Afro Nation, Gallywood, and Ghanaian Football: Exploring Accra’s Media and Entertainment Scene | S1 Ep.2 - S1 Ep.2

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Adrian Daniels is joined by his cousin and special guest, James Brew Amissah, a founder of Phoenix Creativez, media analyst, and devoted football fanatic. Together, they explore the impact of massive festivals like Afro Nation, Afrochella, and Tina Fest on Ghana’s cultural and economic landscape and reflect on what these international events mean for emerging and established Ghanaian artists.

The conversation doesn’t stop at music. Adrian and James Brew Amissah share personal memories of Accra, break down the evolution of the city’s movie industryfrom Gallywood to Kumawood and celebrate the achievements (and lessons learned) from Ghana’s sporting legends both on and off the field.

Whether you’re curious about rising film stars, crave behind-the-scenes stories from Accra’s eventful December, or want to know what football means to Ghanaians, this episode brings you closer to the pulse of the city.

This podcast was recorded at the scenic McCarthy Hills in Accra, Ghana.

Connect with James Brew Amissah

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brew3690/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brew-amissah/

Website: https://thebrewshow.org/

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Timestamps

00:00 Afro Nation & Accra Reflections

05:59 Ghanaian Music's Global Potential

07:41 Beyoncé’s Ghana Visit Rumours

12:25 Ghana's Festival Readiness Issues

16:09 Ghana's Music Evolution and Impact

18:41 Family Rivalry Over a Bar

20:58 Veteran Actors Shine in YOLO

23:37 Manchester United Fans in Accra

27:03 Football Dreams and Struggles in Ghana

30:04 Impact of African Players in EPL

33:59 Lessons for Ghanaian Footballers

38:29 Accra: Hustle, Dreams, Community

40:33 Authentic Accra Experience Tips

Connect with Us

Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesoundofaccrapodcast

Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

📧 Contact

Email: info[at]thesoundofaccra.com

🔗 Connect with Adrian

👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielsadrian/

🔗 Connect with James Amissah

X/ Twitter: https://x.com/gbontwianyetei

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gbontwi.anyetei/

Resources / References

1. Afro Nation, Afrochella and Tina Fest.
2. "Gold Coast Lounge," a Ghanaian film.
3. "Things We Do For Love", Ghanaian TV show
4. Michael Essien at Chelsea
5. Initiatives by Essien, Asamoah Gyan (Baby Jet Academy, business interests).

Show Notes

https://thesoundofaccra.com/episode/media-entertainment-scene-in-accra-x-james-brew-amissah-s1-ep2

🎙 About the Podcast

The Sound of Accra Podcast was established six years ago by Adrian Daniels in January 2020, on the back of running networking events in Accra and launching a failed online platform for Ghanaian tourists, visitors and business people. The show spotlights Ghanaian Entrepreneurs, Founders and Creatives worldwide with the aim of leaving listeners with meaningful takeaways to apply to life, business and career. The mission is to showcase Global Ghanaian Excellence.

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