The Sound of Accra Podcast

Glovo the multinational food delivery app leaves the Ghanaian market - What does this mean for the Food Delivery Industry in Ghana? Watch our interview with Menufinder Africa founder, Alex Darko: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnqpgGxTAXg&list=PLJUVirAfWnNoGiJNHHWm6aYTUUberuD5V Subscribe to Season 6 for our interview with Anthony, Founder of Shaq Express: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Listen to our PodBite on Vodafone leaving Ghana: https://open.spotify.com/episode/070u0WFQUzEJrMK3pSgs1Z Listen to the podcast on other platforms https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Social Media YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Support the show https://www.paypal.me/gofundad Listen to more episodes below https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All other links https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod About The Sound of Accra Podcast Our mission is always the same, to promote Global Ghanaian excellence. And always to bring you closer to Accra, whenever you are, with powerful stories that make you want to take action in your career, business or personal life. For almost 5 years, we have been championing global Ghanaian founders, entrepreneurship and Creators through podcasting. We've achieved 10s of thousands of audio downloads worldwide and published well over 150 episodes to date. It's our mission to grow and establish global audience, and become a go-to resource for learning about native and diasporan Ghanaian Creators, Entrepreneurs and Founders worldwide. I'm kindly asking for your help. Yes, all of you. To leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, the most popular podcast platforms that you all listen to us on : If you have feedback for our shows or would like to share what you would like to hear from The Sound of Accra Podcast, please email info@thesoundofaccra.com

In our Season 6 opener, Adrian sits down with Emmanuel Amoh-Obeng, Founder of Twi Learning Center, to explore the importance of preserving language and culture, with a focus on the Ghanaian Twi language. They discuss the language courses available at the Twi Learning Center and the impact of understanding and adapting to Ghanaian culture in both business and everyday life. Emmanuel shares his experiences and the journey of starting the online school, with a focus on connecting people to their roots and maintaining the authenticity of Ghanaian languages. The conversation delves into the significance of language and culture in shaping identity, financial decisions, and everyday life for Ghanaians and returning expats. Join us as we delve into the rich traditions and the vital role of language preservation in shaping a thriving community. In this episode you are going to learn: Special Episode Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com/tlc Many thanks to our Season 6 sponsors: Workspace Global (They connects businesses like yours with a talented pool of hundreds of pre-vetted designers and developers from Africa): https://www.workspaceglobal.com/ $50 off coupon for first 5 listeners (expires 16th May 2024): SOATOPLISTENER_1 SOATOPLISTENER_2 SOATOPLISTENER_3 SOATOPLISTENER_4 SOATOPLISTENER_5 More Links Start a profitable business with Skool: https://thesoundofaccra.com/skool Rent anything in the UK: https://fatllama.com/r/adri-6451b Free Podcast course: https://skl.sh/2TRY0fN Start or uplevel a podcast: https://www.atozpodcasting.com Topics: 00:00 Intro 03:21 Twi Learning Centre chosen for its cultural significance 07:27 Understanding language requires learning its aspects professionally 09:54 TLC provides support for education and resources 15:39 Losing language means losing identity, communication essential. 16:57 Preserve culture and language for future generations 20:51 Multiple courses focusing on language acquisition techniques. 24:58 Helping people connect to their roots, worldwide 26:39 Passionate about language and culture, discussing tree's future. 30:20 Losing cultural values in society, lack of respect 38:24 Ghanaian identity tied to American influence 41:42 Networking, language practice, and shared learning experiences 43:30 Ghana tourism, Zoom classes, free for travellers. 47:39 Dedication to understanding and helping others in language 51:10 Language barriers hinder purchases, return to Ghana 53:46 Students thankful for iPhone gift, feel at home 57:22 Passionate about propagating Twi language worldwide Visit Twi Learning Centre https://twilearningcentergh.com/ Follow Twi Learning Centre on Social Media https://www.instagram.com/twi.learning.center.gh/ Use code: "TLC-SA-2024" for 10% off all the Ghanaian language courses Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6kuFxHScmLk Watch Season 5 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnqpgGxTAXg&list=PLJUVirAfWnNoGiJNHHWm6aYTUUberuD5V Listen to the podcast on other platforms https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Social Media YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Support the show https://www.paypal.me/gofundad Listen to more episodes below https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All other links https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod About The Sound of Accra Podcast Our mission is always the same, to promote Global Ghanaian excellence. And always to bring you closer to Accra, whenever you are, with powerful stories that make you want to take action in your career, business or personal life. For almost 5 years, we have been championing global Ghanaian founders, entrepreneurship and Creators through podcasting. We've achieved 10s of...

Season 6 Official Podcast Audio Trailer of The Sound of Accra Podcast includes fantastic Ghanaian-focused voices disrupting and pioneering various top industries including Ghana Real Estate, Tech, Property, Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Fashion & Media. Guest line up include Anthony Owusu-Ansah, Christina Carmel, Rocky Dawuni, Gideon Awelana Bulase, Dawn Dickson, Emmanuel Amoh-Obeng, Amma Gyampo, Andis Barber, Hanna Atiase, Rochelle B, Cyril Kwadzo, Carlton Coffie, Nana Boateng and many more. Social Media YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Support the show https://www.paypal.me/gofundad Listen to more episodes below https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All other links https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod About The Sound of Accra Podcast Our mission is always the same, to promote Global Ghanaian excellence. And always to bring you closer to Accra, whenever you are, with powerful stories that make you want to take action in your career, business or personal life. For 4 years, we have been championing Ghanaian business, entrepreneurship and Creators through podcasting. To this date, we've achieved 10s of thousands of audio downloads worldwide and published well over a 150 episodes. We are trying to grow our global audience and reach more people and become an established brand in a go to resource for learning about native and diasporan Ghanaian Creators, entrepreneurs and founders worldwide. I'm kindly asking for your help. Yes, all of you. To leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, the most popular podcast platforms that you all listen to us on. If you have feedback for our shows or would like to share what you would like to hear from The Sound of Accra Podcast, please email info@thesoundofaccra.com

In this episode, Adrian speaks to Operations Manager of Binance Africa, Yande Namvete. She provides valuable insights into the company's efforts to educate and empower women in the crypto space. With a focus on Africa's growing role in cryptocurrency adoption, Yande shares her experiencs and discusses Binance's initiatives to promote financial inclusion and education across the continent. From her time in Italy to her work in Cape Town, Yande's journey showcases the global reach and impact of the crypto industry. Join us as we explore the transformative potential of crypto and the evolving landscape of digital finance in Africa and beyond. Visit Binance Africa: https://www.instagram.com/binanceafrica_/ Connect with Yande on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yande-nomvete/ Visit Binance website: https://www.binance.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Building crypto in Africa. 03:15 Tech companies favour remote work post-pandemic. 09:23 Ghana sees increasing crypto adoption for payments. 10:17 Crypto gaining popularity in Ghana, solving payment issues. 14:03 Studied in Italy, joined crypto exchange team. 17:14 Africa becoming a hub for crypto industry. 22:07 Technology adoption depends on actual use cases. 26:38 Binance Academy offers free cryptocurrency courses, engagement. 28:26 Binance offers fun, user-friendly platform with rewards. 32:42 Encouraging crypto participation. 35:04 Outro Let us know your thoughts! Join the conversation on our Social Media handles @thesoundofaccra on all platforms and @thesoundofaccrapodcast for TikTok and YouTube! Social Media YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Support the show https://www.paypal.me/gofundad Listen to more episodes below https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All other links https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod About The Sound of Accra Podcast Our mission is always the same, to promote Global Ghanaian excellence. And always to bring you closer to Accra, whenever you are, with powerful stories that make you want to take action in your career, business or personal life. For 4 years, we have been championing Ghanaian business, entrepreneurship and Creators through podcasting. To this date, we've achieved 10s of thousands of audio downloads worldwide and published well over a 150 episodes. We are trying to grow our global audience and reach more people and become an established brand in a go to resource for learning about native and diasporan Ghanaian Creators, entrepreneurs and founders worldwide. I'm kindly asking for your help. Yes, all of you. To leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, the most popular podcast platforms that you all listen to us on. If you have feedback for our shows or would like to share what you would like to hear from The Sound of Accra Podcast, please email info@thesoundofaccra.com

Adrian Daniels of The Sound of Accra Podcast, joins Sincerely Accra's Joseph Nti and host Adobea Biritwum, on Joy FM's Geek Squad Radio panel, discussing the ultimate guide to Starting a Podcast in Ghana. Watch the video on Joy FM's channel : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWzSD7w164k&t=27s This is audio taken from Joy FM Geek Squad Show Timestamps Conversation about starting a podcast in Ghana 02:46 Podcasting evolution to video production 07:18 Podcasts offer a unique, informal way to consume content. 09:20 Starting a successful podcast requires dedication and a unique point of view 13:13 Starting a podcast on a budget 15:18 Podcast consumption in Ghana is rising with increased interest in creating and consuming content. 18:51 Ghanaian podcast consumption is on the rise 20:34 Podcasts provide convenience and flexibility for listeners. 25:05 Podcasts combine the best of radio with added convenience 26:56 Key considerations for starting a podcast 30:16 Consider your podcast goals and format carefully. 31:53 Starting a podcast in Ghana 35:20 Challenges in monetising and promoting podcasts. 37:16 Enable Stalling Device Protection on iPhone for enhanced security 40:51 Engage with listeners to grow community and monetize through various methods 43:00 Starting a podcast requires considering production costs and team resources 46:22 Let us know your thoughts! Join the conversation on our Social Media handles @thesoundofaccra on all platforms and @thesoundofaccrapodcast for TikTok and YouTube! Social Media YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Support the show https://www.paypal.me/gofundad Listen to more episodes below https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All other links https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod About The Sound of Accra Podcast Our mission is always the same, to promote Global Ghanaian excellence. And always to bring you closer to Accra, whenever you are, with powerful stories that make you want to take action in your career, business or personal life. For 4 years, we have been championing Ghanaian business, entrepreneurship and Creators through podcasting. To this date, we've achieved 10s of thousands of audio downloads worldwide and published well over a 150 episodes. We are trying to grow our global audience and reach more people and become an established brand in a go to resource for learning about native and diasporan Ghanaian Creators, entrepreneurs and founders worldwide. I'm kindly asking for your help. Yes, all of you. To leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, the most popular podcast platforms that you all listen to us on. If you have feedback for our shows or would like to share what you would like to hear from The Sound of Accra Podcast, please email info@thesoundofaccra.com

In this clip, we delve deep into an insightful discussion about Ghana's readiness for Web3, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency. Listen to the full conversation here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7u3xUZywIc41H68yQSGEhH Our dialogue springs from an interview with Del Titus, a strong evangelist in Ghana's Web3 space. Discover how global tech giants like Google and Twitter have set up headquarters in Accra, with other tech companies following suit and establishing themselves in Ghana. We explore why Africa, and Ghana specifically, are considered ready for these emerging technologies. Learn how the fresh African market and up-and-coming Ghanaian startups are helping the region delve into this industry and why it is essential. With less than 1% of the world invested in cryptocurrency, we are still in the early stages, and Africa's potential is incredible. Our guest Carlita Cash discusses their recent trip to Ghana and their observations about the growing interest, both in business and tourism. Drawing parallels to Dubai, currently a crypto hub, we identify how Ghana could also reach these heights. Hear about Ghanaians discovering alternative income sources during the 2020-2021 lockdown period through buying, selling, and trading crypto. We also touch on the digitalization trends in Ghana, across government entities, banks, and mobile money transfer platforms, indicating a likely future transition into crypto. Learn how the increasing access to the internet and smartphones is boosting these developments and making big waves in the crypto world. Follow Carlita Cash on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cashcarlita Let us know your thoughts! Join the conversation on our Social Media handles @thesoundofaccra on all platforms and @thesoundofaccrapodcast for TikTok and YouTube! Social Media YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Support the show https://www.paypal.me/gofundad Listen to more episodes below https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All other links https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod About The Sound of Accra Podcast Our mission is always the same, to promote Global Ghanaian excellence. And always to bring you closer to Accra, whenever you are, with powerful stories that make you want to take action in your career, business or personal life. For 4 years, we have been championing Ghanaian business, entrepreneurship and Creators through podcasting. To this date, we've achieved 10s of thousands of audio downloads worldwide and published well over a 150 episodes. We are trying to grow our global audience and reach more people and become an established brand in a go to resource for learning about native and diasporan Ghanaian Creators, entrepreneurs and founders worldwide. I'm kindly asking for your help. Yes, all of you. To leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, the most popular podcast platforms that you all listen to us on. If you have feedback for our shows or would like to share what you would like to hear from The Sound of Accra Podcast, please email info@thesoundofaccra.com

British-Ghanaian Founder and CEO of Puzzle Company, Very Puzzled, Patrick Adom, is saving families and bringing them together, by getting them away from the daily distractions of toxic television, social media feeds and other things. He's also making his own family proud by building a company and a product that they can be proud of, that he can leave behind to his daughter one day to be in full control of! Listen to the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4itaiuSgW1JkBloyj5JfWX Watch full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SIgxIT5T-_E?si=xVeIUg9K9gX9j-vY Let us know your thoughts! Join the conversation on our Social Media handles @thesoundofaccra on all platforms and @thesoundofaccrapodcast for TikTok and YouTube! Social Media YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Support the show https://www.paypal.me/gofundad Listen to more episodes below https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All other links https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod About The Sound of Accra Podcast Our mission is always the same, to promote Global Ghanaian excellence. And always to bring you closer to Accra, whenever you are, with powerful stories that make you want to take action in your career, business or personal life. For 4 years, we have been championing Ghanaian business, entrepreneurship and Creators through podcasting. To this date, we've achieved 10s of thousands of audio downloads worldwide and published well over a 150 episodes. We are trying to grow our global audience and reach more people and become an established brand in a go to resource for learning about native and diasporan Ghanaian Creators, entrepreneurs and founders worldwide. I'm kindly asking for your help. Yes, all of you. To leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, the most popular podcast platforms that you all listen to us on. If you have feedback for our shows or would like to share what you would like to hear from The Sound of Accra Podcast, please email info@thesoundofaccra.com About Patrick Explore the incredible journey of Patrick and his unique take on the importance of simple activities like puzzles in daily life. As a successful entrepreneur in the toy industry, Patrick delves into how some of the most straightforward tasks can bring about mindfulness, stress relief, and foster stronger family ties. He discusses how in the current age, where an average family is largely consumed by digital screens, these distractions often rob away precious moments of family time. Patrick's puzzles are designed to draw children and parents alike, paving the way to positive engagements over dinner tables, ultimately contributing to better mental health. Patrick's undeniable success can be gauged by the popularity of his puzzle products and his notable mentions in reputed media outlets such as Forbes and Channel 4. On the topic of his achievements, Patrick speaks candidly about his proud moments including winning the coveted titles at the Junior Design Awards and the Independent Toy Awards in 2023. Despite his impressive accomplishments, Patrick recounts his biggest achievement being the approval and pride of his family. He opens up about the disappointment of a missed opportunity on Dragons Den in 2020, but how it only fueled his desire to make his family proud. In this intriguing conversation, audiences will get an insight into the importance of maintaining work-life balance, the power of simple tasks in stress relief, and the driving force behind passion and perseverance. Patrick’s remarkable story and his insightful sharing serve as a motivation for aspiring entrepreneurs and creators aiming to start their businesses.

Adrian Daniels sits down with radio host and news Editor of Asaase Radio 99.5 in Cantonments, Carlton Cofie, to discuss the inspiration behind his podcast, "The Sound of Accra." Adrian shares how the podcast originated from his networking events in Accra and has now grown to feature top Ghanaian founders, entrepreneurs, and creators worldwide. He talks about the significance of the podcast's title and his approach to engaging guests, while also delving into the podcast's focus on the vibrant city life and amplifying global Ghanaian excellence. Tune in to hear how Adrian navigates the podcast landscape, his future plans, and insights into his experiences in Accra. Timestamps 00:00 Random thought led to podcast name "Accra." 05:00 Leveraging network leads to effortless guest acquisition. 07:59 Approach politics cautiously, discuss indirectly to avoid problems. Questions 1. How did Adrian Daniels come up with the name "The Sound of Accra" for his podcast, and what significance does it have to him and his work? 2. In what ways does Adrian discuss his approach to the podcast, particularly in terms of the individuals he invites as guests and the topics they discuss? 3. How does Adrian describe his initial experience with organizing networking events in Accra, and how did this lead to the development of his podcast? 4. What methods does Adrian use to source and engage guests for his podcast, and how has this changed over the course of his podcasting journey? 5. How does Adrian reflect on the potential expansion of his podcast beyond Accra and the impact it could have on his content and audience? 6. What insights does Adrian give regarding the selection of interview subjects, particularly in relation to music and political figures? 7. How does Adrian express his approach to discussing politics on the podcast, and what considerations does he have in this regard? 8. How does Adrian outline his vision for potential future content, such as a documentary on Accra, and how does he believe this will contribute to his podcast's message and impact? 9. What is the significance of Adrian's anticipated guest, Rocky Dawoni, and how does it align with the usual content of "The Sound of Accra" podcast? 10. How does Adrian describe his current stay in Accra and its potential influence on his podcast, and how might this influence the future direction of the podcast's content? Let us know your thoughts! Join the conversation on our Social Media handles @thesoundofaccra on all platforms and @thesoundofaccrapodcast for TikTok and YouTube! Social Media YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Support the show https://www.paypal.me/gofundad Listen to more episodes below https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All other links https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod About The Sound of Accra Podcast Our mission is always the same, to promote Global Ghanaian excellence. And always to bring you closer to Accra, whenever you are, with powerful stories that make you want to take action in your career, business or personal life. For 4 years, we have been championing Ghanaian business, entrepreneurship and Creators through podcasting. To this date, we've achieved 10s of thousands of audio downloads worldwide and published well over a 150 episodes. We are trying to grow our global audience and reach more people and become an established brand in a go to resource for learning about native and diasporan Ghanaian Creators, entrepreneurs and founders worldwide. I'm kindly asking for your help. Yes, all of you. To leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, the most popular podcast platforms that you all listen to us on. If you have...

Adrian has a conversation this week with Carlita Cash, the founder of Afri+Tech, a business focused on educating Africans on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. As a crypto enthusiast and educator, she is passionate about helping people in Ghana and other African countries build generational wealth through these innovative technologies. While based in Canada, she is committed to bridging the gap between North America and Africa, and helping Africans embrace the world of decentralization. Follow Carlita Cash on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cashcarlita Timestamps 00:00 Intro 05:08 Ghana emerging as cryptocurrency and blockchain hub. 08:12 Exploring Ghana, business trip, networking, cultural appreciation. 10:56 Founding a business in cryptocurrency, focusing on education. 13:33 Deep connection to Africa, strive for change. 16:48 Supporting communities through education and job opportunities. 22:29 Promoting startups and seeking investment for growth. 24:22 Ghanaians skeptical about cryptocurrency, need more education. 28:07 Emerging opportunity in African cryptocurrency market. 31:19 Adapting to different paces and cultures when traveling. 33:40 Power of networking in Ghana for success. 37:05 Outro Let us know your thoughts! Join the conversation on our Social Media handles @thesoundofaccra on all platforms and @thesoundofaccrapodcast for TikTok and YouTube! Social Media YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Support the show https://www.paypal.me/gofundad Listen to more episodes below https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All other links https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod About The Sound of Accra Podcast Our mission is always the same, to promote Global Ghanaian excellence. And always to bring you closer to Accra, whenever you are, with powerful stories that make you want to take action in your career, business or personal life. For 4 years, we have been championing Ghanaian business, entrepreneurship and Creators through podcasting. To this date, we've achieved 10s of thousands of audio downloads worldwide and published well over a 150 episodes. We are trying to grow our global audience and reach more people and become an established brand in a go to resource for learning about native and diasporan Ghanaian Creators, entrepreneurs and founders worldwide. I'm kindly asking for your help. Yes, all of you. To leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, the most popular podcast platforms that you all listen to us on. If you have feedback for our shows or would like to share what you would like to hear from The Sound of Accra Podcast, please email info@thesoundofaccra.com

Adrian speaks to Patrick Adom, founder and co-CEO of Very Puzzled (his daughter is a fractional CEO!). It is a children’s toy manufacturer that focuses on African-Caribbean themed jigsaw puzzles for children developed with both parents and child. It's stocked in top UK stores including Waterstones, Hamleys and John Lewis! Very Puzzled offers families of all backgrounds the opportunity to explore and learn more about the richness of Africa and the African-Caribbean community. Let us know your thoughts! Join the conversation on our Social Media handles @thesoundofaccra on all platforms and @thesoundofaccrapodcast for TikTok and YouTube! Social Media YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Support the show https://www.paypal.me/gofundad Listen to more episodes below https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All other links https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod About The Sound of Accra Podcast Our mission is always the same, to promote Global Ghanaian excellence. And always to bring you closer to Accra, whenever you are, with powerful stories that make you want to take action in your career, business or personal life. For 4 years, we have been championing Ghanaian business, entrepreneurship and Creators through podcasting. To this date, we've achieved 10s of thousands of audio downloads worldwide and published well over a 150 episodes. We are trying to grow our global audience and reach more people and become an established brand in a go to resource for learning about native and diasporan Ghanaian Creators, entrepreneurs and founders worldwide. I'm kindly asking for your help. Yes, all of you. To leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, the most popular podcast platforms that you all listen to us on. If you have feedback for our shows or would like to share what you would like to hear from The Sound of Accra Podcast, please email info@thesoundofaccra.com

In February 2024, The Blockchain Builders Association Ghana hosted the team at Stellar Development Foundation, led by Dixon Denelle in Accra, who is the CEO of the Stellar development foundation in February. The Stellar Development Foundation is a nonprofit organisation based in San Francisco. They are building a common financial platform, designed to be open and accessible to everyone. Their mission is open source financial access for all. Stellar has great uses cases in Ghana and in Africa including Cross border payments, smart contracts and remittances. LemFi is allowed to trade again in Ghana after being forbidden by the Bnak of Ghana due to a lack of an official license to operate in the country. This has been a few months in the making and can now deliver their services in Ghana. LemFi is a remittance platform that competes with the likes of TapTap Send, WorldRemit and Sendwave. Dr Bauwmia, whos’ currently the vice president of Ghana, who is running as an NPP leader for the 2024 elections in Ghana, has promised to scrap e-levy and emissions tax if he wins. Let us know your thoughts! Join the conversation on our Social Media handles @thesoundofaccra on all platforms and @thesoundofaccrapodcast for TikTok and YouTube! Social Media YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Support the show https://www.paypal.me/gofundad Listen to more episodes below https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All other links https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod About The Sound of Accra Podcast Our mission is always the same, to promote Global Ghanaian excellence. And always to bring you closer to Accra, whenever you are, with powerful stories that make you want to take action in your career, business or personal life. For 4 years, we have been championing Ghanaian business, entrepreneurship and Creators through podcasting. To this date, we've achieved 10s of thousands of audio downloads worldwide and published well over a 150 episodes. We are trying to grow our global audience and reach more people and become an established brand in a go to resource for learning about native and diasporan Ghanaian Creators, entrepreneurs and founders worldwide. I'm kindly asking for your help. Yes, all of you. To leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, the most popular podcast platforms that you all listen to us on. If you have feedback for our shows or would like to share what you would like to hear from The Sound of Accra Podcast, please email info@thesoundofaccra.com

Afua took advantage of her school's motto to 'Aim High', and was the first person from her school in 10 years to get into Oxbridge. Over the years, she has gone on to craft a career she loves. Through Sambamba Consulting and Coaching, she uses her professional training and experience in coaching, education and consulting to empower ambitious individuals to take action at critical points in their education, career and life, to craft their own destinies and honour their true selves. Her career coaching clients are typically women in the mid stages of their career, looking to pivot or progress, to get to where they really want to be. Her consulting work with schools helps students to make more informed career decisions, and high achieving students to increase their chances of success when applying to Oxbridge. Follow Afua on Linkedin: https://lnkd.in/e4d-pNxd Follow Sambamba on instagram:https://lnkd.in/ef2kXaGS Sambamba website: https://lnkd.in/eXfd-J3w Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Listen to the podcast https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Connect on Social Media TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Get in Touch Contact: https://thesoundofaccra.com/contact/ Website: https://www.thesoundofaccra.com Free Courses and Podcasters Community Free Podcast Course https://skl.sh/2TRY0fN Free Podcasters Community https://atozpodcasting.com/community Level up as an entrepreneur and creative https://skl.sh/35oWwj6podcast If you are interested in learning podcasting, head over to https://www.atozpodcasting.com where Adrian and his team conducts podcast training. If you have feedback for the season or would like to share what you would like to hear from The Sound of Accra Podcast, please email info@thesoundofaccra.com with the subject 'Podcast feedback'

British-Ghanaian film producer Isaac Ameyaw on making short films on a budget and being able to pay actors and go on Netflix. He talks about the challenges of working on a shoe string budget to how quickly films can be made with a Hollywood style budget. Isaac is the founder of YouTube channel Ike Motivation Media, which has accumulated 100s of thousands of views thanks to his creative short films, mainly featured on YouTube, that tell short stories that we can all relate to in life. What makes them unique is they always have a twist to them! Isaac's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IkeMotivationStories/videos Isaac's Instagram page: https://instagram.com/champagnemotivationstories Let us know your thoughts! Join the conversation on our Social Media handles @thesoundofaccra Social Media YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the show https://www.paypal.me/gofundad Listen to more episodes below https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod About The Sound of Accra Podcast Our mission is always the same, to promote Global Ghanaian excellence. And always to bring you closer to Accra, whenever you are, with powerful stories that make you want to take action in your career, business or personal life. For 4 years, we have been championing Ghanaian business, entrepreneurship and Creators through podcasting. To this date, we've achieved 10s of thousands of audio downloads worldwide and published well over a 150 episodes. We are trying to grow our global audience and reach more people and become an established brand in a go to resource for learning about native and Diasporan Ghanaian Creators, entrepreneurs and founders worldwide. I'm kindly asking for your help. Yes, all of you. To leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, the most popular podcast platforms that you all listen to us on. If you have feedback for our shows or would like to share what you would like to hear from The Sound of Accra Podcast, please email info@thesoundofaccra.com

Vodafone has finalised the sale of its majority shares to Telecel Group (70%), with the Ghanaian Government holding 30% of the shares. This week, they have announced the rebranding of Vodafone Ghana to Telecel, where they had the rights to the Vodafone Ghana name up to February 2024. Margherita Della Valle, Chief Executive of Vodafone, said: “The sale of Vodafone Ghana to Telecel Group is a further step in simplifying Vodafone’s African portfolio. Since entering the market in 2008, Vodafone has helped to develop Ghana’s critical network infrastructure supporting customers, businesses and communities.” The Vodacom Group (The subsidiary that manages Vodafone's African Portfolio), also takes a step back from other countries including Egypt and Kenya. Vodafone Ghana were not able to compete effectively with MTN, which has the largest marketshare of telecommunications in Ghana and arguably across Africa. MTN own over two-thirds of the market share (66%) in Ghana, whilst Vodafone owned less than one-third (17%). Vodafone made a significant contribution to the African market by launching M-Pesa in 2007, Africa's most successful mobile money service, providing access to financial services for millions of people Let us know your thoughts! Join the conversation on our Social Media handles @thesoundofaccra Social Media YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Support the show https://www.paypal.me/gofundad Listen to more episodes below https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All other links https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod About The Sound of Accra Podcast Our mission is always the same, to promote Global Ghanaian excellence. And always to bring you closer to Accra, whenever you are, with powerful stories that make you want to take action in your career, business or personal life. For 4 years, we have been championing Ghanaian business, entrepreneurship and Creators through podcasting. To this date, we've achieved 10s of thousands of audio downloads worldwide and published well over a 150 episodes. We are trying to grow our global audience and reach more people and become an established brand in a go to resource for learning about native and diasporan Ghanaian Creators, entrepreneurs and founders worldwide. I'm kindly asking for your help. Yes, all of you. To leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, the most popular podcast platforms that you all listen to us on. If you have feedback for our shows or would like to share what you would like to hear from The Sound of Accra Podcast, please email info@thesoundofaccra.com

The Future of Food Delivery in Accra featuring Alex Darko from Menufinder Africa (Season 5 snippet). Alex Darko is the founder and CEO of Menufinder Africa, a curated food delivery app operating in Ghana. Adrian and Alex discuss the ins and outs of the food delivery industry in Africa, focusing on how Menufinder Africa differentiates itself from Billion Dollar competitors such as Bolt Food and Glovo. Show Notes: https://thesoundofaccra.com/menufinder Check out Swiff: https://bit.ly/SwiffSOA Connect with Alex Instagram: https://instagram.com/alexthetruefoodie/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexdarkojr/ Connect with Menufinder Africa Website: https://www.menufinderafrica.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menufinderafrica/ Download on Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.menufinderafrica&pli=1 Download on iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/za/app/menufinderafrica/id1497884805/ Our Socials YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Our Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Sponsor a podcast series or segment https://thesoundofaccra.com/sponsorship/ Learn how to start, launch and monetise a podcaster and acquire your first 1000 listeners: https://atozpodcasting.com Register your interest for our private community for entrepreneurs and creatives https://thesoundofaccra.com/community/ Leave us feedback https://thesoundofaccra.com/feedback/ Leave us a review https://ratethispodcast.com/thesoundofaccra Listen to more episodes below https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All our other links https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

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Content Creators, Entrepreneurs and YouTubers are flocking to Ghana and the African continent. Whilst more and more Ghanaian creators and Youtubers are popping up everywhere! In this episode highlight, Ivy Prosper shares her early content creation efforts and involvement in promoting Ghana and Africa through digital media since 2011, which has led to her current day success. The importance of sustainability and consistency in any pursuit is highlighted, as well as patience and consistency. For those moving to Ghana, some golden tips are also given. This is a must listen for content creators, youtubers and entrepreneurs with an interest in Ghana or Africa! Some key quotes from Ivy Prosper: The Power of Digital Media in Bridging the Gap: "I really believe that the power is in our hands, to tell our stories." Moving to Ghana: "If you're looking to move to Ghana, I would say that you should plan. Mhmm. Firstly, why do you wanna move?" The Power of Consistency: "It's important that you know that you have to just keep on pushing, keep putting your message out there. There's no such thing as an overnight success." Watch the full episode "Why Ghana is Attractive to the Diaspora" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p3bOH7aCLuw?si=oWl7__83djxcOACu Listen to the full episode "Why Ghana is Attractive to the Diaspora": https://open.spotify.com/episode/20zU4pdxFU9ifO4dhlP66i Show Notes: https://thesoundofaccra.com/ivyprosper Connect with Ivy and the Prosper Creative Group Twitter: https://twitter.com/ivyprosper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivyprosper/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ivyprosper Website: https://www.ivyprosper.com/ Check out Swiff: https://bit.ly/SwiffSOA Download Menufinder Africa App: https://www.menufinderafrica.com/ Our Socials YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Our Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love "Quitting Six Figure Job at Hulu in Los Angeles, to work for the Amazon of Africa, Jumia." https://open.spotify.com/episode/5b68fYBvItrjt1ME8Vd7Ko Sponsor a podcast series or segment https://thesoundofaccra.com/sponsorship/ Learn how to start, launch and monetise a podcast and acquire your first 1000 listeners: https://atozpodcasting.com Register your interest for our private community for entrepreneurs and creatives https://thesoundofaccra.com/community/ Leave us feedback https://thesoundofaccra.com/feedback/ Leave us a review https://ratethispodcast.com/thesoundofaccra Listen to more episodes below https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All our other links https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod #ghanaians #ghana #contentcreators #ghanayoutubers #ghanaianentrepreneurs #accra #ghanacreators #movingtoghana #movetoghana

In the second edition of Fintech Fridays, we analyse some of the biggest fundraising deals of the year 2023 completed by African Startups that also have a presence in Ghana, including Moove Africa. In addition, we look at the amount of funding that has taken place across the continent of Africa for startups since 2019. Welcome to Fintech Fridays, a brand new podcast segment by The Sound of Accra Podcast, exploring current financial trends and technology impacting the nation of Ghana, whilst analysing what that means for you and me, in micro episodes. Summary in This Week’s episode M-Koparaised hundreds of millions of dollars Special thanks to the newsletter "Africa: The Big Deal" by MAX CUVELLIER GIACOMELLI, the source of today's episode: https://thebigdeal.substack.com/p/anamap? Our Socials YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Our Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Sponsor a podcast series or segment https://thesoundofaccra.com/sponsorship/ Learn how to start, launch and monetise a podcast and acquire your first 1000 listeners: https://atozpodcasting.com Register your interest for our private community for entrepreneurs and creatives https://thesoundofaccra.com/community/ Leave us feedback https://thesoundofaccra.com/feedback/ Leave us a review https://ratethispodcast.com/thesoundofaccra Listen to more episodes below https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All our other links https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

We all have an excess of things in our personal, business or professional lives that can we can live without. But are these very things blocking us from unlocking even more opportunities? What things or people need to be removed to enhance our lives, workplaces or businesses? What fat can be trimmed to make us run faster? Adrian and Akua explore this topic and the importance of self-promotion and self-reflection for your personal brand and personal development. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Listen to the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/65Z5nb0W7f6VgBHqtfJ617 Show Notes: https://thesoundofaccra.com/akuanm Connect with Akua Nyame Mensah Website: https://www.akuanm.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akuanm/ Check out Swiff: https://bit.ly/SwiffSOA Download Menufinder Africa App: https://www.menufinderafrica.com/ Our Socials YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Our Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love "Linkedin: Unlocking Opportunities for Career Advancement, Personal Development and Business Growth" featuring Paa Kwesi-Folson: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ciVS1q6EUzKxctsGAsGVs Sponsor a podcast series or segment https://thesoundofaccra.com/sponsorship/ Learn how to start, launch and monetise a podcast and acquire your first 1000 listeners: https://atozpodcasting.com Register your interest for our private community for entrepreneurs and creatives https://thesoundofaccra.com/community/ Leave us feedback https://thesoundofaccra.com/feedback/ Leave us a review https://ratethispodcast.com/thesoundofaccra Listen to more episodes below https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All our other links https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod #trimmingthefat #fatloss #losefat #wealthcreation #emotional #financial #creative #financialwealth #creativewealth #emotionalwealth #contentcreation #ghanaianentrepreneurs #ghanaiancreatives #podcast #podcasts #intentionalreflection #leadershipcoaching #selfawareness #selfcare #setting boundaries #ghanapodcast #accrapodcast #africanpodcast #africapodcast

Adrian speaks to the accomplished Akua Nyame Mensah, Founder and CEO of A.N.M and Company. She is an executive and leadership coach, facilitator, and speaker. Join us as we explore Akua's insights on leadership, personal development, and the art of creating spaces that foster positive connections. She is also a leader who has been involved in the Google initiative #IamRemarkable, which focuses on promoting self-promotion and leadership skills. This initiative started internally at Google and has now expanded to help people worldwide. Akua Nyame Mensah works primarily with leaders and believes that self-promotion is a crucial skill for leadership. She is passionate about helping people reflect on their relationship with self-promotion and empowering them to develop this essential skill. In this podcast, we discuss: - Akua's experiences from the frontline of coaching - Her podcast, "Open Door Conversations" and how it serves as a space for self-reflection and growth - The importance of self-leadership, setting boundaries, and embracing diversity - The significance of intentional reflection Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Show Notes: https://thesoundofaccra.com/akuanm Connect with Akua Nyame Mensah Website: https://www.akuanm.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akuanm/ Check out Swiff: https://bit.ly/SwiffSOA Download Menufinder Africa App: https://www.menufinderafrica.com/ Our Socials YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Our Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Timestamps: 00:00 Icebreaker - The Sound of Accra Podcast 3rd Anniversary and friendship 05:36 Self-promotion and self-love are key for growth. 09:21 Supporting leaders in achieving their big goals. 10:47 LinkedIn: Showcase specific talents and intentions effectively. 16:15 Carve out time for reflection and action. 17:14 Schedule reflection time, analyze expenses, track progress. 23:06 Consistency of actions impacts employee loyalty. 26:10 Business focuses on coaching emerging leaders strategically. 29:29 Young leadership coach discusses relatable experiences. 31:17 Overcoming challenges, improving speaking and interviewing skills. 33:51 Creating platform to share and self-promote. 39:56 Create space, reflect, and cultivate self-awareness. 40:56 Being aware of self-evolution and self-care. 45:14 Seeking reviews and references for podcast episodes. If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love "Linkedin: Unlocking Opportunities for Career Advancement, Personal Development and Business Growth" featuring Paa Kwesi-Folson: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ciVS1q6EUzKxctsGAsGVs Sponsor a podcast series or segment https://thesoundofaccra.com/sponsorship/ Learn how to start, launch and monetise a podcast and acquire your first 1000 listeners: https://atozpodcasting.com Register your interest for our private community for entrepreneurs and creatives https://thesoundofaccra.com/community/ Leave us feedback https://thesoundofaccra.com/feedback/ Leave us a review https://ratethispodcast.com/thesoundofaccra Listen to more episodes below https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All our other links https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod #executivecoaching #youngerexecutivecoach #coachingwork #contentcreation #workshops #speaking engagements #opendoorconversations #podcast #networking #leadershipchallenges #selfgrowth #safespace #selfpromotion #coachingapproach #selfleadership #consistency #modelling #subcontracting #selfawareness #engagement, #settingexpectations #ghanaianfounders #entrepreneurs #diversity #personalbranding #successdefinition #emotionalfulfillment #intentionalreflection #leadershipcoaching #selfawareness...