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This Being Human

This Being Human

By: Aga Khan Museum & The Walrus Lab
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This Being Human is the Aga Khan Museum’s video podcast that explores conversations about Muslim art, cultural exchange, and the stories that connect us. Hosted by Mai Habib, the series brings together artists, thinkers, and cultural leaders to explore how creativity opens doors—sparking curiosity, encouraging collaboration, and deepening understanding across time and place. Each episode reflects on the ways art shapes our lives, connects communities, and reveals the threads we share.


Produced by The Walrus Lab.


The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support of This Being Human.



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Episodes
  • Episode 24 - Roni Helou

    Episode 24 - Roni Helou
    Apr 2 2026

    Roni Helou is a rising star from Lebanon’s fashion scene. The young designer talks about making fashion with a message, why he staged a photoshoot on a mountain of garbage, and surviving the explosion that devastated Beirut in 2020.


    The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support of This Being Human.

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    32 mins
  • Episode 23 - Misha Euceph

    Episode 23 - Misha Euceph
    Apr 1 2026

    Misha Euceph is the host of the podcast Tell Them, I Am and CEO of Dustlight Productions. Tell Them, I Am features major Muslim celebrities telling stories of little moments that changed their lives.

    She talks about her rise to podcast fame, her struggle to gain ownership over her show, and making the Quran more accessible. You can watch her Quran Book Club on her Instagram page.


    The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support of This Being Human.

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    32 mins
  • Beyond Boundaries with Pakistani Artist Yousuf Bashir Qureshi

    Beyond Boundaries with Pakistani Artist Yousuf Bashir Qureshi
    Dec 17 2024

    In this episode, we sit down with Yousuf Bashir Qureshi, known to many as YBQ, a visionary artist whose work blends music, culture, and storytelling to craft a truly global sound. From his roots to his rise, YBQ shares his journey of artistic discovery, the influences that shaped his music, and the profound themes of identity, belonging, and transformation that echo through his work. Whether you're a fan of his genre-bending soundscapes or curious about how art can bridge cultural divides, this episode will leave you inspired and enlightened. Tune in for an intimate, reflective conversation that celebrates creativity, resilience, and the power of connection.

    Learn more about YBQ's work at https://www.ybqds.com.

    To fill out our listener survey, go to agakhanmuseum.org/tbhsurvey.

    If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, go to agakhanmuseum.org/thisbeinghuman.

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    42 mins
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