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The Creative CurmudgeonWriting and Performing with Mugabi ByenkyaThis is gonna be the last episode of this podcast for a little while, and it's with one of my favorite writers, Mugabi Byenkya. Listen to us discuss disability, performing, texting, Batman, and much more.2023-10-121h 07
AwokenWord#021: Mugabi Byenka - "Beyond Skin"Anuj sat down with poet & author, Mugabi Byenkya. Audio of this conversation was thought lost, however resurrected in the end to share this wide sweeping dialogue.
Mugabi shares key experiences from his life living around the world, how his parents gave him a foundation for strength, and what it's been like to move through life's challenges, adversities and triumphs. Anuj & Mugabi explore biases, assumptions and reflect on the role poetry and art have played in their lives. Mugabi's positivity (and laugh) are infectious, and his travels, both internally and in the world continue.
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On Tape; The PodcastLove Mismatches And Fair-weather FriendsTough times don’t last, tough people do.
In this episode, Mugabi byenkya an award winning writer of poetry and prose, who also occasionally raps, narrates how their experience as a three time stroke survivor has been a valuable lesson of love.
We explore love mismatches, the importance of loving people the way they need to be loved, and why components like respect and knowledge are vital in the giving and receiving of love.
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Website: https://www.mugabibyenkya.com/
What have the tough times in your life taught you about love?
Love and light,
Musinare2023-05-2952 min
Words With Michelle - the podcastWords With Michelle – the podcast: Artist Spotlight – Mugabi ByenkyaI speak with Mugabi Byenkya about his debut mixtape, Songs for Wo(Men) 2.2023-02-1400 min
StoryzfromyhairMugabi Byenkya - Dear PhilomenaMugabi Byenkya is an award-winning writer poet and rapper, based in Kampala Uganda. He was longlisted for the Babishai Niwe Poetry award in 2015 and has had his poetry and comics published in well known publications like Carte Blanche, Skin Deep and Best Canadian Poetry among others. He is an extraordinary young man that has wrestled with two strokes, loss of a father at a young age but has continued to pursue his passion ;to be an author. Dear Philomena is Mugabi at his most vulnerable. This amazing work has helped others heal through their own pain as Mugabi literally wrestles w...2022-08-2542 min
Goodest Notes#14 - Mugabi Byenkya, Writer + PoetMugabi is an award winning author, poet and occasional rapper currently based out of Kampala. After publishing his debut novel “Dear Philomena” in 2017, he was selected by the literary festival Writivism as on of the 56 writers who have contributed to Uganada’s literary heritage in the 56 years since Ugandan independence.
We talk about balancing notes from your inner circle with the perspective of an outsider, becoming your own promoter, and coin the term "Mugabi Cinematic Universe."
Grab a copy of Mugabi's 'Dear Philomena' here
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The Amaru PodcastEp#15: Dreaming With A Death Sentence feat. Mugabi ByenkyaIf you knew that your time on earth was up, what would you do? In this episode, I speak to Mugabi Byenkya, an award-winning writer, poet, and rapper about how he turned his life around after a near-death experience.He shares:His childhood and its challengesHow he manages to stay above his struggles I would love to know your thoughts on this episode, message me on Instagram and connect with Mugabi as well and show him, digital love. I'd LOVE to Connect with you:www.amarukueng.com...2022-06-301h 38
Living in this Queer BodyThis Volatile Body: Mugabi ByenkyaMugabi Byenkya is an award- winning writer who was born to Ugandan parents in Nigeria and is currently based in Kampala. Mugabi lives outside the gender binary and has a seizure disorder, chronic fatigue and experiences the world in a way that some would describe as “neurodivergent.” In 2018, Mugabi was named one of 56 writers who has contributed to his native Uganda’s literary heritage in the 56 years since independence by Writivism (East Africa’s largest literary festival). Mugabi wants to be Jaden Smith when he grows up.
In this interview we cover so many topics including the distracti...2022-05-271h 12
Disability After DarkEpisode 281: “The doctor said, “Stop being so angry and the racism will go away” - Chatting racism, ableism and the medical system w/ Mugabi ByenkyaIn episode 281, I sit down with my new friend Mugabi Byenkya as we talk about medical racism and ableism through his experiences of being a three time stroke survivor. We explore horrible things doctors said, the importance of family support, why people thought seizures were demonic and more. This episode is important because it shows how disability is perceived alongside anti-black racism, etc. Enjoy! You can follow and support Mugabi here: https://www.mugabibyenkya.com/Apply now to be on Disability After Dark by e-mailing disabilityafterdarkpod@gmail.com or going to this link:2022-02-121h 27
Spoonie Authors PodcastDisability, Comics, and Entrepreneurship with Mugabi ByenkyaToday we are joined by poet, novelist, and comics writer Mugabi Byenkya!
Mugabi Byenkya is an award-winning writer, poet and occasional rapper.
Mugabi was longlisted for the Babishai Niwe Poetry Award in 2015. His essays and poetry have been published in The Good Men Project, The Mighty, and Skin Deep, in addition to over 25 other publications. He has been interviewed on Voice of America, NTV Uganda, Africa In Dialogue and Brittle Paper, among 40 other media outlets.
In 2018, Mugabi was named one of 56 writers who has contributed to his native Uganda’s literary heritage in the 56 years s...2022-02-1119 min
Finders GrieversEpisode 10. Your Second Life (with Mugabi Byenkya)This week, Shohana sits down with writer, poet, and occasional rapper Mugabi Byenkya to discuss lessons in manhood, health insurance, and the unlikely possibility of keeping your loved ones around forever.
Follow Finders Grievers on Instagram & Twitter @findersgrievers and write to us at findersgrievers@gmail.com
About Mugabi Byenkya:
Mugabi Byenkya is an award-winning writer, poet and occasional rapper. He was born in Nigeria, to Ugandan parents and is currently based in Kampala.
Mugabi was longlisted for the Babishai Niwe Poetry Award in 2015. His essays and poetry have been published in The Good Me...2021-09-2343 min
The International PodcastMakerere African Writers ConferenceThe role of literature, the conference, the impact of writing on society, the adoption of English, French, Portuguese as the educational languages of the new African states
Brendon Nichols: School of English, University of Leeds
James Currey: Editor of The African Writers Series at Heinemann (1967 - 1984)
Mugabi Byenkya: Author of Dear Philomena2021-05-191h 22
Can We Talk?Ep. 22: Conversation series - ResilienceExcited to be back with another episode in the conversation series! In this episode I talk to Mugabi Byenkya, writer, poet and occasional rapper. We talk about his experiences as a black man living with disabilities, existing within multiple marginalized social categories, spirituality and more!
How do you deal with pain? Do you sit with it in acceptance or do you try to run from it? Do you recognize your privileges as an able bodied person in society? What is your experience with finding the right therapist?
Don't forget to subscribe on Apple...2020-07-141h 14Words With Michelle - the podcastWords With Michelle – the podcast: Racism In The Medical FieldI sit with writer and poet, Mugabi Byenkya, as he discusses the mistreatment he has received from medical professionals.2020-06-2900 min
KaziKAZI MUGABI BYENKYA A WRITER, POET, MUSCIAN ANF ARTISTEpisode Notes
Mugabi ByenkYa is a writer, poet, musician, artist and environmental scientist.
He was longlisted for the Babishai Niwe Poetry Award In 2015. His essays and poetry have been published in the God Men project,African writer,Arts and Africa and the Kalahari review among others. Tune in and listen to his amazing story.2019-06-1833 min
The Creative ImbalanceEpisode 73 featuring Mugabi Byenkya (Dear Philomena)On todays episode we are joined with Mugabi Byenkya author of the book "Dear Philomena". This chat is one of the deepest we ever had on this show as Mugabi breaks down the beyond interesting concept of the book, and the process of being inspired to write it after the doctors told him that he only had a couple years to live. He also walks us through his process of what he did to overcome the pain of death and what lead to the creation of this beautiful novel that helped give him strength to live, internationally connect with others...2019-01-2154 min
Sunflower SutrasInterview with Mugabi ByenkyaAuthor, poet, and occasional rapper Mugabi Byenkya discusses his well-traveled upbringing, extensive touring, and the concept behind his debut novel "Dear Philomena."
Listener submission by Michele Mekel2018-12-0735 min
TalkWithMEMugabi Byenkya, Poet, Writer & RapperMugabi Augustine Ateenyi Olatokumbo Byenkya was born in Nigeria to Ugandan parents and has spent his life living across Africa, Asia and North America. Mugabi is a writer, poet and rapper who has honed his craft through writing workshops, poetry slams, cyphers and open mics across North America and East Africa. Mugabi was longlisted for the Babishai Niwe Poetry Award in 2015, has been featured on The Good Men Project, The Mighty and his writing is used to teach International High School English reading comprehension. His debut novel, Dear Philomena, was published in 2017, and has already been purchased by readers...2017-09-231h 01