DeeScovered Oasis
by Duchesse I.
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Why I’m Considering Relocating to Nairobi
Why I’m Considering Relocating to Nairobi
About this podcast
Hosted by Duchesse Iraduhaye, a passionate storyteller and cultural advocate, The DeeScovered Oasis is a podcast celebrating belonging, cultural heritage, and the inspiring journeys of Africans in the diaspora returning to the motherland. Like an oasis found on a long voyage, this podcast offers a space for stories of resilience, self-discovery, and personal growth.
Drawing from her own experiences and those of others - from entrepreneurs building businesses in Rwanda to creatives rediscovering their roots in Ghana - Duchesse explores themes of belonging, identity, and success.
With conversations in English, French, and Kirundi, The DeeScovered Oasis is your destination for insights on relocation, innovation, and life back on the continent. So take a slow, grounding breath, press play, and step into this oasis of stories with us!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 30 episodes
- Why I’m Considering Relocating to Nairobi · 16 min · Season 2 Episode 28I recorded this solo episode with the waves of Lake Tanganyika in the background, and maybe that’s why it feels a little more reflective than usual. Today, I’m sharing why…
- Why Luxury Travel and Experiences in Africa Matter More Than Ever · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 27Dans cet épisode, je reçois Emma Vidal (Girl Around Africa) une créatrice de contenu et entrepreneure qui ne “revient” pas en Afrique, parce qu’au fond, elle n’en est jamais…
- How to Build a Thriving Business and Community in Abidjan · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 26Est-ce que "Abidjan est doux" comme on le dit ? In this episode [in FRENCH], Hélène Cuny Coulibaly talks about the reality of a rapidly growing city, common mistakes people make…
- Season 2 Is Here! · 1 min · Season 2New intro. New destinations. New voices. SAME OASIS! Welcome back to the DeeScovered Oasis Podcast!
- EP 25 - 5 Lessons from My Guests You Need to Carry With You · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 25I’ve had some incredible conversations on this podcast, and I realized there are five lessons from my guests that I keep coming back to; the ones I think we all need right now…
- EP 24 - Berirembo on Discovering Life Beyond the Returnee Dream · 1 h 4 min · Season 1 Episode 24She came back home thinking she knew what to expect… then Burundi said, “Plot twist!” In today’s episode, Berirembo Dory Delicia and I laugh through the realness of being a…
- EP 23 - Let's Answer Some of Your Questions! · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 23You asked and I answered! In today’s episode, I answer some of the questions you’ve sent in about me, the podcast, and everything in between. I share what’s next, reflect on…
- EP 22 - Ivan on Building a Life Through Art in Kigali · 57 min · Season 1 Episode 22“What does your last name mean?” For the first time on the pod, my guest didn’t know. But what Ivan Mugemanyi knows well is how to create spaces where people truly feel seen and…
- EP 21 - Hawa on Following Her Inner Voice to Abidjan · 1 h 14 min · Season 1 Episode 21What if coming back home isn’t a final destination, but part of figuring it all out? In this episode, Hawa Marguerite Conde and I reconnect to unpack the not-so-linear paths we…
- EP 20 - Jessie On the Weight of Returning Home · 1 h 14 min · Season 1 Episode 20In this episode [in French], I sit down with Jessie Jimbere, a Burundian content creator, mother of two, and returnee-at-heart currently living in France. We unpack the realities…
- EP 19 - Winnie On Discovering Her Oasis in Helping Moms · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 19We're back for episode 19, DeeSquad! And today, I’m joined by Winnie Irangabiye; twin mama and founder of Post-Natal Kindness. We’re talking about what it really means to be…
- EP 18 - Hadi on Discovering Her Oasis in Senegal · 1 h 24 min · Season 1 Episode 18This episode [in FR] is a special one... we are going to West Africa and Saly in Senegal to be exact. I sit down with Hadiatou, who chose to build her family life in Senegal…
- EP 17 - What We Bring Home: How Returnees Celebrate Special Days · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 17Do we celebrate Mother’s Day - and other special moments - the same way when we move back home? In this special episode EN FRANÇAIS, I reflect on how traditions shift, what feels…
- EP 16 - What No One Tells You About Friendships When You Move Back · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 16In this episode, I’m riding solo to talk about something no one really prepares you for: friendships when you move back home. I share about my own struggles with returning to…
- EP 15 - Stephie on Discovering Her Oasis in Telling Stories of African Women · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 15In this episode, I sit down with Stephie Mazunya who is a playwright, actress and overall creative who uses her art is rooted in culture abd the experience of African women. We…
- EP 14 - Fablice On Discovering His Oasis in Building Burundi, Brick by Brick · 1 h 10 min · Season 1 Episode 14In this week's episode, Fablice Manirakiza shares his journey from life as a refugee in Australia to becoming an entrepreneur in Burundi. While in Australia, Fablice used his…
- EP 13 - Andrea On Discovering Her Oasis in Writing (2 of 2) · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 13In this 2nd of a two-parter with Andrea Harahagazwe, we dive into the themes of her debut novel "The Sun Sets Everywhere." Andrea shares insights about her protagonist Graciella…
- EP 12 - Andrea on Discovering Her Oasis in Writing ( 1 of 2) · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 12In this first of a two-parter with Andrea Harahagazwe, we explore the journey behind her debut novel "The Sun Sets Everywhere." From her childhood in Burundi to her years in…
- EP 11 - Larissa On Discovering Her Oasis in Bujumbura / What We Wish We Knew · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 11What is one thing you wish someone had told you before moving to the country you live in now? In this conversation, Larissa Nezerwe joins me to discuss our experiences moving…
