EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 40 MIN
Episode 25: Dear God, I’m Still Here- with Nigerian Afro Artist, PENI
from Earth Tones Podcast · host Ella Kuhn
Send us Fan MailIn this deeply moving episode of Earth Tones, I sit down with my friend- Afro artist PENI, who opens his heart and story with rare honesty.PENI shares what it was like growing up in Nigeria and experiencing profound loss early in life, losing both of his parents and his sister. He reflects on the distinct impact each of them had on shaping who he is today, and how their teachings around family, generosity, and showing up for others continue to guide his choices.Music became more than expression for PENI. It became memory. It became prayer.Through lyrical storytelling, he honors the people he’s lost and the love that still carries him forward.We talk about:•Growing up in Nigeria and navigating grief at a young age•How his parents and sister shaped his values and purpose•Using music as a way to remember, heal, and tell his story•His songs “Dear God” and “Dear God Pt. 2,” written for his lost family members•Wrestling with faith during life’s hardest seasons•Finding your way back to God when you feel distant, angry, or unsurePENI also shares his hopes for the future. Building stability for himself and his brothers, creating financial freedom, and stepping into his next chapter with deeper faith and momentum. He has new music dropping in March, and this conversation offers a powerful glimpse into the heart behind the sound.🎶 Listen to PENI’s music on Apple Music and Spotify:Dear God Dear God Pt. 2If you’ve ever questioned God, grieved deeply, or tried to turn pain into purpose, this episode will sit with you long after it ends.Connect with Guest, PENIInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/y0peni?igsh=MW1udTEwOHU1ZGUzYw==Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/peni/1596997012Spotify: PeniConnect with Host, Ella🎞️ Earth Tones Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/earthtones.podcast🎞️ Personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/earthmamaella🎬 TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@earthtones.podcast🎥 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@earthtones-podcast
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Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving episode of Earth Tones, I sit down with my friend- Afro artist PENI, who opens his heart and story with rare honesty. PENI shares what it was like growing up in Nigeria and experiencing profound loss early in life, losing both of his parents and his sister. He reflects on the distinct impact each of them had on shaping who he is today, and how their teachings around family, generosity, and showing up for others continue to guide his choices. Music became...
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