Digital storytelling is on the rise. More people are feeling empowered to lend their voice to current affairs, share life experiences, and educate or teach their audiences something valuable. One popular platform for digital storytelling is podcasts. According to a report by Reuters, more than 475 million people actively tune into podcasts globally. For creators, podcasting is an impactful medium for storytelling. They can journey with listeners throughout their day, and the intimacy of audio allows the listener to immerse themselves in someone else’s world.
At ADMF, we are passionate about empowering Kenyan youth to tell African stories authentically. 60 of them recently completed our fully sponsored 6-month incubator program in partnership with Goethe-Institut and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ); 15 of this cohort were podcasters. They learned technical and production skills and creative skills such as storyboarding and went on to produce intriguing episodes. You may not have heard about these podcasts before, but we guarantee that they’re worth a listen. Whether you want to binge listen while cleaning, commuting, showering, settling in after a long day, or hunkering down for a flight or road trip, we guarantee these podcasts will do wonders to pass the time.
Until Everyone Is Free
This is a sheng podcast centred around Pio Gama Pinto and Kenya’s struggle for independence and the modern-day implications of that struggle. If you are a history nerd, you will enjoy this listen:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1eporYruiNiuOJU6y62O9t
Minutes of Joy
This podcast hosts introspective conversations about holistic wellness with the goal of improving your overall well-being. Take a deep breath in, and out…
https://www.listennotes.com/e/710fda092c5e4a85a81390838ba0ea2d/
Buzz Central
Kenya’s pop culture is abuzz with activity. Buzz Central keeps you in the know. It is an entertainment podcast breaking the top stories in entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, and arts in Kenya.
https://www.podcasts.com/buzz-central/episode/art-scene-nick-ndeda
LaMusicJunkie
How well do you know Kenyan music? Let music journalist LaMusicJunkie take you on a fun trip around the music scene and the untold stories of Kenyan artists.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BYvA4qQnHmtM6Q7Wi5935?si=SRqUd7U8SBKZ4qb5C4hJuA
Try This On For Size
Try This On For Size is a Kenyan fashion podcast that gives listeners an in-depth look at fashion beyond the misconception of its superficiality.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/39cy90gYJIyz6woN7XHuXn?si=AuUe1vtGSAuPPajoyhNLlA
Kwenda Majuu
The Kwenda Majuu podcast is a deep dive into the experience of immigrating from a Kenyan perspective. They share first-hand experiences about navigating life abroad.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Vi02tugxW9HmRfEmy5Lcp?si=Qp5XGl2MSyuzxLmz3bL5wg
Scenes and Coffee
Scenes and Coffee is an expressive open space for diverse opinions on society, culture, and trending conversations from the perspective of a young progressive African woman.
https://www.podcasts.com/scenes-and-coffee/episode/everything-but-a-husband
More Power To You
This podcast addresses the nuances of mental health in Kenya and Africa at large, the stereotypes of mental health in a typical African set up and how to be your healthiest self.
https://listen.vumicentral.com/downloads/more-power-to-you/
The Afrinado Podcast
A weekly conversation on life and culture from an African woman’s perspective, if you are looking for refreshing African content you will enjoy this podcast.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UBFyvc4buV8FCglYQnkrj?si=hozfQ5-xQgaZaqBWa-kMlQ
Omenerds
The Omenerds take on everything: pop culture, music, film, books, events, food, TV… everything Kenyan. They are the wry voices you need to help you laugh and maybe make a little sense of it all.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6UKNIlrfgX56V406uIt0C0?si=GnJ_0aK9TC2wMSXHpx64dA
Out The Booth Podcast
Out The Booth is a weekly Kenyan music podcast dedicated to exploring, playing, and uncovering the finest in Kenyan music and issues in the entertainment industry.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FgO6JYS4ZdRpZRNEEc4lu?si=G7gLl6L7QLOR1cFJhbMqKQ
Back 2 Basics
This is a podcast that has engaging conversations with contributors of the Creative industry in Kenya, the state of the creative economy, and Kenya’s culture.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3g6eN7YflmLYLUzpD2ES7S?si=OsXpZctqTESvsPtCuYY0vQ
Just Being Real
A relatable podcast about everyday life that makes meaning of the choices and decisions we make and how we can embrace positivity to live a more meaningful life.
The Nairobi Podcast
A podcast exploring the vibrance of Nairobi and the experiences of strangers in Africa’s Silicon Savannah.
The Umma Action Podcast
This podcast serves as a catalyst for civic agency and leadership among youth to promote sustainable human development and democratic governance in Kenya.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1raxpIL866zK9X3Mdlei55?si=ye03p4agSmmh9ZEHYHarAA