Bi Kidude
The story of the girl who dreamed of singing
In this KaBrazen episode, Aunty Shishi reimagines the amazing story of the girl who dreamed of singing. Bi Kidude sang for over one hundred years in Zanzibar and around the world, and reminds us to listen to what makes us happy…after all our soul knows what to do.
Care warning: Topics include child marriage and physical harm to a child.
Suitable for 4yrs to 9yrs and all of those young at heart.
This episode is 23 minutes and 38 seconds long
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Credits
Writers - Laura Ekumbo, Aleya Kassam, Anne Moraa
Researchers - Laura Ekumbo, Aleya Kassam, Anne Moraa
Voice Actor - Laura Ekumbo (English - 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 Marilyn Kamuru and 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.
