Episodes
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Cheers to the End
Join Ursula in the last episode of the season as she completes her personal commentary on the Netflix series Young Famous and African. Keep up with Us Instagram- @penny_and_peswa Threads- threads.net/@penny_and_peswa Keep up with Ursula Instagram: @ursula.mbra...
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Afrobeats in America II
We're continuing the discussion on Afrobeats in America. n this episode we dive into AfroAmerican remixes and African music and Diaspora audiences. Keep up with Us Instagram- @penny_and_peswa Threads- threads.net/@penny_and_peswa Keep up with Ursula Instagram:...
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Afrobeats in America
Join Ursula as she discusses the rise of Afrobeats in American and its impact on the culture. Keep up with Us Instagram- @penny_and_peswa Threads- threads.net/@penny_and_peswa Keep up with Ursula Instagram: @ursula.mbra Twitter: @urs_ula Music Credit Problem- Reekado...
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Don't Let Big Corp Swallow You
Listen to some hot tunes and chitchat with Ursula in this episode. We discuss episode 3 of Young Famous and African and her time in corporate America so far. Keep up with Us Instagram- @penny_and_peswa Threads- threads.net/@penny_and_peswa Keep up with Ursula Instagram: @ursula.mbra...
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American Hustle w/ Fawziyah and Agyeiwaa
Join Ursula as she speaks with long time friends Agyeiwaa and Fawziyah about starting out life in the US. Recorded in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Songs 'Oil in My Head' - Black Sherif ' Premiere Gaou' - Magic System 'Be Honest' - Jorja Smith ft. Burna Boy A Penny and A Peswa 2 theme Song - Prod Amuari...
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Birthdays and Bants
Happy 3 Year Anniversary!! In the first episode of the first season Ursula discusses new features to the podcast including, new team members, segments, and a new reality show? Join us as we celebrate A Penny and A Peswa. Music Intro- A Penny and A Peswa Intro by Prod Amuari Amina- Mavins Party No...
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Adulthood... Life Updates... and Goodbyes
On the season finale, Ursula discusses what she has been up to since she last recorded. Follow us on Instagram: @penny_and_peswa Keep up with Ursula Instagram: @ursula.mbra Twitter: @urs_ula
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The Life of Photographer with Tonia-Marie Parker
On today's episode, Ursula interviews Ghanaian based photographer Tonia Marie Parker. They discuss the good, the complicated and the exciting life that is a reality for Black female photographers. Follow us on Instagram: @penny_and_peswa Keep up with Tonia Instagram: @Tonia Marie Parker Keep up...
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Essilfie, Afro Soul, and Being a Woman in the Ghanaian Music Industry
On today's episode, Ursula speaks to Afro Soul artiste Essilfie as she shares her experience as a woman in the music industry. Follow us on Instagram: @penny_and_peswa Keep up with Ursula Instagram: @ursula.mbra Twitter:@urs_ula Keep up with Essilfie Instagram: @essilfiemusic Twitter:...
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Rants & Bants: We for lef Ghana
In today's episode, Ursula is joined by guest co-host Enjoyment Mami and MattOnDizz as they discuss, relationships, awkward friendships, and coming of age in Accra, Ghana. Follow us on Instagram: @penny_and_peswa Keep up with Ursula Instagram: @ursula.mbra Twitter:@urs_ula Keep up with Enjoyment...
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Welcome Back, #TheSlap & Young, Famous, and African
Welcome back to Season 3 of A Penny and A Peswa! We're kicking off this new season with a discussion on the recent saga at the Oscars, a rant about the new Netflix show Young, Famous, and African and a heartwarming welcome from you host, Ursula Mbra. Follow us on instagram: @penny_and_peswa Keep…
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Blue Therapy Round Up, Relationship Questions and Horror Stories
Join your favorite relationship Auntie and Uncle as they share their final thoughts on the Blue Therapy Series. After that, they answer your relationship questions and react to your relationship horror stories. Intro Song: Omah Lay- 'Understand' Outro Song: Lapidoe ft. Buju- 'Feeling' Follow us…
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Blue Therapy: The Breakdown with Bashmandee
In episode 6 of A Penny and A Peswa join Ursula and co-host Delaney (Bashmandee) as they share their opinions on the hit relationship series, Blue Therapy. Song: Juls ft. Agent Sassco- 'Slow Down' Follow us on instagram:@apenny_and_apeswa Keep Up with Delaney Instagram: @bashmandee Keep up with...
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Twitter cancels Gyakie, Rastafarian Family Vrs Achimota School
On this week episode of a Penny and A Peswa, join host, Ursula, as she shares her views on the Rastafarian family suing of Achimota school and Twitter cancel culture. You don't want to miss it. Intro Song: 'Forever' Gyakie Outro song: 'Forever Remix' Gyakie ft. Omah Lay Follow us on...
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Being a Black student in a PWI
Join the conversation as Ursula speaks to Faydane, Alain, Lydia, and Methembe about their experiences in a predominantly white institution. Song: 'Way Too Big'- Burna Boy Instagram: @lily.lyd, @faydane_0, @methembe_!ndlalifa, @nishimwe_wo_kwa_mwezi Follow us on instagram:@apenny_and_apeswa Keep…
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The Reality of Being a Muslim Woman in Ghana
In episode 2 of this season, Ursula is joined by Youtuber, Entrepreneur, and Model Khanitat to discuss the realities of being a young Muslim woman in present day Ghana. Song: "Southy Love": Peruzzi ft. Fireboy DML Keep up with Khanitat Youtube: Khanitat Sheriff Instagram: @icon_khani Twitter:...
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Self Love and Body Positivity with Ghanaian Youtuber Nubuke
In the season 2 premier of A Penny and A Peswa, Ursula is joined by Ghanaian Youtuber Nubuke to spill all the details on navigating beauty standards, body shaming, and self love as a young person in Ghana. Intro Song: "Sere" - DJ Spinall ft. Fireboy Keep up with today's guest Nubuke Youtube…
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#TheLastShowdown
In this last episode of the season, I share my motivation for start A Penny and A Peswa and what goes into making an episode. I also share some of my favorite moments from the season with a lot of song breaks in between.
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#BlackCollegeStudents #Mental Health #Part2
In part 2 of Black students and mental health, I speak with special guest Nongi, co-founder of the HAY foundation. We dive into issues surrounding mental health and the youth in Ghana and how the families role in maintaining the mental health of their children. Intro song- 'Bank On It' Burna Boy...
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#Leavethattoxicfrienship #Saveyourinnerpeace
On this episode we explore some people's experiences with toxic friendships and how to identify them. In the latter part of the episode, I dive into why avoiding toxic friendships is a way to inner peace. Intro song: 'Kpalanga,' Mr.Eazi Outro song: ' Angelina,' Juls ft, Falz x Oxlade
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#GhanaianCreators #Unite!
In this episode, we dissect the Ghanaian creative/entertainment industry and talk about feuds, jealousy, and the lack of self identity. P.S Part two of #Mentalhealth #Blackcollegestudents will be out next week! Intro song: Reekado Banks, "Rora" Outro song: Davido ft. Naira Marley, Zlatan, Wurld,...
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#BlackCollegeStudents #Mental Health #Part1
In this episode, we discuss the mental health of Black college and university students in the United States and Ghana. Part 1 of a 2 part episode.
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#boardingschoolnightmares #beingagoodwife
In episode 5, Ursula spills all the tea on her boarding school experience and why secondary schools should stop raising wives and start raising leaders. Intro song: 'Midnight Train' Sauti Sol Outro song: "Yolo Yolo' Sheyi Shay
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#SocialMediaAnxiety #BodyPositivity
In this episode, we dive into the topic of social media anxiety, its consequences, ways to overcome it, and how to begin your journey of self love. Intro song: "10 Pieces" - Je Skido Outro song: "Angelina" - Juls ft Falz & Oxlade
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#Imtoodarkforthem #Yourpotbellyneedstogo
Knuckle erasers, breast firming oil, and colorism. We lay it all on the table in this episode discussing the dynamics of each in and outside of the Ghanaian society. Intro song: Sauti Sol 'Suzanna' Outro song: Sauti Sol 'Insecure'
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#Blacklivesmatter #stoprapeculture
In this episode we dive into the recent events surrounding the murder of George Floyd and the ongoing discussion of rape culture and gender roles in Africa. #blacklivesmatter #stoprapeculture
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Who is this girl???
In this episode get the tea on who I am and what this podcast is all about!
About this show
A Penny and A Peswa is a bi-weekly podcast for African and African Diaspora Gen Zs, that brings honest, limitless conversations to your ears.
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A Penny and A Peswa with Ursula Mbra
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