Figuring It Out MW

A recent tweet by Jeremiah Chienda (also known as LiWu) begged the statement that "are you sure you are Malawian?" is NOT a compliment. The twenty somethings explored ideologies surrounding what the narrative of Malawian means and why it is important to know where you come from.

Featured Tracks

From Malawi- KBG ft Dali Beats

Kwanu Nkwanu- Faith Mussa ft City Cultural Troops

Don't Run Away- Faith Mussa

No Hugs- Maya & eQ (Lockdown Hack)

Our good friend Wiza Jalakasi shares some thought and experiences on African cultural misogyny, patriarchy and toxic masculinity. How does this affect our relationships? Does it play on our mental health? Often times this is a conversation met with contention and polarizing views. Yet it is a conversation to be had still. 

The twenty somethings are also joined by Mwai Kalitera (member of Dare to Dream Malawi) who has a special message for the Lockdown Hack segment. Mayeso Mazengera shares a poem titled "Colours" which she wrote during the Gender Based Violence awareness week in December 2019. Plug in.

Meet Lindiwe Sibande. Lawyer by profession. Lover of humor and the face of third culture kids. We follow up with her as she narrates tales of leaving Malawi during her formative years, the decisions she had to make in-between and her number one pet-peeve. 

"I came back with the idea of wanting to make a huge difference...but sometimes we can be unrealistic. We come out of university wanting an entry level CEO position"- Lindi

Lockdown has been the conversation on most peoples minds and mouth this week. The country (and the world at large) are in a state of figuring things out. Are we ready for lockdown? What does lockdown look like in Malawi? What are peoples concerns? Lets talk Lockdown

As each generation steps in, the space between us seems to be getting larger (unknowingly and knowingly so). Our parents were us and we (perhaps) will be our parents. Yet, for the most part, we are strangers. What role do our parents/guardians play in our process of becoming- of becoming an adult? Is there a role? 

On todays episode, the two twenty somethings talk about the "Don't Rush" social media Challenge. Hair brushes, make up brushes and in more recent times, beard brushes! Image is something we all (to various degrees) care about. Questions were recently raised by listeners that dwelt on body shaming, appearance, and how to maneuver through seemingly negative attacks. Lets talk IMAGE #DontRush

The news on COVID-19 has taken over all platforms and mediums. Is the adjustment process easy during this pandemic? What does self-isolation look like for you? Join these twenty somethings as they figure out life during this pandemic (with a special guest too!)

NOTICE: all independent views expressed are that of the host podcasters and therefore do not represent other member bodies or  institutions.

Stay safe and wash your hands!

As kids, forming connections with other kids was second nature. No struggles. No barriers. No real effort (for the most part). The older we get however, this begins to change. Are adult friendships hard?

Many young adults feel the need to cross borders and find greener pastures. Should we blame them? Or is there another perspective? Join the two twenty somethings as they unravel contentious thoughts: to leave or not to leave?

Welcome to our first “podisode.” We tell the story of why this podcast exists and some of our 'ah-hah' moments that reminded us of our current social labeling: adults!