Surviving Nairobi

Follow Surviving Nairobi
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Funny,irreverent,ground-breaking, genre defying and award winning are all things that one day may be used to describe this show but for now this is just two Nairobians in their twenties (and guests of course) talking about navigating life through the city and many other things (mainly many other thi…

Surviving Nairobi


    • Jun 15, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 12m AVG DURATION
    • 64 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from Surviving Nairobi with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Surviving Nairobi

    Season 6 Episode 4: Don't Be A Creative, Be An Influencer Featuring Tetu Shani and Francis Muchina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 81:28


    On this episode your host,Hafare is joined by Tetu Shani, a recording artist and Francis Muchina, an A&R and lawyer to discuss how Tetu is surviving Nairobi, why its better to be an influencer, sync licensing, copyright and much more Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @hafare on IG Tetu - @tetushanimusic on IG Francis - Doesn't have an IG or twitter. Labda muangalie LinkedIn

    Season 6 Episode 3: Transformational Creativity Featuring Dr. Andrene M. Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 56:49


    On this episode your hosts, Bukachi and Hafare are joined by Dr. Andrene M. Taylor who is a scholar, writer, educator, producer and visual storyteller to discuss transformational creativity, decolonizing African storytelling, the Kipaji Lab, how the lab helps each cohort and much more. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Kipaji Lab - @kipajilabkenya on IG and @KipajiLab on Twitter

    Season 6 Episode 2: Get Out The Vote Featuring Jardine Kipkorir

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 75:17


    On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined by Jardine Kipkorir, to discuss elections, the importance of voting, the expressway and much more Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Jardine - @jardinekipkorir on IG

    Season 6 Episode 1: Rice In The Club Featuring Olave Orawo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 62:25


    On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined once again by Olave Orawo, a writer and content creator, to discuss people getting drugged in the club, why Hafare is a Nyashinski hater, music as a hobby and much more Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Olave - @olaveorawo on TikTok

    Season 6 Update: Content Is Coming

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 6:01


    Hey everyone. Sorry for the delay. Here's an update on Season 6 and everything we will be doing. See you all soon

    Hey Hey Blinky Bill. The 2021 Surviving Nairobi Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 72:56


    In this episode Hafare is joined by legendary musician Blinky Bill to discuss his name, career so far, thoughts on the current music scene, his future and an update on Just A Band As always thank you for listening As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @hafare on IG Blinky - @HeyHeyBlinky on Twitter @blinkybillmusic on IG

    Season 5 Episode 9: Series B Funding. Discussing Startup Culture, Fundraising and More With Eric Amaru

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 72:18


    On this episode your hosts, Hafare and guest host Garvey are joined by Eric Amaru, a startup executive to discuss the startup culture in Kenya, how to get funding, developing a product, whether appealing to nduthi guys is a wise political move and much more. As always thank you for listening As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy- @callmedjiv on IG and @iv_ey on twitter Eric - @coinstokes on Twitter

    Season 5 Episode 8: Exploring The Gig Economy. Discussing Monetization, Opportunity And More With Habil Onyango

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 63:40


    On this episode your hosts, Hafare and guest host Garvey are joined by Habil Onyango, one of the founders of Empire Gig, to discuss the platform, how it helps creatives, the challenges they've had so far, what name they'd choose as a DJ and and much more. As always thank you for listening As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @hafare on IG Garvey - @_garvey on IG Habil - @empiregig on Twitter and IG

    Season 5 Episode 7: Per Person Sharing . Discussing Dating, Relationships And More With Leon Gichana

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 64:45


    On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined once again by Leon Gichana, a lawyer and returning guest to talk about dating, heartbreak, healthy relationships, being a good parent and much more. As always thank you for listening As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Leon - @Gichana_ on Twitter and IG

    Season 5 Episode 6: Know Your Credit Rating. Discussing Debt, Savings And More With Shad Khalif

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 80:43


    On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined once again by Shad Khalif, a financial analyst to discuss the importance of a credit rating, why taking on debt is good, what to do with your disposable income, why ride hailing apps are expensive and much more. As always thank you for listening As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Shad - @Shad_Khalif on Twitter and IG

    Season 5 Episode 5: Calling All Creatives. Discussing Opportunity, Money And More With Tim Rimbui

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 89:47


    On this fifth episode of season 5 your hosts Hafare and Ivy are joined by Tim Rimbui, a legendary music producer and talent manager, to discuss the major mistakes that creatives make, how creatives can make money off their art, why it takes time to succeed and much more. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Tim - @thetimwork Twitter

    Season 5 Episode 4: The Return Of The Capo. Discussing Clones, Corpses And The Journey So Far With Capo Kenn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 70:09


    On this fourth episode of season 5 your hosts Hafare and Ivy are joined by Capo Kenn, the godfather of the podcast, to discuss the journey of Surviving Nairobi so far, something nasty about clones, a freudian slip involving corpses and much more. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Capo - @capokenn Twitter

    Season 5 Episode 3: Full Full Condition. Discuss Print Media, Uganda And More With Kalanzi Kajubi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 64:41


    On this third episode of season 5 your hosts Hafare and Ivy are joined by Kalanzi Kajubi to discuss print media, ugandan music, his experiemce working on a magazine, whether smart fridges really matter and much more. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Kalanzi - @_lanzi on IG and @kalanzi_ Twitter

    Season 5 Episode 2: Tracing The Root Of The Problem. Discussing The Music Industry, Artistic Evolution And More With Mayonde.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 75:53


    On this second episode of season 5 your hosts Hafare and Ivy are joined by Mayonde, a singer and content creator to discuss the kenyan music industry, the infamous Trace twitter space, her artistic evolution, whether she'll make more music, the business side of music plus Hafare slanders Uganda and much more. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Mayonde - @mayonde on IG and @amayonde Twitter

    Season 5 Episode 1: Smashing In The Backseat. Discussing Trending Topics, Cars and More With Bobby Mwirigi.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 61:48


    On this first episode of season 5 your hosts Hafare and Ivy are joined by Bobby Mwirigi, an awesome content creator and all round dope guy, to discuss the time he was the biggest trending topic in Kenya, how he got into car content, the best car to get girls with and much more. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Bobby - @mwirigi on IG and Twitter

    SURVIVING NAIROBI LIVE!!! ON THE 2ND OF JULY 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 1:44


    We are finally having a live show. Come join us as we record a live episode for the first time and just vibe and hang out, we promise it will be. The live show will be at Cheche Bookshop and Cafe in Lavington, Nairobi. Tickets are 500 bob and are very limited due to MOH guidelines so get yours as soon as you can. You can get tickets via messaging our socials ( @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on twitter) or by calling/texting 0742509392. Thanks for all the support and we look forward to seeing you guys

    Season 4 Episode 15: Ask Us Anything!!! Answering Your Questions, Discussing The Season And More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 51:55


    On this episode your hosts Hafare and Ivy are joined by no one on the season finale as they answer your questions, discuss why season 4 was the most difficult to record, introduce the team plus much more . As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG

    Season 4 Episode 14: Muhindi Wa South B. Discussing The Kenyan-Asian Experience With Amandeep Jagde And Radhika Bhullar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 66:59


    On this episode your hosts Hafare and Ivy are joined by Amandeep Jagde and Radhika Bhullar to discuss the growing up as an Asian in Kenya, the concept of brown priviledge in the country, their various careers in content creation and entertainment plus much more . As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Amandeep - @amandeepjagde on Twitter and IG Radhika - @radhikaxkaur on IG and TikTok

    Season 4 Episode 13: It's Still A Crossover!! Discussing Illuminati, Social Media And More With Tonio Kibz And Collins Kivuki

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 61:52


    On this episode your hosts Hafare and Ivy are joined again by Tonio Kibz, one of the hosts of the Sandwich Podcast and Collins Kivuki to discuss the illuminati, social media in Kenya, shady promoters and much more . As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Kibz - @Tonio_Kibz on Twitter and IG

    Season 4 Episode 12: Is This A Crossover? Discussing Podcasting, Pornstars And More With Tonio Kibz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 73:56


    On this episode your hosts Hafare and Ivy are joined by Tonio Kibz, one of the hosts of the Sandwich Podcast, to discuss podcasting in Kenya, our favorite pornstars, content creation in the pandemic and much more . As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Kibz - @Tonio_Kibz on Twitter and IG

    Season 4 Episode 11: The Leaders Of Tomorrow. Discussing Millennials In Leadership, Government And More With Wanjiru Ndirangu

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 71:18


    On this episode your host Hafare and guest host Maxy Njeka are joined by Wanjiru Ndirangu to discuss the role of millennials in leadership positions, whether millennials are transitioning to leadership positions, how millennial politicians portray themselves in public, if millennials will change the country when they come into leadership and much more. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Max - @TheMaxyNe on Twitter and @its_maxy on IG Wanjiru - @_omalicha__ on Twitter and @omalicha__ on IG

    Season 4 Episode 10: 8-4-4 Is Equal To Zero. Discussing Education And Learning In Kenya With Katanu Kai Sanna

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 65:17


    On this episode your host Hafare and guest host Maxy Njeka are joined by Katanu Kai Sanna, an artist and painter, to discuss the education system in Kenya, whether 8-4-4 was designed to educate or to just make people pass exams, how different backgrounds influence how we view education, whether parents should play a more active role in the education process and much more . As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Max - @TheMaxyNe on Twitter and @its_maxy on IG Katanu - @kai_sanna on IG

    Season 4 Episode 9: These Tears Dry On Their Own. Discussing Loss, Grief And Healing With The First Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 82:39


    On this episode your hosts Hafare and Ivy are joined by Wangu and Kags, hosts of The First Draft podcast, to discuss loss, the grief that comes with it, people we have lost, how to cope with it and much more . As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @gethafare on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Wangu - @WanguMunge on IG and Twitter Kags - @_kagichu on Twitter and @_kagichu_ on IG Follow @thefirstdraftke on IG and Twitter and listen to their episodes here https://linktr.ee/TheFirstDraft

    Season 4 Episode: Lose The Quarantine Weight. Discussing Fitness, Exercise And More With Stacey Njoki

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 69:04


    On this episode your hosts Hafare and Ivy are joined by Stacey Njoki who is a sports and fitness instructor plus an entrepreneur to discuss getting a degree in exercise and sports science, the gym life, how to stay fit in a pandemic and much more. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Stacey - @Staec_ on IG

    Season 4 Episode 7: Your Own Worst Enemy. Discussing Self Sabotage, Accountability And More With Safia Abji

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 63:23


    On this episode your hosts Hafare and Ivy are joined by Safia Abji, a trauma-informed transformation coach to discuss self sabotage, what it means, how to find out that you are self sabotaging, how to hold yourself accountable and much more. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Safia - @missafiabji on IG

    Season 4 Episode 6: Taboo Or Not Taboo, That Is The Question. Discussing Taboo Subjects In Everyday Life With Max

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 63:13


    On this episode your hosts Hafare and Ivy are joined by Maxy Njeka, Hafare's co-host on his new podcast (https://anchor.fm/watch-what-we-do) to discuss the taboo subjects in everyday life, how we deal with them, the absurdities of taboos, which taboos we want to get rid of and much more . As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Max - @TheMaxyNe on Twitter and @its_maxy on IG

    Season 4 Episode 5: Is Everything A Joke To You? Discussing The Kenyan Stand Up Comedy Scene With Justine Wanda And David Macharia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 77:02


    On this episode your hosts Hafare and Ivy are joined by Justine Wanda and David Macharia to discuss the state of standup in Kenya, the first time that they bombed on stage, what their dream gigs could be, their favorite comedians and much more. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG David - @davidxmacharia on IG and Twitter Justine - @JustineWanda on IG and Twitter

    Season 4 Episode 4: The Future Is Now!! Discussing The Gen Z Internet Experience With Cindy Kipsang, Tamara Kahai And Alice Kanji

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 70:46


    On this episode your hosts Hafare is joined by guest host Alice Kanji plus Tamara Kahai and Cindy Kipsang. They discuss the experience of being Gen Z on the internet, how they view the transition of social media, the challenges they face plus the usual banter and jokes. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Alice Kanji - @KanjiAlice on Twitter and @alice_kanji on IG Tamara - @TamaraKahai on IG and Twitter Cindy - @CindyK003 on IG, Twitter and TikTok

    Season 4 Episode 3 : Do You Still Hate Your Job? Discussing Career Transitions, Business And More With Wandati Achoki And Linda Syata

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 64:47


    On this episode your host Hafare is joined by Wandati Achoki and Linda Syata. As a follow up to season 1 episode 8 they discuss the transition from employment to working for themselves, the challenges they've faced and what they've learned along the way. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Linda - @achiesyata on Twitter Wandati - @wandatmusic on Twitter

    Season 4 Episode 2: Yule Anakupea, Pia Ananipea!!! Discussing Love, Character Development And More With Val Cherono And Leon Gichana

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 74:17


    On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined by Val Cherono and Leon Gichana to discuss relationships in this city, heartbreaks, who between men and women will hurt you more in a relationship and more . As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Val - Val Cherono - @cherono_val on Twitter and @cheronoleitich on IG Leon - @Gichana_ on Twitter and IG

    SEASON 4 EPISODE 1: NEW YEAR, SAME ME. DISCUSSING GOALS, RESOLUTIONS AND MORE WITH MGM KENYA AND LEAH WAGUTHI

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 65:18


    On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined by MGM Kenya and Leah Waguthi. They discuss new year's resolutions and goals how to come up with something realistic, how to actualize them and what to do when you can't achieve them. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG MGM - @mgmkenya on IG Leah - @_misplacedhuman on Twitter

    THE MICS ARE FESTIVE!!! THE 2020 SURVIVING NAIROBI CHRISTMAS SPECIAL WITH G MONEY AND CALVIN WANGUKU

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 93:24


    On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined by G Money and Calvin Wanguku, 2 of the hosts on one of the biggest podcasts in the country, The Mics Are Open. They discuss how we first came into contact, the podcast scene in Kenya, what Christmas gift they wouldn't like and much more. As always thank you for listening. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG G Money - @gmoneyizme on Twitter and IG Calvin - @Only1Calvin on Twitter and @calvinwanguku on IG. Today's episode is sponsored by @thekinkystorekenya on IG. Make sure to follow them for all your sensual solutions. Listeners who use the code SNTKS will get a 15% discount for the items totalling more than 6k and a free goodie bag to store said items and an extra 15% for the next purchase done before April 2021 if they have purchased items worth 6K by the end of 2020.

    SEASON 3 EPISODE 10 : ARETHA FRANKLIN'S ADVICE. DISCUSSING BOUNDARIES, RESPECT AND MORE WITH LEONA EKINA AND BONIE AMIMO

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 73:45


    On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined by Leona Ekina, a digital content creator and visual artist. Also joining us is frequent guest Bonie Amimo to discuss respect, personal boundaries, jumbo junior accounts and a lot of roasts. As always thank you for listening. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Leona Ekina - @YouLoveLeona on Twitter @leona.png on IG Bonie - @bonieamimo on IG and Twitter

    SEASON 3 EPISODE 9: BEAT UP YOUR BULLIES!!! DISCUSSING ONLINE BULLYING, TROLLS AND MORE WITH LEONA EKINA

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 67:34


    On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined by Leona Ekina, a digital content creator and visual artist to discuss online bullying, trolls on social media, fighting your bullies and blocking on social media. As always thank you for listening. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Leona Ekina - @YouLoveLeona on Twitter @leona.png on IG

    SEASON 3 EPISODE 8: WE'RE ALL CANCELLED!!! DISCUSSING R.KELLY, CANCEL CULTURE AND MORE WITH ELI OSANGO AND BONIE AMIMO

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 83:45


    On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined by Eli Osango and Bonie Amimo to discuss cancel culture, R. Kelly, whether rich people are inherently depraved and whether somebody can come back from being cancelled. As always thank you for listening. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Bonie - @bonieamimo on IG and Twitter Eli - @eelistone on IG

    SEASON 3 EPISODE 7: LOVE YOURSELF, THE SEQUEL. DISCUSSING BODY POSITIVITY, PLASTIC SURGERY AND MORE WITH LORNA MUCHEMI

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 80:41


    On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined by Lorna Muchemi, a digital content creator and 1/4 of Over25 to discuss body positivity, plastic surgery, content creation, going viral and more. As always thank you for listening. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Lorna Muchemi - @lornziemuchemi on IG

    SEASON 3 EPISODE 6: MEET THE POLYMATH. DISCUSSING CREATIVITY, CAREERS AND SQUARE ONE WITH JAY DABLIU

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 86:34


    On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined by Jay Dabliu, a multi-discipline artist and all-around great guy to discuss his latest EP, square one, his transition from being a teacher into the creative industry, how the creative industry is perceived and more. As always thank you for listening. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Jay Dabliu - @jaydabliu on IG and Twitter Our creative of the week is Idza Luhumyo, a short story writer from Kenya you can read some of her work here https://africanarguments.org/author/idza-luhumyo/

    SEASON 3 EPISODE 5 : END PERIOD POVERTY!!!! DISCUSSING PERIODS, TOXIC MASCULINITY AND MORE WITH SISTERSPEAKS254

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 77:32


    On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined by Moh and Lush, two founding members of Sisterspeaks254 to discuss period poverty, charity work, toxic masculinity, sex education and much more.. As always thank you for listening As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Moh - @moh_muhoyah on IG Lush - @crazycoollush on IG You can also follow Sisterspeaks254 on @sisterspeaks254 on IG and Heels4pads on @heels4pads on IG you can donate to them via Paybill No. 763766 Account No. 0766920047 Paybill No. 530100 Account No. H4P If you are international you can find their justgiving details in their IG bio.

    SEASON 3 EPISODE 4 : BLACK MEN DONT CHEAT. DISCUSSING INFIDELITY, KENYAN MEDIA AND MORE WITH CAPO KENN AND VAL CHERONO

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 86:48


    On this episode Hafare and guest host Alice Kanji are joined by Capo Kenn and Val Cherono, two frequent and recurring friends of the show to discuss whether men are really trash, what percentage of men cheat, kenyan media, whether there is a reason to be a journalist and more. As always thank you for listening. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Alice Kanji - @KanjiAlice on Twitter and @alice_kanji on IG Capo Kenn - @capoKenn on Twitter Val Cherono - @cherono_val on Twitter and @cheronoleitich on IG Our creative of the week is Anthony Muisyo aka Akibahaiozi, a digital artist and streetwear brand owner. Check out his content here: www.instagram.com/antownee_/

    SEASON 3 EPISODE 3 : THE SMALL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE . DISCUSSING SMALL BUSINESS, ONLYFANS AND MORE WITH RAY AND KAMWARI

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 79:31


    On this episode Hafare and guest host Pepper Five are joined by Ray and Kamwari, two small business owners to discuss the process of starting a small business, the challenges involved in managing a small business, the power of social media in helping a small business succeed and more. As always thank you for listening. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Pepper Five - @Pepper5ive on Twitter and @Pro_grammer on IG Ray - @ImbayiK on Twitter and @kadali_ on IG Kamwari - @kamwari_ on Twitter and @kamwari on IG Our creative of the week is David Kipkoech aka Akibahaiozi, a digital artist. Check out his content here: https://www.instagram.com/akibahaiozi/

    SEASON 3 EPISODE 2: DON'T BE COVIDIOTS. DISCUSSING COVID 19, PANDEMICS AND MORE WITH DR RUTH LUCINDE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 81:04


    On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined by Dr. Ruth Lucinde, a doctor and medical reseacher to discuss the pandemic, how not to be a covidiot, life after the pandemic and much more. Apologies for Hafare's sound being inconsistent for parts of the episode. It's a minor inconvenience that won't happen again. As always thank you for listening As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Dr. Ruth Lucinde - @Shindeh on Twitter and @khadembu on IG Our creative of the week is Mercy Mbithe aka Miss Punsalot, a writer and podcaster Check out her content here: https://soundcloud.com/user-604429198

    SEASON 3 EPISODE 1: UKO NA HOW MUCH?? DISCUSSING FINANCES, DEBT AND MORE WITH SHAD KHALIF

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 77:59


    On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined by Shad Khalif, a financial analyst to discuss how to manage your finances, why taking debt is important, why mobile loans are predatory and much more. As always thank you for listening As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. Follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Shad - @Shad_Khalif on Twitter and IG

    SEASON 2 EPISODE 10: UTAJUA HAUJUI!!! DISCUSSING THE DUNNING-KRUGER EFFECT, POSITIVE THINGS IN 2020 AND MORE WITH ALICE KANJI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 105:07


    On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined by Alice Kanji, a content creator, to discuss how the Dunning-Kruger Effect manifests itself in daily life, why working with friends isn't always the best, the positive experiences of 2020 and much more. As always thank you for listening As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG After Skool video on the Dunning-Kruger effect -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y50i1bI2uN4&t=319s Alice Kanji IG - alice_kanji Twitter - KanjiAlice YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx1I3mlZGx_dwOGi03RqDrw P.S. The music is at the end

    SEASON 2 EPISODE 9: WHAT DO YOU WEAR??? DISCUSSING STREETWEAR, FASHION AND STYLE WITH MWADZAME

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 77:02


    On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined by Omar Kuta aka Mwadzame to discuss the streetwear scene in Kenya, why artists need to have stylists and the importance to develop your own fashion sense and style. As usual thanks for listening. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Mwadzame - @Mwadzame on IG and Twitter

    SEASON 2 EPISODE 8: THE CONTENT CREATION STRUGGLE!! DISCUSSING CONTENT CREATION AND MORE WITH TWENDE NA MWENDE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 81:41


    On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined by Mwende Musau aka Twende Na Mwende to discuss content creation and the struggles associated with it, how to grow as a content creator,the inherent struggles that budding content creators face and some other stuff. As always thank you for listening. As stated in the podcast, from now on you can financially support the podcast by sending your donation via Mpesa to 0742509392. We would really appreciate it and it would go a long way in keeping us going. follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG You cn follow Twende Na Mwende here YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvH7xWGWOOBsvK-GOhwnmDQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twendenamwende/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twendenamwende/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/twendenamwende/ BLOG: https://www.twendenamwende.com/

    SEASON 2 EPISODE 7: THE RENT IS TOO DAMN HIGH!!! DISCUSSING GENTRIFICATION, BLACKLISTING AND J COLE WITH NAT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 74:50


    On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined by Nat to discuss gentrification in Nairobi, being blacklisted by corporates,the apostle of anti-intellectualism that is J. Cole and some xtra stuff. This episode was made possible by our sponsors, Peni Mbili (https://www.anthonymuisyo.com/tees) and BSTU studios. If you want to know how you can sponsor an episode you can reach out to Ivy or Hafare. As always, thank you for listening. follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Nat - @MsGabrielReyes on Twitter

    SEASON 2 EPISODE 6: IVY STANDS UP!!! DISCUSSING INFLUENCERS, VEGANISM AND SATANISM WITH SLY WANJIRA AND CAPO KENN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 97:24


    On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare are joined by Sly Wanjira and Capo Kenn to discuss the role of influencers in the search for justice, veganism, police brutality, satanism and the book of Job in the bible. The discussion was heated and at one point Ivy actually stood up. As always thnak you for listening follow us on our socials @survivingnairobi on IG and @survivenairobi on Twitter Hafare - @hafare_ on Twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on Twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Ken - @capoKenn on Twitter Sly - @SlyWanjira on IG and Twitter PS. The music is after the episode ends.

    SEASON 2 EPISODE 5. CAPO KENN TAKES OVER! A CHAOTIC DISCUSSION OF CORONAVIRUS, CURES AND OTHER STUFF

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 89:14


    On this episode your hosts, Ivy and Hafare, break their long haitus to return to the studio, joined this time by regular guest Ken Kiptoo aka Capo Kenn. They discuss the origins of coronavirus, the alleged cures if alpha males exist and much more in what is probably the most chaotic episode yet. As always thank you for listening. Follow us on our socials Hafare - @hafare_ on twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Ken - @capoKenn on twitter PS. The music is after the episode ends.

    SEASON 2 EPISODE 4 : TOOEARLY4CORONA. DISCUSSING COVID-19, THEATRE AND PUNS WITH ABUSENSE, QUEEN GATHONI AND MERCY MBITHE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 81:30


    On this episode your hosts, Hafare and Ivy are joined by Abusense, Queen Gathoni and Mercy;all members of the TooEarly4Birds prodution. They discuss the challenges that COVID-19 has presented, the evolution of the stage performance, their favorite moments and Mercy has the some of the best puns you will ever hear. As usual thank you for listening. Follow us on our socials Hafare - @hafare_ on twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Abusense - @Abusense_ on twitter and @sens_ei on IG Queen Gathoni - @queengathoni on twitter and IG Mercy - @m_tercy on IG Also follow the show on @survivingnairobi on IG

    SEASON 2 EPISODE 3. INDUSTRY RULE #4080, RECORD COMPANY PEOPLE ARE SHADY. DISCUSSING THE KENYAN MUSIC INDUSTRY WITH NENE, POLARIS AND LUKI.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 98:28


    On this episode, Hafare and Ivy are joined by Nene, Luki and Polaris in their first ever revolving door group of guests. Nene is a music producer while Polaris is a singer and Luki is a rapper, the two of them make up the LP duo. They discuss the Janice Iche's sexual assault story, the shadiness of the Kenyan music industry, give Bahati constructive criticism and so much more. As usual thank you for listening. Follow us on our socials Hafare - @hafare_ on twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Nene - @ardhiground on twitter Polaris - @polarishaven on twitter Luki - @Lukithemonster on twitter Also follow the show on @survivingnairobi on IG

    SEASON 2 EPISODE 2: PILLS AND POTIONS, WE'RE OVERDOSING. DISCUSSING DRUG CULTURE IN NAIROBI AND BEYOND WITH SOOKIE AND ARAFA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 88:35


    On this episode, Hafare and Ivy are joined by Sookie and Arafa, both of whom are friends of the show, to discuss drug culture in Nairobi and beyond. They talk about their worst drug experiences, how easy it is to get drugs and why proper drug education is necessary. There's a lot that was talked about on this episode including the usual banter. As usual thank you for listening. PS. Arafa hosts The Chai Podcast (@thechaipodcast), based out of Dar Es Salaam. It is an absolutely wonderful show and one that y'all should check out Follow us on our socials Hafare - @hafare_ on twitter and @hafare on IG Ivy - @iv_ey on twitter and @callmedjiv on IG Sookie - @sookiemurage on twitter and @sookie.jpg Arafa - @auto_explorer on twitter and @_itsarafa on IG Also follow the show on @survivingnairobi on IG

    Claim Surviving Nairobi

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel