The Creative Hustle

The Creative Hustle

Welcome to Seattle’s African unflinching comedy podcast hosted by an award winning Kenyan Comedian , Dubai Denis Maronga. The show is poised at the intersection of black, African, and American experiences, we chop up Comedy , Music & personal stories . The show also profiles some of the extraordinary people making a meaningful and affirmative contribution to their communities, cities, countries, the continent, and the world. .https://linktr.ee/DubaiDenis Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theafricanexcellistpodcast/support

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June 5, 2023 5 mins
Being a comedian in Kenya is not an end in itself as we have seen in the recent past. This is only a pathway to other job opportunities once you have been known and accepted by Kenyans. When Byron Otieno, popularly known by his stage name Owago Onyiro, appeared on the Churchill show aired on NTV fans fell in love with him. His sense of humor and stage presence elevated him to levels of African comedy greats. Although he took a brea...
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n this episode, Denis Maronga will inspire us on how he makes a meaningful influence on his community by providing a range of resources across medical, financial, and legal aspects to support predominantly Afro-immigrant communities. Tune in today as he shares his unique story about career, community, and health and how he gives emphasis on the significance of eye health awareness to help our next generation be ready for potential ...

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Seattle has a rich history of stand-up comedy, dating back to the 1970s when the city’s first comedy club, The Comedy Underground, opened its doors. Since then, the city has become a hub for comedy, with a thriving scene that has produced many talented comedians. On this episode we tap into the top comedy talent from North America. Blog now available here , https://thekichekoproject.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-rich-history-of-bipoc-im...
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The Kicheko Project April Fools Comedy Jam 2023 was a blast . Hilarious seattle comics join forces with the next African -born music stars and get the audience rolling in the aisle with their quick wits, wry observations, and no-holds-barred humor. Dubai Denis Maronga (formerly known as General Mutombo) is Dubai Denis Maronga (formerly known as General Mutombo) is An Award-winning artist, creative director , blogger, and philan...
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The Kicheko Project April Fools Comedy Jam 2023 was a blast . Hilarious seattle comics join forces with the next African -born music stars and get the audience rolling in the aisle with their quick wits, wry observations, and no-holds-barred humor. Comedianne, Actor and producer Tawanna Buchanan, TB Controversy Queen, as she's known in the comedy world. She dives into her journey into comedy, her podcasts, and her crazy world . Y...
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The Kicheko Project April Fools Comedy Jam 2023 was a blast . Hilarious seattle comics join forces with the next African -born music stars and get the audience rolling in the aisle with their quick wits, wry observations, and no-holds-barred humor. Nic Dundas is a stand-up comedian based in Seattle, WA who’s performed across the country. He hosts a donut review show, ‘Glazed and Confused’, where he travels the greater Puget Sound a...

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Dionna Notes is a Vocalist writer and baker with Sweets &Songs . Dionna is a #seattlewashington native , she has opened for Cedric the Entertainer and Kool and the gang. Diery is a young Senegalese singer, guitarist and composer who lives in Seattle WA, USA. His music journey began at the age of 14 through a Senegalese guitarist teaching him how to play the instrument. 👉https://youtube.com/@diery6111 Diery live studio session Ve...
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Lerato Mphahlele [Lerato music} is a Johannesburg, Gauteng, South African born , award winning radio Producer, creative, vocalist and songwriter. Lerato music is a phenomenal uprising singer and act . This vibe is an awesome song that will surely be worth a place on your playlist if you are a lover of good music . Thank you for sharing your work with not only us but the world. Being an artist is often a vulnerable path. You make s...
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effrey Hysons, CEO of Hylens Photography, is an experienced photographer passionate about capturing unique moments with their signature style. He began his venture into photography in 2014 and soon became obsessed with the fundamentals that make a great photograph: lighting, balance, composition, and the use of space. Through Hylens Photography, Hysons is intentional about captures poignant and profound moments with a creative twis...
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The power of community and connection ripples into powerful, positive impact.  For #WomensHistoryMonth, I want to highlight some amazing women I have worked & collaborated with over the years . Generally, books are important in the lives of children. Like their bodies, the minds of children are growing rapidly, and books are a great source of imaginative nourishment. Books delight their sense of adventure, feed their curiosity, nur...
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How can we help people to live a good life? Instead of trying to right what's wrong within a community Elijah and Ali argue we need to start with what's strong. We need to help people discover what gifts they have and to use those gifts to enrich those around them.  On this series, we peel back how common is alopecia in men . Is alopecia genetic? What we don’t often talk about when thinking of the barbershop is it’s vital role in ...
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What is Testosterone? Is There a natural low testosterone treatment? My brother King Kojo topped by the studio and shared an incredible story about the inception of Tea in his business. Tap in, available wherever you consume your podcasts. Www.phenomenaltea.life https://youtu.be/DKpWfJyeXok #thekichekoproject #thetaepshow #blackownedbusiness Tap in and don’t forget to subscribe. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcast...
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Music production podcast episodes don’t get any better than this. A musician himself, host Dubai Denis  has sat down with more than 100 popular musicians to discuss some of their best songs & creative process in detail. I’ve shared some of the most incisive secrets of the industry and interviewed many interesting artists, songwriters, and fellow audio engineers.   Kingsley Kofi Tay (born 14th April 1989 ), known professionally as B...
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South African rapper AKA, born Kiernan Forbes, passed away on Friday night after he was shot outside of a restaurant in Durban. He was 35 years old. The South African hip-hop legend is survived by a young daughter, whom he shares with D.J. Zinhle. In September 2022, AKA announced plans for his upcoming fourth studio album Mass Country on Instagram.The Nasty C-assisted track "Lemons [Lemonade]" was released on 16 September 2022, as ...
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Andrew Ikechukwu Ashiofu has with fellow LGBTQ+ Nigerians in establishing human rights advocacy and asylum aid for LGBTQ+ Immigrants seeking help. He is a member of DPHIU, the first Greek fraternity for gay men of color. Andrew is also a planning council member with the Seattle HIV/AIDS planning council and co-chair of the King County Democrat's DEI committee. He is a Commissioner on the Seattle LGBTQ+ Commission where he is a Co-C...
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February marks Black History Month, an annual observance to remember and honor African-Americans and events in history. To commemorate their work, we take the time to recognize and celebrate their fight for equality and justice.  We take a walk through memory lane with highlights from  Season 3 ! After years of attending open mics, I've really come to appreciate how bad a stand-up set can be. Truly bad standup is almost an art for...
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February 2, 2023 65 mins
February is dedicated as Black History Month, honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history. If you didn’t accomplish anything significant or anything at all this month that’s perfectly fine . The year just started . Rest , reset, and plan your year out . You’ve been putting in the work .  Give yourself grace everything will work out in your favor . Happy new Month and tap in , DJ Vintage from Ken...
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There are all types of people with all types of fetishes. But if one partner has a fetish their SO isn't into, it can cause tension in a relationship. Have you ever dated someone with a weird fetish? Let’s talk about it over Soulful Sessions with DJ Khumozin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theafricanexcellistpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theaf...
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Welcome to Seattle's top  comedy podcast. The African Excellist show( TAEP) hosted by comedian Dubai Denis . If there’s one thing women don’t play about it’s definitely birthdays lmao that is life or death for them ! Today we discuss various topics and you get a bonus soulful mix. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theafricanexcellistpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti...
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Federal Trade Commission requires services to make it as easy to cancel a subscription as it was to purchase it . Have you guys had problems canceling your subscriptions? Drop a comment and share your experience. Enjoy the chill Friday Mix from DJ Khumozin . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theafricanexcellistpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theafr...
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