Matirî Ngemi
Matirí Ngemi is a podcast discussing, exploring and researching the Agikuyu culture, history and heritage.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 32
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
Season 2 Prelude
The season will open with a discussion on the overview of the Mûciî of the Mûgîkûyu, with an emphasis on the of the “Nyûmba”, and the importance of the “Thingira” in episode one. Episode 2 will follo…
Season Reflections
In the final episode of the season, Waiyaki and Njeri reflect on their podcast journey through season one, bringing to light key themes from each episode. See you in season 2! Please enjoy and share.…
The Pre-Colonial Agîkûyû Way of Life - Part III
In this last episode of the 3 part trilogy, Waiyaki and Njeri continue the conversation with Ciku and King'ori as they dissect the Stages of life of a Mugikuyu in the last 3 stages of a Mugikuyu's li…
The Pre-Colonial Agîkûyû Way of Life - Part II
In Part II, Waiyaki and Njeri continue the conversation with Ciku Gachugi and King'ori Kanyi as they dissect the Stages of life of a Mugikuyu, and explore and discuss topics such as ear piercing (gut…
The Pre-Colonial Agîkûyû Way of Life - Part I
In this episode, Waiyaki and Njeri are joined by very special guests Ciku Gachugi and King'ori Kanyi. They explore and discuss the way of the Mugikuyu before colonization and contrast it with the pos…
The Life of a Mûgîkûyû
In this podcast episode, Waiyaki and Njeri introduce ethical principles that the Mugikuyu aspired to live by (and should aspire to live by even today) and the stages that a man and a woman go through…
Listeners' Choice
In this episode, Waiyaki and Njeri tackle 8 key common questions that the listeners had asked. These questions span a broad variety of topics and represent what has been on the listeners minds after …
Agîkûyû Religion & Spirituality Part II
Even before colonization, the Agikuyu were a deeply spiritual people who believed that the physical life continuously intertwined with the afterlife.
In this episode, Waiyaki and Njeri are joined by K…
The Philosophy of Mûratina
Muratina is an important and sacred aspect of the Agikuyu culture. Yet, over time, its true meaning has been misunderstood and its purpose watered down (pun intended) to that of an illicit brew.
In t…
Agîkûyû Religion and Spirituality Before British Rule
Religion and spirituality have always been a central part of the Agikuyu culture. In this episode, Waiyaki and Njeri discuss pre-colonial Agikuyu traditions and ethics, and contrast it with modern da…
The Power of "Ngemi" (Ululations)
Once you see and understand the true spiritual power and meaning behind Ngemi, (ululations) you will never say or hear them the same, again. Our heritage is rich and deep.
In this Episode, Waiyaki & …