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November 4, 2024 7 mins

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 Burundi

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(00:00):
Hello hello hello welcome to the discovered oasis podcast. I am your host Linusha Sadohaia

(00:06):
and I wanted to dedicate this episode to talking to you about the de-op podcast. What to expect?
Who the guests are going to be and overall try to answer all the questions that are
probably leaving rent free in your mind. But before we dive in, let's cue some music.

(00:35):
Shout out to K The Great for that beat. When he first posted it, I knew he was exactly what I needed
for my show. So I sent him a DM and he graciously sent him my way. So thank you. And since we're
doing shout outs, I want you to put down anything you might be holding right now, put your hands together
and clap for the amazing artists behind this podcast cover. She goes by in a ring-younger on

(01:02):
Instagram and I mean wow. I happen to know her personally like we share a few things like house,
parents, siblings. I mean you get the hint. So I'm obviously not biased at all when I say the
she's a genius. You can find the links to their pages below. Okay, now who is this dish that's

(01:23):
who's talking to you right now? If you listen to the podcast trailer, which I said it was a first
episode, but really this one is you heard me talk about my versatile self. But I want to
share a little story about how this podcast came to be. Let me take you back to 2015. I was an
undergrad in university studying political science and if you know anything about polysci,

(01:47):
you know it involves a lot of papers, essays, dissertations, a huge amount of reading and writing.
And my second or third year, I discovered something big about myself. I realized that I actually
enjoyed writing, but because most of the topics I was writing about in uni were kind of boring

(02:10):
at times, I decided to create a blog. So I want to award press, create a blog, and please guess
what I first called it. Speaking my mind, I know not creative at all. Around that time, Brundie,
the little country in East Africa, the some people still don't want to pay attention to,
was going through one of its darkest times. I decided to use my blog to share what was

(02:35):
happening by home. And yes, that's where I'm from, in case you haven't figured that out.
But he quickly became to depressing. So the following year, 2016, I changed the name and started
writing about my troubles and the people that I would meet the same year. I bought my first camera.

(02:55):
And right there, photography became my main creative medium. I was still writing on my blog,
but I would also share pictures on Instagram. So basically, I was slowly becoming what we call today,
a content creator. Before that term was such a big deal. Because storytelling is at the center of

(03:17):
all my creative pursuits, over the years, I kept evolving with whatever medium of expression was popular.
So fast forward a couple of years when videography became trendy through real, TikTok,
shorts, I started creating reals myself. It was during the pandemic and around that time,

(03:38):
I moved to Burundi, which I originally intended to stay for six months, but ended up staying for two years.
There, I got to work with a multimedia company that gave me a small segment where I would
go meet women that were doing jobs traditionally held by men. I would film them and share their

(04:00):
stories on social media. I'll make sure I include the link below if you want to watch them, of course.
Then in 2022, I was asked to host a show called Imamba, which wasn't really a show, but more of a
conversation circle. But in my mind though, it was still a show. Every last Thursday of the month,
I would have a guest and an audience, and we would discuss a specific topic allowing the audience

(04:24):
to ask questions at the end. Really loved that experience. Unfortunately, it wasn't filmed,
so nowhere for you to trace it online. In 2024, fast forward to today, I am launching this podcast
to keep sharing more stories about the people I meet and the places that take my breath away.
But I'm very intentional about focusing on Africa. Yes, now I think we've all established the fact

(04:49):
that the media doesn't always portray Africa in its true form, and this podcast is genuinely
in attempt to change that. However, I want to keep it real. It's not all roses and sunshine
back on the motherland, and we know it. There are so many wars, many people are still struggling
with the necessities like food and water. The unemployment rates are alarmingly high,

(05:16):
and it feels like our governments are still gambling with our lives. Many or those were fleeing
the continent to seek better lives elsewhere, but nonetheless, many Africans in the diaspora
are choosing to leave the Western word to move back to Africa. Why? That my friend is what

(05:37):
we're going to explore together on this podcast. I've reached out to my friends and many other
Africans from all over the continent to join me in conversations as we unpack what it means to be a
returny. We'll discuss the challenges we face before moving back. The challenges we face once
were back on the continent were home and the things that make it all worth it. I can tell you right

(06:02):
now. Most conversations will come from a place of looking at life through a glass half full lens.
Which means that this podcast might not be for you if you're not interested in hearing about
the beauty of Africa overall. Now, before I lose you, allow me to tell you what to expect for
the deal podcast in November. On November 8th, I will talk about the meaning behind the podcast

(06:25):
name. I have a feeling you're ready to figure that out, but come back because I will tell you a
little bit more about it and the following Friday on Pak Wooden means to be a returnee. Also,
thank you have figured that out, but still come back because I'll share my own journey and how
I became a temporary African returnee, along with how you inspired the conversations I'll be

(06:49):
having with my guests. The Friday after that will explore some of the common misconceptions about
returning to Africa. And the last Friday of the month, I will share some of my brilliant favorites,
the places, the food, the people, etc. So make sure you follow this podcast on whatever platform you're
listening to and do not forget to join the party as happening on Instagram. Thank you for tuning in,

(07:15):
leave me a comment or send me a DM and remember, no matter where you are, there's always a path
to discovering your own oasis. I'll talk to you soon.
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