Midnight Discussion

Midnight Discussion

By Shyline Tariro BajabaSociety & Culture
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Midnight Discussion episodes

  • S2E1: The River God

    To what length would you go if your lover was trapped on the other side of a concrete wall? Nyami Nyami unleashed his wrath on the white settlers in the Zambezi Valley in an attempt to get his wife back.

    6 min
  • S1E4: Questions and Answers

    This month has been packed with some discussions on Sex and Culture. Now as we wrap up the month, I will answer some questions some of you have submitted. I hope the topics raised this month will spark some discussions.

    See you next month as we emplore Zimbabwean Myths and Legends. 

    11 min
  • S1E3: Inheritance and Resemblance

    When a child is on the way, we ought to be happy. But sometimes the uncertainty of whether you are the biological father of this child or not can hinder your relationship with them. What are the most reliable markers to see if you are the biological father? In this episode we delve into inheritable traits and genetic fingerprinting.

    14 min
  • S1E2: Exploring the Topic of Virginity
    In Zimbabwe, virginity is more than a piece of tissue covering the vaginal opening (aka hymen) but it is deeply enrooted in our cultural practises like bride price (mombe yechimanda). However, I view this as a way to exert patriarchy and mask it with scientific ignorance. Here are my thoughts on the issues of virginity in Zimbabwe.
    12 min
  • S1E0: Introduction
    Hey Listeners. Welcome to Midnight Discussion where I, Shyline Bajaba, will bridge the gap between science and Zimbabwean culture. We will discuss topics around inheritance, myths and legends, and the history of Zimbabwe. This podcast is meant for the listener to think deeply about our cultural connotations and also for those who don't know Zimbabwe to get a different insight into our society. I hope you enjoy it!!
    4 min
  • Beer, Bread and Bacon - Some German Cultural Quirks
    In this introductory episode, I will briefly share what I found interesting about the German beer, bread and bacon culture. This will also give you the chance to see the setup of the podcasts
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    6 min

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The intersection of cultural norms, societal standards, and science.