Best Surviving Nairobi Podcasts (2023)

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Are You Ready To Handle An Emotionally Intelligent Man? 1:16:54

6d ago1:16:54

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Are you ready to handle an emotionally intelligent man? On this episode, we had Dez come and unpack what emotional intelligence is and we discovered that we may not always be ready to handle an emotionally intelligent partner...contrary to what we may think. Tap here to find the link that Jules read from. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas…

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Finding Your Why || Surviving The Gig Economy 1:24:46

12d ago1:24:46

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Finding your why in the gig economy can be such an enlightening experience. Listen in on this episode to hear how Shazz, Ciru, Sharon, and Jules define their why and let us know what yours is in the comments below... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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Body Positivity: Is Calling People Fat, Offensive? 1:17:37

26d ago1:17:37

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In this episode, we had Shazz and Ciru come and chat with us about 'body image'. A lot is said about plus-size people but do skinny babes struggle with their body image too? Join in on the conversation in the comments or send us a voice note! With love @officialsharonmachira, @jules_her, @cirumuriuki, and @queendom.blog --- Send in a voice message:…

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Friendship Breakups; Why do they hurt so much? 1:07:13

2M ago1:07:13

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Is it just us? But why are Friendship Breakups so damn painful? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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Surviving The Gig Economy- (BRAND NEW SERIES) 1:21:51

3M ago1:21:51

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Are you part of the "Gig Economy" like we are? How's that going for you? Let us know in the comments below or send us a voicenote! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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Are You Keeping Up With The Joneses? (spending money to keep up with others) 1:02:54

3M ago1:02:54

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The phrase "keeping up with the Joneses" describes the habit of trying to compete with your peers' social status, wealth, and possessions. Is this you? Have you experienced this before? We HAVE! Let us know in the comments, or send us a voicenote! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message…

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Fungua Roho (Part 2); Grieving Google & Navigating Life As Content Creators 28:31

4M ago28:31

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With love from Sharon & Jules --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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Fungua Roho- Opening Up About Life Lately (Part 1) 1:39:35

4M ago1:39:35

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Is Your Partner 'Controlling' or just 'Traditional'? Our thoughts on the Keke Palmer debate 1:24:04

4M ago1:24:04

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With love from Sharon, Jules, Charles, Dez and Ciru --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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Is the Pressure To Get Married & Have Kids Justified? 1:26:15

4M ago1:26:15

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While @Juila was away, we invited our favourite co-hosts @ciru & @charles to sit in and keep @Sharon company. It was an ABSOLUTE RIOT! Let us know your thoughts on marriage and having kids, is the pressure justified? ... oh, we also had a new and special guest today. His name is Dez. We won't say much about him; you'll have to listen to find out😎🤷‍…

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We'll Miss You Kwambox 59:55

5M ago59:55

59:55

It's been a great time having Sheila Kwambox on the podcast; Let's all slide in her DM's and send her all the love as she moves onto her next chapter :) @Jules is currently in London and couldn't be a part of this farewell episode, but be sure to catch this raw and unfiltered conversation between @Sharon & @Kwambox as they go down iRIP memory lane.…

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Why Do People Cheat? 1:05:00

5M ago1:05:00

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Hosted by Sharon, Jules and Kwambox. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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What Are Your Family Dynamics? 50:50

5M ago50:50

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Do you have first-born syndrome like @kwmabox and @Jules, or do you have last-born syndrome like @Sharon? This week we give you a sneak peek into our family dynamics and how they have shaped us into the women we are today. We'd love to hear yours, send us a voicenote ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/messag…

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Crazy Things We've Done For Love... especially to KEEP love. 52:02

5M ago52:02

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This one is self-explanatory! But heh, your stories were HILARIOUS! With love from Kwambox, Sharon & Julia. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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Making Friends As An Adult- Why is it so hard??? 1:21:48

6M ago1:21:48

1:21:48

Is it just us, or is it extremely difficult to make friends as adults? Also, we're giggling at Jules saying that at a certain age, we all have chronic illnesses. Drop your illness below if you can relate :D --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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What Would Your Ex Say About You? 1:23:29

7M ago1:23:29

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What would your Ex say about you? The person we were in our twenties versus now is two totally different people. Luckily we've grown, we've healed and a striving to become better people for ourselves and our respective/eventual partners. Hope you enjoy this reflective session as much as we did! With love from Kwambox, Julia, Sharon & Ciru Muriuki. …

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Things We Like & Don't Like About Gen Z (F*ck GenZ #Respectfully) 1:21:48

7M ago1:21:48

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A lot has been said about Gen Z... but here's what we think about this interesting group of people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The good the bad and the funnyyyyy. We'd love to know in the comments, what do you like and not like about Gen Z? (also you can send us a voicenote in our DM's) With love from Sharon, Julia & Kwambox. --- Send i…

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Navigating Being Broke! 1:14:26

8M ago1:14:26

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Being broke is the realest form of 'character development'. What lesson did you learn from NOT having money? Please drop us a comment below and send us a voice note in our DM's. With love from Sharon, Kwambox & Julia. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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What Is Your Relationship With Food & Your Body? 1:27:05

8M ago1:27:05

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This week we get really personal about our relationship with food... and by extension, our bodies. Are you like Charles & Jules.. always hungry or like Sheila & Sharo, never hungry? In conclusion, whichever side of the scale you lie on, all bodies are beautiful! The most important thing is to be happy and see a nutritionist who can advise on what w…

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A Guide to Dating In Nairobi- Our International Listeners, This One Is For You! 1:08:17

8M ago1:08:17

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Dating in Nairobi is an extreme sport, so we made this episode to help our International listeners navigate the CHAOS. While we love it here, dating in Nairobi is ghetto AF. What other advice you would give a foreigner that's looking to date in Nairobi? Leave us a voice note in our DM's or drop a comment below. --- Send in a voice message: https://…

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Are Content Creators Copying Each Other? 1:10:52

9M ago1:10:52

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How do you stay original in the content creation space? This is a really sticky conversation, but we'd love to hear your thoughts. Are content creators copying each other? Send us a voicenote in our DM's or leave a comment below. With Love from Sharon, Kwambox & Julia. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/messag…

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Lets talk Money & Retirement With Charles Murito 1:07:48

9M ago1:07:48

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Let's talk MONEY, specifically 'retirement money'! This week Charles is back and he is leading this important conversation that touches on black-tax, early retirement and much more. We know how much you love Charles, so we hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Also, have you guys started thinking about your retirement? Let us know in the comments …

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Have You Ever Been Period-Shamed? 1:13:58

9M ago1:13:58

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In line with International Women's Day, we shed light on period stigma and open up about instances where WE have been period shamed. We also talk about how our mentality around our period has changed over the years; from the costs of having our periods, to having sex while on our periods. It gets reaaally personal, but what better way to #EndPeriod…

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When Your Sister Is NOT Your Keeper! 1:08:12

9M ago1:08:12

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As we kick off International Women's Month, we're talking about the idea of 'being your sister's keeper' and highlighting situations where a sister was not our keeper! With Love from Jules, Kwambox & Sharon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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Love Is Blind;Lessons On Love From A Blind Man 1:22:28

10M ago1:22:28

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To conclude our Valentines Special, we sat down with Julius Mbura, who is visually impaired, and he taught us life-changing lessons about LOVE. A Lawyer, A YouTuber, A Husband and a Father of two, he walks us through navigating 'Kanairo' (Nairobi) while being visually impaired. This was on of our most profound episodes and we hope you learn from it…

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(UPDATED) A Galentines Special; Get to really know US! 52:29

10M ago52:29

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This episode is another edition of our "Fungua Roho Sessions", but this time we play a game of cards that have interesting prompts that get us opening up and knowing each other better. With Love from Kwambox, Sharon & Julia. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message…

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Forbidden Fruit; Have You Ever Had A Bite? 1:13:08

10M ago1:13:08

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Its the month of love, but lets be honest....not all love stories are ones to be proud of. This week we tap into our inner Eve and share love/lust stories that we're not quite proud of. Biting from the forbidden fruit is a tale as old as time, but the lessons learned from it have undeniably shaped us into the women we are today. We'd love to hear y…

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How Did You Perform In High School/ KCSE? 59:08

10M ago59:08

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It's KCSE results season, so this week we throw it back to high school and talk about the pressure we had to pass exams; Especially KCSE! Are you like Sharon who got her personal highest in KSCE? or Like Kwambox who failed the first time but passed at the second attempt? Or like Jules who scored what she'd been averaging in high school? Let us know…

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Are We Oversharing On Social Media? (Prince Harry, Lori Harvey, Jules, Lydia KM, Shazzoh, Michelle Ntalami, Kim K, Kwambox etc) 1:16:10

10M ago1:16:10

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We're all on the fence with this one; but are we "oversharing" on social media? On this episode we explore examples of your favourite celebrities and influencers (both local and global) and unpack; How much is too much when it comes to sharing our personal lives? Our conclusion is that its ENTIRELY up to you! As long as you are ready to deal with t…

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Shit We're Leaving Behind In 2022 ! (Natural Hair, Self Doubt, Toxic Friends etc) 1:07:07

11M ago1:07:07

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Its our first episode of 2023 and we couldn't be more excited! A New Year marks new beginnings, new habits and new resolve. But what are the things you'd like to leave in 2022? This week, the girls went round the table sharing theirs! Also, Sheila's back on the podcast and we're loving it! With love from Julia, Kwambox & Sharon. --- Send in a voice…

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Are The Best Men Stuck In The Friendzone? With Charles Murito 55:07

12M ago55:07

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We recently came across an interesting stand-up comedian who basically insinuated that women tend to "friendzone' potential suitors and end up with men that are below par. Charles Murito was back on the mic and had a lot to say about this!! This was such a fun 'reaction' episode; we'd love to hear your thoughts. Drop us a voicenote on our Instagram…

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Why Don't Kenyans Watch Kenyan Movies? 1:40:50

12M ago1:40:50

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Have you ever watched a Kenyan Movie? What is your favourite one? While Kenya is not known for its film industry, there are have been several films that have been critically acclaimed. This week we had an interesting debate with Carol Kioko- a Kenyan filmmaker who leads the 48 Hour Film Project in Kenya- on why Kenyans don't watch Kenyan films. The…

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Why Don't Young People Go To Church Anymore? 1:23:52

1y ago1:23:52

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We recently came across a tweet where the user was asking "Why don't young people to church anymore, especially if you raised in the church?" This sparked an interesting debate! We invited Carol Kioko, a well known filmmaker... and more relevant to this conversation, a Christian, who has been brought up in the church and shares interesting thoughts…

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Advice to Our Younger Selves 1:24:19

1y ago1:24:19

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This week, Julia and Sharon share advice they would give to their younger-selves. A really heart warming session, this was! What advice would you have for your younger self? Please send us a voicenote on our instagram page @itsrelatedIpromise. With Love from Muthoni, Julia and Sharon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…

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Gratitude Thursdays: Decluttering; A Practice of Gratitude 12:13

1y ago12:13

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Meet Our Siblings- with Derrick Gaitho & Loise Machira 1:15:27

1y ago1:15:27

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This week we played a round of Sibling Tag, where we invited our siblings to answer random questions about us and our childhood! Wueh, the stories are LIT! Thank You @LoiseMachira & @derrickgaitho for dropping by, its was such a pleasure hosting you both! We'd love to hear from you, what's your favourite memory with your siblings? Send us a voiceno…

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Lessons On Love From An Economist- With Wangari Muikia 1:03:02

1y ago1:03:02

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Ever thought about the intersection of Love & Economics? Well, neither did we, until we had an economist join in on the fun! This week we invited Wangari Muikia, a decorated Kenyan economist to give us lessons on loves from the perspective of an economist. What shall we do next, lessons on love from a Lawyer? A Pastor? A Politician? Loool. Let us k…

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Love vs Compatibility- With Charles Murito 1:16:49

1+ y ago1:16:49

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Love versus Compatibility; What matters more in a relationship? This week we all differed on this one. But one thing we all agreed on, is that you need a bit of both. We invited Sharon's colleague ,Charles Murito, who is a whooole exec at Google, to join in on the fun and give a male perspective. He leads Policy & Government Affairs at Google Afric…

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Fungua Roho- New Jobs, New Lovers, New Homes. 1:42:27

1+ y ago1:42:27

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Last season you really loved our #FunguaRoho session, so we decided bring it back and open up about what’s been going on in our lives. New love, New homes and New careers are just among the many topics we’ll touch on. As you know, these sessions get very emotional, so join in on the fun and give us an update on what's been going on with you fr fr. …

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Would You Be On A Reality Show? With Kwambox 1:10:26

1+ y ago1:10:26

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Reality shows are now a dime a dozen, but back in 2010 (12 years ago) it was a still nascent industry. This week , Kwambox shares her experience on Big Brother Africa which catapulted her into stardom across the continent. But behind the glitz and glam she opens up about her struggle with anxiety brought on by the fame. We also share our experience…

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Our First Time Stories- With Kwambox (Sex, Public Shaming & More) 59:01

1+ y ago59:01

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This week we go round the table sharing our first time in various precarious situations. Categories include "First Public Scandal", "First Time Having Sex", "First Million (Kenya) Shillings" and many more. We invited superstar MC and Radio Presenter Kwambox to join in on the fun. Can you relate to any of the stories? We'd love to hear your 'first t…

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What Are Our Toxic Traits? With Janet Mbugua 1:09:27

1+ y ago1:09:27

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After a two year (unplanned) hiatus we're finally back and we're so excited to resume podcasting! To kick off season two, we invited seasoned media personality Janet Mbugua, to join us as we unpack our toxic traits. Why did we choose this topic? For absolutely no reason, but... it's related, i promise! Loool. This session was nothing short of CATHA…

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Season 6 Episode 4: Don't Be A Creative, Be An Influencer Featuring Tetu Shani and Francis Muchina 1:21:28

1+ y ago1:21:28

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On this episode your host,Hafare is joined by Tetu Shani, a recording artist and Francis Muchina, an A&R and lawyer to discuss how Tetu is surviving Nairobi, why its better to be an influencer, sync licensing, copyright and much more Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @…

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Season 6 Episode 3: Transformational Creativity Featuring Dr. Andrene M. Taylor 56:49

1+ y ago56:49

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On this episode your hosts, Bukachi and Hafare are joined by Dr. Andrene M. Taylor who is a scholar, writer, educator, producer and visual storyteller to discuss transformational creativity, decolonizing African storytelling, the Kipaji Lab, how the lab helps each cohort and much more. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivena…

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Season 6 Episode 2: Get Out The Vote Featuring Jardine Kipkorir 1:15:17

1+ y ago1:15:17

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On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined by Jardine Kipkorir, to discuss elections, the importance of voting, the expressway and much more Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Jardine - @jardinekipko…

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Season 6 Episode 1: Rice In The Club Featuring Olave Orawo 1:02:25

1+ y ago1:02:25

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On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined once again by Olave Orawo, a writer and content creator, to discuss people getting drugged in the club, why Hafare is a Nyashinski hater, music as a hobby and much more Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @hafare on I…

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Season 6 Update: Content Is Coming 6:01

1+ y ago6:01

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Hey everyone. Sorry for the delay. Here's an update on Season 6 and everything we will be doing. See you all soon

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Hey Hey Blinky Bill. The 2021 Surviving Nairobi Christmas Special 1:12:56

2y ago1:12:56

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In this episode Hafare is joined by legendary musician Blinky Bill to discuss his name, career so far, thoughts on the current music scene, his future and an update on Just A Band As always thank you for listening As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would…

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Season 5 Episode 9: Series B Funding. Discussing Startup Culture, Fundraising and More With Eric Amaru 1:12:18

2y ago1:12:18

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On this episode your hosts, Hafare and guest host Garvey are joined by Eric Amaru, a startup executive to discuss the startup culture in Kenya, how to get funding, developing a product, whether appealing to nduthi guys is a wise political move and much more. As always thank you for listening As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially…

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Season 5 Episode 8: Exploring The Gig Economy. Discussing Monetization, Opportunity And More With Habil Onyango 1:03:40

2y ago1:03:40

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On this episode your hosts, Hafare and guest host Garvey are joined by Habil Onyango, one of the founders of Empire Gig, to discuss the platform, how it helps creatives, the challenges they've had so far, what name they'd choose as a DJ and and much more. As always thank you for listening As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially su…

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