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Your feedback matters! Share your thoughts and stories with us to inspire more narratives. Text us your views and stories today!Join us for a sidesplitting journey in our latest episode, "German Giggles: Navigating Hilarious Language Mishaps" on the Hear My True Story podcast. Otako, our intrepid host, shares uproarious tales from his adventures in learning German as a migrant. Brace yourself for linguistic blunders, cultural quirks, and moments that will have you laughing out loud!Embark on ...

Your feedback matters! Share your thoughts and stories with us to inspire more narratives. Text us your views and stories today!In dieser vollständig deutschsprachigen Podcast-Folge haben wir Louise Brisante Mbakop Ngontchio zu Gast, die als Projektleiterin an "Schwarze Locken und ihre Geschichten dahinter" arbeitet. Louise teilt ihre persönliche Geschichte und beleuchtet, warum sie sich für dieses Projekt engagiert hat. Erfahren Sie mehr darüber, wie Schwarze Menschen mit verschiedenen Frisu...

Your feedback matters! Share your thoughts and stories with us to inspire more narratives. Text us your views and stories today!In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the urgent and heartbreaking issue of Uganda’s LGBTQ crisis. Join us as we engage in a compelling conversation with an activist at the forefront of the fight for LGBTQ rights in Uganda. Discover the personal journey that led them to become involved in LGBTQ activism and their unwavering commitment to creating a more in...

Your feedback matters! Share your thoughts and stories with us to inspire more narratives. Text us your views and stories today!As we bid farewell to the remarkable year that was 2023, the Hear My True Story team extends heartfelt gratitude to our incredible listeners who have made this journey unforgettable. In this special episode, join us as we express our appreciation for the unwavering support that has fueled our passion for storytelling.Get ready for an exciting announcement as we unvei...

Your feedback matters! Share your thoughts and stories with us to inspire more narratives. Text us your views and stories today!In this captivating episode of Hear My True Story, our host, Otako, takes us on a heartfelt journey back to his childhood in a quaint Ugandan village. As the festive season approaches, memories of Christmas come alive—the scent of pine, the flicker of candlelight, and the joyous laughter of children.But this tale isn’t just about Otako; it’s a symphony of shared expe...

Your feedback matters! Share your thoughts and stories with us to inspire more narratives. Text us your views and stories today!In our final installment of the series, we are honored to welcome back the insightful Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi. In this thought-provoking episode, Jennifer delves into the profound influence of the Black Lives Matter movement on African authors navigating the Western publishing landscape.Key Points:Shifting Dynamics: Jennifer explores how the global movement has tr...

Your feedback matters! Share your thoughts and stories with us to inspire more narratives. Text us your views and stories today!This episode is a cooperation between Ugandan Art Speaks Out, a podcast produced by Omuti Kreativ, and Hear My True Story, a platform that showcases the stories of inspiring people from around the world. In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of literary translation with the esteemed author, Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi. Jennifer shares her invaluable insigh...

Your feedback matters! Share your thoughts and stories with us to inspire more narratives. Text us your views and stories today!In this special episode, we collaborate with Ugandan Art Speaks Out, a podcast produced by Omuti Kreativ, an organization that promotes art for social change and empowerment in Uganda. Otako, the host of Hear My True Story, who shares his hilarious and heartwarming journey as a Ugandan migrant in Germany and how he found solace and inspiration in the works of Jennife...

Your feedback matters! Share your thoughts and stories with us to inspire more narratives. Text us your views and stories today!In this episode, Otako shares his personal story of growing up in a small village in Uganda, where nature and the forest were his playground and kindergarten. He recounts his daily adventures of exploring the natural world, gathering fruits, and creating his own toys from natural materials. He also reflects on the challenges and lessons he learned from his childhood ...

Your feedback matters! Share your thoughts and stories with us to inspire more narratives. Text us your views and stories today!In this episode of Hear My True Story, Otako shares his personal story of going to a party organized by some white people, and the awkward conversation he had with an old man who was very curious about his background. He reveals how he felt interrogated, judged, and stereotyped by someone who did not know anything about him or his culture. He also explains why he avo...