DeeScovered Oasis

In this episode [in French], I sit down with Jessie Jimbere, a Burundian content creator, mother of two, and returnee-at-heart currently living in France. We unpack the realities of coming back home and we dive into friendship, expectations, and how introverts navigate social life in Burundi. We talk about therapy, being judged, feeling misunderstood, and how hard it can be to say what you really need.

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We're back for episode 19, DeeSquad! And today, I’m joined by Winnie Irangabiye; twin mama and founder of Post-Natal Kindness.

We’re talking about what it really means to be supported as a new mom, how Burundian care traditions like 'kwarama' helped her through her own post partum journey, and why moms in Canada could use a bit more of that 'Kwarama energy'. Oh! And there’s a sweet giveaway at the end too. Tune in and come back here...

This episode [in FR] is a special one... we are going to West Africa and Saly in Senegal to be exact. I sit down with Hadiatou, who chose to build her family life in Senegal despite having no initial network. We talk about using LinkedIn to find jobs in African markets, dealing with racism, COVID challenges, and why she wanted her kids to be genuinely attached to Africa. Drop a comment - have you ever made a life decision based on ...

In this episode, I’m riding solo to talk about something no one really prepares you for: friendships when you move back home.

I share about my own struggles with returning to Burundi and realizing that the friendships I left behind weren’t always waiting for me. From navigating a social life that’s warm but not always deep, to finding new circles in unexpected places, ...this one’s for anyone trying to redefine their circle and sens...

In this episode, I sit down with Stephie Mazunya who is a playwright, actress and overall creative who uses her art is rooted in culture abd the experience of African women.

We talk about her latest play "Chronologies" and follow the journey of Muco, its main character. Through Muco, a young Burundian woman returning home after years away, we get into some beautiful themes: memory, silence between generations, what we inherit, and ...

In this week's episode, Fablice Manirakiza shares his journey from life as a refugee in Australia to becoming an entrepreneur in Burundi. While in Australia, Fablice used his voice to inspire change, performing on major stages and sharing his story through music. Now back in Burundi, he's focused on innovative real estate development, creating job opportunities, and driving positive change. Tune in to hear how Fablice is transformi...

In this 2nd of a two-parter with Andrea Harahagazwe, we dive into the themes of her debut novel "The Sun Sets Everywhere." Andrea shares insights about her protagonist Graciella, the symbolism of sunsets across different cultures, and we talk about the things we like and don't like about grief in Burundian society. We also touched on the interesting subject of adult friendships and how they evolve through life's transitions.

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In this first of a two-parter with Andrea Harahagazwe, we explore the journey behind her debut novel "The Sun Sets Everywhere." From her childhood in Burundi to her years in France and professional stint in Nairobi before returning home, Andrea shares how these transitions shaped her identity. Andrea opens up about the challenges of returning home and navigating cultural expectations while remaining true to oneself.

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What is one thing you wish someone had told you before moving to the country you live in now?

In this conversation, Larissa Nezerwe joins me to discuss our experiences moving back to Burundi. We reflect on what we wish we had known when we made the move in 2020 and 2021. We touch on things like the "savior mentality," being called "umu diaspora," and we also give our two cents on the not-so-great customer service back home.

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I sit down with the one and only Makeda Mahadeo, who brings her Jamaican vibes to the heart of Rwanda! We dive into her journey from landing in Kigali with zero plans to making her mark in the local media space. Makeda opens up about finding her community, motherhood, and those little moments that make life there blissful. Plus, she shares how staying true to herself while going with the flow led to some amazing opportunities.

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In a world that can feel like one big, lonely desert sometimes, the motherland can be our oasis, a place where we can truly be ourselves, feel understood, and find our people. In this episode, I open up about my journey from Burundi to Cameroon and beyond, sharing how these experiences showed me that Africa isn't just a continent, it's where we come to feel whole again.

I also unpack the story behind DeeScovered Oasis and why, for ...

In this episode, I open up about my creative journey, my transition from a political science student to a multimedia storyteller. I also reveal what my vision for the DeeScovered Oasis podcast is, offer a sneak peek of upcoming episodes, and discuss how my experiences in Burundi influenced this platform that highlights African returnee stories.

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Podcast cover by Inarunyonga

Music by KDaGreat

Previous work mentioned with Yaga Bu...