Field Marshal Muthoni wa Kirima
Aunty Shishi tells the story of the girl who dreamt of true freedom
Stolen home, poisoned tongues and a heroic journey!
In this episode of KaBrazen, Aunty Shishi reimagines the brilliant story of the girl who dreamt of freedom. In a scary world where the colourless frogs with no hearts have taken over the land, and even turned the hearts of her people, little Muthoni never gives up. Muthoni reminds us that step by step, even we can find our way to true freedom by never giving up on your dreams.
Care warning: Mention of electrocution and physical harm to a child
Suitable for 4yrs to 9yrs and all of those young at heart.
This episode is 22 minutes and 51 seconds long
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CREDITS
Writer - Anne Moraa
Researcher - 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 Ciru Ngigi, Too Early For Birds: Brazen Edition Team, Ngartia, Owaahh, Abu, Gathoni & The Aga Khan University.
Special thanks to the late Field Marshal Muthoni wa Kirima.
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.
