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Seedz of Revolution: Daughters of the WhirlwindGrowing Up Sunni-Ali Part II w/ special guests Tehura Ama, EzeSunni, Dimene and KhalIt's another very special episode! Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed), Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael (@princess_mdaiyah), and Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation) are joined by Tehura Ama, EzeSunni, Dimene, and Khal, the third generation of the Sunni-Ali family, for a heartfelt and spirited conversation about legacy, identity, and purpose. As the grandchildren of movement builders Bilal and Fulani Sunni-Ali, these young visionaries reflect on what it means to grow up within a revolutionary lineage. They share stories, dreams, lessons, and how they’re each carrying forward the creative, cultural, and liberatory spirit of their family in this present moment.🎧 If you e...2025-07-281h 21
Books With Abena49. 2024 Reading Wrap Up with Nasiba and BeneThis episode features Bene Read and Ka_karang (Nasiba) discussing 2024 in reading. Books Mentioned by Bene ReadsAll My Rage by Sabaa TahirMornings in Jenin by Susan AbdulhawaSomeone Birthed Them Broken by Ama Asantewa DiakaDon't Cry For Me by Daniel BlackThe God of Good Looks by Breanne Mc IvorThe Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy LefteriSmall Joys by Elvin James MensahDifficult Women by Roxanne GayHello Beautiful by Ann NapolitanoHow to End a Love Story by Yulin KuangHold My Girl by Charlene CarrBooks Mentioned by NasibaBroken Not a Halal Love Story...2024-12-1839 minBooks With Abena43. Poetra Asantewa on the book Someone Birthed Them BrokenA conversation between host Abena Maryan and guest Ama Asantewa Diaka, known as Poetra Ama Asantewa about her second book "Someone Bithed Them Broken. About the Book: In this startling collection of short fiction, Ama Asantewa Diaka creates a vibrant portrait of young Ghanaians' today, captured in the experiences of characters whose lives bump against one other in friendship, passion, hope, and heartache.About the Author: Ama Asantewa Diaka is a poet, a storyteller, and spoken word artist who performs as Poetra Asantewa. She is the author of the chapbook You Too Will Know Me...2024-07-2657 minBooks With Abena42. Mid Year Reading Check-in with Bene, Nasiba and Amba (2024)In this episode, Bene, Nasiba and Amba discuss their reading journey thus far in 2024.Books Mentioned:Favourite book/books of the year so farAmba:Someone Birthed Them Broken by Ama Asantewa DiakaSmall Joys by Elvin James MensahThe Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke AmeziThe Principle of Moments by Esmie Jikiemi-PearsonHeartsong by T.J KluneBene: All My Rage by Sabaa TahirSomeone Birthed Them Broken by Ama Asantewa DiakaSmall Joys by Elvin James MensahGod's Children are Little Broken Things by Arinze IfeakanduDays Come and Go by Hemley BoumHow to End...2024-07-1246 min
Get Hooked On Into A Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook Right Now.someone birthed them broken: Stories by Ama Asantewa DiakaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/682952to listen full audiobooks.
Title: someone birthed them broken: Stories
Author: Ama Asantewa Diaka
Narrator: Cole Asare, Ekua Ekumah
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 26 minutes
Release date: April 2, 2024
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
“Delightfully assertive, subversive and vibrant... an original voice.” ––Imbolo Mbue, author of the New York Times bestseller and PEN/Faulkner Award for fiction winner Behold the Dreamers • ''A compelling delight''—Booklist A visceral and candid portrait of today’s Ghanaian youth, told in interconnected short stories by acclaimed spoken-word artist and author of the poetry collection Woman, Eat Me Whole Ama Asantewa Diaka. I...2024-04-025h 26Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Literature, Literary Fictionsomeone birthed them broken: Stories by Ama Asantewa DiakaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/682952to listen full audiobooks.
Title: someone birthed them broken: Stories
Author: Ama Asantewa Diaka
Narrator: Cole Asare, Ekua Ekumah
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 26 minutes
Release date: April 2, 2024
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
“Delightfully assertive, subversive and vibrant... an original voice.” ––Imbolo Mbue, author of the New York Times bestseller and PEN/Faulkner Award for fiction winner Behold the Dreamers • ''A compelling delight''—Booklist A visceral and candid portrait of today’s Ghanaian youth, told in interconnected short stories by acclaimed spoken-word artist and author of the poetry collection Woman, Eat Me Whole Ama Asantewa Diaka. I...2024-04-025h 26Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Literature, Short Storiessomeone birthed them broken: Stories by Ama Asantewa DiakaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/682952to listen full audiobooks.
Title: someone birthed them broken: Stories
Author: Ama Asantewa Diaka
Narrator: Cole Asare, Ekua Ekumah
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 26 minutes
Release date: April 2, 2024
Genres: Short Stories
Publisher's Summary:
“Delightfully assertive, subversive and vibrant... an original voice.” ––Imbolo Mbue, author of the New York Times bestseller and PEN/Faulkner Award for fiction winner Behold the Dreamers • ''A compelling delight''—Booklist A visceral and candid portrait of today’s Ghanaian youth, told in interconnected short stories by acclaimed spoken-word artist and author of the poetry collection Woman, Eat Me Whole Ama Asantewa Diaka. I...2024-04-025h 26
Meet Your AuthorEpisode 2: Woman, Eat Me Whole with Ama Asantewa Diaka from GhanaMeet Your Author is a platform that celebrates and spotlights African authors on the continent through collaborative discussions and author interviews.2023-10-0340 minBooks With Abena27. Remembering Ama Ata AidooWe are celebrating the memory of Ama Ata Aidoo, Ghana's first prominent female author, with news articles written by some Ghanaian writers.Articles read were written by:Annis Haffar published in the Daily Graphic Nii Ayikwei Parkes online by The Republic https://republic.com.ng/august-september-2023/the-indelible-life-of-ama-ata-aidoo/Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah published online by The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/jul/05/our-feminist-ancestor-ama-ata-aidoo-author-activist-and-african-heroineVoices heard or Music:Ama Ata Aidoo on Feminism in Africa -BBC HARDtalkht...2023-09-1816 min
JudeslistPoetra Asantewa: Permission to Rage, to Dream and to Ask for More as a WomanIn this episode, I speak with Ama Asantewa Diaka also known as Poetra Asantewa who is a poet, writer, visual artist, and the founder of Black girls glow, a residency program that brings visibility to issues women face by exploring ways in which art can be used to foster collaboration. We talk about her early practice as a spoken word artist, as a writer, and creating her first EP motherfuckitude https://soundcloud.com/poetra-asantewa/sets/motherfuckitude to creating her greeting card company called Yobbins in 2015.  You can connect with Poetra at: https://www.instagram.com/poet...2023-02-221h 06
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2022-12-1900 minBooks With Abena4. Poetra Asantewa on the book Woman Eat Me WholeA conversation between host Abena Maryan and guest Ama Asantewa Diaka, known as Poetra Asantewa, about her book "Woman Eat Me Whole" published by Ecco Books an Imprint of Harper Collins also available on Scribd. She talks about her challenges and how she overcame them by keeping a positive attitude in the face of rejection. Poetra Asantewa is the founder of Black Girls Glow, a non-profit organization fostering collaborations among women artists and exploring ways that art can build a community. She is the founder of Tampered Press, an online journal that seeks to create visibility for writers and...2022-08-2238 min
Escape Reality Through Your Headphones With Free AudiobookWoman, Eat Me Whole: Poems Audiobook by Ama Asantewa DiakaListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 550097
Title: Woman, Eat Me Whole: Poems
Author: Ama Asantewa Diaka
Narrator: Ama Asantewa Diaka
Format: Unabridged
Length: 1:23:59
Language: English
Release date: 04-05-22
Publisher: HarperAudio
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Poetry
Summary:
A bold, mesmerizing debut collection exploring womanhood, the body, mental illness, and what it means to move between culturesÂ
Renowned for her storytelling and spoken-word artistry, Ama Asantewa Diaka is also an exultant, fierce, and visceral poet whose work leaves a lasting impact.
Touching on themes from perceptions of beauty to the betrayals of the body, from what i...2022-04-051h 23
Explore The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Soul-Stirring!Woman, Eat Me Whole: Poems by Ama Asantewa DiakaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/550097to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Woman, Eat Me Whole: Poems
Author: Ama Asantewa Diaka
Narrator: Ama Asantewa Diaka
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 1 hour 23 minutes
Release date: April 5, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Poetry
Publisher's Summary:
A bold, mesmerizing debut collection exploring womanhood, the body, mental illness, and what it means to move between cultures Renowned for her storytelling and spoken-word artistry, Ama Asantewa Diaka is also an exultant, fierce, and visceral poet whose work leaves a lasting impact. Touching on themes from perceptions of beauty to the betrayals of the body, from w...2022-04-051h 23Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Literature, PoetryWoman, Eat Me Whole: Poems by Ama Asantewa DiakaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/550097to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Woman, Eat Me Whole: Poems
Author: Ama Asantewa Diaka
Narrator: Ama Asantewa Diaka
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 1 hour 23 minutes
Release date: April 5, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Poetry
Publisher's Summary:
A bold, mesmerizing debut collection exploring womanhood, the body, mental illness, and what it means to move between cultures Renowned for her storytelling and spoken-word artistry, Ama Asantewa Diaka is also an exultant, fierce, and visceral poet whose work leaves a lasting impact. Touching on themes from perceptions of beauty to the betrayals of the body, from w...2022-04-051h 23
Everyday People ShowPoetra ft. Ama Asantewa 🇬đź‡She's a performer, a writer, a creative designer and yes, a 'data fanatic'. Meet the Ghanaian born-American based creative genius who describes herself as a storyteller who uses different mediums to tell her stories.@poetra_asantewa (on IG)If you love this podcast, please give it a 5 star rating and a review on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcast.This podcast was created and produced by Drc. Jaèy(@jaeyalley on IG & Twitter), for the AMBC.The AMBC is an independent media & production body t...2021-05-0614 min
Creative In AccraHow do you deal with uncertainty? with Ama Asantewa Diaka aka Poetra AsantewaOn being an avid planner; building the community you want to live in; 'Woman Eat Me Whole' - the trials and tribulations of getting your poetry published and on not being "The Unicorn"; the city of Accra as the main character in a book of short stories; the politics and commercial approach to poetry; the importance of nurturing local, public and accessible platforms and spaces for creatives; the impact of workshops on self-awareness and growth; an exciting line-up for Tampered Press' upcoming workshop in January; the evolutionary nature of inspiration and creating systems that breed continuity; Toni Morrison as...2020-12-0832 min
Creatives Making Moves PodcastGreeting Cards and FaithMeet Ama Asantewa, a Ghanaian storyteller, performer, writer, and the founder and creative director of Yobbings, a greeting card online store. Her creative practice is rooted in a desire to tell her own story, in her own language, mannerisms, and culture.Â
For two years Ama sat with an idea to start a greeting card company, but fear of failure stopped her from moving forward. She thought “how can I possibly compete with Hallmark?” One day she had enough, pushed down her excuses and fears, and took a leap of faith to start Yobbings with just 4 cards.
Tod...2020-09-0128 min
Open ConversationsEpisode 8: Ama "Poetra" AsantewaOn today's episode, I had a conversation with my friend "Poetra". Poetra is currently in Chicago at the moment but we were able to have a conversation nevertheless (Thanks technology). We had a chat about the Ghanaian creative industry, the structures that are missing, as well as her introversion especially when she has to perform on stage.
We also talked about her adjustment to a new life and culture in Chicago and the differences between living there and Ghana.
Poetra has also released some new material for her upcoming EP - Ama...2020-05-041h 07