100 episodes
Selam & Hello Lilly Bekele-Piper
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- Society & Culture
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4.9 • 55 Ratings
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Selam & Hello is a show featuring stories of joy and justice from Africa and the diaspora. Produced in Kenya for global audiences - Selam & Hello curates conversations on identity and culture that inform, entertain and uplift.
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The Case for Choice
This week we are privileged to hear one woman's story on her journey towards choosing the life she wants to live. Muthoni Gitau, a notable content creator and podcaster shares her choice to be child-free, the many challenges she has faced in that journey, and ultimately, how she reached her destination. Muthoni shares the questions and answers she has wrestled with in her path to reproductive health and that there are many ways women 'mother' without having children. Join us as we navigate the multifaceted dynamics of choice, probing intersections of personal agency, cultural paradigms, and disparities in resource access in the region.
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Music Credits: Selam & Hello Jingle by Silas Piper
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The Case for Traditional Medicine
This week on Selam and Hello, Lilly delves into the world of traditional medicine with Vitalice Ochieng, Senior Program Manager at the Trust for Indigenous Culture and Health (TICAH). Together they discuss the motivation and tenets of TICAH's book 'Using Our Traditions: A Health & Nutritional Guide for Kenyan Families' and explore their efforts in preserving and promoting traditional medical knowledge, the potential integration of traditional and modern medicine, and the challenges hindering broader acceptance of traditional practices. Vitalice also highlights the work TICAH does to connect cultures across Kenya and advocate for policies that would allow for rigorous testing and oversight of traditional medicine - allowing them to enter more mainstream markets. Finally, they envision the future of traditional medicine in Kenya, Africa, and the diaspora, celebrating its history in fostering resilience and well-being. Join us as we journey into 'The Case for Traditional Medicine,' celebrating age-old healing traditions and their vital role in holistic health.
We are giving away one copy of TICAH's book 'Using Our Traditions'! Comment on our social media pages about your favorite holistic remedies, a cultural practice or wisdom passed down to you from your elders and you will be entered in our drawing!
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The Case for Comedy
This week, Lilly delves into the world of comedy with Doug Mutai. Doug, Founder of the Kenya Standup Collective and Co-Founder of the Nairobi International Comedy Festival, joins us to share how he got started, the current trends in comedy in Kenya and what makes a good joke. Doug shares how language is an important cultural signal when writing comedy and his insights into navigating sensitive topics like politics in front of a crowd. Aspiring comedians will find valuable advice from Doug's experiences, highlighting the transformative impact of humor. Join us as we delve into 'The Case for Comedy', celebrating comedy's role in fostering resilience and spreading hope.
Tickets to Nairobi International Comedy Festival here!
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The Case for Truth
This week, Lilly dives into the world of journalism with Maya Misikir. Maya is the founder of SIFTER, a weekly newsletter that highlights the top five stories from Ethiopia, shining a light on the challenge of discerning truth in an age of misinformation. Maya shares her journey to journalism, the creation of SIFTER as a beacon for reliable and inclusive news, and her commitment to impartial reporting amidst Ethiopia's political and economic complexities. They discuss the significance of language accessibility and media literacy, while Maya offers invaluable insights for young journalists and stresses the importance of mindful news consumption. This episode is a testament to the power of informed storytelling and the critical role of journalists in shaping our understanding of the world.
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Music Credits: Selam & Hello Jingle by Silas Piper
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The Case for Domestic Workers
According to the IMF, around 60 percent of the Africa's population engages in the informal sector - a world where many workers navigate the challenges of vulnerability while seeking dignified employment. In this episode, Lilly and her guest, Wangeci Kamau, the innovative founder of Good Housekeeping Africa, shine a light on the realities of domestic work and informal employment, advocating for dignity, respect, and fair treatment. UNDP's insights into the informal economy, post-COVID-19, underscore the critical moment for African governments to embrace inclusive, sustainable recovery strategies that acknowledge and bolster the informal economy's role. This episode is a call to action, urging a transformation in the domestic help industry and inspiring hope for a more equitable future.
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Music Credits: Selam & Hello Jingle by Silas Piper
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The Case for Hope
In today's episode, Lilly explores how she is mining for hope amid hard days. She offers a 'case for hope' based on both the local and global 'microjoys' she's stumbled across lately. Her reflection kicks off an upcoming series of episodes that will make the case for some of life's most universal needs and concerns and how we can find hope in each of them. Its a short - but poignant - offering we hope you enjoy.
"Discovering more joy does not save us from the inevitability of hardship and heartbreak. In fact, we may cry more easily, but we will laugh more easily too. Perhaps we are just more alive. Yet as we discover more joy, we can face suffering in a way that ennobles rather than embitters. We have hardship without becoming hard. We have heartbreaks without being broken."
Archbishop Desmond Tutu (source)
Links to resources cited in the show:
Cyndie Spiegel's book 'Microjoys' Anne Lamott's book 'Help, Thanks, Wow'AFRICAN GOOD NEWS (X)Worldview Upgrader In Kenya, over 90% of electricity is generated by renewable energyThe malaria vaccine that just rolled out has a surprise benefit for kidsLesotho Tourism Life expectancy in Ethiopia was 69 years in 2019; just a few years behind USA at 77
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Music Credits: Selam & Hello Jingle by Silas Piper
Production by: Sahihi Africa Productions
Customer Reviews
Truth spoken with love, justice and interest
I love listening each time a new episode of Selam and Hello comes. Lilly speakers to each guest with love, justice and a genuine interest and joy of what they add to our world, especially in the East African region. I learn so much each time from an area of the globe that is and always will be a slice of my heart. Thank you Lilly.
This week it was especially endearing hearing her interview her two daughters with those same qualities. Throughout the hour all three brought a smile to my face. I loved it.
My thoughts.
I have been a listener of this podcast from the time it started, I really love the topics, the diversity and the discussions in each episode. I love the energy, the laughter and the ease of the conversations that makes us all connected to the topic. Thank you for educating us, connecting us and enlightening us in each episode.
Insightful and Substantive
Lilly has a tactful ability to shine a light on stories that need to be heard. With her guests, she explores nuanced ideas pertaining to the continent of Africa, and indeed beyond.
Her ability to weave through guest to tell their story, and contextualize their experiences, while opening larger topical issues, is humanizing on a micro level, but also places discussions in relatable, urgent, and global level.
A must hear!