From Punchlines to Punching Bags: Auntie Jemimah’s Wellness Journey

11/03/2025 53 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4

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Episode Synopsis

Crowned Comedian of the Year 2023 at the AfriGlow Women’s Awards and her show Maitù Mùkabete, the Best KIKWETU PRODUCTION at the Kenya Theatre Awards 2024, Wangari Nguri, known to many as Auntie Jemimah is one of Kenya’s most celebrated comedians. As a creative, Wangari has seen and felt the effect that going to the gym every weekday since 2017 continues to have on her body, spirit and mind. Every day from Monday to Friday, Wangari works out through her WhatsApp status, sharing motivational messages in the form of a quote, a song and a summary of her workout session. In this episode, Wangari and I share our experiences on turning fitness into a lifestyle, motherhood, womanhood, creativity, burnouts, writer's block, and how physical fitness fills our cup. Words on Wellness with Kenyanpoet was produced with the support of Semabox Africa.