Kiya Kahe Ga Kazi

Mapu and I speak on the African Pakistani experience, on the plight of marginalized communities in Pakistan, on the history of slavery we opt to omit from our societal discourse, on performative activism and the paradigms that govern cultural appropriation.

J is one of the pioneers of rap in Karachi. We speak about what was, what is, and what he thinks might become of Karachi rap. We also speak about his creative process, the paradigms that govern his music, and the love he feels for his city and her people.

Yahya is the owner and proprietor of 'Thrive,' a streetwear brand based out of Lahore. We speak about the fashion industry in Pakistan, about why he chose to enter the streetwear design space, about what his designs are inspired by, and about the intangibles that govern the fashion industry in Pakistan.

Nida is a community leader and entrepreneur. We speak about women's health care, miscarriages, the taboos around what a working woman ought to be, building inclusive communities with 'the superwomen of Pakistan,' and the impact of something as traumatic as losing an unborn child.

Asad Ahmed is a guitarist and a producer, with a career spanning over thirty years. We speak about the evolution of the music industry in Pakistan, about the genesis of the 'rockstar' archetype, about the hold that Karachi has over him, and about the engine behind any long-standing music career.

Ali Gul Pir is a rapper, comedian, and actor. We speak about the plight of social commentary and satire in Pakistan, about what his strength is predicated upon, about the darkness that anchors his comedy, about perfecting his craft, and about controlling and fostering chaos. 

Saif Jatoi is a content creator. We speak about his evolution since he was last on the podcast a year ago, the lessons he's had to learn working in the media industry in Pakistan, a recent unpleasant interaction that served as a wake-up call for him, and about the primacy of the 'why' in one's life.

Risham is a rapper. We speak about the spirit of woman empowerment, the engine behind her music, the hope that propels her forward, and the thought behind her latest song, 'pairi kuri.'

Ameer Ali is an artist, a teacher, and a recent entrant in the NFT markets in Pakistan. We speak about his art, about the point of wealth, the spirit of giving, and the ability to withstand loss being as important as the ability to digest success. We also speak about NFT trading.

Muhammad Shah is a content creator who posits the primacy of the absurd, a rapper, and a business grad. He is also one of the most wonderfully awkward people I have ever met. We speak about fostering dissent through art, the genesis of his style of music and content, about the paradigms that have governed his education and mine, and about the darker side of his art which has erstwhile been contained by his humor.