra"
    Dec 22 2023
    The final episode of Zazi’s first season takes the listeners to Accra (Ghana) to unpack the lifestyle associated with "Detty December” (Dirty December). Indeed, it has become a ritual for Africans in the UK/US diaspora to return to Accra and indulge in all the festivities Ghana has to offer during the month of December. The hosts are joined in this discussion by Gabriel Myers Hansen, a prolific Ghanaian music writer and author of the upcoming essay, “21 Nights in Accra”. Follow Zazi on Instagram · Zazi on Facebook
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    52 mins
  • Uzazi (Motherhood)

    Uzazi (Motherhood)
    Dec 22 2023
    It takes a village...

    In this episode, Christine and Patricia discuss the complexities and challenges of motherhood, societal expectations placed on women to become mothers, generational differences in parenting approaches, the importance of support systems and 'villages' for raising children, evolving family dynamics and non-traditional approaches to childrearing across cultures, and the patriarchal notions of the 'ideal woman'.
    Also featured in this episode, a couple of women share what they have learned from motherhood, or from simply being an ‘African woman.’ Follow Zazi on Instagram · Zazi on Facebook
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    59 mins
  • "Under the Morula Tree"

    "Under the Morula Tree"
    Oct 26 2023
    Sustainably sourced Tea Topics and self-care solutions.

    Sipping some tea under the Morula Tree, scratching the surface of topical events like Tupac, Burna Boy, Beyonce and Blue Ivy, plus some self-care guidance from guest Tuduetso Tebape of Nubian Seed. Nubian Seed, and African Apothecary. Natural and organic products from the African soil for skin and hair · Join the Zazi community for additional information to support our podcast conversations · Follow Zazi on Instagram · Zazi on Facebook
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    55 mins
  • Lugah Zetu (Our Languages)

    Lugah Zetu (Our Languages)
    Oct 26 2023
    The starting blocks of African Linguistic indigenisation - Abakhohlwanga

    Taking steps towards embracing our Mother Tongues with Gomolemo Monye from SP Language Academy. Clarifying the where, how, and why of learning our African languages.

    Music credits: Sibusile Xaba - Abakhohlwanga // Ngiwu Shwabada (2020)

    Opening lyric translation from isiZulu to English:
    Abakhohlwanga. Abazikhohlwanga. Abanikhohlwanga.
    They did not forget. They did not forget themselves. They have not forgotten you. SP Language Academy is your ally in learning African Languages, young or old · Curated playlist: a musical exhibition of the myriad of indigenous languages spoken across our beloved African continent · Follow the charismatic guitar savant Sibusile Xaba for new music, performances, and tour dates · Follow Zazi on Instagram · Zazi on Facebook
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    1 hr
  • Road Trippin'

    Road Trippin'
    Sep 20 2023
    Hop on board the @Popi_Sibiya Express!

    Drink from the well of fearless vlogger Popi Sibiya as she chronicles her explorations up the West Coast of Africa with Zazi. Road trippin' from the Capital of South Africa, with Ghana as her ultimate destination, listeners get to experience Namibia all the way to Cameroon, thanks to a vivid conversation that brings you along for the voyage. Follow her on Instagram or TikTok to trek beside her to the "Land of Gold" @Popi_Sibiya Popi Sibiya's Instagram profile · Follow Zazi on Instagram · Zazi on Facebook
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    46 mins
  • Hello Spring!

    Hello Spring!
    Sep 20 2023
    An effervescent overview of events across Africa this spring.

    Spring is the season of Na Enjoyment in the southern hemisphere and the hosts of Zazi are dishing out where on the continent you can get your fix of the fun over this season and beyond. The 5th Mitambo International Theatre Festival, 28 - 30 September 2023 · 2023 ACCESS happening in Dar Es Salaam, 09 - 11 November 2023 · The Marafiki Festival takes place 05 - 08 October 2023 in Dar Es Salaam · Zakes Bantwini presents · Follow Zazi on Instagram · Zazi on Facebook
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    32 mins
  • C'est la Fête de la Musique!

    C'est la Fête de la Musique!
    Jul 9 2023
    The soundtrack to our lives.

    In acknowledgement of World Music Day (June 21), the hosts dive more into their shared passion - music. Covering an assortment of perspectives from earliest music memories, melodies vs lyrics, anthems, rumba music, and international idols Tupac and Beyonce.

    Get in touch with us on our socials. Follow Zazi on Instagram · Zazi on Facebook
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    56 mins
  • Let's go to Congo!

    Let's go to Congo!
    Jul 9 2023
    A phonic voyage.

    To commemorate DR Congo's Independence Day, Patricia guides listeners through Congo, unpacking its history, Patrice Lumumba, the notable Mobutu, the "Rumble in the Jungle" and more. Watch Patrice Lumumba's Independence speech (with English subtitles) · Listen to our Spotify playlist · Follow Zazi on Instagram · Zazi on Facebook
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    52 mins