TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Audio Comedy – Détails, épisodes et analyse

The Season One finale!

It's hot AF outside and inside too because the AC broke down in The Complex. Temperatures, and tempers, are flaring! And when a musty tenant rubs Cici and Funks the wrong way, they have a few choice words for her. But what they don't know is that there's a new law on the books that protects people like this and now the girls, and the entire building are in danger of losing it all!

Warning: This episode contains graphic language.

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TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy was created by Uzo Chijioke and Courtney Marie Simpson 

Join the conversation on Instagram! ⁠⁠@TwentyOne21Podcast⁠⁠ Executive Producers: Uzo Chijioke, Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell Robinson 

Associate Producers: Jozef Divit, Gayle Tuckett, Leerie Simpson 

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This episode presented by:⁠⁠⁠

A One Heating and Air - Your DMV area solution to all of your HVAC needs!

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Sound editing is provided by Ninth Way Media, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay. 

"⁠BelievHers" - Performed by J'Shon Twine, Courtney Marie Simpson and Tola Lawal (Songwriter: Donnell Robinson)

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Cast:

• Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici, Housekeeper
• Tola Lawal - Funks, Mary Musté
• Uzo Chijioke - Mr. Callahan
• Donnell Robinson - Judge Bro-Nuff, Bailiff, Big Keesh, Delivery Person
• Dayana Byrnes - Ms. Producer, Mina
• Chris Sakyi - Fabian, News Reporter #1, Pastor Kwame
• J'Shon Twine - Cuzman
• Chinemerem Akujobi - Abigail, News Reporter #2
• Rasheed Oridedi - Lose, Funk Daddy

Production Assistance:

• Jasmine Whittington
• Justin Ferguson

An anime cosplay brunch hit DC and the girls just HAVE to be there! Especially because they'll get the chance to meet actors from their favorite anime show, Last Night I Dreamed of a Milky Way Galaxy and Turned Into a Booger! But after some high-priced drinks and questionable decisions, while partying, it looks like those Milky Way dreams have turned into nightmares!

Warning: This episode contains graphic language.

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TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy was created by Uzo Chijioke and Courtney Marie Simpson 

Join the conversation on Instagram! ⁠@TwentyOne21Podcast⁠ Executive Producers: Uzo Chijioke, Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell Robinson 

Associate Producers: Jozef Divit, Gayle Tuckett, Leerie Simpson 

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This episode presented by:⁠

A Tale of Renown - A fantasy fiction graphic novel series written by Uzo Chijioke and illustrated by Lelo Alves. Published by Smashed Studios.

Instagram: @SmashedStudios

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Sound editing is provided by Ninth Way Media, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay. 

"Broke Girls" - Performed by Sara Crane, Courtney Marie Simpson and Tola Lawal (Songwriters: Uzo Chijioke)

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Cast:

• Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici, Nakai
• Tola Lawal - Funks
• Uzo Chijioke - The Manager / Insane Membrane
• Donnell Robinson - Restaurant Patron
• Dayana Byrnes - Xandra F. / CyclopSis
• Chris Sakyi - Eduardo G. / Violet Flame
• Rasheed Oridedi - Security Guard

Production Assistance:

• Jasmine Whittington
• Justin Ferguson

The most biggest Afrobeats concert in the world has come to town! But Cici and Funks didn't get tickets on time so they're hoping to win some. Somehow, arriving early for their chance scores them some backstage VIP access... but at what cost?

Warning: This episode contains graphic language.

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TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy was created by Uzo Chijioke and Courtney Marie Simpson 

Join the conversation on Instagram! ⁠⁠@TwentyOne21Podcast⁠⁠ 

Executive Producers: Uzo Chijioke, Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell Robinson 

Associate Producers: Jozef Divit, Gayle Tuckett, Leerie Simpson 

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This episode presented by:

IgboLingo - Uniting cultures through language with their West African flashcards!

Instagram: ⁠@igboflashcards

contact@igbolingo.com

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Sound editing is provided by Ninth Way Media, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay. 

"⁠⁠⁠Soft Life" - Performed by ForTune. Written by Fortune Ezemobi and Uzo Chijioke

"Melody" - Performed by 'Kechi

"3:45" - Performed by OnyiAka

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Cast:

• Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici
• Tola Lawal - Funks
• Uzo Chijioke - DJ J
• Chinemerem Akujobi - Tangie
• Dayana Byrnes - Radio voice, Machine
• Chris Sakyi - Random African guy
• J'Shon Twine - Security Guard
• Rasheed Oridedi - Funk Daddy
• Fortune Ezemobi - Self
• Femi Olaniyi - Random African guy

Production Assistance:

• Jasmine Whittington
• Justin Ferguson

Mr. Callahan is being... nice to Cici and Funks? Ah, of course, he wants them to accompany him to a new southern-style restaurant in a rough part of DC. But when Funks makes a special request to the waiter... let's just say it's a battle of who has the better taste in food.

Warning: This episode contains graphic language.

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TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy was created by Uzo Chijioke and Courtney Marie Simpson 

Join the conversation on Instagram! ⁠@TwentyOne21Podcast⁠ 

Executive Producers: Uzo Chijioke, Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell Robinson 

Associate Producers: Jozef Divit, Gayle Tuckett, Leerie Simpson 

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This episode presented by:

Naija Grille Spice Mix - The Perfect Blend of Heat & Flavor in a Spice Mix

Instagram: @naijagrillespicemix

naijagrille@gmail.com

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Sound editing is provided by Ninth Way Media, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay. 

"⁠Showdown at Bubba's" - Performed and Written by Donnell Robinson and Courtney Marie Simpson 

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Cast:

• Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici, Jordan Hamsey
• Tola Lawal - Funks, Subway Rider
• Uzo Chijioke - Mr. Callahan
• Donnell Robinson - Demontre
• Dayana Byrnes - Restaurant Patron
• Chris Sakyi - Chef Bubba, Fabian
• J'Shon Twine - Restaurant Patron
• Rasheed Oridedi - Restaurant Patron

Production Assistance:

• Jasmine Whittington
• Justin Ferguson

Dang! The Complex is losing money and needs some new marketing to attract new tenants! And no new tenants means Mr. Callahan will have to sell the building to a greedy businesswoman and Cici and Funks will have to go find employment (and housing) elsewhere. Maybe a viral dance video would help! But wait, Funks can't dance!

Oh lawd... maybe Mr. Callahan's annoying son can help out.

Warning: This episode contains graphic language.

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TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy was created by Uzo Chijioke and Courtney Marie Simpson Join the conversation on Instagram! ⁠@TwentyOne21Podcast⁠ 

Executive Producers: Uzo Chijioke, Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell Robinson 

Associate Producers: Jozef Divit, Gayle Tuckett, Leerie Simpson 

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Sound editing is provided by Ninth Way Media, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay. 

"Twist Like This" - Performed by Chi Majesti (songwriter: Donnell Robinson)

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Cast:

• Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici, Kids
• Tola Lawal - Funks
• Uzo Chijioke - Mr. Callahan
• Donnell Robinson - Lil N
• Dayana Byrnes - Noprah, Kids
• Chris Sakyi - Fabian
• Chinemerem Akujobi - Janet Jackdaughter, Kids
• J'Shon Twine - Kids
• Rasheed Oridedi - Kids

Production Assistance:

• Jasmine Whittington
• Justin Ferguson

Cici finds herself a new boo-thang from Baltimore, but when his hard-to-understand lingo gets her in hot water on a game show, Funks must figure out how to use it to their advantage and save Cici from a really bad contract.

But seriously, can anyone translate what this guy is saying? And what on earth is a "jikkuhl?!"

Warning: This episode contains adult content and graphic language.

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TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy was created by Uzo Chijioke and Courtney Marie Simpson
Join the conversation on Instagram! @TwentyOne21Podcast
Executive Producers: Uzo Chijioke, Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell Robinson
Associate Producers: Jozef Divit, Gayle Tuckett, Leerie Simpson
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This episode presented by:

Woodsy Loves Da Kids - A non-profit created by the NFL's Josh Woods

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Sound editing is provided by Ninth Way Media, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay.
"Lor Dummy" - Performed by Nnamdi (songwriters: Uzo Chijioke, Bradley Enwezor)
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Cast:

• Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici
• Tola Lawal - Funks
• Uzo Chijioke - Mr. Callahan
• Donnell Robinson - The Judge
• Dayana Byrnes - Ms. Producer
• Chris Sakyi - Random PA
• Chinemerem Akujobi - Bellie
• J'Shon Twine - Jack Saypat, Bhristopher
• Rasheed Oridedi - Lose

Production Assistance:

• Jasmine Whittington
• Justin Ferguson

Cici and Funks plan a small kickback with some old friends from school to blow off some steam... as long as Funks doesn't have to drink her least favorite drink, Henny, that is! However, their night is hijacked by the mean girls of school years past. Suddenly, all goes haywire when Funks is forced to embrace her deepest fantasies, and her Henny aversion, while trapped in the closet with her crush for a game of "7 minutes of Heaven."

Warning: This episode contains adult content and graphic language.

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TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy was created by Uzo Chijioke and Courtney Marie Simpson 

Join the conversation on Instagram! ⁠@TwentyOne21Podcast⁠ 

Executive Producers: Uzo Chijioke, Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell Robinson 

Associate Producers: Jozef Divit, Gayle Tuckett, Leerie Simpson 

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This episode presented by:

North of Thirty Co - Luxury candles within reach, because you deserve it. (Promo Code: "Twentyone21" for discount)

Northofthirtyco@gmail.com

Instagram: ⁠@NorthofThirtyCo

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Sound editing is provided by Ninth Way Media, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay. 

"Truth or Dare" - Performed by Tola Lawal and Chris Sakyi (Songwriters: Uzo Chijioke, Donnell Robinson)

"Outside Slide" - Performed by ⁠Jeeda and Ratchet Rome

"All of Me" - Performed by Bobbie Michelle

"Waves" - Performed by Deuce Caliber

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Cast:

• Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici
• Tola Lawal - Funks
• Donnell Robinson - Big Keesh
• Dayana Byrnes - Mina
• Chris Sakyi - Fabian, MC HennDawg
• J'Shon Twine - Clerk
• Rasheed Oridedi - Random Partygoer

Production Assistance:

• Jasmine Whittington
• Justin Ferguson

In the series premiere, best friends, roommates, and co-workers, Cici and Funks, unknowingly unlock their magically melanated powers on their 21st birthdays. They become highly sensitive to Black-folk phenomena and are transported to a dimension where they must battle to keep their Black Cards via a game of Spades.

Warning: This episode contains adult content and graphic language.

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TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy was created by Uzo Chijioke and Courtney Marie Simpson
Join the conversation on Instagram! @TwentyOne21Podcast
Executive Producers: Uzo Chijioke, Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell Robinson
Associate Producers: Jozef Divit, Gayle Tuckett, Leerie Simpson
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This episode presented by:
Rendezvenue Studios - A luxury event space located in Bethesda, Maryland.
Rendezvenuestudios@gmail.com
Instagram: @RendezvenueStudios
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Sound editing is provided by Ninth Way Media, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay.
"Just Turnt 21" - Performed by Courtney Marie Simpson and Tola Lawal (Songwriters: Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell Robinson)
"Run The Table" - Performed by GB
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Cast:

• Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici, Maybelle
• Tola Lawal - Funks
• Uzo Chijioke - Mr. Callahan, Leroy
• Donnell Robinson - The Judge
• Dayana Byrnes - Neighbor 2
• Chris Sakyi - Neighbor 1, Fabian
• Chinemerem Akujobi - Abigail
• J'Shon Twine - Big Cuz
• Rasheed Oridedi - Defendant

Production Assistance:

• Jasmine Whittington
• Justin Ferguson

In a podcast world filled with interview shows and drama, we're presenting something...different! TwentyOne 21 is a narrative fiction sci-fi comedy about two best friends, Cici and Funks, who unknowingly unlock a life of magical melanated adventure on their 21st birthdays. Singing dogs? Country cook-offs? Subscribe to hear more! Side note: our Seed & Spark successfully closed OVER our funding goal!

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Wigs snatched and lick backs! Cici and Funks receive their first official mission as employees of the Council of Black Folk- one that proves to be scarier and hairier than originally expected.

Warning: This episode contains graphic language.

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TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Comedy Season 2 Episode 2: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Written by Donnell Robinson

Executive Producers: Courtney Marie Simpson, Donnell 'D Weezy' Robinson

Associate Producer: Felicia Thompson

Producer: Chris Sakyi

Join the conversation on Instagram! @TwentyOne21Podcast

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This episode is presented by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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“TwentyOne 21 Theme Song” - performed by Donnell ‘D Weezy’ Robinson

“Out of Body” - performed by Sofa City

“Convey” - performed by unwanted 

“Battle of the Braids (The B.O.B)” - performed by Christian Tait, Nichole Chimere, Donnell Robinson, Courtney Marie Simpson, and Tyra Joy Smith. Written by Donnell ‘D Weezy’ Robinson

“What if It Works Out?” - performed by Chris Photon

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Cast:

Courtney Marie Simpson - Cici, Kelly

Tola Lawal - Funks

Christian Tait - Bradley, Phineas, Raphael

Montray Jones - Hairburglar

Dayana Byrnes - Ms. Cassandra

Chris Sakyi - Fabian

Tyra Joy Smith - Mina, Coworker 1, Cafeteria Girl 1

Nichole Chimere - Carpet Correspondent 2, Dispatch, Police Officer 2 

Donnell Robinson - Judge, Bruce, Random Driver

Chinemerem Akujobi - Beyonce, Carpet Correspondent 1

Rasheed Oridedi - Funk Daddy, Police Officer 1

Chanda Mapp - Madam C. J. Sprinter

J'Shon Twine - Big Cuz

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Production Assistance provided by Jasmine Whittington, Justin Ferguson, Moriah Ray, and Cai Diggs

Sound editing provided by Keith Davenport of Studio Next Door, with effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay