Banta With Toni

Toni Obeta
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Season 3 of Banta With Toni is here and it’s bigger, bolder, and even more real. This season, Toni dives deeper into the conversations that matter: from navigating life’s pivots, balancing motherhood and ambition, to celebrating culture, creativity, and those unfiltered moments we can all relate to. Expect honest storytelling, thought-provoking discussions, and of course… plenty of banta. Whether you’re here for laughs, lessons, or a little bit of both, Season 3 is all about keeping it authentic and connecting with you on this journey.

  1. Heritage and Identity

    1D AGO

    Heritage and Identity

    Season 3: Episode 3 – Heritage and Identity In this episode of Banta with Toni, Toni dives into the week’s biggest pop culture moments from Tiwa Savage’s Breakfast Club interview and her controversial apology on behalf of Tyla, to Chandler Moore’s lawsuit against Norman Gyamfi and the latest Real Housewives of Potomac drama. The main discussion centers on Pop Culture, Heritage, and Identity, exploring how to balance all three. Toni emphasizes the importance of being a guardian of cultural essence through food, music, and fashion, reminding listeners that heritage is an anchor in a fast-changing world. She also reflects on the power of the diaspora, supporting Black and African brands, and the need to preserve and celebrate what makes us who we are. As always, she concludes the show with her "Book of the Week" selection, alongside her weekly picks for gospel and secular music. This thoughtful mix provides listeners with the perfect soundtrack and inspiration to carry them through the hustle and bustle of life. Join the conversation! Subscribe to "Banta with Toni" for more lively discussions. Follow me on social media to stay updated on all the Banta: Instagram: @BantaPodcast Youtube, Apple, Amazon, iHeart: Banta with Toni Don't miss out on the next episode! Hit play on the next installment of banter with Toni. Remember, the conversation doesn't end here. Share your thoughts, stories, and favorite tunes with me using #BantaToni on social media. Your voice matters in our banter-filled community! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bantapod/message

    56 min
  2. Honestly, Mental Health in Diaspora

    OCT 10

    Honestly, Mental Health in Diaspora

    Season 3: Episode 2 – Honestly, Mental Health in Diaspora In this week’s episode, Toni jumps straight into the pop culture highlights from record-breaking moments at the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo and the inspiring persistence of African athletes, to Rihanna’s baby Rocki, Toke Makinwa’s adorable baby Yakira, Cardi B’s much-anticipated album I Am The Drama, and Dangote’s refinery shipping its first crude oil to the U.S. The main conversation dives deep into the importance of honest conversations about mental health in the diaspora. Toni opens up about her own advocacy for reproductive psychology, the need to normalize therapy, and the rise of culturally competent providers, especially people of color, who help make healing more relatable and accessible. As always, she concludes the show with her "Book of the Week" selection, alongside her weekly picks for gospel and secular music. This thoughtful mix provides listeners with the perfect soundtrack and inspiration to carry them through the hustle and bustle of life. Join the conversation! Subscribe to "Banta with Toni" for more lively discussions. Follow me on social media to stay updated on all the Banta: Instagram: @BantaPodcast Youtube, Apple, Amazon, iHeart: Banta with Toni Don't miss out on the next episode! Hit play on the next installment of banter with Toni. Remember, the conversation doesn't end here. Share your thoughts, stories, and favorite tunes with me using #BantaToni on social media. Your voice matters in our banta-filled community! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bantapod/message

    56 min
  3. Prioritize Self Care and Your Mental Health

    OCT 3

    Prioritize Self Care and Your Mental Health

    Season 3: Episode 1 - Prioritize Self Care and Your Mental Health Toni kicks off Season 3 with fresh energy! In this episode, she dives into the latest in pop culture, from Tabitha Brown’s tough love advice for dreamers, to Rihanna and Cardi B’s pregnancy news, Davido’s Miami wedding, Temi Otedola’s stunning nuptials, and more. The main focus, however, is on why African/diaspora women need to prioritize self-care and mental health. Toni shares why she took a summer break, lessons she learned about listening to your body, the importance of rest, and unlearning the pressure to “do it all.” She also teases what’s next on Banta with Toni, with upcoming conversations around maternal and reproductive mental health. As always, she concludes the show with her "Book of the Week" selection, alongside her weekly picks for gospel and secular music. This thoughtful mix provides listeners with the perfect soundtrack and inspiration to carry them through the hustle and bustle of life. Join the conversation! Subscribe to "Banta with Toni" for more lively discussions. Follow me on social media to stay updated on all the Banta Instagram: @BantaPodcast Youtube, Apple, Amazon, iHeart: Banta with Toni and Mimi Don't miss out on the next episode! Hit play on the next installment of banter with Toni. Remember, the conversation doesn't end here. Share your thoughts, stories, and favorite tunes with me using #BantaToni on social media. Your voice matters in our banta - filled community! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bantapod/message

    48 min
  4. Don’t Be the Only One

    MAY 5

    Don’t Be the Only One

    Season 2 - Episode 14: Don’t Be the Only One In this episode of Banta with Toni, Toni dives into this week’s pop culture buzz—from Sierra Leone’s Independence Day and honouring African roots, to Shedeur Sanders' NFL draft discussions, and Blue Ivy’s stunning performance on the Cowboy Carter tour kick-off. The core message of the episode, “Don’t Be the Only One,” centers on shared responsibility and emotional support. Toni reflects on the value of family, identifying roles within it, and the power of collective resilience. She encourages listeners to fight within their capacity, lean on trusted support systems, and be intentional students of their own lives. As always, she concludes the show with her "Book of the Week" selection, alongside her weekly picks for gospel and secular music. This thoughtful mix provides listeners with the perfect soundtrack and inspiration to carry them through the hustle and bustle of life. Join the conversation! Subscribe to "Banta with Toni" for more lively discussions. Follow me on social media to stay updated on all the Banta: Instagram: @BantaPodcast Youtube, Apple, Amazon, iHeart: Banta with Toni Don't miss out on the next episode! Hit play on the next installment of Banta With Toni. Remember, the conversation doesn't end here. Share your thoughts, stories, and favorite tunes with me using #BantaToni on social media. Your voice matters in our Banta-filled community! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bantapod/message

    1h 3m
  5. The Gift of Comfort

    APR 25

    The Gift of Comfort

    Season 2: Episode 13 - The Gift of Comfort In this episode of Banta with Toni, Toni dives into the pop culture highlights of the week, starting with the grand JP 2025 wedding of Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux in Nigeria from the lavish outfits to the outpouring of love and support, with more celebrations expected in Tanzania. She also shares her music picks from recent album drops by Davido, Odumodu Blvck, and Aqyila, highlighting her favorite tracks. Toni touches on Kendrick Lamar’s new role as a Chanel ambassador and unpacks a trending topic about nurses wearing makeup and nails addressing the underlying biases and sharing her perspective. The episode's heart lies in the main theme: The Gift of Comfort. Toni reflects on the many forms comfort can take peace, faith, self-care, emotional safety and its power to help us navigate life’s challenges. She emphasizes being a safe space for others, cultivating self-love, and reframing difficulties as growth opportunities while trusting in a higher power to bring calm in chaos. As always, she concludes the show with her "Book of the Week" selection, alongside her weekly picks for gospel and secular music. This thoughtful mix provides listeners with the perfect soundtrack and inspiration to carry them through the hustle and bustle of life. Join the conversation! Subscribe to "Banta with Toni" for more lively discussions. Follow me on social media to stay updated on all the Banta: Instagram: @BantaPodcast Youtube, Apple, Amazon, iHeart: Banta with Toni and Mimi Don't miss out on the next episode! Hit play on the next installment of Banta With Toni. Remember, the conversation doesn't end here. Share your thoughts, stories, and favorite tunes with me using #BantaToni on social media. Your voice matters in our Banta-filled community! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bantapod/message

    55 min
  6. Real Story of Resilience

    APR 18

    Real Story of Resilience

    Season 2: Episode 12 – Real Story of Resilience In this episode, Toni kicks things off with her pop culture highlights from the Icon Awards on Arise TV celebrating powerful African women, Annie Idibia’s return to the spotlight post-divorce news, the controversy around Issa Rae’s new film, to the never-ending buzz of Priscilla Ojo’s wedding. She then dives into the heart of the episode: Real Story of Resilience. Toni shares a personal story of resilience, reflecting on how faith, daily devotionals, and community helped her navigate tough seasons. She encourages listeners to embrace self-reflection and lean into their beliefs as tools for overcoming life's setbacks and invites them to share their own bounce-back stories. As always, she concludes the show with her "Book of the Week" selection, alongside her weekly picks for gospel and secular music. This thoughtful mix provides listeners with the perfect soundtrack and inspiration to carry them through the hustle and bustle of life. Join the conversation! Subscribe to "Banta with Toni" for more lively discussions. Follow me on social media to stay updated on all the Banta: Instagram: @BantaPodcast Youtube, Apple, Amazon, iHeart: Banta with Toni Don't miss out on the next episode! Hit play on the next installment of Banta With Toni. Remember, the conversation doesn't end here. Share your thoughts, stories, and favorite tunes with me using #BantaToni on social media. Your voice matters in our Banta-filled community! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bantapod/message

    42 min
  7. Soft Life, Hard Boundaries

    APR 11

    Soft Life, Hard Boundaries

    Season 2: Episode 11 - Soft Life, Hard Boundaries In this episode, Toni shares her pop culture picks of the week from insights on the movie Blink Twice to Meghan Markle’s new show With Love, Meghan, sparking a conversation on her love for hosting and the importance of Black women’s representation in media. The main topic is all about embracing the soft life finding joy, creating ease, and rejecting unnecessary stress while maintaining hard boundaries. Toni breaks down key areas where boundaries matter: at work, with family, friends, social media, and even screen time. Her reminder? Don’t feel guilty for protecting your peace. That’s the key to living the soft life you deserve. As always, she concludes the show with her "Book of the Week" selection, alongside her weekly picks for gospel and secular music. This thoughtful mix provides listeners with the perfect soundtrack and inspiration to carry them through the hustle and bustle of life. Join the conversation! Subscribe to "Banta with Toni" for more lively discussions. Follow me on social media to stay updated on all the Banta! Instagram: @BantaPodcast Youtube, Apple, Amazon, iHeart: Banta with Toni Don't miss out on the next episode! Hit play on the next installment of Banta With Toni. Remember, the conversation doesn't end here. Share your thoughts, stories, and favorite tunes with me using #BantaToni on social media. Your voice matters in our banter-filled community! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bantapod/message

    1h 5m
  8. Be Kind to Yourself, Please!

    MAR 28

    Be Kind to Yourself, Please!

    Season 2: Episode 10 - Be Kind to Yourself, Please! In this episode, Toni dives into the latest pop culture buzz from the glitz of the Oscar Gold party to Priscilla Ojo’s wedding to Tanzanian musician Juma Jux, and the rumored romance between Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre. The heart of the episode focuses on self-compassion, exploring how we can be kinder to ourselves while striving for growth. Toni discusses embracing who you are, redefining success on your own terms, balancing multiple responsibilities, prioritizing content quality over algorithms, and continuously learning new skills.  Toni reminds listeners to be kind to themselves, practice constructive self-criticism, recognize shared humanity, stay mindful in the present moment, and lean on God's grace in times of failure. Instead of self-isolation, she encourages seeking connection and support because no one is meant to navigate life alone. As always, she concludes the show with her "Book of the Week" selection, alongside her weekly picks for gospel and secular music. This thoughtful mix provides listeners with the perfect soundtrack and inspiration to carry them through the hustle and bustle of life. Join the conversation! Subscribe to "Banta with Toni" for more lively discussions. Follow me on social media to stay updated on all the Banta: Instagram: @BantaPodcast Youtube, Apple, Amazon, iHeart: Banta with Toni and Mimi Don't miss out on the next episode! Hit play on the next installment of Banta with Toni. Remember, the conversation doesn't end here. Share your thoughts, stories, and favorite tunes with me using #BantaToni on social media. Your voice matters in our banta-filled community! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bantapod/message

    1h 5m
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Season 3 of Banta With Toni is here and it’s bigger, bolder, and even more real. This season, Toni dives deeper into the conversations that matter: from navigating life’s pivots, balancing motherhood and ambition, to celebrating culture, creativity, and those unfiltered moments we can all relate to. Expect honest storytelling, thought-provoking discussions, and of course… plenty of banta. Whether you’re here for laughs, lessons, or a little bit of both, Season 3 is all about keeping it authentic and connecting with you on this journey.

Information

  • Creator
    Toni Obeta
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Toni Obeta
  • Show Website
    Banta With Toni