In this episode of Men Men Men – The Podcast, we sit down with mental health expert and counselor Deo Sukambi to discuss key challenges facing men today, including trauma bonding, identity crises, and mental health struggles. Deo highlights how faith plays a crucial role in men’s well-being and how it can complement therapy to promote healing and growth.
We dive into how trauma bonding can keep men trapped in unhealthy emotional cycles and why seeking therapy is vital for breaking free. Deo also addresses the mental health crisis many men face, the societal stigma around emotional vulnerability, and the importance of finding safety in what you do, whether through work, hobbies, or personal passions as a way to nurture emotional stability and resilience.
Finally, we explore parenting and marriage from a man’s perspective. Deo shares insights on how men can build healthier relationships, manage the pressures of family life, and raise emotionally resilient children. This conversation is full of wisdom for any man looking to understand and improve his mental well-being.
He was the voice that woke us up, kept us company, and helped shape the golden era of Tanzanian radio. A legend on the mic and a mentor off it . This is the story of Jimmy Kabwe.
In this special extended episode of Men Men Men, Michael Baruti and Nadia Ahmed sit down with one of Tanzania’s most enduring media icons. Jimmy Kabwe began his broadcasting journey at just 19 years old and for over 30 years, he has remained a powerful and consistent voice on the airwaves, influencing generations of listeners and future broadcasters alike.
But beyond the microphone, Jimmy’s story is one of resilience, vulnerability, and purpose. In a rare and honest conversation, he opens up about the personal battles he’s faced including his struggle with depression and how he’s navigated the emotional weight of being in the public eye for three decades.
The conversation also dives deep into parenting as Jimmy reflects on his own childhood and the role his parents played in recognizing and nurturing his talent early on. He speaks passionately about the importance of parents supporting their children’s gifts from a young age, and how that kind of encouragement can change a child’s entire future. It’s a powerful reminder for today’s fathers and mothers about the impact of showing up, listening, and believing in your kids.
Through moments of laughter, reflection, and wisdom, Jimmy discusses his journey in media, what keeps him going, and whether he still finds joy in being behind the mic or if his greater purpose now lies in mentoring the next generation of broadcasters.
This episode is more than a profile, it's a conversation about growth, legacy, manhood, mental health, and the transformative power of parenting. Whether you’re in the media industry, raising a child, or simply someone who grew up hearing Jimmy’s voice, this is a story you’ll carry with you.
Tune in to Men Men Men for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation with a man who not only defined an era but continues to shape the future.
In this powerful live episode of Men Men Men – The Podcast, recorded in front of an audience in Dodoma, host Michael Baruti and co-host Nadia Ahmed (Psychologist) lead an honest and eye-opening conversation on how men and boys can actively support the journey toward gender equality in Tanzania.
Joined by a dynamic all-male panel Faraja Mazengo, a Social Worker, Hussein Hussein, an Educator, and Frank Mika, a Financial Literacy Expert—the discussion explores the roots of gender inequality, the role of Tanzanian culture, the power dynamics at play in homes and communities, and the practical steps men can take to be better allies.
From confronting personal bias to reshaping how boys are raised, this episode challenges men to move from awareness to action—and gives the audience real tools to help build a more equal society for all.
Highlights include:
This is not just a conversation, it’s a movement.
Tune in, reflect, and join the journey toward equality.
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “In Every Story, There's Strength.” It’s a timely and powerful message that aligns perfectly with today’s episode, titled: “This Too Shall Pass.”
Being a man often comes with ambition, big dreams, and the pressure to turn those dreams into reality. But the journey from believing in your potential to actually living your dream is rarely a straight line.
Our guest this week, Eberhardt Oswald widely known as Ebenation has lived that journey. From managing top names in the music industry and having everything a creative could ask for, to hitting rock bottom with a child to care for and no safety net, Ebenation's story is a powerful reminder that setbacks don’t define us, our resilience does.
In this honest and inspiring conversation, he opens up about losing it all, rebuilding from scratch, and slowly watching his dreams come back to life. His story is filled with lessons about perseverance, self-belief, and finding strength in the darkest moments.
What do you do when you’ve hit your lowest point? Do you give up, or do you keep going?
This episode reminds us why the phrase “This Too Shall Pass” holds so much truth and why, in every story there really is strength.
Tune in to Men, Men, Men with Michael and Nadia for this deeply personal and moving episode.
In a world where everyone’s busy curating the perfect life on social media — flexing soft lives, smooth backgrounds, and flawless vibes — one man is proudly swimming against the tide. His name? Zembwela.
Straight outta Magomeni, Dar es Salaam, Zembwela went from streetwise kid to one of Tanzania’s most beloved comedians — then flipped the script and became one of the most recognizable voices on radio. His journey is full of laughs, lessons, and a whole lot of realness.
In this episode, he gets honest. Zembwela shares the wisdom life has taught him, calls out what he sees as the struggles facing today’s young men, and challenges society to do better — especially for the next generation of men.
With humor, heart, and a heavy dose of truth, Zembwela reminds us that there’s power in owning your story. Love where you come from. Embrace who you are. That’s the energy behind this episode: “Jikubali, Jipende.”
“Walking in the shadow of a giant” si jambo rahisi—na inakuwa ngumu zaidi pale “Giant” huyo akiwa ni Augustine Mahiga, mwanadiplomasia mashuhuri wa Tanzania, na wewe ni mtoto wake wa kiume, unayejulikana kama Andrew Mahiga.
Kwa wengi, jina la mwisho linaweza kufungua milango, lakini je, kila nafasi unayoipata ni kwa sababu ya uwezo wako au kwa sababu unaitwa Mahiga? Hilo ndilo swali ambalo Andrew amekuwa akilazimika kulikabili katika safari yake ya kujitambua.
Katika episode hii ya kipekee ya Men Men Men: The Podcast, Andrew anakaa nasi na kufungua moyo wake kuhusu changamoto za kuishi na jina kubwa, shinikizo la kulingana na hadhi ya baba, na hatimaye furaha aliyopata alipogundua kuwa—ndiyo, yeye ni mtoto wa baba yake, lakini si lazima awe kama baba yake.
Zaidi ya hayo, Andrew anazungumzia kwa kina umuhimu wa mentorship kwa wanaume—na jinsi kuwepo au kutokuwepo kwa wanasihi kunaweza kumjenga au kumvunjilia mbali mwanaume wa Kitanzania.
Baada ya kuisikiliza episode hii, utaelewa kwa nini tumeiita:
"Embracing the Legacy, Creating My Own Path."
Walipoanza Men Men Men The Podcast mwishoni mwa mwaka 2019, Michael na Nadia walikuwa wawili tu – na maikrofoni. Hakukuwa na studio ya kitaalamu, wala mpango mkubwa. Kulikuwa tu na wazo moja: kuanzisha mazungumzo ya kweli kuhusu afya ya akili ya wanaume.
Hawakujua kama kuna mtu atawasikiliza. Hawakujua kama kuna yeyote atajali kuhusu maongezi haya. Lakini leo hii, baada ya miaka mitano na episodes 100, imekuwa wazi kuwa podcast hii imekuwa zaidi ya wao wawili. Imebeba sauti za uchungu, ushindi, maswali magumu, na ukweli ambao mara nyingi husalia kimya.
Katika episode hii ya kipekee, Michael na Nadia wanarudi walipoanzia – si kwa kurudia, bali kwa kutafakari. Wanazungumza kwa uhalisia kuhusu safari yao, changamoto walizokumbana nazo, na yale ambayo bado ni vita ambayo wanapigana nayo hadi leo.
Wanajiuliza: Je, bado wana kiu ya mabadiliko kama siku ya kwanza? Je, bado wanaamini kuwa mazungumzo haya ni muhimu katika jamii?
Jibu lao ni NDIO. Na kama wewe pia bado unaamini hivyo, basi episode hii ni kwa ajili yako pia.
Katika jamii inayomtazama mwanaume kama mhimili wa familia na mtafutaji mkuu wa riziki, changamoto za kiuchumi zimewasukuma wengi kutafuta njia mbadala za kujikimu. Moja ya njia hizo ni kamari.
Lakini je, kamari ni suluhisho la kweli kwa changamoto za kiuchumi, au ni mtego mwingine unaozidi kudidimiza maisha ya wanaume wengi?
Katika episode hii, tunachambua kwa kina ongezeko la michezo ya kubahatisha miongoni mwa wanaume wa Kitanzania. Tunaangazia sababu, athari, na uhalisia wa maisha yao baada ya kuingia katika mzunguko wa kamari.
Tupo na Tumaini Maligana, mshauri wa michezo ya kubahatisha mwenye uzoefu wa zaidi ya miaka 10, ambaye anatuongoza katika mjadala huu kwa maarifa, ushuhuda, na maonyo yenye msingi wa uhalisia wa maisha.
Karibu usikilize, tafakari, na shiriki.
#MenMenMenPodcast #KamariNaMaisha #ChangamotoZaMwanaume #UkweliWaKamari
Wanasema ndoa ni ndoto, lakini vipi ikiwa inageuka kuwa ndoto mbaya... na unaamka mahakamani? 😬
Kuna hii dhana kwamba mwanaume asiye na pesa nyingi hana haki kwenye talaka, eti unapata tu "pole kaka" na siyo mgawanyo wa mali au haki juu ya watoto wako.
Lakini kweli ipo hivyo? 🤔
Katika episode hii ya Men Men Men, tunaketi na wakili Ashiru Lugwisa, anayevunja hii hoja vipande vipande na kutufundisha jinsi ya kutoachika vibaya (kama hiyo inawezekana 🤣).
Sikiliza sasa! Kwanza ujue haki zako, halafu ndio uamue kama unataka ndoa au uwe bachelor wa maisha! 😅
#MenMenMenPodcast #TalakaNaHaki #UsiachikeVibaya
Je, nini kinaweza kutokea kwa jamii ya Watanzania wote ikiwa wanaume wataamua kushikamana na kuungana ili kuvunja dhana potofu zinazochochea unyanyasaji wa kijinsia?
Katika kuadhimisha Siku ya Wanawake Duniani, tulishiriki mazungumzo ya wazi na wanaume na wanawake wa jiji la Mbeya, tukijadili kwa kina:
🔹 Jinsi wanaume wanavyoweza kuvunja dhana potofu 🔹 Nafasi yao katika kusaidia usawa wa kijinsia
Michael na Nadia waliungana na wakazi wa Mbeya katika mjadala uliojaa maoni, uzoefu, na suluhisho zinazoweza kuwa kichocheo cha mabadiliko tunayohitaji.
Na ujumbe wao kwako ni huu:
🔥 Mwanaume! Vunja dhana potofu, simama kwa usawa wa kijinsia! 🔥
Dr. Lwidiko Mhamilawa ameibuka kwenye studio zetu siyo kwa ajili ya kutuambia jinsi maisha ni magumu (tulishajua hiyo), bali kutufundisha jinsi ya kufurahia safari ya maisha – hata pale unapotaka kutupa lapa na kusema, “Inatosha!”
Unajua, kuwa mwanaume ni kama kuwa kocha wa timu isiyoelewa mchezo: kila mtu anakutegemea wewe, lakini hakuna anayekuelewa! 😂 Maisha yanakuhitaji utafute hela, ulee watoto, ujenge nyumba (na siyo ya mbwa), huku ukifanya yote haya kwa tabasamu la Kimasai.
Lakini badala ya kulalamika juu ya maisha haya mazito, Dr. Lwidiko anatufundisha siri moja kuu: Kupenda mchakato wenyewe. Swali la kitofauti linakuja – Je, unafurahia kuwa mwanaume, au unaishi kwa survival mode tu?
Kwa usaidizi waMichael na Nadia, tunazungumzia pia umuhimu wa kushukuru na kushangilia mafanikio madogo madogo. Kwani, kama unaweza kusherehekea unapoipata *“charge” ya simu kwa 1%, kwa nini usifurahia hatua zako ndogo za maisha? 😂
Hii siyo tu episode, ni therapy session yenye jokes, insights, na motisha ya kuendelea kuwa mwanaume mwenye maana – bila kusahau furaha. Usikose hii safari ya kuelewa maana ya kuwa mwanaume!
Kumbuka, maisha ni safari – lakini angalau unaweza kucheka njiani. 😎
Sadick Ali ni mchekeshaji, muigizaji, mfanyabiashara... na zaidi ya yote—ni baba. Sasa, kama wanaume wengi duniani, wazo la kuwa baba kwa mara ya kwanza lilimjia kama mshangao wa mitihani ya darasa la saba: hauko tayari, lakini unajidanganya kuwa utaweza!
Na kama ulivyotegemea, Sadick alijikuta akikabiliana na mchanganyiko wa hisia—uoga, shauku, na sintofahamu isiyokuwa na GPS. Lakini kubwa zaidi, aligundua ukweli mchungu: hata uki-google kila kitu, hakuna njia ya kujiandaa kikamilifu kwa "daddy duties." Na ukifikiri unajua, mtoto wako atakutengenezea changamoto mpya—au diapers zitakutengenezea!
Karibu katika Men Men Men The Podcast, ambapo Michael, Sadick, na Nadia wanazama kwa kina (na kwa vicheko) kwenye changamoto na baraka za kuwa baba kwa mara ya kwanza. Hii ni safari inayochanganya furaha, machungu, na maswali kama: “Mbona mtoto hajalala bado?”
Nafsi Yangu Ina Amani
Katika dunia ambayo inashangalia ukamilifu wa mwanaume, dunia ambayo bado haiko tayari kuzungumzia kwa kina juu ya afya ya akili ya mwanaume, dunia ambayo mwanaume anayepitia changamoto za afya ya akili bado anatengwa na kuonekana mtu asiyefaa kushirikishwa na jamii yake, Sunday Kapesi anapambana kubadilisha hayo.
Toka safari yake ya kuondokewa na baba yake mzazi, kuanza kuingia kwenye matumizi ya madawa ya kulevya na kupata urahibu, kuweza kumuangalia mama yake na ndugu zake usoni na kukiri kwamba anahitaji msaada, na kuamua kwenda “rehab” ili aweze kupambana na urahibu huo, Sunday haachi simulizi yeyote kwenye mazungumzo haya.
Kama baba, kama mtoto, kama kaka, na kama mtu ambaye ana ndoto za kuisaidia na kuiokoa jamii yake, Sunday anaongea na sisi ni namna gani ni rahisi mno kwa mtu yeyote, hususani mwanaume kuingia kwenye urahibu, lakini pia anatutia moyo kwamba kila tatizo bado linauwezo wa kutatuliwa.
Ilimchukua muda kiasi gani kwa Sunday kupambania afya yake ya akili mpaka kufikia hatua ya kuweza kupata “amani kwenye nafsi yake”?
Sikiliza kiundani mazungumzo haya ili na wewe uweze kufahamu kwamba haijalishi unapitia magumu kiasi gani, siku zote kuna suluhisho la unayopitia, na linaweza kuwa suluhisho bora ambalo litajenga zaidi afya yako ya akili na kukufanya uwe bora zaidi ya jana. Pambana kuipa nafsi yako amani
Baada ya kuzungumza naye katika sehemu ya kwanza, Bwana Ng’winula Kingamkono au maarufu zaidi kama #Unu wa Tunzaa anarejea tena katika Podcast yetu kwa sehemu ya pili na ya mwisho kwa sasa.
Safari hii Unu anaendelea kutupa ujuzi na uzoefu wake katika kuanzisha, kusimamia na kuendesha biashara ya “StartUp” yake Tunzaa.
Kumbuka, Unu hakuanzia hapa. Anaongea na Michael Baruti na Nadia Ahmed kuhusu maana ya mafanikio, maumivu aliyopitia, kitu anachojivunia na namna pia kwa upande mwingine kuwa baba kumekuja kuwa jambo bora na funzo bora sana kwake kama mwanaume, kaka, mtoto wa kwanza na zaidi ya yote kama mfanyabiashara. Na swala ambalo bado analilisitiza kwetu sote ni kuijua sifuri yetu. Je, wewe unaijua sifuri yako? Unajua ulipoanzia? Unajivunia safari yako? Sikiliza mazungumzo haya yenye mafunzo ya kutosha kwetu sote.
Welcome to episode 92 of Men Men Men the Podcast, titled "Know Your Zero (Ijue sifuri yako)."
In this enlightening episode, we are honoured to have Ng'winula Kingamkono, the Founder and CEO of TUNZAA, as our special guest. Hosted by Michael Baruti and co-hosted by Nadia Ahmed, this episode delves into the inspiring journey of Ng'winula and the innovative work he is doing with TUNZAA.
Ng'winula Kingamkono shares his experiences and insights on entrepreneurship, the challenges he faced, and the pivotal moments that shaped his path to success.
Join us as we explore the concept of "Knowing Your Zero," a powerful idea that underscores the importance of understanding one's starting point and leveraging it to achieve greatness.
Michael Baruti and Nadia Ahmed engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Ng'winula, bringing out valuable lessons and actionable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators.
Don't miss this inspiring and informative episode. Subscribe to Men Men Men the Podcast for more engaging discussions and insights from industry leaders and change-makers.
What’s Father’s Day without an episode from your favorite award-winning podcast? It’s like a dad joke without the groan! 😂
On June 16th, social media was flooded with photos of people celebrating their dads and sharing the wisdom they’ve passed down. We thought, why not take it up a notch and have an open discussion about the lessons we've learned from our fathers? And boy, do we have stories!
In this special episode, recorded live at the American Corner with a fantastic audience, we’re joined by the hilarious and insightful Mike Mushi and Zahoro Muhaji. Together, we laugh, reminisce, and dive deep into the life lessons our dads have taught us. Some tales are heartwarming, some are downright funny, and others give a modern twist on how to tackle fatherhood today.
Buckle up for an episode packed with humor, laughter, and wisdom as we unpack “Lessons from Our Fathers.” Trust us, it’s going to be a wild ride!
Meet Rabii Kinyogoli: loving husband, dedicated father, and all-around outstanding guy. He’s got two fantastic sons, but one of them is a little extra special—because he’s autistic.
In a world where stigma around special needs is still all too common, and where some dads shy away from the challenges, Rabii stands out. He’s the dad who said, “I’m all in,” and he meant it.
Join hosts Michael and Nadia as they sit down with Rabii, who shares his journey of diving headfirst into the world of autism. From learning the ropes to ensuring his son doesn’t miss out on a single moment of childhood, Rabii’s story is one of courage, devotion, and unwavering commitment.
Tune in for a tale of heart and humor that will inspire every parent—and especially every dad—to step up and make a difference.
Who doesn't dream of financial freedom? But let's face it, life throws curveballs that can sometimes feel more like a financial dunk tank. Even those who seem to have it all together might be battling loans, debts, and societal expectations. And don’t even get us started on the dreaded black tax!
In this episode, Michael and Nadia roll up their sleeves and dive into the nitty-gritty of money matters. They're joined by Cornely Kilatu, the young, savvy financial advisor with a knack for helping others invest wisely. Together, they unravel the mysteries of financial challenges and reveal how relationships and marriages can sometimes bring unexpected bills.
Get ready for a treasure trove of insights on transforming your wallet's woes into wins. Whether you need a crash course in budgeting or tips to untangle financial knots, this episode is a must-listen for anyone aiming to up their money game. Tune in for a dose of wit, wisdom, and actionable advice that could change your financial outlook!
Get ready for an unfiltered, dynamic conversation about relationships from a man's perspective! Join us as a group of brothers come together to share raw insights, powerful truths, and fresh perspectives on how men can navigate modern relationships and be their best selves.
In today's fast-paced world of quick fixes, entitlement, and social media addiction, the pressure on how men should behave in relationships can be overwhelming. That's why we've teamed up with the Swedish Embassy in Tanzania to bring you a thrilling live session of #GlobalGuyTalk, transformed into this captivating podcast episode.
With a live audience of fellow men and expert insights from Social and Health Psychologist George Chacha, this episode delves into the challenges and opportunities of being in a relationship as a modern man. We discuss how men can elevate their relationships and tackle toxic habits that can harm them.
Tune in and immerse yourself in this eye-opening conversation. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we loved bringing it to you!
This is the Allan Lucky’s story of how he went against all odds to become the man he is today.
Born in Songea, to a christian Family, Allan describes his early life as being constrained in the triangle of three main things, church, school and home. From an early age it seemed that this is how his would be. That’s till he came to Dar es Salaam and realized there’s more to life.
Allan takes us on a journey about how he never thought of going back to school to end up graduating, how missing the shot of becoming a host of Planet Bongo TV and radio show during the presenter search broke him and sent him into depression. He shares with us his journey with the famous TV show called SKONGA and how that changed his life for the better and for the worse.
While sitting on top of the world, married and with a kid, Allan quits EATV and the SKONGA TV show and leaves the country to neighbouring Kenya. Professionally things were great, but personally it came with a cost of him losing his family. So what were the lessons learned? Any regrets? And why did he come back to Tanzania after all that?
This is Allan Lucky’s story and how he fought all the odds stacked against him to get to where he is. When asked who is Allan Lucky, his response was “A father, a husband and a man who thrives at anything that life throws at him, even when stacked against all odds”
