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Two Bees In A PodB's July Book Review: My Parents' MarriageWe're diving into our book of the month for July, "My Parents' Marriage" by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond. This is a story about a complicated but all too familiar (for us West Africans) family dynamic, and a daughter who is determined not to repeat the past. In this review we discuss various themes from the book including polygamy, secret families, and the games women play to survive in patriarchal systems.Opening/Closing music from UpbeatMusic https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/botswana License code: CNXX5ILE1JOBZYM2
2025-07-281h 08Two Bees In A PodThis Season on Two Bees in a Pod ...We’re back! This season on Two Bees in a Pod, we’re diving into My Parents’ Marriage by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond and getting real about relationship dynamics in African marriages and of course, cheating in relationships! From African family dynamics to hard truths about love and betrayal—this one’s for our 35+ diaspora fam in North America. Hit play and let’s talk. Our first episode of the new season drops Monday, May 26!
2025-05-2302 min
Reframe to Create104. How Creating Transforms the Creator | Nana Brew-Hammond Creating isn’t just about what you make…it’s about who you become. We’re back with the brilliant Nana Brew-Hammond for her second visit to Reframe to Create, and this time, it’s a full-circle moment. In Episode 21, Nana shared “How to Stay Committed to an Imperfect Creating Journey.” And in this episode, we see how that commitment has blossomed. Nana walks us through the very different experiences she had while writing her two latest books: ✨ Blue– a children’s picture book that dives into the rich his...
2025-04-3026 min
Books With Abena51. Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond on the book My Parents' MarriageOn this episode, I talk to author Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond about her book My Parents' Marriage, which was published by Amistad Books (an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers). The discussion focuses on marriage, the characters in the book, the setting of the book, and publishing. About the Guest:Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond children's picture book Blue: A History of Color as Deep as the Sea and Wide as the Sky, illustrated by Caldecott Honor Artist Daniel Minter, was named among the best of 2022 by NPR, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library, Kirkus Revi...
2025-01-2441 min
Black Fashion HistoryEp. 70: Crafting Heritage: The Brew-Hammond Sisters on Exit 14, Batakari Fabric, and Redefining LuxuryIn this episode, Taniqua Martin sits down with the dynamic sisters Essie Brew-Hammond and Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, founders of the luxury brand Exit 14! Dive into their journey, discover the inspiration behind their choice of Batakari fabric, and learn about the meaning of Exit 14 and its tagline, "tailored for your journey." Exit 14 blends traditional West African craftsmanship with contemporary flair, redefining luxury through skill, artisanship, and timeless design. Learn more about Exit 14: Website: exit14apparel.com Instagram: @shopexit14 Catch the full interview on www.blackfashionhistory.com, YouTube, or your favorite st...
2024-11-1437 min
Glocal CitizensEpisode 234: In the Writer’s Zone with Abi Ishola-AyodejiGreetings Glocal Citizens!
For this week’s episode we’re back in West Africa with Nigerian-American journalist and author, Abi Ishola-Ayodeji. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, Patience is a Subtle Thief, was named one of BuzzFeed's best books of May 2022 and received a coveted Kirkus-starred review. As a journalist, she has showcased her talent across a diverse range of platforms, including http://ELLE.com, PBS, http://Ebony.com, CUNY TV, and more. Her career has seen her cover extraordinary people, communities, and events from New York City to Paris and from Nigeria to Ghana.
In 2017, Esse...
2024-08-0652 min
Black Authors Matter TVJuly 23rd 2024 - Full ShowBlack Authors Matter TV - July 23rd Guests: Erick Gray, Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, Patricia RaybonErick Gray, Mystery/Thriller Author. Latest release: Solomon DarkNana Ekua Brew-Hammond, Best-Selling Author. Latest release: My Parents' MarriagePatricia Raybon, Mystery Author. Latest release: Truth Be Told
2024-07-302h 00
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Title: My Parents' Marriage: A Novel
Author: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
Narrator: Ekua Ekumah
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 21 minutes
Release date: July 9, 2024
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
Acclaimed children’s author Nana Brew-Hammond makes her highly anticipated adult debut with this soaring and profound story about love and understanding told through three generations of one Ghanian family. Determined to avoid the pain and instability of her parents’ turbulent, confusing marriage, Kokui marries a man far different from her loving, philandering, self-made father—and tries to be a different kind of wife from he...
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Title: My Parents' Marriage: A Novel
Author: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
Narrator: Ekua Ekumah
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 21 minutes
Release date: July 9, 2024
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Acclaimed children’s author Nana Brew-Hammond makes her highly anticipated adult debut with this soaring and profound story about love and understanding told through three generations of one Ghanian family. Determined to avoid the pain and instability of her parents’ turbulent, confusing marriage, Kokui marries a man far different from her loving, philandering, self-made father—and tries to be a different kind of wife fr...
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Title: My Parents' Marriage: A Novel
Author: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
Narrator: Ekua Ekumah
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 21 minutes
Release date: July 9, 2024
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Acclaimed children’s author Nana Brew-Hammond makes her highly anticipated adult debut with this soaring and profound story about love and understanding told through three generations of one Ghanian family. Determined to avoid the pain and instability of her parents’ turbulent, confusing marriage, Kokui marries a man far different from her loving, philandering, self-made father—and tries to be a different kind of wife fr...
2024-07-099h 21Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+My Parents' Marriage: A Novel by Nana Ekua Brew-HammondPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/712223to listen full audiobooks.
Title: My Parents' Marriage: A Novel
Author: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
Narrator: Ekua Ekumah
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 21 minutes
Release date: July 9, 2024
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
Acclaimed children’s author Nana Brew-Hammond makes her highly anticipated adult debut with this soaring and profound story about love and understanding told through three generations of one Ghanian family. Determined to avoid the pain and instability of her parents’ turbulent, confusing marriage, Kokui marries a man far different from her loving, philandering, self-made father—and tries to be a different kind of wife from he...
2024-07-099h 21
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaMy Parents' Marriage: A Novel by Nana Ekua Brew-HammondPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/712223 to listen full audiobooks. Title: My Parents' Marriage: A Novel Author: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond Narrator: Ekua Ekumah Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 21 minutes Release date: July 9, 2024 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed children’s author Nana Brew-Hammond makes her highly anticipated adult debut with this soaring and profound story about love and understanding told through three generations of one Ghanian family. Determined to avoid the pain and instability of her parents’ turbulent, confusing marriage, Kokui marries a man far different from her loving, philandering, self-made father—and tries to be a different kind of wife fr...
2024-07-0905 min
AudioDiasporaWriter Month - Nana Ekua Brew Hammond Author & CopywriterThere’s a phrase by the legendary author, Toni Morrison that’s often repeated, it’s this:"If there’s a book you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”And that’s what our guest today, NANA EKUA BREW HAMMOND has done. She’s a writer, her books include a children’s book called BLUE, and a YA novel called Powder Necklace. In her latest book, she’s taken on the role of EDITOR - of an anthology of African and Diaspora voices that came out in February...
2023-11-1241 min
Dive Into An Award-Winning Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Relations: An Anthology of African and Diaspora Voices by Nana Ekua Brew-HammondPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/587376to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Relations: An Anthology of African and Diaspora Voices
Author: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
Narrator: Anthony Oseyemi, Tshego Khutsoane
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 14 hours 44 minutes
Release date: January 17, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Poetry
Publisher's Summary:
Fresh and electrifying—stories, poems, and essays by African and diaspora writers, edited by author Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond. Relations punctures the human illusion of separation. New and established storytellers reshape the narratives that divide and subjugate, revealing the truth of our shared humanity despite differences in language, identity, class, gender, and beyond. This vi...
2023-01-172h 44Discover A Riveting Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Relations: An Anthology of African and Diaspora Voices by Nana Ekua Brew-HammondPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/587376to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Relations: An Anthology of African and Diaspora Voices
Author: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
Narrator: Anthony Oseyemi, Tshego Khutsoane
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 14 hours 44 minutes
Release date: January 17, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Essays & Anthologies
Publisher's Summary:
Fresh and electrifying—stories, poems, and essays by African and diaspora writers, edited by author Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond. Relations punctures the human illusion of separation. New and established storytellers reshape the narratives that divide and subjugate, revealing the truth of our shared humanity despite differences in language, identity, class, gender, and beyond. Th...
2023-01-172h 44Download Incredible Full Audiobooks in Literature, Essays & AnthologiesRelations: An Anthology of African and Diaspora Voices by Nana Ekua Brew-HammondPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/587376to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Relations: An Anthology of African and Diaspora Voices
Author: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
Narrator: Anthony Oseyemi, Tshego Khutsoane
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 14 hours 44 minutes
Release date: January 17, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Essays & Anthologies
Publisher's Summary:
Fresh and electrifying—stories, poems, and essays by African and diaspora writers, edited by author Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond. Relations punctures the human illusion of separation. New and established storytellers reshape the narratives that divide and subjugate, revealing the truth of our shared humanity despite differences in language, identity, class, gender, and beyond. Th...
2023-01-172h 44Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Literature, PoetryRelations: An Anthology of African and Diaspora Voices by Nana Ekua Brew-HammondPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/587376to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Relations: An Anthology of African and Diaspora Voices
Author: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
Narrator: Anthony Oseyemi, Tshego Khutsoane
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 14 hours 44 minutes
Release date: January 17, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Poetry
Publisher's Summary:
Fresh and electrifying—stories, poems, and essays by African and diaspora writers, edited by author Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond. Relations punctures the human illusion of separation. New and established storytellers reshape the narratives that divide and subjugate, revealing the truth of our shared humanity despite differences in language, identity, class, gender, and beyond. This vi...
2023-01-172h 44Download New Full Audiobooks in Literature, Short StoriesRelations: An Anthology of African and Diaspora Voices by Nana Ekua Brew-HammondPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/587376to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Relations: An Anthology of African and Diaspora Voices
Author: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
Narrator: Anthony Oseyemi, Tshego Khutsoane
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 14 hours 44 minutes
Release date: January 17, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Short Stories
Publisher's Summary:
Fresh and electrifying—stories, poems, and essays by African and diaspora writers, edited by author Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond. Relations punctures the human illusion of separation. New and established storytellers reshape the narratives that divide and subjugate, revealing the truth of our shared humanity despite differences in language, identity, class, gender, and beyond. Th...
2023-01-172h 44
What a Word is WorthIn conversation with writer Nana Ekua Brew-HammondNana Ekua Brew-Hammond has written for AOL, Parenting Magazine, the Village Voice, Metro, and Trace Magazine. Her short story “Bush Girl” was published in the May 2008 issues of African Writing and her poem, “The Whinings of a Seven Sister Cum Laude Graduate Working Board as an Assistant,” was published in 2006’s Growing up Girl Anthology. A cum laude graduate of Vassar College, she attended secondary school in Ghana, Powder Necklace is loosely based on that experience. She is the author of the children's story: Blue: A HISTORY OF THE COLOR AS DEEP AS THE SEA AND AS WIDE AS THE SKY.
2022-10-2356 min
The Artist In Me Is DeadEPISODE 8: JENN ANGELL :|: connecting through artThis episode features a conversation with host, Rhonda Willers, and guest, Jenn Angell. Jenn is an artist, glaze technician at a small handmade ceramic tile company, and a manager of a community clay studio. We talk about how science theory becomes science in practice through her clay and glaze work. She also shares how it can be difficult to prioritize time in her studio despite her love of working with clay. And how the pandemic era has taken a lot of mental energy away from her creativity. As an introvert Jenn shares how she hopes he...
2022-04-201h 23
Black Authors Matter TVMarch 29th 2022in This Episode Guests Include :Naleighna Kai, Stephanie Jackson. Steven Barnes, and Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
2022-03-302h 02
Dive Into The Full Audiobook That Keeps Curious Minds Hooked.Blue by Nana Ekua Brew-HammondPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/10077to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Blue
Author: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
Narrator: Tashi Thomas
Format: mp3
Length: 18 mins
Release date: 02-15-22
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 4 ratings
Genres: Art
Publisher's Summary:
2022-02-1518 min
Fuel Your Mind With This Game-Changing Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky by Nana Ekua Brew-HammondPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/530056to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Author: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
Narrator: Tashi Thomas
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 18 minutes
Release date: February 15, 2022
Genres: Ages 5 & Under
Publisher's Summary:
Discover a world of creativity and tradition in this fascinating picture book that explores the history and cultural significance of the color blue. From a critically acclaimed author and an award-winning illustrator comes a wonderful audiobook for listeners of all ages. For centuries, blue powders and dyes were some of the m...
2022-02-1518 min
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Kids, Ages 5 & UnderBlue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky by Nana Ekua Brew-HammondPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/530056 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky Author: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond Narrator: Tashi Thomas Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 18 minutes Release date: February 15, 2022 Genres: Ages 5 & Under Publisher's Summary: Discover a world of creativity and tradition in this fascinating picture book that explores the history and cultural significance of the color blue. From a critically acclaimed author and an award-winning illustrator comes a wonderful audiobook for listeners of all ages. For centuries, blue powders and dyes were some of t...
2022-02-1501 minDownload High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Kids, Ages 5 & UnderBlue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky by Nana Ekua Brew-HammondPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/530056to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Author: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
Narrator: Tashi Thomas
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 18 minutes
Release date: February 15, 2022
Genres: Ages 5 & Under
Publisher's Summary:
Discover a world of creativity and tradition in this fascinating picture book that explores the history and cultural significance of the color blue. From a critically acclaimed author and an award-winning illustrator comes a wonderful audiobook for listeners of all ages. For centuries, blue powders and dyes were some of the m...
2022-02-1518 minExplore: This Riveting Full Audiobook For Book-Lovers.Blue by Nana Ekua Brew-HammondPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/10077to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Blue
Author: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
Narrator: Tashi Thomas
Format: mp3
Length: 18 mins
Release date: 02-15-22
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 4 ratings
Genres: Art
Publisher's Summary:
2022-02-1518 min
Reframe to Create21. How to Stay Committed to an Imperfect Creating Journey | Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond Have you ever wanted to give up because you questioned if all the effort you’ve put into creating was worth it at all? My guest knows all about this and shows us how to remain committed to creating, despite the challenges along the way. In this episode, author Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond teases nuggets of gold from the toughest lessons she learned not just before but also after the debut of her novel “Powder Necklace”. Lessons like: Accepting that there’s never going to be a perfect set of circumstan...
2021-11-1031 min
Glocal CitizensEpisode 74: Writing and Styling with Nana Ekua Brew-HammondGreetings Glocal Citizens!
My guest this week comes to us from Queens, New York by way of Accra, Ghana. She is Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, the author of Powder Necklace, which Publishers Weekly called "a winning debut." Named to the “Africa39” list of writers “with the potential and talent to define trends in the development of literature from Sub-Saharan Africa and the diaspora,” her short fiction was included in the anthology Africa39. Her work also appears in Everyday People: The Color of Life, New Daughters of Africa, and Accra Noir among others. Forthcoming from Brew-Hammond are a children's picture book, a...
2021-05-1848 min
DispatchesPoetry for the People, in Public SpacesA year of confinement and circumscription, 2020 has altered New Yorkers’ relationship to place. KC Trommer, Nadia Q. Ahmad and Jared Harél are better equipped than most to capture this state of heightened site-specificity. The three writers are, respectively, the founder and board members of Queensbound, a collaborative effort to showcase poets from the eponymous borough. Launched in 2018, the project maps individual writings onto subway stops throughout Queens, reframing the connective tissue of public space as something with a deeper emotional resonance. Conceived as a blend of audio recordings, in-situ readings, and oth...
2020-12-0300 min
LIC Reading SeriesPANEL DISCUSSION: Heather Abel, Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, and Ariel SchragWhere is all of the literary love for Queens? It’s right here at LIC Reading Series. Join them each week for stories, readings, and discussions with acclaimed writers, recorded with a live audience in the cozy carriage house of a classic pub in Long Island City, Queens, New York, and hosted by founder Catherine LaSota.
This week, the podcast features the reading and panel discussion from the LIC Reading Series event on November 13, 2018, with Heather Abel (The Optimistic Decade), Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond (Powder Necklace), and Ariel Schrag.
About the Readers:
Heather Abel’s debut novel, The Optimistic Decade, was publis...
2020-03-1238 minLIC Reading SeriesREADING: Heather Abel, Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, and Ariel SchragWhere is all of the literary love for Queens? It’s right here at LIC Reading Series. Join them each week for stories, readings, and discussions with acclaimed writers, recorded with a live audience in the cozy carriage house of a classic pub in Long Island City, Queens, New York, and hosted by founder Catherine LaSota.
This week, the podcast features the reading and panel discussion from the LIC Reading Series event on November 13, 2018, with Heather Abel (The Optimistic Decade), Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond (Powder Necklace), and Ariel Schrag. Check back Thursday for the discussion!
About the Readers:
Heather Abel’s debut...
2020-03-1054 min
AfrolitS2 E46: Tell your truth ft. Nana Ekua Brew HammondHey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT!
This week, I had the pleasure of hosting Author Nana Ekua Brew Hammond (my name sake yes!!) and we discussed the importance of owning your story and what that sense of pride in owning your truth feels like.
We discussed:
-How Nana has centered her work around her identity
-How Nana entered into the world of writing
-Reflections of not fitting in, being the "weird" kid
-The importance of translations and African storytelling
-Tips for upcoming writers...
2019-05-2543 min
Podcast Brunch ClubInterview with Esther Armah, Creator of The Spin [Episode 20]Adela interviews Esther Armah, creator of The Spin podcast and radio show. Podcast Brunch Club featured an episode of The Spin on the Common Ground podcast playlist. The episode featured was entitled, "Fashion Forum Africa Part 2" and in the episode, Esther Armah chats with two guests, Nana Ekua Brew Hammond and Dr. Tanisha Ford. They start by tackling the sensitive discussion about whether African Americans are “appropriating” African fashion. They then take the listeners on a journey about how cultural exchange happens through fashion and how fashion is an expression of belonging.
2018-06-0543 min
Podcast Brunch ClubInterview with Esther Armah, Creator of The Spin [Episode 20]Adela interviews Esther Armah, creator of The Spin podcast and radio show. Podcast Brunch Club featured an episode of The Spin on the Common Ground podcast playlist. The episode featured was entitled, “Fashion Forum Africa Part 2” and in the episode, Esther Armah chats with two guests, Nana Ekua Brew Hammond and Dr. Tanisha Ford. They start by tackling the sensitive discussion about whether African Americans are “appropriating” African fashion. They then take the listeners on a journey about how cultural exchange happens through fashion and how fashion is an expression of belonging.
Get involved in the discussion!
2018-06-0543 min
TheSpin1The Spin Fashion Forum Africa Part II Nana Ekua Brew Hammond Dr Tanisha Ford Sept 28 2017THE SPIN: Fashion Forum Africa Special PART II
STYLE APPROPRIATION - Africans & African Americans -remixing culture&style
AFRICA FASHION WEEK GOES GLOBAL - culture struts down global catwalks
Host: Esther Armah
Contributor: Nana Ekua Brew Hammond and Dr. Tanisha Ford
2017-09-2800 min