PIECES OF MY AFRICAN SOUL
By Malelah
Hello, I am Jephtha Malelah. A Kenyan author, poet, film maker, travel enthusiast, human rights campaigner and social worker.
I am here to share with you my experiences growing up in Africa, travelling, creating art and working with communities. To tell the stories of young people working everyday to find their space in the world, stories of the older generation that lived in segregation and captivity, stories of hope.
I hope to join in fighting prejudice and to find love and peace, I hope to dream and to achieve. This is for me and for you. Let us take the journey together.
I am here to share with you my experiences growing up in Africa, travelling, creating art and working with communities. To tell the stories of young people working everyday to find their space in the world, stories of the older generation that lived in segregation and captivity, stories of hope.
I hope to join in fighting prejudice and to find love and peace, I hope to dream and to achieve. This is for me and for you. Let us take the journey together.
PIECES OF MY AFRICAN SOULMar 01, 2022
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IN MY HEAD...
Is your mind your biggest friend and enemy all the same? Mine is and I lay it out bare to you, vulnerable. Here is why I have been riddled with doubt,fear and anxiety. But it all ends well, right? Listen in to find out😊
Mar 01, 202243:24
A Race Across Tokyo Narita Airport
There was a time I raced across Tokyo Narita airport like a mad man, it was fun, not in that moment though😂. Then my friends Sandy, Angie and I survived a whole lot of turbulence on air. Tune in to hear all about it😅. Become a supporter of my work, sign up or email me at authorjephtha12@gmail.com
Feb 09, 202214:38
DEAR MAMA SUE
I recently lost a friend, a mother and a supporter. She was dear to me, to us. A lovely human being who loved with all her strength and was passionate about people and animals. This is one of the poems I wrote when I thought about how much I miss her. I know it is not the last I will write about her because there will never be enough pages to describe how much she meant to us. Rest easy Mama, till we meet again.
Song Credits: The Piano Guys
Song Credits: The Piano Guys
Nov 10, 202101:47
DEAR KENYAN YOUTH
Welcome back! This episode is dedicated to fellow Kenyan youth. Youth people working hard and smart to survive a country whose systems keep getting dysfunctional by the day. Here are my thoughts... Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels
Sep 01, 202123:55
OF REBEKITA'S BIRTHDAY AND WORLD MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY.
My little sister's birthday was yesterday so I can't keep calm! Meanwhile, the world set aside today to create awareness around menstrual hygiene, all we can do is join in and learn, support local organizations and individuals who are doing an amazing job in the communities in creating awareness around menstrual health. A shout out to Atieno Oketch Foundation, Arise and Shine and Beth Odek, and all individuals working in the community. To support Atieno Oketch Foundation, send your contributions to Till Number 5660967 or contact +254715426574. Thank you.
May 28, 202121:40
MY FIRST TIME OUTSIDE AFRICA: PART 1
Have you been to a new place? Gone through a new experience? This is my story of the first time I flew so far away from home. Alongside my travel buddy, Mama Maya, I tell the first part of my story traveling from Kenya to Boston. I hope you enjoy! Thank you.
May 21, 202131:18
I SURVIVED IDI AMIN; MY MAMA'S STORY.
Mother's day came and we got to celebrate our amazing mothers. On this episode, I tell the story of my mother and how she was born into the oppressive regime of Uganda's Idi Amin Dada. She survived, alongside her family and escaped back to Kenya. Mama has turned out to be an amazing human and this is the first part of her story.
May 11, 202141:30
ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE; FILM REVIEW (MY THOUGHTS)
I am not a DC universe fan but this film got me going. The story line, the action sequence, the picture, the characterization, all is done and delivered so flawlessly. The four hours of it is worth it. On this episode, I share my general thoughts on the film, I hope you enjoy. Thank you.
Mar 20, 202126:60
IF WE SURVIVE THIS (PANDEMIC POETRY)
The Corona Virus pandemic and the lockdown in 2020 almost drove us crazy. We lost family and friends, we lost jobs, our freedom, we almost lost ourselves but if you are here, you survived it. I wrote this poem with past memories and future prospects in mind. I hope it encourages you to keep keeping on. Thank you.
This amazing photo is by Benjamin Suter
This amazing photo is by Benjamin Suter
Feb 26, 202105:21
SECOND TIME IN UGANDA (PART 2)
On this episode, I finally reach Arua, Northern Uganda before going back to Kampala and getting back to Kenya just days before the borders are locked down due to the COVID pandemic. I debated about splitting it but I couldn't decide so I have given you the whole long episode. I hope you survive. Thank you so much for your continued support.
The amazing photo is by Hennie Stander
Feb 20, 202154:33
SECOND TIME IN UGANDA (PART 1)
After visiting the first time and falling in love with Uganda, it was about time I went back, finally visiting and staying and in Kampala.
Feb 14, 202130:09
MY FIRST TIME OUTSIDE KENYA; A UGANDAN ADVENTURE!
Hello fam. On this episode, I will share with you the first of my travel stories series. A mission, a week, two flights, several bus rides, first time meetings, new friends and unforgettable places. Tune in to listen to my tales. Enjoy!
Feb 11, 202156:45
SEPTEMBER(A POEM) FT RENATO ZEPPI
This is a special poem for two reason: I wrote it for someone I really was in love with. It was anticipation of a time when I would get to see them. Secondly, this specific episode is in collaboration with someone I really admire and love as artist and as a person, my pops Renato Zeppi. He is an amazing human being, funny, loving and caring. Based in Boston, USA, he is a seasoned musician too. The song in this episode is one of the many that he has composed. I hope that you enjoy. Thank you.
Feb 09, 202104:34
SOCIAL MEDIA IS THE NOW AND THE FUTURE BUT IS IT ALSO THE END? (OPINION PIECE)
Most of human interactions happens on social media. These platformss have revolutionized communication but as much as they are great, have we ever stopped to think of the negative side of social media? This episode is me trying to make sense of it all, kindly join me. Thank you.
The photo is by an amazing artist Glen Carrie
The photo is by an amazing artist Glen Carrie
Jan 31, 202110:08
PENDO(LOVE) A POEM FT GIBSON LEWA
Pendo is swahili for the act of love. This special piece is an apology to my father and the amazing song is written and composed by my dear friend Gibson Lewa who is an amazing artist and a vocal coach. Do enjoy.
The amazing cover photo is by Conner Baker
The amazing cover photo is by Conner Baker
Jan 29, 202103:03
The Diary Of A Depressed Shrink
On this episode, I tell the fictional story of a girl named Doris through the eyes of her shrink. I hope it gets us to spark real and deep conversations around mental health. You are not alone❤️
Jan 27, 202110:18
DEAR DAUGHTER: A SPECIAL DEDICATION
This episode is about a poem that is futuristic, a prophecy of the safe and better world that I(we) would want our daughters to grow up in. A world that will be against gender inequality, gender based violence, sexism and all the injustices that women have faced all through history. As I speak to my future daughter, I hope this episode speaks to you too.
The music in the podcast is by an amazing artist called Jurrivh
The music in the podcast is by an amazing artist called Jurrivh
Jan 26, 202106:07
Do We Ever Love At All? A Question About Love
This episode talks about my experinces with love and the experiences of those around me. Hurting over and over again can sometimes get us questioning love. I hope you can relate and that we can learn to love each other strongly and genuinely.
Jan 24, 202105:41