Because We Said So
Zama Marubelela; Landiwe GamaBecause We Said So is a podcast by Zama Marubelela and Landzy Gama, two 20-something South African women figuring life out in real time. From navigating friendships, love, careers, and the chaos of growing up—no topic is off-limits. It’s girlhood, unfiltered. Come for the laughs, stay for the realness.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 29 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureRelationships | |||
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This week we unpack the mindset of “if everybody has it, I don’t want it” — where it comes from, why it’s harmful, and how we can unlearn it. We also get into the Burna Boy concert drama, Gunna bringing his girlfriend on stage, Cynthia Erivo and Aria... more
This week we talk about what it means to want more for your life as a woman, especially as a Black woman, and why ambition and abundance shouldn’t come with guilt. We also touch on Kris Jenner’s birthday, All’s Fair, and the 2025 Grammy nominations. ... more
This week, we unpack Chante's viral Vogue article and the discourse around posting your partner online — when is it cute, and when is it actually embarrassing?
We also get into some pop culture moments: our favourite Halloween looks, Landiwe’s catfi... more
This week we’re talking about the “fixing men” era — why women feel pressured to fix men, and why it’s time to stop trying to save those who don’t want to be saved. We also chat about the Miss South Africa pageant, the upcoming Love Island South Afri... more
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- Episode 27
The way Zama laughs? Top tier 🤣🤣she bodies me so much❤️
Apple Podcasts5Twinkielesufi
South Africa20 days ago - 🤍
Love you QUEENS
Apple Podcasts5Madani🍓South Africaa month ago - Love it down!
You guys are my friends now.
Yall just don’t know
Apple Podcasts5SpheskieSouth Africaa month ago - 🩷🩷
My fav ladies ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥹🥹🥹🥹 learn a lot from you ladies 😍😍😍 my week starts on a Wednesday 🙃🙃
Apple Podcasts5Nolu_ThandoMSouth Africaa month ago - Girlhood
I love me some BWSS !!!
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Apple Podcasts | #205 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #214 |  Italy/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #13 | South Africa/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #1 | South Africa/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #1 | South Africa/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #52 |  Saudi Arabia/Society & Culture/Relationships |
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Because We Said So launched 7 months ago and published 29 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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