The Afrikan Trumpet

27/10/2023

I interviewed Safiya Songhai about her new film: Intercept. The film showcases the adversities Jayne Kennedy, the first African American sportscaster faced to get the job.

Songhai was mentored by Spike Lee and did her first movie with Chadwick Boseman when they were both students at Howard University.

17/06/2022

20/02/2022

Adina Thembi sat down with Telling Tall Stories Podcast to discuss a wide range of topics.

Take a listen to the spirited conversation, share on your socials and don’t be shy to leave a comment.

Telling Tall Stories "I Try to Share Deep Messages," Says Adina Thembi Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 27:10 RSS Feed Share Link Embed Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 27:10 | Recorded on February 20, 2022 Adina Thembi, a...

15/12/2021

Wanlov the Kubolor shares his views on a variety of issues in Ghana!

Tall Stories Musical Mind of Wanlov the Kuborlor Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 52 mins RSS Feed Share Link Embed Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 52 mins | Recorded on January 1, 2022 Emmanuel Owusu-Bonsu, known by his....

15/11/2021

My latest podcast! Please take a listen, leave a comment and share.

One of the guests in this episode is a regular on the hit show “Power.” See if you can make him out.

https://afrikantrumpet.com/podcast/director-and-cast-of-walking-ondiscuss-movie/

“Walking On” is film that explores the world of women’s basketball from the perspective a young woman played by Jasmine Nwajei, a real-life member of the Nigerian national basketball team and played in the Olympic qualifiers. It explores the limited opportunities afforded women in the sport th...

15/10/2021

This month on our Telling Tall Stories podcast

https://afrikantrumpet.com/podcast/visual-artist-ashlie-kego-sits-down-with-telling-tall-stories/

Tall Stories Visual Artist, Ashlie Kego, Sits Down with Telling Tall Stories Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / RSS Feed Share Link Embed Download file | Play in new window Ashlie Kego, a Nigerian-American visual artist and a musician in....

19/08/2021

Giving back. For $80 a year, you can support these orphans. I can put you directly in touch with the school. The We Shall Love Foundation works hard to put orphan toddlers in school. This is the second year in a row we’ve donated supplies to this school. Be sure to let me know should you ever find yourself visiting Cape Coast. I can never forget their faces. @ Cabo Corso, Central, Ghana

10/08/2021

Filmmaker and activist, Arthur Musah talks to Tall Stories Podcast about his movie, Naija Beta, current projects and activism for LGBTQIA rights in Ghana.

Tall Stories Arthur Musah, filmmaker, interview Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 36 minutes RSS Feed Share Link Embed Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 36 minutes | Recorded on July 22, 2021 Filmmaker Arthur Musah sits down...

10/08/2021

Three years ago today, I was “living out” my bucket list item in Egypt

07/08/2021

Punishment stone. Incorrigible (I will say strong-willed) slaves were killed on this stone. They were placed on this stone with hands tied behind them, feet shackled, and then left to die.

I wonder how many Ghanaians have visited this place in the Upper East Region to explore our dark history.

30/07/2021

Walking tour of Cape Coast, Ghana, three years ago today.

29/07/2021

Ghana

27/07/2021

Went to the Northern Region with my students two years ago today

26/07/2021

killed this joint

09/07/2021

08/07/2021

Tracing slave history in Ghana with my students

02/07/2021

Episode 1 is pressed and ready for consumption. Click the link below to listen to The Afrikan Trumpet “Tall Stories Podcast” debut program with Okyeame Kwame as its first guest.

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Ok Okyeame Kwame discusses the role of artistes in nation-building; his work as an author, UNICEF super-dad ambassador, environmentalist and many more. Tune in to take a listen to the spirited conversation with this talented artiste. About Okyeame Kwame Okyeame Kwame (OK) is a multiple award winning...

21/06/2021

Our website is up. We will officially launch it on June 30.

http://afrikantrumpet.com

26/05/2021

Welcome to The Afrikan Trumpet. I look forward to engaging with you about Afrikan narratives and how they are the panacea to our problems.