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Legally Clueless

Legally Clueless
Mental Health
Grief
Childhood Trauma
Therapy
Motherhood
Healing
Boundaries
Family Dynamics
Personal Growth
Kenya
Divorce
Self-Care
Women Empowerment
Relationships
Identity
Depression
Women's Rights
Community Support
Trauma
Pregnancy

Legally Clueless is a weekly podcast by Kenyan media personality & social activist: Adelle Onyango!! Here, she documents her raw human journey as an evolving unapologetically African woman. The podcast is a space where people get to know just how okay it is to not know or not have it all figured out. It is also a space where Africans share stories from their lives; stories that teach, make us cry,... more

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Latest Episodes

What happens when you stop trusting your own decisions, feelings and instincts?

This week on The Mid Week Tease, Adelle unpacks how self-trust can slowly erode, through being constantly second-guessed, people-pleasing, gaslighting, overriding your o... more

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What Being a Woman in Aviation Cost Me | Ella’s Story Part 1

What does it take to find your place in an industry that constantly makes you feel like you have something to prove? In Part 1 of Ella’s story, she takes us from her childhood in Western ... more

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There comes a point where many women stop fearing wrinkles and start fearing what they've been taught wrinkles mean.In this week's Mid Week Tease, Adelle unpacks the stories women inherit about aging, from the belief that our worth has an expiry date... more

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I Did Everything Right. So Why Isn't Life Working? (Part 2)

What happens when you've done everything you were told would lead to success and life still doesn't go according to plan? In Part Two of Tanya Nyambura's story, the reality of adulthood co... more

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Recent Guests

Tanya Nyambura
Storyteller sharing personal education journey
Individual storyteller from Kenya
Episode: I Did Everything Right. So Why Isn't Life Working? | Legally Clueless Ep 388
Leyla Hussein
Psychotherapist, writer, entrepreneur, Bafta-nominated activist
Independent/Advocacy work
Episode: The Truth About Why African Women Struggle To Choose Themselves | For Mannerless Women
Jaxx Of All Trades
South African social, political, and current affairs commentator
Episode: Why Free Women Make People Uncomfortable | For Mannerless Women
Hope Masike
Zimbabwean musician, mbira player, published poet and artist
Independent artist/activist
Episode: The Freedom Of Choosing Yourself | For Mannerless Women
Jony John Mokuna Mungai
Hairdresser and subject of the episode's story
Self/Joshi Hair? (not explicitly stated)
Episode: I Was Bullied For Being Myself | Legally Clueless Ep 385
Precious Nkadimeng
DJ, creative broadcaster, healer
Spoken Priestess (Precious Nkadimeng)
Episode: The Gap Between Who They See & Who You Are | For Mannerless Women
Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah
Writer, activist, and author of The Sex Lives of African Women
Author and activist
Episode: Pleasure, Freedom & The Myth Of The Good Woman | For Mannerless Women
Annkia Njeri Ngunjeri
A guest sharing her lived experience with a chronic bladder condition
Individual storyteller (Annkia)
Episode: Living In Pain Since I Was 9 Years Old | Legally Clueless Ep 382
Jeanette Soi
24-year-old storyteller from Kisumu sharing her schooling experiences
Ngothi, Kisumu; Nyamira Girls High School alum
Episode: My Teacher Said I Would Amount To Nothing | Legally Clueless Ep 380

Host

Adelle Onyango
Kenyan media personality and host involved in multiple shows, known for activist storytelling and candid conversations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 762 ratings
  • Amazing!

    I listen to this podcast when my soul and heart are yearning for nourishment and I am yet to be disappointed! Adele is an amazing human who everyone should listen to consistently in their lifetime

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kq_wangari
    Australiaa month ago
  • Ep 235 & Ep 236

    Love these episodes 😍😍but it’s spelt Gaborone 🙈🙈

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nam2.0
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Jg I just got home from work and I have to

    I’m going back in a bit to see what the heck happened with my dad but I’m going back to the gym and I will have a couple

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gift blog
    United States3 years ago
  • Ep

    Love love love this podcast…learning slot and somehow i am learning alot on how to navigate this life….

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gracie Dellany
    United Arab Emirates4 years ago
  • To Adelle Onyango my absolute Idol. 🤩

    When Adele left her job at kiss 100 . I felt like we (Kenyans) would never have so many deep conversations but this is a great outlet especially for someone like me. But the main reason for this comment is that want to cohost with Adelle so bad😩🤌🏾. I just want to hopefully work with someone as genuine as interesting as deep and understanding as Adelle . Aki nothing but love for this show . Look how far you’ve come omg 🥺🥺🥺. Please don’t stop 💐❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Riziki 💋
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise honesty and relatability of conversations.
Fans appreciate practical guidance alongside personal stories.
Many highlight the show's empowering tone for women navigating life challenges.
Genuine, candid storytelling is a recurring strength appreciated by listeners.

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I Did Everything Right. So Why Isn't Life Working? | Legally Clueless Ep 388
Q: What was your first memory of being labeled the 'number last' in school, and how did that affect you at home and in class?
The label followed me from primary to high school, shaping how teachers and family viewed my potential, and it forced me to work relentlessly to escape the stigma, even as it harmed my self-esteem.
The Freedom Of Choosing Yourself | For Mannerless Women
Q: How did you reclaim your body and sit comfortably in it given the loss of traditional guidance, and how does your art help with that?
Hope describes sex education improving in Zimbabwe and art serving as a therapeutic, empowering practice that helps her understand and communicate her body, while reimagining cultural legacies through poetry and mbira.
The Freedom Of Choosing Yourself | For Mannerless Women
Q: So when you started dating at 24, was that a decision you controlled, or did you feel pulled by social expectations?
Hope explains she consciously moved into dating later, choosing partners on her own terms rather than being fully led by social pressures; she emphasizes the growth that comes from learning what she truly desires.
The Gap Between Who They See & Who You Are | For Mannerless Women
Q: When did the tension between how the world sees you and who you truly are begin?
The guest attributes the tension to a long-standing shift starting around 2016 when she entered the entertainment industry, coupled with the struggle of balancing public perception with her evolving self-identity and spiritual path.
You’re Too Valuable To Be This Undervalued | For Mannerless Women
Q: What role does sisterhood play in your professional life and pricing yourself?
Sisterhood provides a support system that validates audacity and helps create space for negotiations. It's about surrounding yourself with women who see your worth, craft networks that elevate each other, and ensure you're pricing with confidence rather than shrinking your value to fit others' expectations.

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This show centers on candid conversations about personal growth, empowerment, and navigating life as a modern African woman. Episodes frequently explore motherhood, boundaries, burnout, relationships, entrepreneurship, and healing, often weaving in lived experiences to highlight resilience, accountability, and self-actualization. Noteworthy elements include a diaristic, reflective style, high emotional honesty, and a commitment to discussions that challenge social norms while offering practical guidance for listeners pursuing authentic living.

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Recent guests on Legally Clueless include:

1. Tanya Nyambura
2. Leyla Hussein
3. Jaxx Of All Trades
4. Hope Masike
5. Jony John Mokuna Mungai
6. Precious Nkadimeng
7. Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah
8. Annkia Njeri Ngunjeri

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