Junubia Girl Talks

Welcome back to ✨JUNUBIA GIRL TALKS PODCAST! Our Creatives Series continues with another beautiful conversation with Singer, Songwriter Wafa Arman also known as the Musical Psychologist. Wafa is an emerging South Sudanese artist who grew up in Kenya. Her music is a melodic blend of Kenyan and East African sounds. Wafa has recently opened for Nigerian Afrobeat artists L.A.X. and headlined her own show in London. Throughout her career she has collaborated with South Sudanese and Kenyan artists Mario Bol, Lassy and Rico 254. In this episode we uncover how Wafa started out in music and why she would pick $1M and Burna Boya during our fun segment. Wafa also speaks on having core values in the music industry as well as psychology being her passion. Wafa has a new single called 'Senseless' and hints at an upcoming EP. ✨Follow WAFA ARMAN on socials: Wafa Arman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themusicalpsychologist/ Listen to Wafa Arman Senseless https://youtu.be/jsnKusQmBK8?si=rdw4-iLh6l3fXNt_ If you enjoyed this episode please leave a comment or thumbs up and be sure to subscribe to this channel so you receive notifications for future content. ✨Follow and support JUNUBIA GIRL TALKS PODCAST on all socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junubiagirltalks/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JunubiaGirlTalk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@junubiagirltalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/junubiagirltalks/ This podcast is brought to you by Junubia Media LLC, visit https://junubiamedia.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junubia-girl-talks/message

Welcome back to ✨JUNUBIA GIRL TALKS PODCAST! Our Creatives Series continues with a wholesome conversation with artist Deng Forbez popularly known as Art by Deng. Deng is a prominent South Sudanese artist who's amassed thousands of online followers who are fans of his artwork. His artworks depict various aspects of South Sudanese culture as well as South Sudanese women in a positive light. Deng is also known for his unique t-shirt prints that are a part of his Ross Wear clothing brand. As an activist Deng founded Creative HEarts Initiative a youth-led organization that specializes in developing art programs and workshops for South Sudanese Youth. In this episode Deng shares a little bit of his journey towards becoming an artist. We delve into his perspectives on the art economy in South Sudan and wrap up with some cool insights about his personality. ✨Follow and support DENG FORBEZ on all socials: Deng Forbez X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/deng_forbez Deng Forbez Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everhard23 Creative HEarts Initiative: https://twitter.com/creativeheartsi To Donate or Partner with Creative HEarts Initiative

Being under the knife isn't exactly how most people would like to spend their day but when the body is in need of treatment sometimes that's the only answer. Tune in as we share some of our scariest moments while under care, what places were frightening and which host said they don't like the pain associated with a certain procedure so much so that they would rather give birth to a baby instead. If you're surprised by the answers, agree or even disagree we'd like to hear from you. Find us @JunubiaGirlTalks on all socials and let us know if you've ever had surgery or been under the knife and which of the ones we listed resonate with you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junubia-girl-talks/message

Are you real with yourself? Were you really busy when you said you were? How often do you want to say no but end up saying yes? Do you ignore your intuition more times than not? Real, realest, realness, reality. All words that essentially lead us to truth. That is, ones own truth substantiated by an observation, a sensory or lived experience. If compared to the idea of love, we can say that most people also have the desire to be real with themselves and with others. Still some grapple with it and find tip toeing around the truth a safer alternative. In this episode of Junubia Girl Talks we came up with 5 things people could be real about. If you're surprised by our answers, agree or even disagree we'd like to hear from you. Find us @JunubiaGirlTalks on all socials and let us know what things you think people could be real about and which of the ones we listed resonate with you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junubia-girl-talks/message

Just like the melodies from your favorite songs, he is here, there and everywhere. It was in 1992 that Manasseh's family picked up and left Khartoum as refugees. Their destination was Nairobi Kenya. As a Sudanese growing up in Kenya, Manasseh recalls feeling foreign and knowing that his new environment wasn't exactly home. While at school, he would recite the Kenyan loyalty pledge and recognize a desire to sing the South Sudanese national anthem. Manasseh grew up in the church. His father was a pastor and his sisters sang in the choir and other occasions. His sisters' singing inspired him to experiment with his own artistic ability. His mother had a song for each of his siblings and he recalls music playing all around their home. Coming from a musical family his elder siblings nicknamed him “Jackson 6” as he would dance to the Jackson 5. Manasseh cites Bob Marley, Kanda Bongo Man, Coolio and Boys II Men as some of his earlier musical influences. In 2011, when South Sudan won its independence from Sudan, Manasseh decided to return home to be a part of a society that values and accepts him as their own. He could imagine future generations being able to sing their own national anthem. Not long after the 2011 referendum, fighting broke out in South Sudan. Many citizens believed the country had a promising future and the new conflict left them disheartened. Amongst those citizens was Manasseh. His frustration would later inspire him to become a human rights and peace activist. He became one of the co-founders of ⁠AnaTaban⁠ a youth led artist collective aiming to bring peace to South Sudan. As an Artist, Manasseh says “I do music not just to entertain, I do music to tell my story, to tell my truth.” In 2008, he released his first album Voice of My Heart which he describes as a fully gospel album that is “a conversation between me and my creator.” He took a long hiatus from music but released a few singles in 2014. In 2021, he released his second album ⁠Hagiga, the Arabic word for “truth”. Manasseh released the album while living in exile due to a government crackdown on activists. The 12 track album blends different sounds, messages and melodic moods with songs like Leadership Crisis, Gowi and Peace Sign. Some of the tracks on the album feature South Sudanese artists Natty P, Mandela DK, Kiden Lulu and a few others. In A Conversation with Manasseh Mathiang, he speaks on which South Sudanese Artists he'd like to collaborate with, mentioning his sister Ruth Mathiang and the legendary Emmanuel Kembe. He speaks on one of the most memorable performances of his career being in Nairobi where his son and nieces saw him perform and his son later joined him on stage. Manasseh hopes to influence the thoughts, culture and life of anyone who listens to his music. To learn more about Manasseh Mathiang visit his ⁠website⁠, subscribe to his ⁠youtube channel⁠ and follow him on Instagram @manassehfanan⁠ Please like, share, subscribe and write your comments. #southsudan #Sudan #Culture #African #Lifestyle #Podcast #EastAfrica #Juba #Nairobi Produced by Junubia Media LLC. For general questions, comments or concerns please contact info@junubiamedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junubia-girl-talks/message

Grace Lul is a South Sudanese Model and Photographer. As the youngest in her family, Grace recalls living in Kenya and how her family would get dressed up to go to events and her father, a pastor, would be the family photographer. After taking her first photography class in high school she was captivated by the images and their ability to invoke emotions. It was then that she realized photography is what she was meant to do. Her journey towards modeling was not ordinary. Grace had little to no aspiration to become a model. How that came to be is a result of Grace's vision and ability to take risks. Grace attended college in Minneapolis where she studied Photography. While in school she had the chance to visit a friend in Chicago and she fell in love with the city. After finishing college she decided Chicago was going to be the place where she owned her skills as a photographer. Grace entered “the art scene” by reaching out to other photographers and meeting with them. Taking a leap of faith she would ask them if they could use any assistance with their photoshoots. After a while of working with the photographers they would ask her to model. Reluctant at first, Grace remained optimistic and rose to the occasion. She discovered that she was naturally inclined and went on to embrace modeling as a job. Grace has gone on to work with brands, photographers and designers. She describes Photography as being personal and opens up about the challenges in her journey. After experiencing burnout she talks about having to go back to basics to rekindle her passion. Taking photos of random buildings, herself and trees were all things that helped bring back the joy in Photography for Grace. She leaves us with some fun answers to our This or That game, talks about her upcoming skin care video and content on social media.  Listen to our interview with Grace as she walks us through her journey as a creative. Please like, share, subscribe and write your comments. #southsudan #Sudan #Culture #African #Lifestyle #Podcast #EastAfrica #Juba #Nairobi Produced by Junubia Media LLC. For general questions, comments or concerns please contact info@junubiamedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junubia-girl-talks/message

Get to know a talented musician in this new episode of Junubia Girl Talks Creatives Series! As one of the emerging voices out of East Africa, Lujang is a South Sudanese Singer, Songwriter, and Guitarist whose sound is as distinct and intriguing as his story. Like many musicians, he comes from a musical home. His parents first met in their church choir, they played the guitar and were one of his first musical influences. Lujang naturally went on to pick up the guitar and spent time developing his talent. In 2015 after the loss of his father, he was faced with figuring out a way forward and how to make ends meet. He thought about the talent he had cultivated all his life and decided to put it to use. Lujang took a chance at playing at his friend's high end restaurant to see what would come of it. Playing at the high end restaurant was one of his first encounters with an audience. He enjoyed playing the guitar and went on to sing using a microphone while performing. Shy and inexperienced, he succeeded at having only a venue, his guitar and his passion to get him through. As he became known for his talent, a year later he began making rounds performing at weddings and baby showers in his community. Although Lujang was a student in Journalism he never wandered far from music. He eventually took a leap of faith to leave school and decided that music was going to be the center of his life. He went on to release his first single titled “No Place Like Home” a blend of acoustic vibrations, soothing vocals and poetry. Today his fan base is steadily growing both offline and online as his music is easy to hear from anywhere in the world via streaming and YouTube. In A Conversation with Lujang: Junubia Girl Talks Creatives Series we discovered that his talent and vision is not only limited to music. He is passionate about community and co founded Junubin Market KE, a pop up marketplace in Nairobi. The emerging and vibrant market doubles as a cultural hub and gathering spot for South Sudanese “Junubin” and Kenyans. It's a magnet for creatives, local merchants, patrons and the like to network, shop, eat and enjoy art and music. On 27th of May there will be a Pop Up Market at Two Grapes Wine & Friends in Nairobi off George Padmore Road – Kilimani. The event will take place from 10am – 6pm. Patrons can shop, enjoy karaoke, face painting, food and music with a live DJ. When Lujang is not organizing events for the market, he's most likely working on music. While his new single is set to release soon, fans can stay up to date about announcements, upcoming performances and other acoustic sessions by following his socials @lujang____. Lujang's inspiring journey teaches the importance of following your passion. It's an example of how essential it is to nurture your talent in its' early stages. It's a gentle reminder that we can all live meaningful lives by doing what we love and by pursuing a greater purpose beyond ourselves. For general questions, comments or concerns, please email info@junubiamedia.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junubia-girl-talks/message

Get to know the talented emcee Bafo Joseph, a South Sudanese American rapper based in New York City. Bafo has been creating music for over a decade and recently released his latest single “COSIGNS”. We talk about the new single, our well being, getting support in your creative career, taking up space, defining success, social media and much more. We discuss what's next in Bafo's career as an artist and share our reflections about South Sudanese creatives and the vision for the future. Junubia Girl Talks is the #1 South Sudanese lifestyle podcast. Each episode is a thought provoking conversation or a wholesome exchange with an extraordinary guest. Hosted by @kiden_i and @gracefullymanifesting Support our work Rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Connect with us Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  For inquires contact: junubiamedia@gmail.com Produced by Junubia Media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junubia-girl-talks/message

Listen as we kick off Season 4 and share a few reflections. We dive into gratitude and the various ways to practice it. We explore what it looks like to set your intentions on a monthly basis as opposed to yearly. We move in to navigating relationships with loved ones, building a sustainable future and letting go of walls and old boundaries. #1 South Sudanese Lifestyle Podcast - Junubia Girl Talks brings you thought provoking conversations and stories by inspirational people. You can support this podcast by taking a few moments to submit a rating or connect with us on YouTube, Facebook or Twitter. Executive Produced and Hosted by: @kiden_i and @gracefullymanifesting For inquires regarding partnerships, promotions or advertising contact: junubiagirltalks@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junubia-girl-talks/message

“At the moment whatever we're seeing with our eyes is not everything.” Inspiration like good food, can be found everywhere, and in this episode we find it in Nairobi. Our next guest is a Pediatrician, Poet, Author and a Member of The South Sudanese Women Intellectuals Forum. We have a delightful conversation with Dr. Anne Lomole about Writing, Medicine, The Pandemic and Travel. At the end we are left with more inspiration than when we had began our conversation and we hope that you will too. South Sudan Lifestyle Podcast - Junubia Girl Talks is a biweekly podcast that explores personal growth, wellness, entrepreneurship, relationships, society & culture. Our goal is to have ongoing conversations that matter to us as well as elevate voices of women and girls from South Sudan. You can support this podcast by giving us a review and ratings. To engage with us follow on socials and join Twitter Spaces every 3rd Sunday at 7pm CAT. For inquires email

Good History, Bad History, Warriors and Wives. We tap into African Stories on the Big Screen by reviewing #TheWomanKing film starring multi award winning actress and producer Viola Davis. ~ South Sudan Lifestyle Podcast - Junubia Girl Talks is a biweekly podcast that explores personal growth, wellness, entrepreneurship, relationships, society & culture. Our goal is to have ongoing conversations that matter to us as well as elevate voices of women and girls from South Sudan. You can support this podcast by giving us a review and ratings. To engage with us follow on socials and join Twitter Spaces every 3rd Sunday at 7pm CAT. For inquires email

Good History, Bad History, Warriors and Wives. We tap into African Stories on the Big Screen by reviewing #TheWomanKing film starring multi award winning actress and producer Viola Davis. ~ South Sudan Lifestyle Podcast - Junubia Girl Talks is a biweekly podcast that explores personal growth, wellness, entrepreneurship, relationships, society & culture. Our goal is to have ongoing conversations that matter to us as well as elevate voices of women and girls from South Sudan. You can support this podcast by giving us a review and ratings. To engage with us follow on socials and join Twitter Spaces every 3rd Sunday at 7pm CAT. For inquires email

Greetings Junubias, it's been a minute but we're back. Let's Talk Travel

Grace and Kiden return with another episode, this time interviewing her sister Iman. As an agent for change and an advocate for diversity in teaching and other professional spaces, Iman gives some insight about diversity and shares how she's making an impact as a teacher and as a member of U.K. based org. RARA.

Have you heard that note takers are money makers? Grace and Kiden have a conversation with Patricia Mgbaji, wife, mother and faith builder about digital investment and the way forward. The ladies discuss the importance of learning modern ways to acquire wealth using tech & cover lots more.

She went from dribbling a basketball to painting stories with her words. Nyibol and Kiden unpack her refugee story as described in her debut children's book titled “My Beautiful Colors”.

Dobijoki is a South Sudanese Community Educator & Personal Development Coach. Enjoy 56 sweet minutes of a freestyle talk on music, diversity, mental wellness & more.

Are vision boards just another self-help fad? And is the natural hair community welcoming to all? Let’s discuss

Are you currently questioning a friendship? Do you feel disappointed with a friend or feel you’ve outgrown them? If Yes, this girl talk on friendships is just for you.

Are you living on purpose? Do you have lots of interests, goals and dreams & feel undecided about your future? This girl talk is about the wealth in finding our purpose.

Revisiting taboos. Why speaking about sexual trauma is essential to personal growth. Tips on educating children and the importance of making healing a priority.

Revelations on weight loss, self discipline and societal perceptions on body image. Tips on self love, self respect and how to cultivate self confidence.

Understanding personal finance and financial literacy. Tips on budgeting, investing and how to be smart and savvy with your money.

Exploring cancel culture and the history of boycotting. Tips on how to tolerate differences, remain unbiased and the art of agreeing to disagree.

Conquering your inner naysayer and taking risks. Tips on how to communicate effectively to achieve goals and level up in professional spaces.

Coming into self discovery. Exploring the ups and downs of transitioning from girlhood to womanhood. Tips on how to navigate these changes successfully.

Join us for conversations in a new space with fresh perspectives.