#50: Maqbul Mohammed on Healing from the inside out, Rethinking Success and the African Renaissance

On their special fiftieth(!!!) recording, the host duo has a chat with celebrated actor and media personality Maqbul Mohammed. In front of a live studio audience courtesy of the Busy Being Born Live Experience 2023, the three explore the journey home to the self through the lens of the guest’s perspective on his career, childhood, pursued interests, choices and lessons along the way. From his first show on stage, on Radio and on the screens to his most popular shows on TV, characters on stage, collaborations and successes on the airwaves - the conversation picks gems from all these seasons. Reflecting on experiences from Calif to Kilimani, Mombasani to South C, Makutano Junction to Auntie Boss, Capital Fm to Nation and so on, the episode picks pointers on the dos and don’ts on a journey through elevations, expectations, dejections and celebrations. Highlighting the essence of mentorship, working partnerships, family, faith and focus, the episode is really about overcoming doubt, fear, depression and despair. A journey to thousands of homes - only to find home in the self; a great listen full of laughs, honesty and faaaantastic stories! The episode is brought to you by AS Sports.   About the Guest Maqbul Mohammed (IG, X) is a prolific and celebrated Kenyan actor and radio presenter. Having jumped into professional theatre at the tip of the millennium, Maqbul went on to act in numerous plays at the legendary Phoenix Players at the start of his career in the Arts and Media. His resume features leading roles in popular TV shows in Kenya such as Makutano Junction, Auntie Boss, County 49, Crime and Justice and the likes. The acting success did not hold him back from making as monumental a career in Kenyan radio, working longest at Capital Fm and later Nation Fm. Show notes Maqbul’s story on a local daily Makutano Junction James Falkland Chris Kirubi Allan Kasujja Emily Wanja Nini Wacera episode on the BBB Podcast Tina Ardor Black Coffee and House Music down South On the African Renaissance through music (related article) Merchant of Venice by William Shakespear starring Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons BOOKS BORN A CRIME by Trevor Noah on Nuria