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Get a view into the life of a young Nigerian guy from somewhere UP NORTH. On this podcast Kassam Dunka will be discussing anything and everything, Ranging from lifestyle, culture, festivals, traditions, music food, love life, Gist's, Also sharing experiences, info and many more. Let the ride begin. Social media platforms: Twitter @kassamdunka21 Instagram @kassamdunka21 Facebook Page; UP NORTH with Kassam Dunka

Dunka Kassam


    • Mar 5, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 14m AVG DURATION
    • 46 EPISODES


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    UNIVERSITY SERIES; Part 2(First Experiences)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 12:55


    The first days and first experiences in the University are good days to behold. Myself and Kiyani Ayiashau shared lots of laughs and memories of the good old days as fresher's in Unijos. Dont forget to share --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dunka-kassam/message

    UNIVERSITY SERIES; Part 1 (Expectations)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 13:26


    The new series(UNIVERSITY SERIES) shares live experiences and encounters of students in the Nigerian University system. Also introducing our new Co host on the Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dunka-kassam/message

    Memories of Your Existence.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 8:41


    The joy of growing old is smiling to the memories from the good old days. The memories you create today will be the source of your smiles when you grow old, so what are the memories you are creating today. Gratitude, Serving your creator, making memories and many more on this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    Minor Falls and Major lifts(Season Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 7:46


    Rollercoaster ride, that has been the story of the season 2 of the UP NORTH Podcast, highs and lows, ups and downs and everything in between. There is no doubt the season 2 has been impactful, enlightening, educating and so much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    HEALTHY RIVALRY.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 11:19


    I was very lucky to have encountered and engaged in a very fierce but Healthy rivalry whilst growing up, join me as I speak about how this rivalry made me a different person entirely and who I had this rivalry with. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    MAKING AN IMPACT ft Lengdung Tungchamma (PART 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 22:36


    You can't talk about books in Jos and beyond without Lengdung Tungchamma popping up as a pace setter, Join us as he shares his passion and talks about so much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    MAKING AN IMPACT ft Lengdung Tungchamma (PART 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 21:30


    You can't talk about books in Jos and beyond without Lengdung Tungchamma popping up as a pace setter, Join us as he shares his passion and talks about so much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    THERAPY AND THE BLACK COMMUNITY ft Dyenaan Daboer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 19:06


    The acceptance of therapy in the Society today is low due to the simple reason that we don't give so much attention to mental health. My guest and I discussed this and many more issues relating to therapy, mental health and the black community and therapy for teens as main focus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    WILL THE EFFORTS OF THE YOUTHS BE FRUSTRATED IN 2023?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 12:36


    The labour of our heroes past has been rendered useless by the wrong people in power but the youths have an opportunity to Right some of these wrongs but the ultimate question is WOULD THE EFFORTS OF THE YOUTHS BE FRUSTRATED COME 2023? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    WAS NIGERIA'S INDEPENDENCE PREMATURE?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 11:46


    A lot of people will argue this considering the fact that there are other African countries that got independence earlier than Nigeria but are doing well so why should Nigeria's case be different. Let's find out more. Facebook: UP NORTH WITH KASSAM DUNKA. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    SEEKING FOR VALIDATION ft Anthony Daboer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 27:35


    The need for acceptance in General usually results to the constant need for validation, My Guest and I talked about why People are in constant need of validation, self confidence and how it plays a part in all these, cliques and association, how to improve general Personality & psychological growth, and lots more. Facebook: Up North with Kassam Dunka. Twitter and Instagram: @kassamdunka21. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    LIFE AND POLITICS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 13:37


    Nigerian Politics seems to be very different from what the rest of the world practice in the name of democracy. Also discussing what would be the aftermath of the Johnny Depp victory in court. Facebook:UP NORTH WITH KASSAM DUNKA. Twitter and Instagram: @kassamdunka21 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

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    DOWNSIDE OF BEING A MAN(Round table).

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 20:52


    Six young guys discussing some of the downside of being a Man(guy), in this present day and time. This episode captures some of the struggles of young males in the society today. FT Anthony Daboer, Christopher Naanlong, Justin Nyam, Alexander Pius and Patrick Dalyop. Facebook: UP NORTH with Kassam Dunka. Twitter and Instagram: @kassamdunka21. YouTube: Emanie Kassam --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    My Community and I (FT Alexander Pius)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 23:40


    Giving back to the immediate community is a key aspects of growth. Join me and my guest (Alexander Pius) as we talk about the Society, Charity, Women in Politics and so much more. Facebook: UP NORTH with Kassam Dunka. Twitter and Instagram: @kassamdunka21. YouTube: Emanie Kassam --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    Gen Z and Relationships.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 10:32


    How pragmatic are we with relationships? Is it really true that our relationships revolves around money and sex? Do Generation Z(Gen Z) and Millennials have anything in common when it comes to relationships? From relationships that rises from deceit and insecurities there are so many cracks in our relationship these days. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    AM I A DISAPPOINTMENT OR IS THIS A GUILT TRIP?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 11:51


    We all have expectations to meet up as individuals, be it self goals or accomplishment we want to experience. Sadly we get caught up in the mix of trying to please everyone rather than trying to make an impact. YouTube: Emanie Kassam Facebook: Up North with Kassam Dunka. Twitter and Instagram: @kassamdunka21 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    MONEY CULTURE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 15:58


    Is it ideal to split the bill with a woman? Do men really have more financial rights than women? So many ideologies and concept surrounding Money and Money culture, different cultures with their approach to money. Facebook: UP NORTH WITH KASSAM DUNKA. Twitter and Instagram: @kassamdunka21. YouTube: Emanie Kassam --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    WHERE DID 2021 GO TO?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 12:42


    2021 has been quite a year. Just like yesterday twas January and then boom it's all of a sudden 2021 is over. What have 2021 taught you? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    THE DEVIL, THE DEEP BLUE SEA AND I

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 12:51


    Sometimes we find ourselves in a situation whereby we have no choice but to chose either between the Devil or the Deep blue sea, all in the name of HUSTLE(chasing the Bag). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    My Podcasting Journey, THE HONEST TRUTH (Season finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 18:53


    There has been highs and lows but here we are today. This episode marks the end of Season 1 of the UP NORTH Podcast, join me as I share my journey through Podcasting. Season 2 loading and coming like a wrecking ball

    TOXIC MASCULINITY (mental health series part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 25:08


    The society has taken basic human capacity and gave it a gender, they've made thinking for men and feeling for women. On the other hand people confuse basic living skills for gender roles. Masculinity comes naturally but feeding your demons with masculinity is the problem. FACEBOOK; UP NORTH WITH KASSAM DUNKA. Twitter and Instagram @kassamdunka21. YouTube: https://youtu.be/JhPhuEMSMg4 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    CLOSE YOUR LEGS AND USE YOUR HEAD

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 10:49


    Is sex the only thing you have to offer in a relationship? Do you use sex as an instrument to gain something? Well this episode is all about relationships, sex, values and more. Facebook: UP NORTH WITH KASSAM DUNKA. Twitter and Instagram:@kassamdunka21 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER (Mental health series PART 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 19:27


    A lot of people have Narcissistic Personality Disorder without even understanding and knowing what exactly it is, In this episode I talked about Causes, Symptoms and ways out of Narcissistic Personality Disorder and many related stuffs. Facebook; UP NORTH WITH KASSAM DUNKA. Twitter and Instagram: @kassamdunka21 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    DEPRESSION (mental health series PART 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 22:13


    Depression is more common than we think, understanding the whole of it enhances good mental health which is why in this episode I am talking about speaking up, understanding depression, how to get out of it(treatments), risk factor and many more. Facebook: UP NORTH WITH KASSAM DUNKA. Twitter and Instagram: @kassamdunka21 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    BODY SHAMING.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 13:59


    The society has made us wired to the so called IDEAL BODY or appearance thereby making people body shame others base on how they look, join me as I talk about what body shaming is, Body positivity, and lots more. Facebook: UP NORTH WITH KASSAM DUNKA Twitter and Instagram: @kassamdunka21. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    SHOULD ONE BE JUDGED BY HIS/HER MODE OF DRESSING? with Yilleng Jnr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 22:06


    Should one be judged by the way he/she appears? Should people be addressed the way they dress? Join KASSAM DUNKA and his guest GERSHINEN AUGUSTINE as they talk about Modesty, Decency, Exploring opportunity with your mode of dressing and lots more. Facebook: UP NORTH WITH KASSAM DUNKA. Twitter and Instagram: @kassamdunka21. How to reach my guest; YILLENG JNR on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    YOU ARE SOMEONE'S INVESTMENT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 10:07


    Sometimes we tend to forget that a lot of people put in their efforts, time and resources to see that we achieve some level success, so do you subscribe to the "I OWE YOU NOTHING" norm? Or do you think we owe a lot of people in one way or the other as individuals. Let's talk about this and more. Facebook: UP NORTH WITH KASSAM DUNKA,. TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM: @kassamdunka21 share this podcast with family friends and loved ones. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    WHY MONDAYS ARE STRESSFUL.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 13:29


    Mondays are not as stressful as we make them look, hop in and understand why MONDAYS ARE STRESSFUL and how you can ease em up with tips on how to beat MONDAY BLUES. Facebook: UP NORTH with Kassam Dunka, Twitter and Instagram: @kassamdunka21. New episode drops every Sunday. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    HOW TO CONQUER STAGE FRIGHT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 15:26


    A lot of people struggle when they find themselves in front of huge crowd (audience). So are you one of those people? Hop in and know how you can Conquer stage fright. Facebook: UP NORTH WITH KASSAM DUNKA. Twitter and Instagram @kassamdunka21. NEW EPISODE DROPS EVERY SUNDAY --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    THE NEED FOR SEX EDUCATION 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 14:56


    Sex education tends to get little or no attention from the society. So are you a Parent, A Teacher, a religious leader or an elderly one? Then hop in and get informed about the role you need to play in the campaign for The need of Sex education. Facebook: UP NORTH WITH KASSAM DUNKA. Twitter and Instagram: @kassamdunka21. New episode every Sunday --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    THE NEED FOR SEX EDUCATION 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 17:40


    Sex education tends to get little or no attention from the society. So are you a Parent, A Teacher, a religious leader or an elderly one? Then hop in and get informed about the role you need to play in the campaign for The need of Sex education. Facebook: UP NORTH WITH KASSAM DUNKA. Twitter and Instagram: @kassamdunka21. New episode every Sunday --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    THE SHARO FESTIVAL (SHADO)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 10:49


    When it comes to festival in Northern Nigeria some may seem to be weird, bizarre yet captivating and eye catching. Join Kassam Dunka as he talks about the Fulani's Sharo festival. FACEBOOK: UP NORTH WITH KASSAM DUNKA. TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM: @Kassamdunka21. New episode drops EVERY SUNDAY. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    MONETIZING RELATIONSHIPS.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 10:23


    In recent times, relationships have turned out to be a money making venture for some people. Kassam Dunka talks about that and more on this episode. FACEBOOK: UP NORTH WITH KASSAM DUNKA. TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM: @kassamdunka21. New episode drops every Sunday. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    CURRY, SUGAR AND THYME

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 10:19


    Variety is the spice of Life. But are we actually getting the ingredients right? Kassam Dunka Isa would be talking about life and lessons on this particular episode. FACEBOOK: UP NORTH WITH KASSAM DUNKA. TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM: @Kassamdunka21. New episode drops every Sunday. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    TAKE YOUR TIME (why the rush?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 12:16


    Time and tides wait for no man, but some situations can't just be rushed. Join Kassam Dunka as he talks about some things we need to take our time and do, things we don't need to rush em. FACEBOOK: UP NORTH with Kassam Dunka. Twitter and Instagram @kassamdunka21 NEW EPISODE DROPS EVERY SUNDAY by 8pm. Don't forget to drop me a message. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    Gender EQUALITY and Gender EQUITY

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 11:55


    Talking about what gender EQUALITY and gender EQUITY is, understanding the basics of both concepts. FACEBOOK: UP NORTH with Kassam Dunka. Twitter and Instagram: @kassamdunka21. Dont forget to drop me a message. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    IT'S TIME TO TRY A WOMAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 10:50


    Talking about giving women chances they deserve to show their effective leadership skills. FACEBOOK: UP NORTH with Kassam Dunka. Twitter and Instagram@kassamdunka21 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    Perfectionism (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 7:33


    Understand what perfectionism really is, continuation of PART 1. Make sure you also check our the part one. Facebook: UP NORTH WITH KASSAM DUNKA. Twitter and Instagram: @kassamdunka21. Don't forget to drop me a message. NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY SUNDAY. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    Perfectionism(Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 10:41


    Is it really necessary to be a perfectionist? Understand what perfectionism really is in this particular episode and the subsequent one after this. NEXT EPISODE (continuation) COMING UP NEXT SUNDAY. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    NAIJA MOM'S (Celebrating mothers).

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 17:53


    It's Mother's day and we are celebrating Nigerian mother's and mother's around the globe right up in here. Know what it feels like to a kid to a Nigerian mom❤️. Facebook page: UP NORTH with Kassam Dunka. Twitter: kassamdunka21. Instagram: kassamdunka21. Don't forget to drop me a message. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    SAFETY FIRST (Am Back)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 14:24


    Our safety should be a priority especially at this point in time. So in this particular episode it's all about our security well being and safety. Yay am back from the break with exclusive content, it will only get better on this platform. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kassamdunka21?s=09 Instagram: --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    LETS STEP UP.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 6:32


    Deforestation has been an issue since day one. This particular episode talks about how planting of trees can go a long way in the fight against global warming. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    Giving back to the Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 11:06


    This episode is all about giving back to our community(Society), how we can contribute to the Society in our own little way, how to make a difference in our community in our own little way. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    THE GBAGYI PEOPLE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 9:58


    On this episode i will be telling you a little about the GBAGYI(Gwari) people, their culture, tradition and food and lots more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    THE RIDE HAS BEGAN (INTRODUCTION)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 17:09


    This episodes is an introductory episode and contain a little insight of what this podcast will be all about. Also the hausa Music is the case of study in this first episode, you also get to listen to the hausa pop music and the hausa traditional music at the end of this particular episode. Enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dunka-kassam/message

    UP NORTH (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 0:36


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