Afrolit Podcast

Hey 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 and creatives -Learning to stay the course and not give up Join the conversation on social media: use the #AfrolitPod. Do have any Storytimes for me? Topic ideas? Send me your questions too! Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/itsAfrolit Find me at: afrolitpodcast@gmail.com Send me a VOICE NOTE: https://anchor.fm/afrolit/message Nana's Info: https://www.instagram.com/nanaekuawriter/ http://www.nanabrewhammond.com/ http://www.exit14apparel.com Ekua's Info: www.instagram.com/ekua.pm www.twitter.com/ekuapm www.youtube.com/ekuapm -

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! This week, I had the pleasure of hosting Noemie and we WHAT a conversation we had...we went deep into what it means to trusting your faith, your intuition and even your younger self. We discussed: -How you bring your heritage into your work -How something negative can just be God's way of Pivoting -Managing your expectations -Letting your inner child lead the way Join the conversation on social media: use the #AfrolitPod. Do have any Storytimes for me? Topic ideas? Send me your questions too! Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/itsAfrolit Find me at: afrolitpodcast@gmail.com Noemie's Info: https://www.instagram.com/noemiemarguerite/ https://www.noemie-marguerite.com/ Birthday Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvt1eGqg2Qk/ Ekua's Info: www.instagram.com/ekua.pm www.twitter.com/ekuapm www.youtube.com/ekuapm --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrolit/support

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! This week, I had the pleasure of hosting Dots aka Dotun of Abike Studio, to talk all things COLLEGE AND how to live your DREAM while in school. We had great dialogue and really just sought to answer the question: What fuels your creativity while in College? Can you truly stay afloat while learning so much?  We discussed: -The importance of understanding your courses -Using School to benefit your creative work -Managing your expectations -Working with Collegues/Fellow Students who just don't get it Join the conversation on social media: use the #AfrolitPod. Do have any Storytimes for me? Topic ideas? Send me your questions too! Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/itsAfrolit Find us at: afrolitpodcast@gmail.com Dotun's Info: https://www.instagram.com/doseofdots/ https://www.instagram.com/abike.studio/ Ekua's Info: www.instagram.com/ekua.pm www.twitter.com/ekuapm www.youtube.com/ekuapm The sound quality for this episode has an echo effect, my apologies in advance --- Su

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! This week, a full circle moment, I had the pleasure of hosting Paakow Essandoh, Founder and CEO of MIZIZI International, LLC  a brand rooted in highlighting African countries and the Black diaspora at large. We had great dialogue and really just sought to answer the question: Does Mental Health Matter in the Immigrant Dream?  How do we live our dreams and STILL have an endorsement from our parents...Can we ever? We discussed: -How to set boundaries for your own mental health, regardless of what family/loved ones say -The importance for solid friendships -Dating as a young entrepreneur -Advice on how to stop overthinking and get it done! Tell us your thoughts? How do you protect your mental health? Forbes Article on MIZIZI + Paakow: https://www.forbes.com/sites/josephdeacetis/2019/01/18/meet-mizizi-how-one-twenty-four-year-old-ghanaian-american-is-inspiring-africans-to-stay-rooted/#1d86961922a0 Join the conversation on social media: use the #AfrolitPod. Do ha

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! This week, I got a chance to have a conversation with multi-talented media maven and fashion designer Senami Atinkpahoun to talk about something we have in common: OUR MANY GIFTS! The blessing that it brings, also comes with much responsibility. Much thanks to Canal Street Radio and Listening Party for the opportunity! We discussed: -Is the quote: Jill/Jack of all trades, master of none still relevant? -How do you hone in on your gifts/talents -Would you still do it if you weren't being paid? -Tips on finding a healthy balance to do it all -Morning Routines -Making time to relax and practicing self-care/love Join the conversation on social media: use the #AfrolitPod. Do have any Storytimes for me? Topic ideas? Send me your questions too! Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/itsAfrolit Find us at: afrolitpodcast@gmail.com Ekua's Info: www.instagram.com/ekua.pm www.twitter.com/ekuapm www.youtube.com/ekuapm Senami Atinkpahoun Personal: www.instagram.com/senamijesuis/?hl=en Fashi

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! This week, I got a chance to have a conversation with the amazing singer and song-writer Mumbi Kasumba to talk all things African creativity and if  it is becoming one-dimensional? When someone says, African music, we forget to realize that there are 54 nations with a VARIETY of genres, including neo-soul and indie sounds....We discussed if all sounds can be acknowledged and glorified!  We discussed: -Is the African Culture accepting of Afro-Indie/New soul music? -Working the 9-5 while being creative: a HUMBLING experience  -How to make your creativity a daily practice and devoting time to it like a proper expense -Where are the AFRICAN LOVE SONGS? (Stay tuned for the playlist) -Preserving your mental health against Social Media  Listen to African Girl: https://soundcloud.com/mumbisound/africangirl Outro Song: African Girl by Mumbi, Guitar-Mumbi Kasumba Bass-Zachary Pachol Percussion-Dan Ansong Produced by Dan Ansong Tell us your thoughts? How do

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! This week, to close out Women's History Month: I was joined by the immaculate and unstoppable force DJ Poizon Ivy and Moonchild Sanelly, not only are they #100okaywomen honorees, they are completely shifting their creative industries! They are the definition that there are NO MORE RULES to success! You already have what it takes! Now GO AND GET IT!  We discussed: -Dating while making your dreams happen  -How to know your greatness and taking it to its highest capacity -How to stop being Captain Save A HOE -How Poizon Ivy and Moonchild Met and started working together -Moonchild's Favorites Books -Each one, Teach One... -And Free Sex Advice!!! Tell us your thoughts? How do you define your greatness?  Join the conversation on social media: use the #AfrolitPod. Do have any Storytimes for me? Topic ideas? Send me your questions too! Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/itsAfrolit Find us at: afrolitpodcast@gmail.com DJ Poizon Ivy Info: www.instagram.com/poizonivyth

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! This week I was joined by Nana Nambela, to discuss all things INFLUENCER! In the past 5 years, Influencer culture has derived how we consume our media, but of course, I wanted to have a conversation on the rise of the African influencer and if the market REALLY cares about them: especially in the beauty and lifestyle industries....We also spoke on the African influencer in the diaspora vs in the continent.  Tell us your thoughts?! Are you an African Influencer? Do celebrities really exist? Join the conversation on social media: use the #AfrolitPod. Do have any Storytimes for me? Topic ideas? Send me your questions too! Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/itsAfrolit Find us at: afrolitpodcast@gmail.com Ekua's Info: www.instagram.com/ekua.pm www.twitter.com/ekuapm www.youtube.com/ekuapm Nana's Info: www.instagram.com/officiallnana https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuq4XKKCH_VG5TvjKSf_Xxg https://twitter.com/nanambela --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/afro

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! Title by Renata Ngaiza. Happy March! This conversation is long overdue but Josephine and I decided to talk about why ALL social media should simply be a MARKETING TOOL!  Very few are being authentic in their purpose so it we just discussed how social media affects us, if we been scammed on IG and what we are doing differently with our channels. Fomo culture is the biggest scam, if there too many photos of the function: It wasn't that much fun, trust us!  Tell us your thoughts?! What is your relationships on Instagram? are you a part of the stunt gang? Join the conversation on social media: use the #AfrolitPod. Do have any Storytimes for me? Topic ideas? Send me your questions too! Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/itsAfrolit Find us at: afrolitpodcast@gmail.com Ekua's Info: www.instagram.com/ekua.pm www.twitter.com/ekuapm www.youtube.com/ekuapm --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/afrolit/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrolit/suppor

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! We all know February, though short is mighty as It marks the month of LOVE and Black History Month! I was joined with Lontia aka The Kween's Guide hailing from Zambia to talk relationships, as she has been in LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP FOR 5 YEARS! Subscribe to Lontia's Channel: bit.ly/2TTnOWY Tell us your thoughts?! Are you in a long-distance relationship? Do you think Black sterotypes on Love make it better/worse? Join the conversation on social media: use the #AfrolitPod. Do have any Storytimes for me? Topic ideas? Send me your questions too! Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/itsAfrolit Find us at: afrolitpodcast@gmail.com Ekua's Info: www.instagram.com/ekua.pm www.twitter.com/ekuapm www.youtube.com/ekuapm --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/afrolit/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrolit/support

Hey Fam! Happy NEW YEAR! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT!  I was joined by Jaleesa aka Alien in da Room to discuss FAILURE! Failure is a taboo topic because it touches on the heart strings but It's probably the MOST IMPORTANT THING that can happen to you, as you learn and GROW only in times of Failure!  Craft and Sip video: https://bit.ly/2Tw8ek8 Subscribe to Jalessa's Channel: https://bit.ly/2SgvLZM Tell us your thoughts?! Have you Join the conversation on social media: use the #AfrolitPod. Do have any Storytimes for me? Send us your questions too! Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/itsAfrolit Find us at: afrolitpodcast@gmail.com Ekua's Info: www.instagram.com/ekua.pm www.twitter.com/ekuapm www.youtube.com/ekuapm Imagery provided by Jamaican-American born artist akujixxv Instagram: @akujixxv_theartist Web: www.society6.com/akujixxv Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholar

Hey Afrolit Fam! Tell us your thoughts?! Join the conversation on social media: use the #AfrolitPod. Do have any Storytimes for us? Send us your questions too! Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/itsAfrolit Find us at: afrolitpodcast@gmail.com Bobo's Info: www.instagram.com/thisfashionfiend_ www.twitter.com/BobydahBadu Ekua's Info: www.instagram.com/ekua.pm www.twitter.com/ekuapm Imagery provided by Jamaican-American born artist akujixxv Instagram: @akujixxv_theartist Web: www.society6.com/akujixxv Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/afrolit/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrolit/support

Hey Afrolit Fam! Happy October and Black History Year (It’s lit!) Welcome to our 51st Episode!! Tell us your thoughts?! Join the conversation on social media: use the #AfrolitPod. Do have any Storytimes for us? Send us your questions too! Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/itsAfrolit Find us at: afrolitpodcast@gmail.com Bobo's Info: www.instagram.com/thisfashionfiend_ www.twitter.com/BobydahBadu Latasha's Info: www.instagram.com/justlatasha/ www.auroretv.com/ www.sitblackandrelax.com/home Ekua's Info: www.instagram.com/ekua.pm www.twitter.com/ekuapm Imagery provided by Jamaican-American born artist akujixxv Instagram: @akujixxv_theartist Web: www.society6.com/akujixxv Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of

Hey Afrolit Fam! Happy November and Black History Year (It’s lit!) We are having our first event in JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA!!! RSVP ON tinyurl.com/y8rmmqtl Tell a friend to Tell a friend!! Come meet us and join the conversation IN PERSON and on social media: use the #AfrolitPod to show us your RSVPS and any questions you have . Feel free to email us your questions too! Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/itsAfrolit Find us at: afrolitpodcast@gmail.com Bobo's Info: www.instagram.com/thisfashionfiend_ www.twitter.com/BobydahBadu Ekua's Info: www.instagram.com/ekua.pm www.twitter.com/ekuapm Mukundwa's Info: Twitter.com/mukundwa_ www.instagram.com/mukundwa_/ Imagery provided by Jamaican-American born artist akujixxv Instagram: @akujixxv_theartist Web: www.society6.com/akujixxv Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright st

Hey Afrolit Fam! Happy November and Black History Year (It’s lit!) Welcome to our 52nd Episode!! We are in for another spicy one: Bobo and Ekua engage in a vibrant conversation on the "Fake Black Girls" on IG and what their actions mean to us. Tell us your thoughts?! Join the conversation on social media: use the #AfrolitPod. Do have any Storytimes for us? Send us your questions too! Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/itsAfrolit Find us at: afrolitpodcast@gmail.com Bobo's Info: www.instagram.com/thisfashionfiend_ www.twitter.com/BobydahBadu Ekua's Info: www.instagram.com/ekua.pm www.twitter.com/ekuapm Imagery provided by Jamaican-American born artist akujixxv Instagram: @akujixxv_theartist Web: www.society6.com/akujixxv Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educ

Hey Afrolit Fam! Happy October and Black History Year (It’s lit!) Welcome to our 51st Episode!! We were joined by Latasha, All around Media Maven, Filmmaker and Creator of Aurore TV, a streaming platform for all BLACK content (how amazing) We have all been through changes in our lives, how do we stay positive during those seasons of TRANSITION. Tell us your thoughts?! Join the conversation on social media: use the #AfrolitPod. Do have any Storytimes for us? Send us your questions too! Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/itsAfrolit Find us at: afrolitpodcast@gmail.com Bobo's Info: www.instagram.com/thisfashionfiend_ www.twitter.com/BobydahBadu Latasha's Info: https://www.instagram.com/justlatasha/ https://www.auroretv.com/ https://www.sitblackandrelax.com/home Ekua's Info: www.instagram.com/ekua.pm www.twitter.com/ekuapm Imagery provided by Jamaican-American born artist akujixxv Instagram: @akujixxv_theartist Web: www.society6.com/akujixxv Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allow

Hey Afrolit Fam! Happy October and Black History Year (It’s lit!) Welcome to our 50th Episode!! We opened the mic to YOU and we answered your questions. We covered a range of topics on Love, Our Careers, Being African (lol) and everything in between. What are your thoughts? Join us in the conversation via Twitter, using the #AfrolitPod. Do have any Storytimes for us? Send us your questions too! Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/itsAfrolit Find us at: afrolitpodcast@gmail.com Bobo's Info: www.instagram.com/thisfashionfiend_ www.twitter.com/BobydahBadu Ekua's Info: www.instagram.com/ekua.pm www.twitter.com/ekuapm Imagery provided by Jamaican-American born artist akujixxv Instagram: @akujixxv_theartist Web: www.society6.com/akujixxv Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-

Hey Afrolit Fam! Happy September and Black History Year (It’s lit!) We had another interesting conversation and posed the question: What constitutes a friend? What are your criterias for friendship? What are your thoughts? Join us in the conversation via Twitter, using the #AfrolitPod. Do have any Storytimes for us? Send us your questions too! Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/itsAfrolit Find us at: afrolitpodcast@gmail.com Bobo's Info: www.instagram.com/thisfashionfiend_ www.twitter.com/BobydahBadu Ekua's Info: www.instagram.com/ekua.pm www.twitter.com/ekuapm Imagery provided by Jamaican-American born artist akujixxv Instagram: @akujixxv_theartist Web: www.society6.com/akujixxv Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance i

Hey Afrolit Fam! Happy September and Black History Year (It’s lit!) We had another interesting conversation and posed the question: How to detach from your desires and the difference between detachment and letting go. What are your thoughts? Join us in the conversation via Twitter, using the #AfrolitPod. Do have any Storytimes for us? Send us your questions too! Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/itsAfrolit Find us at: afrolitpodcast@gmail.com Bobo's Info: www.instagram.com/thisfashionfiend_ www.twitter.com/BobydahBadu Ekua's Info: www.instagram.com/ekua.pm www.twitter.com/ekuapm Imagery provided by Jamaican-American born artist akujixxv Instagram: @akujixxv_theartist Web: www.society6.com/akujixxv Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use

Hey Afrolit Fam! Happy August and Black History Year (It’s lit!) We had the another spicy conversation with a very special guest Chady ! We debated and posed the question: Can Black people be racist? What are your thoughts? Join us in the conversation via Twitter, using the #AfrolitPod. Do have any Storytimes for us? Send us your questions too! Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/itsAfrolit Find us at: afrolitpodcast@gmail.com Bobo's Info: www.instagram.com/thisfashionfiend_ www.twitter.com/BobydahBadu Chady's Info: www.instagram.com/chadymusic/ open.spotify.com/artist/3wfE5KsXn…eoRAO1_YsSGAAA7Q Ekua's Info: www.instagram.com/ekua.pm www.twitter.com/ekuapm Imagery provided by Jamaican-American born artist akujixxv Instagram: @akujixxv_theartist Web: www.society6.com/akujixxv Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statu