Raising Kids Alone: Shatta Bway on Grief & Parenting

In this deeply personal and heart-wrenching episode of Dialogues With Jagero, we sit down with celebrated radio host Shatta Bway (Jacob Maunda) for a conversation that is as raw as it is inspiring. For the first time, Shatta Bway reveals the struggles behind the "bubbly" personality we see on TV and hear on radio. From his humble beginnings in Pumwani and the resentment he once felt toward his father’s career, to the traumatic loss of his parents and the devastating passing of his wife, Becky, Shatta Bway shares how he has navigated the darkest moments of his life. He opens up about the difficult decision to leave a peak career at Citizen TV to prioritize raising his children and why he believes every trial is simply "the shape of water" forming his purpose. What you’ll learn in this episode: The reality of growing up in a famous but struggling household. The hustle: From being a "Makanga" to a media superstar. Navigating grief: How to talk to children about loss. Why Shatta Bway chose fatherhood over fame. The power of a small, true circle and self-love. This is more than an interview; it’s a lesson in resilience, responsibility, and the true meaning of love. 📌 Sponsored by International Scholars Program (ISP) Dreaming of studying or working in the United States? The International Scholars Program guides ambitious African students and working professionals to top US universities with funding opportunities, as well as EB-2 National Interest Waiver pathways for qualified specialists. Website: internationalscholarsprogram.com Call/WhatsApp (Nairobi Office): +254 742 849 500 Visit: The Mirage Towers, Tower 1, 8th Floor, Westlands, Nairobi 🔔 Subscribe to Dialogues With Jagero for more thought-provoking conversations, raw stories, and actionable insights every week! Buy the Goldmine: Hustles For Africans here: https://dialogueswithjagero.com/goldmine Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @thejagero   For new episodes, subscribers only content, and job opportunities, subscrive here: https://dwj.beehiiv.com Wanna support the channel: Mpesa Till Number: 5253673 Or Buy Me Coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/jagero