Podcasts about black girls glow

Send Us A MessageThe multi-talented Poetra Asantewa, is a renowned spoken word artist, entrepreneur, and visionary behind impactful brands like Black Girls Glow and Yobbings. Poetra shares her unique perspective on the art scene in Ghana, offering insights into how creativity and storytelling are shaping the cultural landscape. We dive into the importance of cultivating a reading habit, exploring how literature and poetry can transform lives, communities and the government's role. The conversation takes a personal turn as Poetra opens up about her iconic hairstyle—a bold statement of self-expression that reflects her fearless approach to life and art.Tune in for an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion that celebrates art, activism, and the power of storytelling.#Poetra #PoetraAsantewa #Podcast #imldpod Enjoy And Share!And shouts to Atunwa Digital for doing this with us - www.atunwadigital.comAnd thanks to Barrel House Ghana for the wine

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week is the finale of our writing as activism series at the 2024 Pa Gya! Literary Festival (https://writersprojectghana.com/pagyafest/). It has been such a pleasure bringing the works and words of these writers to a wider audience. It has been a wonderful multi-generational compilation of wisdom across genres. Joining us this week is Ivana Akotowaa Ofori, a Ghanaian storyteller known also by the alias, “The Spider Kid.” She is a weaver of words in many forms, including fiction, non-fiction and spoken-word poetry. Akotowaa has been nominated for various awards for her prose writing. Her work is included in the Flash Fiction Ghana anthology, Kenkey for Ewes and Other Very Short Stories, and the Writivism anthology, And Morning Will Come. She is also included in the Africa Risen Anthology 2022 (http://Tor.com) with her short story, “Exiles of Witchery”. Akotowaa's debut novella, The Year of Return (2023) (https://www.android-press.com/product-page/the-year-of-return-paperback) has been published in the US with Android Press and in West Africa with Smartline Publishers. Writing aside, Akotowaa spends much of her time looking for excuses to make everything purple and this imaginative, playful spirit definitely shines through our conversation. Where to find Akotowaa? On Akotowaa's Blog (https://akotowaa.wordpress.com/) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivana-akotowaa-ofori-60b54620a/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/akotowaa/?hl=en) On X (https://x.com/_akotowaa?lang=en) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Akotowaavimusic/) What's Akotowaa watching? Dr. Who (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Who) Sherlock (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherlock_(TV_series)) What's Akotowaa reading? The Color Purple by Alica Walker (https://alicewalkersgarden.com/books/book-the-color-purple/) How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair (https://safiyasinclair.com/home-how-to-say-babylon) Saltwater Slavery by Stephanie E. Smallwood (https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674030688) Manchester Happened by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi (https://jennifermakumbi.net/portfolio-item/manchester-happened-lets-tell-this-story-properly/) Nightbloom by Peace Adzo Medie (https://www.peacemedie.com) Other topics of interest: Black Girls Glow (https://blackgirlsglow.org) and the KOSHKA Sound Residency (https://youtu.be/NAG6rKJEoE4?si=NScETAJX-wS8lMDf) Burma Camp, Accra (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghana_Armed_Forces) About Roald Dahl (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roald_Dahl) Ananasesem (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1762627273941978&id=142243112647077&set=a.1201015243436520#) About Kente Cloth (https://umaine.edu/hudsonmuseum/teacher-resources/games-crafts/kente-cloth-project/#:~:text=The%20origin%20is%20explained%20in,use%20materials%20to%20weave%20kente.) Special Guest: Ivana Akotowaa Ofori.

This is part 2 of the conversation with the Black Girls Glow collective. Listen to the ladies as they continue telling their story.

This month we visit Accra, Ghana for a conversation with the multifaceted artist Poetra Asantewa. Poetra is so many things: A spoken word artist. A vocalist. An organizer. A feminist. A builder of community. Poetra has a vision -- a vision for creating a better future, through literature, art and community; for archiving and reshaping our past through storytelling, creative expression and conversation; for telling and retelling our stories so that we can see and hear a fuller picture and realize the potential in ourselves. There is so much we could discuss with Poetra -- she is a published poet, an accomplished spoken word performer, a composer, a vocalist, a writer, an organizer. She founded her own publication, Tampered Press, to provide a platform for other artists and writers in West Africa and beyond. She launched a non-profit and annual residency program for women creatives in Ghana called Black Girls Glow, to foster collaborations among women artists and explore ways that art can build community. Through all of this work, she is actively building infrastructures in her community to help artists thrive, and is inspiring artists all around her to grow and build as well. And she has a vision for something even greater.  Produced and Edited by Nyokabi Kariũki and Elena Moon ParkAdditional Story Editing by Charlotte Gartenberg Mixed by Zubin HenslerExecutive Producers: Jeremy Thal, Elena Moon Park, and Kyla-Rose SmithFeaturing: Poetra Asantewa & Ria BossA full playlist of music featured on this episode can be found hereOneBeat is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, & produced by Bang on a Can's Found Sound Nation. OneBeat is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, & produced by Bang on a Can's Found Sound Nation.

After the FYM team goes missing, Donald and Cyril are left to pick up from where they left off. President Nana Akuffo Addo's latest statement on legalizing Gay rights in Ghana, the latest developments on Falz's "This Is Nigeria", Black Girls Glow 18 and more are on the agenda this week. Share | Follow | Subscribe Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work hereSend all your questions, comments & reactions to: (+233)20 757 5272

After the FYM team goes missing, Donald and Cyril are left to pick up from where they left off. President Nana Akuffo Addo's latest statement on legalizing Gay rights in Ghana, the latest developments on Falz's "This Is Nigeria", Black Girls Glow 18 and more are on the agenda this week. Share | Follow | Subscribe Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here Send all your questions, comments & reactions to: (+233)20 757 5272

Whoop whoop! In this episode, Ria is joined by Cyril (Sybil) and Donald (Deedee) and they decide the whoop is here to stay! Film fan? Be sure to check out the Black Star International Film Festival from 11th to 18th August. They discuss Spanish and Indian movies, and the new Black Girls Glow album “Hermony”. Women entrepreneurs are quickly on the rise, and are doing great things! @anguamowura had a great first week with support from all over after some backlash. Do we really support our own or is it just social media hype? Do listen for more women start up companies in Ghana. Black Girls Glow HERmony Share | Follow | Subscribe Song Credit : Special thanks to Adomaa & VI Music for use of their song, Traffic Jam. Find more of her work here We'd LOVE to hear from you! Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions or just say 'hi' to us on: (+233)20 757 5272

This is the part of the Black Girls Glow episode of Podak Purple. Listen to the ladies as they continue telling their story.

Podak Purple is a podcast series that celebrates unapologetic womanhood; an ode to the hit song "Bodak Yellow" by the queen of "Being Yourself" Cardi B. Each episode features host, Pokuaa, and a panel of diverse guests, as they pick apart different issues that women encounter daily, especially the ones that get stuffed into a bag, put in a box, locked in a safe, buried underground .... you get the picture. The first episode which features Asantewa, Ria Boss, Fu, Cina Soul, Adomaa and Dzyadzorm (who unfortunately wasn't in the studio with us)make up the group Black Girls Glow and this is part 1 of their story.

Podak Purple is a podcast series that celebrates unapologetic womanhood; an ode to the hit song "Bodak Yellow" by the queen of "Being Yourself" Cardi B. Each episode features host, Pokuaa, and a panel of diverse guests, as they pick apart different issues that women encounter daily, especially the ones that get stuffed into a bag, put in a box, locked in a safe, buried underground .... you get the picture. The first episode which features Asantewa, Ria Boss, Fu, Cina Soul, Adomaa and Dzyadzorm (who unfortunately wasn't in the studio with us)make up the group Black Girls Glow and this is part 1 of their story.

Guests : Ria Boss and George Ofori The group catch up and talk Black Girls Glow new album (1:30). The keeping It real segment begins with Lemuel putting Ria on the spot (4:55). George puts his psychology major to good use (6:13). Ria steps in to defend good men (7:34). George shares his thoughts on organic followers and dignity (13:52). Ria talks about double standards (16:51). Lemuel takes the group on a trip down memory lane (18:30). Ria is asking them Brooklyn questions though (21:54)! Ria discusses being real in your music (29:09). Donald shares his thoughts on the misconceptions of mental health in the Ghanaian society (30:00). George talks about the angle of his music (31:20). There is a case for every genre of music (36:36). Lemuel talks about celebrities that respond to negativity on social media (47:53). Ria has a confession (49:43). George bemoans the least slickest taxi driver in Accra (53:25). Lemuel is your friendly neighbourhood spiderman! (56:22) Wait, you what Donald (57:58)?? Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here Find out more at https://free-your-mind.pinecast.co

In this TOR exclusive, Cel and Vee catch up with the multitalented Poetra Asantewa for a chat on entrepreneurship (3:20), local vs global arts scenes (18:08) and the unique struggles of black female artistry (23:37). Do career creatives earn a good living from their craft? Poetra tells it as it is (5:23). Plus, here's how a chance encounter eventually came to define her career (9:53). Oh, and #Roommates, guess which beloved movie character Poetra would like to play (13:24)? Did someone say "threaten them with death?" (16:45) Welp! We get a glimpse into Poetra's upcoming work (30:28) and wrap up with a special performance by Ms Asantewa herself (30:53). Better put some respek on her name (32:35)! Song Credit : Special thanks to Adomaa & VI Music for use of their song, Traffic Jam. Find more of her work here.

Guests : Ria Boss and George OforiThe group catch up and talk Black Girls Glow new album (1:30). The keeping It real segment begins with Lemuel putting Ria on the spot (4:55). George puts his psychology major to good use (6:13). Ria steps in to defend good men (7:34). George shares his thoughts on organic followers and dignity (13:52). Ria talks about double standards (16:51). Lemuel takes the group on a trip down memory lane (18:30). Ria is asking them Brooklyn questions though (21:54)! Ria discusses being real in your music (29:09). Donald shares his thoughts on the misconceptions of mental health in the Ghanaian society (30:00). George talks about the angle of his music (31:20). There is a case for every genre of music (36:36). Lemuel talks about celebrities that respond to negativity on social media (47:53). Ria has a confession (49:43). George bemoans the least slickest taxi driver in Accra (53:25). Lemuel is your friendly neighbourhood spiderman! (56:22) Wait, you what Donald (57:58)?? Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work hereFind out more at https://free-your-mind.pinecast.co