The BAOBAB

The BAOBAB

By THE BAOBAB

Appreciating art , music, African Literature and everything in between🙂
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The two worlds

The two worlds

In this podcast episode, I talk about the two worlds where children can be raised. Raising children in privilege has its disadvantages and advantages whereas the same story can be said about children who were not raised in privilege. Whatever world you were raised in, I hope your world shaped you well, if you have anything that angered or broke you may you find healing.

Jun 03, 202517:06
What is the #WinterABC25?

What is the #WinterABC25?

In this podcast episode, I talk about the Afrobloggers Winter Challenge. Maybe this is your first time hearing about the #WinterABC25 I hope this episode will motivate to create content and take part in the challenge. For more information visit

https://afrobloggers.org/winterabc2025-storytelling-festival/

May 28, 202509:53
A lot can happen in ten years

A lot can happen in ten years

In this podcast episode, I talk about my adventures and what has happened from the period of 2015-2025. From being a teenager to becoming an adult, life hasn’t been perfect but it has its happy moments. I am grateful for life, for good health and for the little village that believes in me🖤🖤

May 20, 202510:56
Broken colours are still useful

Broken colours are still useful

In this podcast episode I talk about how broken colours are still useful because they can still colour a beautiful piece of art. You might be broken or hurt but that doesn’t mean you are useless. The world still needs to see how awesome you are.


I can’t believe I have recorded 150 episodes, thank you for taking the walk with me🖤🖤🖤

May 05, 202513:30
I found love along the way

I found love along the way

The goal was for me to survive and make it through the day but I ended up falling in love with canvas shoes. In this podcast episode, I talk about how you can end up loving someone or something you never had an intention of loving. We need to go back to a place of pain with a smile and joy❤️

Apr 14, 202512:36
The COVID-19 Times

The COVID-19 Times

In this podcast episode, I talk about how our world changed in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ideas discussed in this episode, were derived from Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Apr 07, 202510:09
Taking a step back

Taking a step back

In this podcast episode, I talk about the reasons one would decide to let go of something they loved deeply. Change is scary and difficult but sometimes it can change your life for the better.

Mar 31, 202509:29
Celebrating our unsung heroes

Celebrating our unsung heroes

In this podcast episode, I celebrate the women who might have done random things but their acts changed a woman’s life. These random acts of kindness made a difference in the next woman’s life. Today I celebrate our superheroes who do not wear capes but are called women.

Mar 17, 202508:02
The past and the present

The past and the present

In light of celebrating Women’s Month, I honour and celebrate the women who came before us. The women who have shaped the woman you are today. I celebrate and honour our society and family heroines because some of their dreams and wishes have become our reality. Our ancestors the past and you and I represent the present.

#accelerateprogress

Mar 10, 202508:18
My February stock-take

My February stock-take


Happy new month, in this podcast episode I share my February stock-take. The month came with its challenges and it was both an exciting and scary task. I hope my lessons will also inspire you to do whatever you put your mind to.

Do not let fear enter your heart

Mar 04, 202508:32
What caught my attention

What caught my attention

In this podcast episode, I talk about a few things that caught my attention this week.

Feb 25, 202507:31
I met with my younger self for coffee

I met with my younger self for coffee

In this podcast episode, I join the trend I met with my younger self for coffee. Meet my twelve-year-old self she is young and hopeful that things will get better. I hope this trend reminds you that you might have made a few mistakes but all you need to do is reach out to your younger self and be grateful for how far you have come.

Feb 17, 202506:57
From childhood to adulthood

From childhood to adulthood

In this podcast episode, I asked a group of friends to share some of the childhood habits they have carried into their adulthood years.

Feb 04, 202509:54
Pregnant with dreams

Pregnant with dreams

Welcome to 2025


In this podcast episode, I talk about how it is easy to give up and let go of your dream because you think it isn’t good enough. This year, allow your dreams to come back to life. Do anything that makes you happy!


One last thing, the podcast turned four🎉🎉🎉🎉

Jan 27, 202510:40
What if my heart is not merry this holiday?

What if my heart is not merry this holiday?

What if my heart is not merry this holiday?


In this podcast episode, I talk about the situations that cause people to have heavy hearts during the festive holiday. Sending love to anyone going through a difficult time❤️❤️

Dec 23, 202408:18
Finishing strong

Finishing strong

In this podcast episode, I talk about how the year is slowly coming to an end. You might be feeling as if you failed and you are disappointed. Some of your plans failed and you have lost hope, my dear I have been there too. Look on the bright side, you are alive, you aren’t the person you were a year ago.Hold onto the progress you have made!

Dec 03, 202408:48
Do it now

Do it now

In this podcast episode, I talk about how time can pass by so fast. This is why one should never postpone any plans. Do it now, while you can!

Nov 25, 202412:16
The adventure of my walking shoes

The adventure of my walking shoes

In this podcast episode, I talk about what my eyes have seen, my ears have heard and the emotions that I have felt when I take my morning walk to work.

Nov 20, 202410:37
The Harare Open Book Festival

The Harare Open Book Festival

If you are a reader, a writer or if you love the smell of books this podcast episode is for you.

In this podcast episode, I share my review of The Harare Open Book Festival which was held in October 2024.

Nov 13, 202409:06
The joys and pains of adulthood

The joys and pains of adulthood

Hello Besties, did you miss me? In this podcast episode I talk about the tears and smiles that comprise the adulthood journey. I share some of my personal experiences and I am sure you will be able to relate.


Oh, one last thing, palpitations and back pains send their love!

Oct 22, 202410:58
September stock- take

September stock- take

In this podcast episode, I share some of my takeaways and lessons from September. All the best in October❤️❤️

Oct 02, 202409:30
Sending love

Sending love

This podcast episode was inspired by a quote from We Urban. I talk about how fatigue can affect our daily activities. Sometimes you want a big break and sometimes your mind and body are tired. I might not have the answers. I am also someone who gets overwhelmed with fatigue. It is a wounded soldier trying to send love to another wounded soldier.


It might be tough but my wish for you is that this storm also passes!

Sep 23, 202412:08
The road closure experience

The road closure experience

In this podcast episode, I talk about my road closure experience

Sep 09, 202407:49
Celebrating Gogo VaMaMoyo

Celebrating Gogo VaMaMoyo

In this podcast episode, I talk about the lessons that my maternal great-grandmother left me.

Sep 02, 202410:03
My dear friends

My dear friends

In this podcast episode, I analyse some of the Shona proverbs and use relatable examples for easier understanding. Thanks to Nhakabox for the meanings I am learning a lot from you! If you enjoyed this episode join the fun and follow Nhakabox on Instagram.
Aug 26, 202413:20
Fly away my little bird

Fly away my little bird

In this podcast episode, I talk about how letting go is not easy but sometimes you have to do that to heal. Sometimes you have to let go of the person you once loved to find healing. “Is it easy?”No. “Does it get better?” I think it does but why don't you listen to this podcast episode first?
Aug 19, 202406:09
Do not drop the water pot

Do not drop the water pot

In this podcast episode, I talk about how we give up when we are close to our breakthrough. There are so many situations that force us to give up but I am here to remind you that you should stick around and see how it goes❤️❤️
Aug 05, 202405:22
You have the power

You have the power

This time the story is different, you have the power to control some things you could not control because you were young. Now you have the power to decide to bring a positive effect or a negative one
Jul 29, 202405:15
#WinterABC24 review

#WinterABC24 review

In this podcast episode, I share some of my highlights of the AfroBloggers Winter challenge. I reflect on some of my #WinterABC memories and how I have grown as The Baobab
Jul 22, 202405:37
Wait for the final whistle

Wait for the final whistle

In this podcast episode, I talk about how we ought to give up at the end of the race. Give it your all until the end. That way you will find peace
Jun 18, 202406:18
Packing and leaving: An emigrant’s story

Packing and leaving: An emigrant’s story

In this podcast episode, I review two poems about the burdens that one carries and what could push one to emigrate. The poems are The Things I Carry and Leaving from Because Sadness is Beautiful by Tanaka Chidora.
Jun 10, 202408:46
We did not have it easy

We did not have it easy

In this podcast episode, I talk about how some people are selfish and inconsiderate. Sometimes you don’t know how heavy the bag is up until you carry it. Be kind to the next person
Jun 04, 202406:41
The other side of a beautiful story

The other side of a beautiful story

In this podcast episode my heart bleeds for Africa. We have a beautiful continent and stories and yet some of our challenges can be fixed. This blog post was inspired by African music
May 27, 202417:45
The mark

The mark

How will people remember you when you are gone? I do hope people will have kind and good words to say about you. In this podcast episode, I talk about leaving a positive mark on people’s lives.
May 06, 202414:23
The waiting season

The waiting season

In this podcast episode, I talk about the waiting seasons in our lives. The waiting seasons maybe long, stressful and tiring. What I can reassure you is that as you wait you learn some lessons and when you receive what you have been waiting for your heart will be full!
Apr 22, 202409:41
Wealth from our ancestors

Wealth from our ancestors

In this podcast episode, I talk about some values and lessons that were taught by our forefathers through sayings and Proverbs.
Apr 09, 202411:37
To our unsung heroes

To our unsung heroes

In this podcast episode, I talk about the women who were history-makers in Zimbabwe and made a difference. I also celebrate some of the women who excelled in their careers.
Mar 25, 202408:20
Lessons from childhood

Lessons from childhood

In this podcast episode, I talk about the lessons and the values that I learned from my childhood. These values shaped the adult that I became and it surely takes a village to raise a child!
Mar 19, 202412:17
A book review: How to hug a porcupine

A book review: How to hug a porcupine

In this podcast episode, I review one of the books that I read in the February. How to hug a porcupine offers insightful tips on how we can love people that we consider to be difficult to love. The book was written by June Eding
Mar 11, 202409:05
International Writer’s and Women’s Day

International Writer’s and Women’s Day

This week, the world celebrated International Writer’s Day on Sunday and on Friday, they will celebrate International Women’s Day. In this podcast episode, I talk about these two celebrations
Mar 06, 202410:49
Tomorrow is going to be a better day

Tomorrow is going to be a better day

In this podcast episode, I talk about how it might be easy to give up. Yet some people will look out for you and carry you through your difficult days. It is okay to rest and feel the pain but I hope you never choose to give up.
Feb 26, 202408:38
Music Apprecation Week: System Tazvida

Music Apprecation Week: System Tazvida

In this podcast episode, I take a walk down memory lane to the late '90s and review System Tazvida's songs. His songs are still applicable and relevant to the present day.
Feb 21, 202412:50
A book review: Regretting motherhood by Orna Donath

A book review: Regretting motherhood by Orna Donath

In this podcast episode, I share my review of Regretting Motherhood by Orna Donath.
Feb 11, 202412:20
Goodbye January

Goodbye January

A lot can happen in a month. Some people are waving January goodbye with a smile on their faces because of the news they received and the blessings they received. However, some people have had a difficult month because they lost so much and their hearts ached. In this podcast episode, I talk about how the month has been good or bad.
Jan 29, 202408:48
Three years and counting

Three years and counting

Where does time go when you are having fun? My podcast turned three years today and I got a little bit teary while recording this episode. I have learnt a lot during my journey and healed from the things I never had the courage to talk about. Thank you for taking this walk with me these three years would not have been a success without You the listener
Jan 25, 202415:59
Create, learn and have fun

Create, learn and have fun

In this podcast episode, I talk about how creatives ought to work on their craft. Sometimes people are concerned about the numbers and they end up letting go of their talents. Be authentic, create your craft and someone will love it. While I worked on this podcast episode, I had readers and music lovers in mind.
Jan 15, 202413:23
To new and exciting beginnings

To new and exciting beginnings

Welcome to the first podcast episode of 2024. How has been the New Year? I hope that it will be kind to you❤️ In this podcast episode, I talk about how some people welcomed the New Year. Sending love and light to anyone who welcomed the New Year with a heavy heart
Jan 08, 202409:59
Music appreciation week: My family

Music appreciation week: My family

In this podcast episode, I review three songs and one music album. Most of the stories in this episode are fictional but I do hope that they were helpful. Have a wonderful festive holiday and I hope you will be able to listen to my voice in 2024
Dec 11, 202312:57
It is beginning to feel like Christmas

It is beginning to feel like Christmas

In this podcast episode, I talk about some of the reasons why some people do not look forward to the festive holidays. You can make Christmas memorable for your family by being kind and looking out for the next person. This podcast episode will be helpful as you prepare for Christmas
Dec 05, 202312:00
Do not hide in your shell

Do not hide in your shell

In this podcast episode, I thank about the things that we should start normalising. There is no need to shrink yourself or loose your voice so as to fit in.
Nov 27, 202315:24