Swahili Once Said Pod

The Swahinglish Storyteller

The Swahili Once Said Pod is your cozy corner for exploring Swahili culture, African diaspora experiences, and the beautiful mess of living between worlds. Hosted by a second-generation Swahinglish storyteller, this Muslim-friendly podcast celebrates our roots, our present, and everything that makes us who we are. We'll be spilling the chai on all things Swahili and non-Swahili alike, so come for the culture and stay for the conversations! We're here to build community, one episode at a time.

  1. 5h ago

    EP17 Swahili Once Said Pod: We're routing for African teams ONLY in the World cup!

    Salam alaykum guys na KARIBUNI TENA, to another fruitful episode of the SOSP! Episode 17 is a strong one. I'm breaking down my most recent cinema experience and introducing an exclusive cinema theory, coined by yours truly. We also touch on airplane stories, who we're rooting for in the World Cup, and of course... MAMDANISTAN. Listen up and drop a review!

    29 min

  2. Jun 2

    EP16 Swahili Once Said Pod: My starting 11, Eid breakfast edition...

    Salam alaykum guys na KARIBUNI tena! First and foremost EID MUBARAK, hope it was a blessed one for you all ❤️ This week I'm breaking down the full logistics of my Eid fit, and revealing my starting 11 for the ultimate Swahili Eid breakfast lineup. We finish off with tweet of the week as always, because some things never change. Enjoy!

    27 min
  3. EP15 Swahili Once Said Pod: The government deffo control the weather.

    May 26

    EP15 Swahili Once Said Pod: The government deffo control the weather.

    Salam alaykum jamani na KARIBUNI TENA! It's the big 15, and I'm happy to be back. This week, I'm diving into the ultimate trifecta: heatwave + bank holiday + payday weekend = government turning up the heat on purpose. I also talk about authentic Swahili juices and introduce another new segment (I know, I'm on a roll). Tune in and enjoy!

    31 min
  4. EP14 Swahili Once Said Pod: LETS GO ASNAA LETS GO!

    May 20

    EP14 Swahili Once Said Pod: LETS GO ASNAA LETS GO!

    Salam alaykum guys na KARIBU TENA to episode 14 of the SOSP! Apologies in advance for the late upload, what can I say, I'm Swahili after all. Nevertheless, I have an amazing excuse.... ASNAAAAA have won the Prem! (Which is one of the topics we have to discuss). I also dive into a new segment on Nobel Peace Prizes and finish strong with tweet of the week. On that note...what do we think of Tottenham?

    29 min
  5. EP13 Swahili Once Said Pod: What does it take to be swahili?

    May 12

    EP13 Swahili Once Said Pod: What does it take to be swahili?

    Salam alaykum jamani na KARIBU TENA to another episode of SOSP! We're kicking this episode off discussing what it's like growing up in the UK while trying to stay connected to your roots. We also dive into every girl's top 3 most important days, the weather (shocking), and whether my age is considered old... Let's get into it!

    31 min
  6. EP12 Swahili Once Said Pod: And you better give nephew dearest his Oscar...

    May 5

    EP12 Swahili Once Said Pod: And you better give nephew dearest his Oscar...

    Salam alaykum guys na KARIBU TENA to another fruitful episode of the SOSP! On this weeks episode, I dive into the absolute aura MJ had, and I'm not talking about Jordan... I also dance around new Netflix films and how Australia will never see me, finishing strong with our fav and only segment, tweets of the week! Hope mtaenjoy!!!

    32 min
  7. EP11 Swahili Once Said Pod: Let's normalise playing heads down thumbs up as adults...

    Apr 28

    EP11 Swahili Once Said Pod: Let's normalise playing heads down thumbs up as adults...

    Salam alaykum guys na KARIBU TENA to episode 11 of the SOSP!!! I'm really enjoying the routine i've got going on guys, we're really entering the double digits era! This week we discuss the weather... you alright Neymar sunny innit? We also take a trip down memory lane and talk about the nation-wide British primary school experience. We finish things off nice and strong with my fave, tweets of the week!! Grab a snack and lets lock in...

    34 min
  8. EP10 Swahili Once Said Pod: Are we in a leather jacket pandemic?

    Apr 21

    EP10 Swahili Once Said Pod: Are we in a leather jacket pandemic?

    Salam alaykum guys and KARIBUNI TENA to big episode 10, we've finally made it to double digits!!! This week we're diving into the leather jacket pandemic that's taken over (not that I'm complaining). We also discuss space and its side effects, why work is moving like an obsessed ex, and of course, tweets of the week. I hope you're ready to listen and learn...

    34 min
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The Swahili Once Said Pod is your cozy corner for exploring Swahili culture, African diaspora experiences, and the beautiful mess of living between worlds. Hosted by a second-generation Swahinglish storyteller, this Muslim-friendly podcast celebrates our roots, our present, and everything that makes us who we are. We'll be spilling the chai on all things Swahili and non-Swahili alike, so come for the culture and stay for the conversations! We're here to build community, one episode at a time.

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  • Creator
    The Swahinglish Storyteller
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Munawwar Omar 2026
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