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We speak to Sarah Bahbah, the Palestinian-Jordanian artist behind the highly circulated series 3eib. She shares her journey, standing up to the culture-based shame she has carried for so long and embracing her true identity as a Western Arab.
Read MoreNia Deo explains the tumultuous journey many mixed women experience while trying to accept their identities as a whole. Experiencing discrimination, othering, and invasive questions everyday, she speaks of the beauty of being both Granadian-Caribbean and Indian.
Read MoreWelcoming Manuka Honey to AZEEMA FM! Get ready to move your body with our favourite astrologist’s exclusive ‘Everywhere & Nowhere’ club mix!
Read MoreNatalie Oganesyan writes about a mental journey to reclaim the hair on her body. Interviewing Lisa Pecot-Hébert about sexist propaganda reproduced by the media, she discusses the way body hair has become racialised in society. Natalie also talks about unlearning practices of hair removal, which were passed down from women in her family.
Read MoreBy collapsing traditional and modern fashion techniques across various Arab and non-Arab cultures, Isisdünya activates its brand mission of wanting to send impactful ripples through the fashion industry.
Mariam Abood was raised by an ‘army of feminists’ and lost a brother during the war in Iraq. She tells AZEEMA how she navigates life in Britain, having to constantly explain her heritage, and how her identity has inevitably become political.
Read MoreReflecting on personal experiences and relationships, Ayat addresses the racial hierarchies that exist in some Arab homes.
Read MoreLady Shaka serves an exclusive Pacific mix! Paying homage to her ancestry, we catch up with her about her mixed heritage, music influences and more.
Read MoreCreative trio Sarah Bougsiaa, Sofia Suarez and Iman Sharkie visualise their own utopian space, exploring the unique feeling of comfort when free of all the preconceived ideas of how one should be.
Read MoreYamini Singh reflects on the conflicting and confusing experiences of coming of age in American society, navigating her Indian heritage and family roots.
Read MoreDalia deep dives into the life of MENA’s treasure, Oum Kalthoum, and considers the soul kept hidden behind her famous black glasses.
Read MoreWith humour, Aida Esmaili shares her personal experiences around sex but also hints to the cultural implications it has on women in Iran.
Read MoreAyat explores how many young Arab women negotiate how to exist between different identities and cultures, and the importance of simple moments spent on Mama’s carpet trying on jewellery.
Read MoreThis months DJ spotlight with Shivani Day! Have a listen to her exclusive Hot ‘n’ Heavy mix on AZEEMA FM.
Read MoreGiven Assyrian is an endangered language, Jenan Younis shares her experiences speaking her mother tongue as a potent way to maintaining her cultural identity.
Read MoreNaina blesses our ears with an exclusive nostalgic mix! We catch up with her about representing her Indian roots and paying homage to all the dance music she heard growing up.
Read MoreA beautiful short film exploring the Alevi community based in Anatolia, modern day Turkey. Lara Köse gives us an insight into her identity and how she came to direct this film.
Read MoreAyat shares a touching account on maintaining (re)imaginings of Palestine alive in light of the anticipated Israeli annexation of Palestine
Read MoreSafiya Bashir takes a moment to recognise the formidable journey of Shirin Ebadi, celebrating her incredible achievements in Iran over the past 50 years.
Read MoreMaya Baroody shares her perspective of how to actively be a better ally to the Black community, and how Arab communities can begin to dismantle the deep-rooted racism that exists against Black bodies.
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