We are sooo back!!! In this “A→Z” first episode, Adeche (Adwoa & Solomon) take you on an immersive journey through four foundational entries in the Encyclopaedia of African Religion: Abasi, Abosom, Abuk and Adinkra Symbols. Whether you’re a scholar of African religion­ mythology, a mythology lover seeking inspiring content, or an art enthusiast curious about the visual language of Akan culture. There's so much to learn. 📖 Episode Overview00:00 - 02:09 Introduction Adeche share updates, introduce our Patreon (transcripts, slide decks, livestreams) and explain why Season 4 expands “ASMR A→Z” into an “A→Z Immersion” format.02:09 - 11:02 Abasi (Efik Creator) Learn how Abasi, the sky-dwelling Creator, retreats when humans farm and procreate. See Atai’s role, Ekpe (Ukara/Nsibidi) secret societies as mediators, and the Abakuá brotherhood in Cuba influencing Afro-Cuban music.11:02 - 23:37 Abosom (Akan Spirits) Abosom are intermediary deities connecting humans to Nyame. We cover three categories (territorial, family and clan spirits) and highlight key figures like Akonnedi (justice) and Nana Asuo Gyebi (healing). Discover the Akradinbosom system (daily deities shaping one’s kra and nkrabea) and the role of Akomfo (priests) and Bosomfie (spirit-houses).23:37 - 31:00 Abuk (Dinka First Woman) Abuk, formed from Nile-clay by Nhialic, plants one millet grain-pioneering agriculture. Her “blue-bird severing” opens heaven, unleashing mortality. Compare Abuk to Eve, Pandora and Mbokomu. Explore living traditions: blue-bead braiding, snake-staff rites and diaspora performances.31:00 - 39:00 (Approx.) Adinkra Symbols (Akan Visual Proverbs) Adinkra began as funeral cloth stamps using calabash and plant dyes. Over fifty symbols (e.g. Gye Nyame, Sankofa, Dwennimmen) encode moral lessons: humility, wisdom and independence. See Adinkra’s role in workshops, fashion in Accra, London and New York, and diaspora art.🔑 Why Listen & Takeaways<ol><li>Creation Narratives</li><li> Compare human curiosity/disobedience in Efik, Akan and Dinka myths and reflect on divine withdrawal.</li><li>Intermediaries & Secret Societies</li><li> Abosom (Akan) and Ekpe/Abakuá (Efik/Cuba) bridge the gap with the Creator through rituals and masked dances.</li><li>First-Woman Myths & Innovation</li><li> Contrast Abuk’s co-creation with Eve’s fall, mortality as a byproduct of ingenuity.</li><li>Adinkra’s Moral Language</li><li> Adinkra condenses ethics into images, guiding identity and modern designs in diaspora contexts.</li><li>Diaspora & Artistic Legacies</li></ol> 📢 Call to ActionIf you love African mythology, culture and art, please like, share and subscribe! Comment: which segment resonated most?. Hit 🔔 for new episodes.Support Adeche on Patreon (transcripts, slides, livestreams): <a href="patreon.com/adecheatelier" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/adecheatelier</a>- Adeche (Adwoa & Solomon)<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

We are sooo back!!! In this “A→Z” first episode, Adeche (Adwoa & Solomon) take you on an immersive journey through four foundational entries in the Encyclopaedia of African Religion: Abasi, Abosom, Abuk and Adinkra Symbols. Whether you’re a scholar of African religion­ mythology, a mythology lover seeking inspiring content, or an art enthusiast curious about the visual language of Akan culture. There's so much to learn. 📖 Episode Overview 00:00 - 02:09 Introduction Adeche share updates, introduce our Patreon (transcripts, slide decks, livestreams) and explain why Season 4 expands “ASMR A→Z” into an “A→Z Immersion” format. 02:09 - 11:02 Abasi (Efik Creator) Learn how Abasi, the sky-dwelling Creator, retreats when humans farm and procreate. See Atai’s role, Ekpe (Ukara/Nsibidi) secret societies as mediators, and the Abakuá brotherhood in Cuba influencing Afro-Cuban music. 11:02 - 23:37 Abosom (Akan Spirits) Abosom are intermediary deities connecting humans to Nyame. We cover three categories (territorial, family and clan spirits) and highlight key figures like Akonnedi (justice) and Nana Asuo Gyebi (healing). Discover the Akradinbosom system (daily deities shaping one’s kra and nkrabea) and the role of Akomfo (priests) and Bosomfie (spirit-houses). 23:37 - 31:00 Abuk (Dinka First Woman) Abuk, formed from Nile-clay by Nhialic, plants one millet grain-pioneering agriculture. Her “blue-bird severing” opens heaven, unleashing mortality. Compare Abuk to Eve, Pandora and Mbokomu. Explore living traditions: blue-bead braiding, snake-staff rites and diaspora performances. 31:00 - 39:00 (Approx.) Adinkra Symbols (Akan Visual Proverbs) Adinkra began as funeral cloth stamps using calabash and plant dyes. Over fifty symbols (e.g. Gye Nyame, Sankofa, Dwennimmen) encode moral lessons: humility, wisdom and independence. See Adinkra’s role in workshops, fashion in Accra, London and New York, and diaspora art. 🔑 Why Listen & TakeawaysCreation Narratives Compare human curiosity/disobedience in Efik, Akan and Dinka myths and reflect on divine withdrawal.Intermediaries & Secret Societies Abosom (Akan) and Ekpe/Abakuá (Efik/Cuba) bridge the gap with the Creator through rituals and masked dances.First-Woman Myths & Innovation Contrast Abuk’s co-creation with Eve’s fall, mortality as a byproduct of ingenuity.Adinkra’s Moral Language Adinkra condenses ethics into images, guiding identity and modern designs in diaspora contexts.Diaspora & Artistic Legacies 📢 Call to Action If you love African mythology, culture and art, please like, share and subscribe! Comment: which segment resonated most?. Hit 🔔 for new episodes. Support Adeche on Patreon (transcripts, slides, livestreams): patreon.com/adecheatelier - Adeche (Adwoa & Solomon) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are sooo back!!! In this “A→Z” first episode, Adeche (Adwoa &amp; Solomon) take you on an immersive journey through four foundational entries in the Encyclopaedia of African Religion: Abasi, Abosom, Abuk and Adinkra Symbols. Whether you’re a scholar of African religion­ mythology, a mythology lover seeking inspiring content, or an art enthusiast curious about the visual language of Akan culture. There's so much to learn. 📖 Episode Overview00:00 - 02:09 Introduction Adeche share updates, introduce our Patreon (transcripts, slide decks, livestreams) and explain why Season 4 expands “ASMR A→Z” into an “A→Z Immersion” format.02:09 - 11:02 Abasi (Efik Creator) Learn how Abasi, the sky-dwelling Creator, retreats when humans farm and procreate. See Atai’s role, Ekpe (Ukara/Nsibidi) secret societies as mediators, and the Abakuá brotherhood in Cuba influencing Afro-Cuban music.11:02 - 23:37 Abosom (Akan Spirits) Abosom are intermediary deities connecting humans to Nyame. We cover three categories (territorial, family and clan spirits) and highlight key figures like Akonnedi (justice) and Nana Asuo Gyebi (healing). Discover the Akradinbosom system (daily deities shaping one’s kra and nkrabea) and the role of Akomfo (priests) and Bosomfie (spirit-houses).23:37 - 31:00 Abuk (Dinka First Woman) Abuk, formed from Nile-clay by Nhialic, plants one millet grain-pioneering agriculture. Her “blue-bird severing” opens heaven, unleashing mortality. Compare Abuk to Eve, Pandora and Mbokomu. Explore living traditions: blue-bead braiding, snake-staff rites and diaspora performances.31:00 - 39:00 (Approx.) Adinkra Symbols (Akan Visual Proverbs) Adinkra began as funeral cloth stamps using calabash and plant dyes. Over fifty symbols (e.g. Gye Nyame, Sankofa, Dwennimmen) encode moral lessons: humility, wisdom and independence. See Adinkra’s role in workshops, fashion in Accra, London and New York, and diaspora art.🔑 Why Listen &amp; Takeaways<ol><li>Creation Narratives</li><li> Compare human curiosity/disobedience in Efik, Akan and Dinka myths and reflect on divine withdrawal.</li><li>Intermediaries &amp; Secret Societies</li><li> Abosom (Akan) and Ekpe/Abakuá (Efik/Cuba) bridge the gap with the Creator through rituals and masked dances.</li><li>First-Woman Myths &amp; Innovation</li><li> Contrast Abuk’s co-creation with Eve’s fall, mortality as a byproduct of ingenuity.</li><li>Adinkra’s Moral Language</li><li> Adinkra condenses ethics into images, guiding identity and modern designs in diaspora contexts.</li><li>Diaspora &amp; Artistic Legacies</li></ol> 📢 Call to ActionIf you love African mythology, culture and art, please like, share and subscribe! Comment: which segment resonated most?. Hit 🔔 for new episodes.Support Adeche on Patreon (transcripts, slides, livestreams): <a href="patreon.com/adecheatelier" rel="noopener noreferrer">patreon.com/adecheatelier</a>- Adeche (Adwoa &amp; Solomon) Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

ASMR A→Z : Abasi, Abosom, Abuk & Adinkra | Afro Mythos

Join us this week as we talk about Babalú Ayé, the Yoruba Orisha of disease and healing that inspired our painting 'Time Heals All'. We also tell our favourite death folktales which disclaimer feature a lot of cannibalism and bad jokes!Stick around to hear our African proverb of the week.Cover art by @adeche.atelierMusic by @RichardFemi_ of @MutualSoundz<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Join us this week as we talk about Babalú Ayé, the Yoruba Orisha of disease and healing that inspired our painting 'Time Heals All'. We also tell our favourite death folktales which disclaimer feature a lot of cannibalism and bad jokes! Stick around to hear our African proverb of the week. Cover art by @adeche.atelier Music by @RichardFemi_ of @MutualSoundz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this week as we talk about Babalú Ayé, the Yoruba Orisha of disease and healing that inspired our painting 'Time Heals All'. We also tell our favourite death folktales which disclaimer feature a lot of cannibalism and bad jokes!Stick around to hear our African proverb of the week.Cover art by @adeche.atelierMusic by @RichardFemi_ of @MutualSoundz Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Death, Disease and Cannibalism | Ep 2

Join us this week as we delve into our favourite African creation stories, from snitching siblings, eclipsed lovers, and a drunk creator! We discuss the imagery these stories invoke and their potential to inspire new paintings.Stick around to hear our African proverb of the week.Cover art by @adeche.atelierMusic by @RichardFemi_ of @MutualSoundz<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Join us this week as we delve into our favourite African creation stories, from snitching siblings, eclipsed lovers, and a drunk creator! We discuss the imagery these stories invoke and their potential to inspire new paintings. Stick around to hear our African proverb of the week. Cover art by @adeche.atelier Music by @RichardFemi_ of @MutualSoundz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this week as we delve into our favourite African creation stories, from snitching siblings, eclipsed lovers, and a drunk creator! We discuss the imagery these stories invoke and their potential to inspire new paintings.Stick around to hear our African proverb of the week.Cover art by @adeche.atelierMusic by @RichardFemi_ of @MutualSoundz Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Beginning | Ep 1

Uncovering the untold world of African Mythology and folklore through delightful, thought-provoking, and sometimes funny discussions. We all know about Greek and Roman Mythology but as diaspora, we’ve made it our mission to let the world know about these amazing deities, complex characters, and incredible pantheons. Regular episodes every other Monday with minisodes in between!&nbsp;<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Uncovering the untold world of African Mythology and folklore through delightful, thought-provoking, and sometimes funny discussions. We all know about Greek and Roman Mythology but as diaspora, we’ve made it our mission to let the world know about these amazing deities, complex characters, and incredible pantheons. Regular episodes every other Monday with minisodes in between!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uncovering the untold world of African Mythology and folklore through delightful, thought-provoking, and sometimes funny discussions. We all know about Greek and Roman Mythology but as diaspora, we’ve made it our mission to let the world know about these amazing deities, complex characters, and incredible pantheons. Regular episodes every other Monday with minisodes in between!&nbsp; Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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