Ep99 (PART 1): Ninety-Nine Stories and Counting

Tune in for part 1 of a behind-the-scenes peek into the heart and soul of Selam & Hello that you won’t want to miss in this special 99th episode of Selam & Hello! Join Creator, Host, and Executive Producer Lilly Bekele-Piper as she swaps roles and sits down with the show’s Researcher and Community Manager, Njoki Munene. Get ready for an intimate conversation where they delve into Lilly’s transformative journey from Up/Root to Selam & Hello, her bold move from the development sector to media, and the pivotal moments that have shaped the show.

Discover Lilly’s unique approach to tackling complex issues with curiosity and compassion, insights gleaned from unforgettable live shows, and her unyielding determination to get Trevor Noah on the show. Plus, get an insider’s perspective on what Lilly considers her finest achievements to date in part 1 of our two-part season finale. Enjoy!

Episodes mentioned in this show:
Selam & Done: Dennis Ombachi Chops It Up! https://www.selamandhello.com/podcast...
Being a Woman Shouldn’t Be a Death Sentence https://www.selamandhello.com/podcast...
Gen Z Has Entered the Chat https://www.selamandhello.com/podcast...
Black Queer Beloved https://www.selamandhello.com/podcast...
The Case for Choice https://www.selamandhello.com/podcast...
The Case for Indigenous (Re)Imaginings https://www.selamandhello.com/podcast...
Habibi Al-Sudan https://www.selamandhello.com/podcast...
We are Making This for Our Children - https://www.selamandhello.com/podcast...
Conversation with Class of 2020: Global Students in a Global Pandemic https://www.selamandhello.com/podcast...
Good Intentions Aren’t Good Enough: Ending Orphanage Tourism - https://www.selamandhello.com/podcast...
Happy New Year with Eliud Kipchoge! https://www.selamandhello.com/podcast...
LIVE! Stories from Kakuma Refugee Camp - https://www.selamandhello.com/podcast...
Why Did You Leave? https://www.selamandhello.com/podcast...

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Music Credits: Selam & Hello Jingle by Silas Piper
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Production by: Sahihi Africa Productions
Editor & Sound Engineer: Bukachi Akatsa ([email protected])