Musso Podcast

On this episode, we discuss Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting. We share our childhood memories, discuss our goals for this year's Ramadan, and interrogate the unequal burden of domestic labour on women, especially during this period. 

(c) Musso Podcast, April 2021 | Music by Singateh

On this episode, we explore our relationship with money as women, our challenges with demanding rightful compensation for our labour, the abuse of young/underprivileged persons in internship positions. We also explore tips on navigating the balance between volunteer and paid work.  

(c) Musso Podcast, April 2021 | Music by Singateh

On this episode, we discuss what relationships mean for us, in all the many forms. We also dig into how we create, build and sustain healthy relationships with ourselves and with other people, as well as the difficulty in navigating toxic relationships. 

(c) Musso Podcast, April 2021 | Music by Singateh

On this episode, we talk about mentorship, our experiences as mentees/mentors, and how this has impacted on our personal and professional lives. We also share tips on how to find the right mentor for you, and celebrate our mentors/mentees. 

(c) Musso Podcast, March 2021 | Music by Singateh

On this episode, we look at humility... or rather, the performance of humility within the Gambian focus. We specifically discuss the need to be comfortable with celebrating our achievements and wins, as well as the exhaustion caused by fake humility.

(c) Musso Podcast, March 2021 | Music by Singateh

Trigger Warning: Sexual Violence

On this episode, we discuss sexual violence in The Gambia, focusing on grooming of minors and young women. We examine links to gender roles, accessibility to children, inappropriate relationships, and the role of social media in grooming.

(c) Musso Podcast, March 2021 | Music by Singateh

In commemoration of Women’s Day 2021, we discuss the challenges faced by Gambian women during the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of the pandemic on the strides for gender equity and equality in The Gambia. We also celebrate women frontline workers for their leadership and contributions to the response. 

(c) Musso Podcast, March 2021 | Music by Singateh

On this episode, we explore the burden of expectations to be successful at various stages of our lives. We also discuss the consequent, often debilitating, fear of failure experienced by young people.

(c) Musso Podcast, March 2021 | Music by Singateh

On this episode, we discuss the politics of modesty and its links to sexuality within a Gambian context. We share our experiences of modesty as Black Muslim Gambian women and how this may affect our expressions of sexuality.

(c) Musso Podcast, February 2021 | Music by Singateh

On this episode, we explore our journey together as feminists, friends and sisters. We also talk about the projects we have initiated and worked on together, as well as what listeners can expect from the podcast.

(c) Musso Podcast, February 2021 | Music by Singateh