Bessie Head
Aunty Shishi tells the story of the girl who found her voice
Dark caves, colourless frogs and a triumphant echo!
In this episode of KaBrazen, Aunty Shishi reimagines the incredible story of the girl who found her voice. In a world where some people were forced into lonely holes where they could only whisper, Bessie used her loud voice to give her people hope. Bessie reminds us that speaking your dreams out loud can help make the world more wonderful.
Suitable for 4yrs to 9yrs and all of those young at heart.
This episode is 18 minutes and 56 seconds long
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Credits:
Writer - Wanjiku Mwawuganga
Researcher - Nthanze Musyoka
Voice Actor - Laura Ekumbo (Auntie Shishi)
Illustrator - Chela Yego
Production Assistant - Mweru Gitau
Audio Production - Wambui Waciuri for Za Kikwetu Productions
Theme song - Timothy Arinaitwe & Mbogua Mbugua & Laura Ekumbo
Logo - Francis Ally Mlacha
Sound Director - Laura Ekumbo
Head Writer - Aleya Kassam
Creative Director - Anne Moraa
KaBrazen Consortium - Full Credits: Nthanze Musyoka • Jane Mumbanu • John Muya • Laura Ekumbo • Aleya Kassam • Anne Moraa • Wilma Mosoti • Chela Yego • Afrikan Njogu • Monity Odero • Wambui Waciuri • Packson Ngugi • Melissa Mbugua • Josephine Kiarani • Allan Wasega • Mweru Gitau • Marcus Olang • Narmin Kassam • Molly (YRD) • Beliya Ndhlovu Bukuru (YRD) • Benjamin Mboya • Janet Haluwa • Zosi Kadzitu • Miriam Kadzitu • Jake/John Njoka • Kevin Kaesa
With thanks to Nanjala Nyabola & The Aga Khan University.
Collection 2 of KaBrazen Audio Stories is supported by a grant from Ignite Culture: ACP-EU Culture Programme (Eastern Africa). This fund is being implemented by HEVA, in partnership with the British Council Kenya with the financial contribution of the European Union, and with further support from the Organisation of ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) States. It is part of the global ACP-EU Culture Programme.
