Behind the (Selam & Hello) Scences!

Selam & Hello

In the last episode of 2023, host Lilly goes behind the scenes with Sahihi Africa's Becky Muikia and Rahma Seif for an exclusive look into Selam & Hello's journey through 42 episodes, 54 guests, 4 live events and 2 spin-off shows in just 1 year! Sahihi Africa, a Pan-African communications agency, is at the forefront of amplifying diverse African narratives through media and partnered with Lilly to relaunch her show in November 2022. Becky shares the highs and lows of production, while Rahma provides insights into her crisis management strategies. Amidst their professional discussions, the episode is filled with laughter, bloopers, and a glimpse of the team's strong off-screen bond. Although Njoki Munene, the Community Manager, is absent, her contributions are acknowledged. This episode promises a mix of enlightening reflections, heartwarming camaraderie and abundant thanks for the community of listeners who have inspired and motivated the team. To each of you – joyous and blessed holidays and see you in 2024!

Episodes talked about in this show:

• Episode 41: The Revolution Will be Taught with Sagda Khalil and Amin Hussain - Ep 41: The Revolution Will Be Taught
• Episode 38: Who Tells Your Story? with Abdi Latif Dahir - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSvA0gNhAgM&t=15s&ab_channel=LillyBekele-Piper
• Episode 65: All Hair Arséma! with Arséma Thomas - Ep 65: All Hail Arséma!
• Episode 68: The One and Only Gado! with Godfrey Mwapembwa (Gado) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWpEnggUk9Y&t=1637s&ab_channel=LillyBekele-Piper
• Episode 67: LIVE! I Can't Breathe with Dr. Ijeoma Kola - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO0HcchNBZk&t=31s&ab_channel=LillyBekele-Piper
• Episode 72: Black is Beautiful: Exploring Colorism with Alaba Angole - Ep 72: Black is Beautiful: Exploring Colorism
• Episode 59: My Mother Was My First Country with Saron and Selah Bekele-Piper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6nMK9kEj40&t=3s&ab_channel=LillyBekele-Piper
• Episode 45: Power in the Culture with Dr. Benjamin Piper - Ep 45: Power in the Culture
• Episode 64: LIVE! The Happiest Place on Earth with Jean-Tristan Mianze Ep 64: LIVE! The Happiest Place on Earth: A Journey to Centrafrique
• Episode 42: Wakanda Forever Eva with Mugambi Nthiga - Ep 42: Wakanda Forever Eva
• Episode 71: Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere with Irungu Houghton - Ep 71: Injustice Aywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere
• Episode 73: The Boundless African Imagination with Tsitsi Dangarembga - Ep 73: LIVE! The Boundless African Imagination
• Episode 55: Gen Z Has Entered the Chat with Rick, Silas, Philo and Thomas https://youtu.be/8VU_7a4uf0U?si=YptZK5fPdoYVdqpo

Honourable mentions:

• Sticks and Stones - https://www.instagram.com/sticksandstoneske/?hl=en
• Punchline Comedy Club Nairobi - https://www.instagram.com/punchlinecomedyclubnairobi/?hl=en
• Love Artisan - https://www.instagram.com/loveartisan/?hl=en
• Snowball Studios - https://www.instagram.com/snowballindustries/

Follow Selam & Hello:

• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selamandhello/
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGmO35TpU1jj2fGlzFQwLgA
• TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@selamandhello
• Website https://www.selamandhello.com/

Follow Becky Muikia:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beckymuikia/?hl=en
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckymuikia/

Follow Rahma Seif:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsrahmaseif/?hl=en
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahmahseif/

Sahihi Africa Productions:

• Website - https://sahihiafrica.com/

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Music Credits: Selam & Hello Jingle by Silas Piper

Production by: Sahihi Africa Productions