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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 within the different ethnic groups, in particular Ataa Naa Nyongmo, Naawuni, Mawu, Onyankopong/Nyame/Asaase Yaa and Dagaara Gatekeepers.

She also talks about LGBTQIA+ rights in Ghana, the proposed bill that\'s been drafted to criminalize queer people and advocacy in Ghana, and #KilltheBill.\\xa0

\\xa0#QueerGhanaianLivesMatter

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Join in on the conversation! Use the hashtag #AsaseBaPod.

TRANSCRIPT

https://www.asaseba.com/podcast/season-3/episode-3-non-binary-ghanaian-traditional-religions

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SUPPORT

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WEBSITE

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SOCIAL MEDIA

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RELEVANT NOTES

What\\u2019s Going on in Ghana

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/jul/23/ghana-anti-gay-bill-proposing-10-year-prison-sentences-sparks-outrage

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Queer Organizations

LGBT+ Rights Ghana https://www.lgbtrightsgh.org/

Drama Queens https://www.instagram.com/dramaqueensgh/

Silent Majority Ghana https://www.silentmajorityghana.com/

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Queer Activism in Ghana: An Ongoing Struggle (3 Part Series)

1. https://medium.com/blmp/queer-activism-in-ghana-an-ongoing-struggle-e4663ef8f152
2. https://medium.com/blmp/queer-activism-in-ghana-an-ongoing-struggle-part-ii-15a6c1962e40
3. https://medium.com/@blacklooks/queer-activism-in-ghana-an-ongoing-struggle-part-iii-6006d1975697

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Topic References and Info\\xa0

Ga - Ataa Naa Nyongmo

thegadangme.com/kpele

https://kpakpatseweroyalfamily.wordpress.com/2011/09/07/religion-of-the-ga-people-of-ghana/\\xa0

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Dagomba - Naawuni

Thank you Aunty Priscilla!

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Ewe/E\\u028be -\\xa0 Mawu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx3Pe5wHJdE&ab_channel=TheEweHeritage

https://tif.ssrc.org/2018/09/26/on-category-mistakes-and-androgynous-divinities/

https://voncujovi-s.medium.com/working-ones-destiny-se-in-ewe-vodu-practice-31cf09011c16

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Akan - Onyankopong/Nyame/Asaase Yaa

Cloth as a Metaphor: (Re)Reading the Adinkra Cloth by Kojo Arthur

The Quest For Spiritual Transformation. Introduction to Traditional Akan Religion, Rituals, and Practices by Nana Akua Kyerewaa Opokuwaa

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Dagaara Gatekeepers

Book: Ancient African Teachings in the Ways of Relationships by Sobonfu Some

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Season 1 Transcripts

https://bit.ly/3eGiiDH

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EMAIL

asasebapod@gmail.com\\xa0

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HOST

This podcast is produced, edited and hosted by Ghanaian Canadian Michelle (pronouns: she/her). She is also the creator of the theme music.

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