How is a culinary initiative empowering women in Zanzibar?
A cultural initiative, Mamas of Zanzibar, is challenging societal norms for Muslim women
Africa Daily · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
Zanzibar is an island off the coast of Tanzania where more than 99% of the population are Muslim. In a community that places high value on family and marriage, being a divorcee is something that is often looked down upon, especially for women. However, one woman is breaking down those stereotypes through her culinary initiative, Mamas of Zanzibar. BBC Africa Daily’s Alan Kasujja speaks to Maskat on why she started her initiative and the impact it’s had on her life as a single mother as well as the lives of other ‘mamas’ on the island.