The BAOBAB
By THE BAOBAB
Appreciating art , music, African Literature and everything in between🙂
The BAOBABMar 16, 2022
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In this podcast episode, I share my review of Regretting Motherhood by Orna Donath.
Feb 11, 202412:20
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Do not let the negatives dim your light
In this podcast episode, I talk about how the mistakes ad the negatives things in our lives might steal our joy. I talk about how one can focus on the positives and try and correct the wrongs if one can.
Nov 20, 202317:03
Being an adult is not easy!
In this episode I talk about the challenges that adult face and how it can be easy to give up. This podcast episode was inspired by Baba Harare and Voltz JT’s song ‘Prove them wrong’
Nov 06, 202314:53
Music appreciation week: The two mirror faces
In this podcast episode, I review Masa Caroleen’s song Haagare and Steve Makoni’s song Handiende. I talk about how it is important to have two sides of a story before you conclude. I respect the women in the two songs and the women who can relate to the songs.
Oct 30, 202317:23
Remember the bridges that you used to cross
In this podcast episode, I talk about how I was unable to read but there were my heroes without capes who helped me. Remember to own your story, who knows it might inspire someone
Oct 27, 202312:20
Writers and readers
In this podcast episode, I talk about my key takeaways from the Harare Open Book festival. Any reader or budding writer will surely learn something from this episode.
Oct 16, 202315:46
Carried but never held
Trigger warning: Pregnancy and Infant Loss. In this podcast episode, I talk raise awareness about Pregnancy and Infant Loss and I am grateful to the three women who were able to share their experiences. Sending prayers and hugs to all the women who carried but never held their children.
Oct 09, 202331:10
Hold onto the memories
In this podcast episode, I talk about how sometimes you might wake up and realise that you have been ghosted. It is painful and you wonder where you have gone wrong. It is easy and normal for you to be bitter and angry but why don’t you hold onto the memories and remember how you felt when you were with that person? Remember them for the experience you shared and surely that makes you a hero
Oct 03, 202310:26
A book review- The End by Dudu Busani-Dube
In this podcast episode, I review The End by Dudu Busani-Dube. The book centres around family, tradition, sacrifice and love. For you to understand and appreciate the book more you can consider looking for all the books from the Hlomu series☺️
Sep 25, 202320:49
Do not rush them
In this podcast episode I talk about how i finally got the courage and strength to move around without a face mask. It took me time but at my own time I felt safe to move around without a face mask. I also talk about examples closer to home where we should not force the next person to make rushed decisions
Sep 18, 202313:31
Overcoming our fears
In this podcast episode, I talk about overcoming our fears. Fear can imprison us and we will fail to reach our full potential. But overcoming our fears is not a once off event, it is a process that calls for courage and patience. I hope that you are working on overcoming your fears. Let's take baby steps until we get there🤭❤️
Sep 11, 202311:05
Two in one
In this episode, I combined two episodes into one. I talk about how it isn’t a bad thing to rest and even outsource. I also review three songs that are prayers. Let know which segment stood out for you. Remember to do what you can and do not be harsh on yourself. Love and light❤️
Sep 04, 202317:10
Masculinity and Patriarchy
In this podcast episode, I talk about masculinity and patriarchy using real-life examples from books and society.
Aug 23, 202306:49
Trying to bounce back
In this podcast, I talk about how it is not easy to get back on your feet. You are disappointed and you are angry at yourself. I think that is brave to get back on your feet but allowing yourself to be human is a big thing❤️
Aug 15, 202311:44
The small random things
In this podcast episode, I talk about the beauty of appreciating small things. We ought to appreciate the small things because they are surely big things. Look around live in the moment, appreciate the moment and for once leave the camera out of it. Being present will do you good!
Jul 25, 202310:28
I let everything fall apart
In this podcast episode I talk about how my mental health was in a shaky state. I talk about being able to forgive yourself for your past mistake and being able to get back on your feet.
Jul 17, 202317:12
The race is almost over!
In this podcast episode, I talk about the highlights of the #WinterABC2023. I talk about the lessons learnt and how the challenge is slowly coming to an end
Jun 26, 202306:07
We are the light
Welcome to week 4 of the AfroBloggers WinterABC2023. In this week’s episode I give a recap of how the creatives tackled last week’s topic. The light can be a guide, it can give life and hope. Wondering how to tackle this week’s topic? Do listen to the podcast episode
Jun 19, 202308:46
WinterABC2023-The warmth
In this episode, I give a recap of the topics that the creatives explored during Week 2 of #WinterABC2023. I also give tips on how you can tackle this week’s topic. Remember to have fun and be yourself. Here is the link to Winnie’s podcast, she was inspired by my podcast to start her own podcast❤️ anchor.fm/winnie-naigaga3/episodes/Welcome-to-My-Podcast-e25ebg3/Welcome-to-My-Podcast-a9vgnum
Jun 12, 202308:33
The flame inside you
In this podcast episode, I give a recap about how creatives tackled first topic for the AfroBloggers Winter Challenge. I also talk about tips and how creatives can tackle this week’s topics. Remember to have fun and enjoy the Winter Challenge
Jun 05, 202309:28
Warming up for the AfroBloggers Winter Challenge 2023
In this episode I talk about what the Winter challenge is all about. Creatives its is your time to shine and have fun and how one can tackle this week’s topics. If you are interested visit afrobloggers.org/winterabc2023-storytelling-festival/
May 29, 202306:22
Music appreciation week:Chiremerera Album
In this episode I review three songs from the Chiremerera Album which was released this month. Jah Prayzah is a Zimbabwean musician. The three songs that I reviewed are, Hasha, Tenda, and Chiremerera. I hope this song also spoke to you and made you reflect on life.
May 22, 202316:08
Celebrating the big and the small wins
In this podcast episode, I talk about how one ought to celebrate and applaud themselves when they do something that they always wanted to do. It is easy to lose hope when someone bursts your bubble but remember, that you did it on your own and excelled
May 15, 202310:14
Remember me the way I treated you
Welcome to The Baobab podcast. I hope you are well and happy wherever you are listening from. In this podcast episode, I talk about how first impressions always leave a mark and how one ought to be kind to others. I also share an experience that made me smile because the younger me was kind to the next person
May 08, 202308:56
You are doing just fine
In this podcast episode, I talk about how some of the small things we take for granted are someone’s prayer. I also share some of my personal experiences and how I have learnt to forgive myself. Do not be too hard on yourself
May 01, 202309:58
What has been The Baobab up to ?
In this podcast episode, I talk about what I have been up to in the month of March. It is a my April stocktake. I would love to know what you have been to too. I hope that April was kind to you and all the best in the month of May.
Apr 30, 202305:20
Remember me the way I treated you
In this podcast episode, I review the story that I wrote on my blog. People do not openly talk about death but in this story, Martha writes a goodbye letter to her family which they will only read after she has died.
Apr 17, 202311:35
Getting to experience another world
In this podcast episode, I talk about something different I got to experience over the Easter holidays. I learnt that gratitude is a must. I hope you had a refreshing break and I would love to know what you were up to.
Apr 10, 202305:48
I am sorry I left without saying goodbye
In this podcast episode, I share why I took a break from something that I enjoy doing.
Apr 03, 202308:11
Goodbye to the month of love
In this podcast episode, I talk about the power of music. Music can be an apology when you struggle to come up with the right words. Music can also be an assurance or a promise.
Feb 28, 202307:45
Let me emphatize with you
In this episode, I will be that friend that will hug you and say we can cry together. Today I will not judge you, I will let you be vulnerable because I know that it hurts.
Feb 23, 202312:30
Not all Shona practices are bad
In this podcast episode, I shed some light on some Shona practices that I believe are good.
Feb 13, 202312:30
We were brought up differently
In this episode, I share about how our different upbringings have an impact on our adult lives. All the ideas expressed in this podcast are not mine. A big thank you to some listeners who decided to share their experiences with me.
Feb 07, 202311:06
Movie review: The Woman king
In this episode, I review a movie- The woman king. Please let me know what you think of the review
Jan 30, 202314:56