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Pressed – Mariam and Adeola
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Welcome to PRESSED!

Your fave black female influencers unapologetically keeping it real on everything that has them pressed. Nella, Mariam and Adeola say the things you’re too scared to say with their chest…. And that’s on what? Period!

Join three sister friends unapologetically living their best lives as influencers, hyping up each other's W’s and helping each other overcome the L’s. Each week this podcast gives you the AAA to the topics, situations and people that have them pressed with no filter in sight. Weekly chat, boss-B energy and real talk on all things life.

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Love Island Bonnet Discourse

Your fave influencers Nella, Mariam and Adeola unapologetically keeping it real on everything that has them pressed, no filter in sight. And that’s on what? Period!

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Not Influencers Getting Cancelled

Your fave influencers Nella, Mariam and Adeola get real about Cancel Culture, Fillers and answer some of your voicenotes on the PRESSED hotline. And that’s on what? Period!

PRESSED is a BBC Studios TalentWorks & Unheard Network production. Producer - Pilar Nalwimba Editor - Edwin Essome

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Our Holiday Was a Madness

Your fav influencers Nella, Mariam and Adeola get real about paying back, work colleagues and sex tapes, and they answer some of your voice notes on the PRESSED hotline. And that’s on what? Period!

PRESSED is a BBC Studios TalentWorks & Unheard Network production. Produce by - Pilar Nalwimba Edited by - Edwin Essome & Faith Howley.

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Understanding the Assignment

Your fav influencers Nella, Mariam and Adeola spill the tea on the GRM Gala, Love Island and answer some of your voice notes on the PRESSED hotline. And that’s on what? Period!

PRESSED is a BBC Studios TalentWorks & Unheard Network production.Produced by - Pilar NalwimbaEdited by - Edwin Essome & Kayode Animashaun

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Let Me Park You Right There

Nella, Adeola and Mariam keep it 100 on being hypervisible, how men who stay in women’s business have them pressed, answer your love island voice notes and turning down deals like Molly Mae.

PRESSED is a BBC Studios TalentWorks & Unheard Network production.Produced by - Pilar NalwimbaEdited by - Edwin Essome & Kayode Animashaun

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Men Will Disturb Your Peace

Your fave influencers Nella, Mariam and Adeola unapologetically keeping it real on everything that has them pressed, no filter in sight. And that’s on what? Period!

PRESSED is a BBC Studios TalentWorks & Unheard Network production. Produced by - Pilar Nalwimba Edited by - Edwin Essome & Kayode Animashaun

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Give Us a Likkle Leg or Cheeks

Your faves review the Met Gala, Married At First Sight UK, parents using their kids for online clout and answer questions from the hotline on how to tell your friends to stop inviting you out.

PRESSED is a BBC Studios TalentWorks & Unheard Network production. Producer - Pilar Nalwimba Editor - Edwin Essome

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The Best Blow Back She Ever Had

Your faves open up about their natural and relaxed hair journeys, dealing with fake friends and THAT Oloni thread!

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Some People Don’t Have Home Training

Nella, Adeola and Mariam are pressed about panic buyers, people who overstay their welcome and men in the industry who abuse their power!

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The World in 2 Minutes
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06/06/2026 08:30 GMT
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06/06/2026 07:30 GMT
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06/06/2026 03:30 GMT
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06/06/2026 02:30 GMT
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06/06/2026 01:30 GMT
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BBC Focus On Africa
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‘More than my ovaries’: Redefining PCOS

PCOS affects an estimated 170 million women worldwide during their reproductive years yet as many as 70% of those affected remain undiagnosed, according the World Health Organization. Experts hope that will change following the condition’s recent renaming to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), a term they say better reflects its impact on the whole body, not just the ovaries. So what is it like to live with the condition?

We spoke to 35-year-old Bianca Chenai from Zimbabwe, and 25-year-old Ghanaian, Juliana Naa Dede who have been living with PMOS from a young age. 

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Fana Negash and Basma El Atti Technical Producer: David Nzau Senior Producer: Priya Sippy and Carolyne Kiambo Jotham Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla

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South Africa: what realities face those fleeing xenophobia?

Foreign nationals in South Africa are facing renewed fears following the latest wave of xenophobic attacks, which have reportedly killed nine Mozambican nationals. Ghana and Mozambique have begun evacuating some of their citizens, while other countries are considering similar moves. We hear from those fleeing the tensions and how they are rebuilding life in their home countries.

Then, we head to Lagos to meet acclaimed Nigerian musician and producer Cobhams Asuquo. Born visually impaired, he taught himself to play the piano and went on to help shape the sound of modern African music. BBC Outlook's Tommy Dixon meets him to discuss his journey, his music, and navigating life without sight.

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers:Godwin Asediba, Bella Twine and Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: David Nzau Senior Producer: Keikantse Shumba Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla

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What's in Ghana's new anti-LGBTQ+ bill?

Ghana’s President John Mahama has said the recently passed anti-LGBTQ+ bill will undergo a review by the Attorney General and legal advisers at the presidency before he decides to sign it into law. The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, was approved by parliament last Friday. The legislation proposes a three-year prison sentence for same-sex relations and up to five years imprisonment for promoting LGBTQ+ activities. The law has attracted mixed reaction within the country. This is not the first time Ghana has come up with such a proposal. A previous bill approved in 2024 recommended stricter punishment but was never signed into law.

Also, we hear about a controversial multi-million dollar sports event allowing participating athletes to use performance enhancing drugs, usually banned in international competitions.

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producer: Bella Twine, Priya Sippy and Ayuba lliya Technical producer: David Nzau Senior Ppoducer: Keikantse Shumba Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla

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Nigerian teachers protest school kidnappings

Teachers in Nigeria's Oyo, Borno and Lagos states protest kidnappings of teachers and learners. And how poor sanitation puts mothers at risk of maternal sepsis in Zambia.

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Kenyans protest proposed US Ebola facility

Protests erupted on June 1 near a military airfield in Central Kenya where the US government is planning to establish an Ebola quarantine centre for American citizens. Construction on the site was paused last week by a Kenyan court pending a hearing into a lawsuit lodged by campaigners to block the move. However local media has reported that two US military aircraft have already delivered medical personnel and equipment to the base. The proposed quarantine facility has proven controversial with medics and the public in Kenya opposing it.

Also, Nigerian Singer, Tiwa Savage speaks about legacy and her role in helping women find their space in technical and executive roles in the music industry.

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine and Ayuba lliya Technical Producer: David Nzau Senior Producer: Keikantse Shumba Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla

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Gigantomastia: Living with my oversized breasts

For many women, having larger breasts may be down to genetics. But for some, breast growth is extreme, painful and life-altering. The condition is called 'gigantomastia'. A condition that causes excessive breast tissue growth, leading to chronic pain, mobility challenges, and emotional distress.

Focus on Africa podcast host Nkechi Ogbonna speaks to 25-year-old South African content creator Michelle Sekwena, who has been sharing her journey with gigantomastia and her experience undergoing breast reduction surgery.

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Fana Negash, Basma El Atti Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi Senior Producer: Carolyne Kiambo Jotham Editors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla

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Kenya's toxic masculinity influencers

BBC Global Disinformation reporter Jacqui Wakefield has spent a year examining the rise of two of the most influential manosphere figures. In Kenya, she met Andrew Kibe who has millions of followers online and offline. We hear how these individuals have built massive online audiences and the lucrative business behind it all.

And a look at how the political fallout between Senegal's former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye means for the West African country.

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine, Keikantse Shumba, Blessing Aderogba and Helen Oyibo Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi Editors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla

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Ethiopia votes amid press freedom concerns

Ethiopia is scheduled to hold its general election on June 1. Millions of voters will be electing members of the national parliament and leaders of the regional councils fronted by 23 political parties. This election happens amid political and security uncertainties in the populous regions of Oromia and Amhara, while there will be no voting in the northern Tigray region. With Ethiopia currently ranked 148th out of 180 countries on the World Press Freedom Index, we look at what's it like for journalists covering the election.

And in Uganda, we hear how therapy dogs are helping survivors of abuse and trauma.

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Keikantse Shumba, Basma El Atti, Carolyne Kiambo and Ayuba Iliya Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi Editors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla

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Ebola affecting burial traditions in DRC

The World Health Organisations says Ebola is spreading faster than originally thought and has declared a public health emergency of international concern. Ebola has also been reported in DR Congo's North and South Kivu provinces, as well as in neighbouring Uganda, where there have been seven confirmed cases. In the last week, there have been incidents where angry crowds attempted to reclaim bodies of loved ones from Ebola treatment centres in Mongwalu and Rwampara. We take a look at how burial traditions are being impacted by the virus and what the recommended proceedures look like.

Also, Burkina Faso's livestock export ban has a direct impact on Eid celebrations in Ivory Coast. What are the alternatives?

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine and Ayuba Iliya Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Technical producer: Jonathan Mwangi Editors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla

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What does it mean to be African?

May 25 is Africa Day, observed annually to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity - now known as the African Union (AU). We spoke to three Africans, a generation X, a millennial and a Gen Z about the dreams and aspirations Africans today.

And South African activists on the Gaza bound Global Sumud Flotilla have returned home. The activists were on board the flotilla taking aid to Gaza before being intercepted and detailed by Israeli soldiers. We heard from some of them, who claimed that Israeli security forces subjected them to torture but Israel denies this.

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Keikantse Shumba, Basma El Atti and Blessing Aderogba Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Technical producer: Jonathan Mwangi Editors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla

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