Asase Ba podcast honours oral tradition and shines light on Ghanaian stories that are often untold or silenced. Hosted by Ghanaian Canadian Michelle.  Join the conversation by using the hashtag #AsaseBaPod.

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S3E5 Visions of the Future…From the Imaginations of Ghanaians

On the season 3 finale of Asase Ba, Michelle discusses the importance of creativity and imagination, Afrofuturism, her visions of the future as it pertains to oral tradition, cultural work, and queerness. We also hear recordings from Makafui and Amma...

S3E4 History of Ghanaian Fashion and Hair ft. Asaaba

History lover Asaaba joins Michelle to discuss Ghana and Gold Coast fashion, hair, and style from the 1800s to the present, photographs taken by colonialists vs. Ghanaians, Ghanaian photographers James Barnor and Felicia Abban, diversity of the Ga...

S3E3 Non-Binary Concepts in Ghanaian Traditional Religions

Michelle is back with a solo episode all about non-binary concepts in traditional Ghanaian religions! She discusses how they manifest within the Ga, Dagomba, Ewe, Akan and Dagaara traditional belief systems. Michelle chats about the various Creators...

S3E2 The Storytellers are the Farmers (Ancestral Ghanaian Foods) ft. Abena

Researcher, writer and food consultant Abena joins Michelle to discuss ancestral Ghanaian foods. Abena talks about collecting the narratives of our ancestral foods, documenting the knowledge of farmers in Bolgatanga Upper East Region, valuing African...

S3E1 The Person Behind the Voice (Michelle's Ghanaian Story)

Asase Ba is BACK with season 3! In this episode, get to know the host and voice behind this podcast: Michelle! Michelle talks about the importance of anchoring ourselves within our work, visibility in the social media era, her childhood in Kumasi,...

The Person Behind the Voice (Michelle's Ghanaian Story)

Asase Ba is BACK with season 3! In this episode, get to know the host and voice behind this podcast: Michelle! In this episode, Michelle talks about the importance of anchoring ourselves within our work, visibility in the social media era, her...

Season 3 of Asase Ba is Coming Soon!

Season 3 of Asase Ba is dropping very soon! This season features a mixed bag of amazing conversations as well as some solo episodes!  Subscribe to hear when the official first episode drops! Join in on the conversation! Use the hashtag...

S2E5 Respect Personal Support Workers (Aunty Christabel's Ghanaian Story)

In the Season 2 finale of Asase Ba, Michelle talks to Aunty Christabel about growing up in Accra and her experiences working as a Personal Support Worker (PSW) in Canada.

S2E4 Let's Listen to Our Children (Uncle Emmanuel's Ghanaian Story)

In S2E4 of Asase Ba, Michelle talks to Uncle Emmanuel about growing up in the Ashanti region in Ghana, vivid childhood memories, cultural customs and traditions, the political climate when he was growing up in Ghana, moving to Germany then Canada, the Gha

S2E3 We Live as a Community (Aunty Theresa’s Ghanaian Story)

In S2E3 of Asase Ba, Michelle talks to Aunty Theresa about moving between regions while growing up in Ghana and the challenges that came with that, Northern Ghana Talensi culture, the Gologo festival, speaking multiple languages, going to teacher’s coll

S2E2 Who Are You to Stop It? (Aunty Janet's Ghanaian Story)

In S2E2 of Asase Ba, Michelle talks to Aunty Janet about growing up in Accra (La), Ga culture, migration of Ga people, going to school in the Eastern region of Ghana, her passion for art, making jollof, Homowo, her love of church, and much more.

S2E1 Be Careful How You Talk at Home (Aunty Felicia's Ghanaian Story)

In the season 2 premier of Asase Ba, Michelle talks to Mrs. Felicia Botchway about growing up in Ghana during Independence, her family’s journey from Togo, to the Volta Region to Kumasi, herbalism and much more! Join in on the conversation! Use the hash

Season 2 of Asase Ba is Coming Soon!

Asase Ba is back with season 2! Season 2 is all about the elders - their stories, experiences, and wisdom for the youth.

S1E5 Aunty Madam’s Ghanaian Story

In the Season 1 finale of Asase Ba, Aunty Madam joins Michelle to discuss her experiences growing up in Ghana and immigrating to Canada. 

S1E4 Ghanaians and Mental Health

Amma Gyamfowa joins Michelle to discuss mental health as it relates to Ghanaian Canadian people. 

S1E3 A Queer Ghanaian Woman's Story

Olivia joins host Michelle to discuss her experiences as a queer Ghanaian woman

S1E2 Divination & Juju Stigma in the Ghanaian Community

Ayo joins Michelle to discuss divination, manifestation, and connecting with ancestors. 

S1E1 A Queer Ghanaian Man's Story

Theatre artist Tawiah joins Michelle to discuss his experiences as a queer Ghanaian man

S1E0 Welcome to Asase Ba

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S3E5 Visions of the Future…From the Imaginations of Ghanaians

S3E4 History of Ghanaian Fashion and Hair ft. Asaaba

S3E3 Non-Binary Concepts in Ghanaian Traditional Religions

S3E2 The Storytellers are the Farmers (Ancestral Ghanaian Foods) ft. Abena

S3E1 The Person Behind the Voice (Michelle's Ghanaian Story)

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