The Sound Of Accra Podcast

Ghana emerging as a Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Hub | Carlita Cash

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/thesoundofaccrapodcastWebsite: https://thesoundofaccra.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra

How a Ghanaian Toy Company Founder is saving Families and making his own proud | Patrick Adom

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/4itaiuSgW1JkBloyj5JfWXWatch 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/thesoundofaccrapodcastWebsite: https://thesoundofaccra.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccraTwitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccraFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccraLinkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Support the showhttps://www.paypal.me/gofundad Listen to more episodes belowhttps://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All other linkshttps://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. Ye

Carlton Cofie, News Editor & Radio Host of Asaase Radio 99.5 interviews Adrian from The Sound of Accra Podcast (PodBites Ep.44)

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

Building Bridges: Ghana's Emerging Blockchain Market, Expanding Crypto Education & Networking in Africa | Carlita Cash

Adrian has a conversation this week with Carlita Cash, is 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/thesoundofaccrapodcastWebsite: https://thesoundofaccra.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccraTwitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccraFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccraLinkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Support the showhttps://www.paypal.me/gofundad Listen to more episodes belowhttps://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All other linkshttps://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod About The Sound of Accra Podcast Our mission is always the same, to promote

From Puzzles to Legacy: Family Business & Generational Wealth with African Culture | Patrick Adom

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/thesoundofaccrapodcastWebsite: https://thesoundofaccra.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccraTwitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccraFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccraLinkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Support the showhttps://www.paypal.me/gofundad Listen to more episodes belowhttps://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All other linkshttps://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 pla

Stellar Development Foundation visits Accra For Ecosystem Meetup | Lemfi resumes trading in Ghana | Is Ghana's E-levy about to be abolished by Dr Bawumia (PodBites Ep. 43)

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/thesoundofaccrapodcastWebsite: https://thesoundofaccra.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccraTwitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccraFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccraLinkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Support the showhttps://www.paypal.me/gofundad Listen to more episodes belowhttps://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All other linkshttps://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

Making history at Oxbridge and breaking away from African Career Stereotypes | Afua Kudom ( Snippet from Live Q&A, 9th July 2023)

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-J3wSubscribe to our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Listen to the podcast https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapodConnect on Social Media TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccraTwitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccraLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra/Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesoundofaccraGet 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 [email protected] with the su

British-Ghanaian Film Producer on creating films on a shoe string budget vs filming with a Netflix budget and paying actors | Isaac Ameyaw

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/thesoundofaccrapodcastWebsite: https://thesoundofaccra.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccraTwitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccraFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccraLinkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the showhttps://www.paypal.me/gofundad Listen to more episodes belowhttps://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.

Vodafone Ghana rebrands to Telecel | The Future of Ghana Telecommunications | Medase Vodafone! (PodBites Ep. 42)

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/thesoundofaccrapodcastWebsite: https://thesoundofaccra.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccraTwitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccraFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccraLinkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Support the showhttps://www.paypal.me/gofundad Listen to more episodes belowhttps://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All other linkshttps://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,

The Future of Food Delivery in Accra | Menufinder Africa | S5 Highlights

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 AlexInstagram: 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

4 Years of The Sound of Accra Podcast | 160 Episodes Later

4 Years of The Sound of Accra Podcast! Thank you for supporting us on this journey!

Essential Tips for Relocating to Ghana and Upcoming and new Ghanaian Youtubers, Content Creators and Entrepreneurs (Must Listen) | Ivy Prosper

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 GroupTwitter: 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/SwiffSOADownload 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/th

Fintech Fridays #2 | Funding Raised by Start-ups in Ghana and Africa since 2019 | Biggest African Startup Deals of 2023

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 Moove Africa, Lem-Fi and M-Kopa are some of the biggest fundraising deals of the year that have taken place in Africa, who have each raised at least tens of millions of dollars and have a presence across many African countries. Billions of dollars have been raised by countries dominating the startup world in Africa, including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa and Egypt. Ghana isn't a startup leader but has done over 42+ startup deals each raising at least one million dollars. A key startup deal that has taken place was completed by Wave (formerly Sendwave) which has raised 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 creativ

Trimming the Fat to Unlock Hidden Emotional, Financial and Creative Wealth

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/akuanmConnect with Akua Nyame Mensah Website: https://www.akuanm.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akuanm/ Check out Swiff: https://bit.ly/SwiffSOADownload 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/

How to Pivot & Progress in Life and Career with Afua Kudom | Live Q&A Webinar (9th July)

Learn how you can pivot and progress in your career and personal life, and turn your potential into performance, with Careers and Life Coach Afua Kudom.Afua Kudom is a certified personal performance and life coach, a Careers Consultant at Queen Mary University of London and founder of Sambamba Consulting and Coaching, where she specialises in coaching those seeking to pivot and progress in their careers. She took advantage of her school's motto to 'Aim High', and was the first person from my 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-J3wSubscribe to our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Listen to the podcast https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapodConnect on Social Media TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccraTwitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccraLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra/Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesoundofaccraGet 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://atozp

Why Ghana is Attractive to the Diaspora x Ivy Prosper | S5 Ep.9

This week, Adrian speaks to Ivy Prosper. She is a YouTuber, Presenter Reporter, Producer, Public Speaker and Writer. She is also the founder of Prosper Creative Group, which produces content, consults with clients and supports projects in the creative industries. As an advocate for empowering women and girls, Ivy has been outspoken on issues regarding self-esteem, positive body image and gender equality. As the former reporter on the television series, Maternal Health Channel, she gained a strong desire in supporting initiatives that educate the public about the issues related to maternal mortality. In this episode we discuss: - Tips for content creators and the importance of patience and consistency - Ivy Prosper's early content creation efforts and involvement in promoting Ghana and Africa through digital media - Ivy Prosper's advice for people moving to Ghana -The Year of Return in 2019, marking the 400th anniversary of the arrival of enslaved Africans in the U.S -Factors contributing to Ghana's appeal to the diaspora, including stability, safety, language, and the warmth of the people-Highlighting impactful interviews with individuals making positive contributions to the Ghanaian community- The importance of Africans sharing their stories and creating opportunities through digital platforms- Women empowerment and challenges in Africa Show Notes: https://thesoundofaccra.com/ivyprosperConnect with Ivy and the Prosper Creative GroupTwitter: 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/SwiffSOADownload 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/thesoundofa

Fintech Fridays #1 | MoMo in Ghana hits a Trillion | Bank of Ghana suspends transfer services | Cedis depreciates in time for December in Ghana tourists | Car Loans to be available through Ghana Card

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. Happy December! If you are listening in December 2023, I'm confident a lot of you are preparing to jet over to Accra for the holiday festivities. If you are looking to transfer money within the country or convert your foreign money digitally to use in Ghana, then you definitely want to listen to this episode. Summary in This Week’s episode Cedis depreciates from 15 Cedis to the Pound Sterling for the first time since March 2023: One of the reasons I suspect for the Cedis depreciating could be the Ghana Cocoa Board securing a loan from International Banks of a whopping $800 million dollars, to buy Cocoa from Farmers. The interest rate is at an all time high of 8% Mobile Money transactions in Ghana hits a Trillion Cedis: Mobile Money transactions in the first eight months of 2023 reached a record GH₵1.190 trillion, according to the September 2023 Summary of Economic and Financial Data from the Bank of Ghana.This is a jump from GH₵655.97 billion recorded during the same period in 2022. It’s clear for sure that Mobile Money has increased in usage despite the E-levy. Bank of Ghana suspends money transfers for Top Remittance and Fintech apps: The Bank of Ghana have suddenly blocked the activity of many African based and international Fintech and Remittance apps, including Lem-fi, Xoom by PayPal, Boss Revolution, Wise and many others, in mid-november, because they did not have approval from the Bank of Ghana. This is according to the Foreign Exchange Act 2006. Car Loans to be available through Ghana Card: Now, have you got a Ghana card and living in Ghana? You soon could qualify to apply for Car Loans. The Ghana card is gradually becoming the gateway to ghana in all things buying and selling. It is the main digital ID issued to citi

Ghanaian-Canadian Skincare Line Selling in Worlds Biggest Stores | A Conversation with Naana Daniels

Adrian talks to Naana Daniels, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Honam Naturals. The founder's Ghanaian heritage inspired the brand's conception in 2017 and they're dedicated to championing glowing skin. At Honam Naturals, they believe that everyone deserves to feel beautiful in their own skin, and that's why they offer a wide range of skincare products for all skin types. Honam Naturals is a skincare line for all skin types that practices sustainable and non-toxic living. Their product packing was a thoughtful choice, by using eco-friendly, recyclable packaging. Established in 2017, the founder's struggle with Lupus and Scleroderma is the driving force that led to the creation of Honam Naturals. They understand the importance of non-toxic living and sustainability, which is why they've made it our mission to offer products that are not only good for your skin but also good for the environment. The brand is now being stocked in the likes of Walmart, Amazon and TJ Maxx Stores!Use the Code SOUNDSOFACCRA10 for 10% discount. Ships worldwide including US, Canada, UK and other countries worldwide!In this episode we discuss:- How the brand started- All About Honam Naturals- Hydrating and perserving your skin over the Autumn and Winter seasons- The secret to some of their skincare products- More about other products including Mens Beard line- World Intellectual Property Organisation Conference in Rwanda - The danger of no IP rights- And much moreWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vu0qmstxHXkVisit the website: https://www.honamnaturals.com/ Purchase the new Sisslet's Hairline created by Honam Naturals: https://www.honamnaturals.com/collections/hairproducts Naana's appearance on World Intellectual Property Organisation website : https://www.wipo.int/pressroom/en/stories/ghana-2023-naana.html Follow Honam Naturals on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honamnaturals/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/honam-naturals-%E2%84%A2%EF%B8%8F-580034158Facebook: h

Stop putting of your dreams and purpose. Just go for it ❗ @jhotagua had an epiphany during his career in L.A. and decided he wasn't going to wait anymore. He took that leap of faith and relocated to Africa. Everything wasn't perfect at the beginning. He allowed all the imperfections to become perfect and beautiful in their own time. 💡 Are you waiting for perfect conditions before doing anything. This is YOUR sign to JUST DO IT! Listen to Joannes story on relocating to Sierra Leone and Ghana. 🔗 Link in bio or Head over to www.thesoundofaccra.com/joannes to watch the full episode and for show notes or search for 'the sound of Accra Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 🗒 Taken from Season 5 Episode 8 of @thesoundofaccra Podcast entitled: "The Digital Gold Rush & Startups". . . . . . #sierraleone #accra #accraghana #africandiaspora #authenticafrican #africa #ghana #ghanaians #dreams #africanamerican #africanamericans #africanstartup #blackpodcasts #podcasts #africanpodcast #purposedriven #africanpodcasts #ghanaianpodcast #africanstartups #authenticafrican #diaspora #sierraleonean #africans

Joannes made a brave decision to quit his comfortable job in Los Angeles, to relocate to Accra, Ghana in 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, after visiting the city during the Year of the Return Christmas period in 2019. This was thanks to some viral video content created by the @beyondthereturn team which made him even more intrigued about the continent, and a new hope for the future of Sierra Leone. 💡 Is Africa's future bright with mass migration and infrustrature improvements? 🔗 Link in bio or Head over to www.thesoundofaccra.com/joanmes to watch the full episode and for show notes or search for 'the sound of Accra Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 🗒 Taken from Season 5 Episode 8 of @thesoundofaccra Podcast entitled: "The Digital Gold Rush & Startups". . . . . . #yearofthereturn #accra #accraghana #africandiaspora #authenticafrican #africa #ghana #ghanaians #africanamerican #africanamericans #sierraleone #blackpodcasts #podcasts #africanpodcast #africanpodcasts #ghanaianpodcast #africanstartups #authenticafrican #diaspora #sierraleonean #africans