Nyamishana's Podcast

In this episode, my co-host Joel Muhumuza gives us insights into what masculinity actually means; the pressures and expectations of society on men. We touch a bit on the relationship between masculinity and mental health as well as masculinity and the prevalence of male violence. Music by Saif Keita Cover art by Agandy Studios Production by Bk Kuyo Resources and References 1. We Real Cool Black Men and Masculinity by bell hooks 2. The Mask You live in - a documentary https://youtu.be/mtWGy3MuCX0

From sexist ads to manels, to poor coverage of sexual violence, the Ugandan media continues to propagate harmful narratives about women in Uganda.

In this episode, I give a sneak peek into my boarding school life. Certainly, those that went to boarding school at an early age will relate to some incidents in this episode.

In this gem episode, I have a hearty conversation with Dr. Stella Nyanzi we talk about her poetry, her political campaign her tool of radical rudeness vis a vis her empathetic approach to her constituents and hope. Music by Salif Keita artwork by Agandy Studios.

In this episode, I have a conversation or is it a rant with Edna Ninsiima about Freedom of expression online in Uganda. We talk about the government subtle tactics to silence dissent and attempt to offer solutions.

In this episode, Bwesigye Bwa Mwesigire a Ugandan writer brilliantly discusses what is in a name, why African names were paganised, the importance of language and how we can keep our African heritage alive. Music: Sekele by Salif Keita Graphics by Agandy Studios

This Episode features award winning Journalist and Feminist Patience Akumu. We audaciously reimagine the Uganda that we desire. It is an informative piece that every Ugandan should listen to and hopefully articulate their own dream for Uganda.

Music: Geoffrey Oryema Land of Anaka

Grief takes different shapes, sometimes, it is like sitting on a three-legged chair, or an eclipse that does not seem to go away. In this episode, I talk to Hazel Muriro a young feminist community psychologist and founder of Mindful Conversations. We speak about how to navigate this complicated emotion. Background music is by Saya by Sona Jobarteh.

Do you impulsively check your phone every two minutes? Do you delete a photo because it didn't get a certain number of likes? Do you hate your life right now because other people's lives look glamorous? What if it is social media is messing up with your mind? You might want to tune in to this episode.

In this episode, I chat with Rose Kigere about the Women's shelter she helped to start- Nyonga Women's shelter.