The Sound of Accra Podcast

Weeks on since the official passing of the Ghana E-Levy, the dust has finally settled. Times have never been easier for the Ghanaian Economy and the Ghanaian Citizen living in Accra and across Ghana. However, there are are few electronic transactions that have been excused the Ghana E-Levy Fees. We explore these courtesy of My Joy Online. Is this the most disliked Ghanaian Government administration of all time? Let us know your thoughts! Join the conversation on our Social Media handles. RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE OR SPOTIFY SOCIAL MEDIA YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra LISTEN TO OTHER EPISODES ON THE GHANAIAN ECONOMY BELOW https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Following the success of Bolt Food, Glovo , Jumia, Menufinder, Hubtel, ShaQExpress and so much more, is Uber ready to open up its Food delivery services on Ghanaian shores? In October 2021, you may recall I did an episode exploring how Bolt had taken over Uber in terms of Market share in Ghana. So why would Uber bother to enter an already saturated market of food delivery services in the country? Now according to sources at Tech Nova, there are rumours brewing that Uber Eats is preparing to come to Ghana. Would we see Uber finally enter the food delivery market in Ghana this year in 2022, or could this be something that may never happen, or even be planned for further down in the future? Let us know your thoughts! Join the conversation on our Social Media handles. RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE OR SPOTIFY SOCIAL MEDIA YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra LISTEN TO OTHER EPISODES ON BOLT AND UBER BELOW https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/gofundad) Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Living Ghana is a play on words on "Live in Ghana". Co-founders Frank and Ivan set this Property agency up a few years ago accidentally after spotting a gap in the market. What started off a side hustle for Ivan and Frank, turned into a full-time hustle! Living Ghana's USP is to not force people or apply pressure, as well as their transparency and their ability to go above and beyond the call of duty. Living Ghana provide a full-circle short-lets /medium-term / long lets rental accommodation services for Ghanaian and African Diaspora, Expats, Business people and Tourists, across Accra in Ghana. Visit: https://livingghana.net EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS ◾ How Living Ghana Started and How the name came about ◾ Short-let Airbnb Rental Nightmares in Accra including double bookings! ◾ Overview of the Accra short-let rental market ◾ The Perfect check-in/out Airbnb experience in Accra ◾ The best and worse areas in Accra ◾ Tips for renters in Accra ◾ and more MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE SHOW Show notes: https://thesoundofaccra.com/livingghana Sponsors: https://icecreamandting.com Follow Living Ghana: https://www.instagram.com/livingghana Follow Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/6_lashes/ Follow Frank: https://www.instagram.com/honourablemensah/ Special thanks to Africa Global Radio for hosting us. RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE OR SPOTIFY SOCIAL MEDIA Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra LISTEN TO MORE EPISODES https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Tuesday 29th March was a bittersweet day Ghanaian Citizen. Ghana qualified for the World Cup 2022 and had the upper hand in the classic Jollof Derby. They also celebrated the birthday of the President of the Republic of Ghana, none other than H.E Nana Akuffo-Addo. On this same day, the E-levy was passed. The Tax levy was recently reduced from 1.75% to 1.5%. There were hopes this would eventually be reduced to 0%. Others hoped this E-levy would get approved, which has been the eventuality. Special thanks to James Mercer for co-producing this episode. Listen to his Season 2 appearance by clicking here. Check out his upcoming venture by clicking here. RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE OR SPOTIFY SOCIAL MEDIA Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra LISTEN TO PAST E-LEVY AND GHANAIAN ECONOMY EPISODES BELOW https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

This week Adrian sits down with a highly requested guest, Samuel Brooksworth, Founder and CEO of Africa's Fastest Growing Tech-led outsourcing organisation, Remoteli. They helps you build a global on-demand Remote workforce. The company has received attention from the likes of CNN and The Times In this episode, we discuss things like: 2021 Startups in Ghana event featuring Zuberi, Survey 54, Bezo Money and more Remoteli’s Popular company culture and onboarding Starting Remoteli and rapid team growth Building your Avengers; The dream team New African Offices and more Subscribe to watch on YouTube YouTube: youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast MORE ABOUT SAMUEL Samuel Brooksworth is a British-Ghanaian businessman and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Remoteli. Remoteli was founded in 2020 and is a tech led outsourcing business supporting organisations globally. With the company’s headquarters in the U.K. and an office in Ghana, services include Business Assistance, Customer Service Support, Social Media Management, Business Development and Web/App Development. In 2016, Samuel was a candidate on BBC One’s the Apprentice, going onto the show to seek investment for an AI led recruitment platform. After his time on the show, Samuel identified a knowledge gap that existed for many young entrepreneurs with regards to setting up businesses. In order to support these entrepreneurs, he then went on to found the organisation, Build and Master. Build and Master was a Startup Accelerator educating and mentoring entrepreneurs to grow and scale their businesses. Throughout its duration, Build and Master supported over 100 businesses in launching. Special thanks to Africa Global Radio for hosting us. RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE OR SPOTIFY SOCIAL MEDIA Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra LISTEN TO MORE EPISODES https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Honam Naturals A Toronto based skincare brand for all skin types. Organic, sustainable & vegan inspired by Ghana. Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

On Tuesday 15th march 2022, The Pound Sterling Passed the 10 Ghanaian Cedis mark briefly, meaning £1 converted to just over 10 Ghanaian Cedis. This is an all time low for the Ghanaian Cedis currency. Meanwhile, Gas prices are at an all time high, with diesel prices going past the 10 cedis mark also. I released an episodes called the state of Ghana’s economy, Q4-2021, where I hinted that the Ghanaian economy was on a downwards spiral with inflation rising every week: The State of Ghana's Economy Q4-2021 An interesting tweet has resurfaced by President Nana Akuffo-Addo, who tweeted on 4th May 2016: “The current depreciation of the Ghana Cedis against the US dollar is because of bad leadership. We should not be where we are today to buy the dollar for 3.72 cedis. Vote for Change #changenow" Bloomberg has published that the ghana Cedi is now one of the worst performing currency among Africa’s top currencies. Would Ghana still be one of the most attractive African destinations to live and invest in, for the coming years? PLEASE LEAVE US A 5-STAR RATING ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE PODCASTS TO HELP US SPREAD THE WORD SOCIAL MEDIA YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Web: https://thesoundofaccra.com All links: https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

This week Adrian sits down with one of his favourite Youtubers, Tim Swain. He is the Co-Founder and Director of Anidaso 360, an organization that empowers and equips disenfranchised communities through education, economic and social advancement. In addition, this organization empowers young adults through international immersion trips to Ghana, through transcultural leadership experiences and exposure. As an internationally recognized poet, author, speaker, award winning performer and catalyst for social change, Tim Swain has been captivating audiences for 17 years. Over the past 15 years, he has headlined and been the keynote speaker at international venues in Mexico, Ghana and the United States of America. In this episode, we discuss things like: Tim's background and dreams The turning point which led to the Ghana move Shining light on African Beauty The controversy and contradiction of African Churches Pioneering a movement for African-American man Today's episode show notes: https://thesoundofaccra.com/timswain Subscribe to our YouTube: youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Subscribe to Tim Swain's channel: https://youtube.com/c/MrTimSwain MORE ABOUT TIM Tim Swain holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, a Masters of Education from Texas State University, in Texas, United States and a Masters of Arts in Theology and Mission, with a concentration in World Christianity from Ghana, Africa. He is an author who uses his powerful voice by infusing life changing inspirational messages in memorable creative expressions. Tim Swain is also the inspiration behind the "Why I write" anti-bullying campaign in London. He has extensive experience in curating, innovating and developing programs for countless universities including, Duke University, Texas State University, and Washington State University. Amongst others is also his involvement in international organizations like CRU, the African Forum of Religion and Government and Compassion International Ghana. Special thanks to Africa Global Radio for hosting us. RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE OR SPOTIFY SOCIAL MEDIA Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra LISTEN TO MORE EPISODES https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

What else does africa need to hit its full potential in the world of tech and the creative economy? Is Mother Africa ready to take the big stage? With the likes of mobile money being an enabler of exchange money for value (that is arts and crafts products and services), and with the rise of other fintech creations, we could well be on our way. Africori - The #1 destination for independent african artists and labels from across the continent and the diaspora Casting Africa - A platform launched by Ghanaian entrepreneur and industry professional, Kwasi Bosiako Antwi is helping identify talent from around the continent Let us know your thoughts. Send us a tweet on twitter, @thesoundofaccra, or Get in touch on instagram, @thesoundofaccra. Kindly Leave us a review on Apple podcast and Spotify. Let us know your thoughts... Tweet us, @thesoundofaccra to continue the conversation Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE OR SPOTIFY SOCIAL MEDIA Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra LISTEN TO MORE EPISODES https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

This week Mz Dru pulls up to our Accra studio with infectious energy and countless gems of wisdom ( Thank you Kofi )! Mz Dru is a TV presenter and media personality that moved from the UK to Ghana in 2019. In the short space of time, she has made her presence known from interning on Radio and TV, to being the face of multiple brands and companies. She also has a passion for youth empowerment and aims to inspire others through her journey only chasing her dreams whilst living her best life! Mz Dru is also a co-founder of a plantain chips brand called Ayeko Plantain Chips birthed from Covid, celebrating 2 years in Ghana. She is also a YouTuber, Mz Dru TV , where she showcases everything from hidden gems of Ghana, to a day in the life of your average working Ghanaian. In this episode, we discuss things like: Mz Dru's secret to the rapid growth of her Social Media and YouTube accounts Her rollercoaster journey relocating to Accra from London Building a unique brand and being true to yourself Her Plantain Chips brand and the incredible circumstances under which it was conceived The importance of rest and avoiding burnout from a hectic lifestyle How she almost never returned to Ghana Today's episode show notes: https://thesoundofaccra.com/mzdru Subscribe to our YouTube: youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Subscribe to Mz Dru YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/mzdrutv Special thanks to Africa Global Radio for hosting us. RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE OR SPOTIFY SOCIAL MEDIA Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra LISTEN TO MORE EPISODES https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Ice Cream and Ting: Premium Ice Cream Exotic small-batch ice cream, inspired by the rich flavours of The African and Carribbean Continent Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

The sustainability of plastic waste in Africa is something we should all be concerned about. Plastic is a solution. Even some technologies use it. But plastic is also a problem we need to tackle as entrepreneurs and creative innovators. This is exactly what an eco-conscious organisation, Eco Amet Solutions, hosted a webinar around. Rivers, Oceans, Atmosphere, Food, plastic is EVERYWHERE! We are surrounded by toxins. Yes in the West, we have recycling banks and recycling pickups in our local areas, but we still could do a lot more recycling in the west and especially in Africa. In recent years, nations have been looking at more sustainable ways of living and how to save our planet from the dangers of human activity, How do you see plastic waste management in the 2020s? Are we in danger? Is this why the Climate Change and Green Agenda is huge? and green-focused deals more than ever? A special thanks to David Ewusi-Mensah, Podcast Host at Green Living Chats for inspiration behind this content. Let us know your thoughts... Tweet us, @thesoundofaccra and use hashtag #elevy to continue the conversation Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE OR SPOTIFY SOCIAL MEDIA Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra LISTEN TO MORE EPISODES https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

2022 is looking to be another difficult year for online businesses and even consumers in Ghana. Ghana wants to increase tax revenues by adding a levy on mobile money payments, bank transfers, merchant payments and inward remittances. Ghana's Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta announced back in November 2021 the introduction of the E-levy; a tax being passed onto Mobile Money (MoMo) Transactions. Is the introduction of Ghana's E-levy (Electrical transaction levy) fair or another way of Government passing on taxes to the Ghanaian people? Would the GRA taxing online businesses hinder Ghanaian's FinTech Startup industry? Tweet us, @thesoundofaccra and use hashtag #elevy to continue the conversation Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE OR SPOTIFY SOCIAL MEDIA Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra LISTEN TO MORE EPISODES https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Adrian links up again co with a good friend of his, Kofi M.A; a Media and Communications Specialist and Content Creator, who co-hosts this episode of The Sound of Accra Podcast. We have a real conversation about being from the Diaspora, and if the Diaspora or Africans and Ghanaians living in the Western world abroad are at risk of losing their African roots because of the influences and pressures of the West, and vice versa, the West attempting to infiltrate African culture with westernised developments and infrastructure being heavily established in countries including Ghana. In this episode, we discuss things like: Black / African culture integrating with others Globalisation of African and Ghanaian culture The importance of ownership within the black communities And more Today's episode show notes: https://thesoundofaccra.com/kofima Listen to Kofi's appearance on Season 1 here Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE OR SPOTIFY SOCIAL MEDIA Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra LISTEN TO MORE EPISODES https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Honam Naturals A Toronto based skincare brand for all skin types. Organic, sustainable & vegan inspired by Ghana. Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

This week on The Sound of Accra Podcast, Adrian is joined by 100k For Ghana, an Impact Funding Initiative operating across the industrial sector, established to provide liveable wage jobs for all Ghanaians. Learn more about 100k For Ghana and get full references and links on today's show notes: https://thesoundofaccra.com/100kforghana In this week episode, we cover: How 100k For Ghana Initiative was founded and what it is Projects they have carried out including Kente Weaving Factory and Mushroom Grow House, all outside Accra Press reaction and Media Coverage Recruitment, Vision and 2022 plans Being a diaspora vs being a Native Ghanaian Episode Sponsor: https://icecreamandting.com Contact 100k for Ghana : [email protected] Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast SOCIAL MEDIA Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra ALL OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

On The Sound of Accra Podcast, Adrian is joined by Annette Abena is a Growth Manager at Sendwave, an international remittance app enabling Africans in the diaspora to send money home fast, securely and affordably. She is also a content creator focusing on tech and business in Africa. She founded the podcast "Diaspora Talks" and also has a weekly publication called "Diaspora Talks Newsletter". In this week episode, we cover: The history, evolution and the future of Remittance platforms like Western Union, Sendwave and World Remit How remittance platforms work and make money Major players in the Remittance Tech market Challenges Remittance platforms face The impact of the pandemic on remittance activity Promising African Startups and more Today's episode show notes: https://thesoundofaccra.com/annette Episode Sponsor: https://icecreamandting.com Contact Annette regarding Sendwave: [email protected] Listen to Annette's Podcast, Diaspora Talks: https://anchor.fm/annetteabena Join Annette's Newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/0a565d01c62b/diaspora-talks-newsletter-subscribers Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast SOCIAL MEDIA Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ Twitter: Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra ALL OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Honam Naturals A Toronto based skincare brand for all skin types. Organic, sustainable & vegan inspired by Ghana. Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Konzoom Shop joins Adrian on this week's episode of The Sound of Accra Podcast. It is a rapid grocery delivery service on a mission to revamp the grocery industry in Africa. All orders received are processed, fulfilled and delivered within 60 minutes. Konzoom works with a selection of local farmers and entrepreneurs to bring to our consumers' fresh produce and products in an effort to support local businesses. We also stock foreign products for people who have special preferences and want something different. Their mission is simple; To give people that extra time to do the things they love while we do the heavy lifting and delivery. Konzoom Shop controls the entire chain from A to Z, housing all products, and delivering all orders in a timely, eco-friendly and customer-oriented manner. What is covered In this episode: Konzoom Shops business model, customer promise and operations The importance of great customer service in Accra, Ghana Launching a startup in Ghana and overcoming challenges and celebrating successes The success to a couple running a business And more Today's show notes are available here: https://thesoundofaccra.com/konzoomshop Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast SOCIAL MEDIA Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra ALL OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod ANNOUNCEMENTS GET FREE DELIVERY THROUGHOUT JANUARY 2022 WITH KONZOOM SHOP BY USING THE CODE KZFREEDELIVERY at their website checkout. Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Creative Videographer and Digital Content Creator, Ken Daniels, returns to The Sound of Accra Podcast. This time he's not making a virtual appearance, but a physical one! Big Ken spills the beans on his relocation back to the Big Ben aka London from Madrid! He also shares valuable lessons and insights from life in Spain after six and half years! ( Listen to his Season 1 appearance here to find out more about living in Spain as a Ghanaian). What is covered in this episode Pros and Cons of Living in Madrid, Spain Exhausting opportunities in Spain and seeking pastures new back home in London, UK Friday Reels series on Instagram Working with high-profile clients Making money from Instagram reels The significance of joining creative and cultural communities Working smarter and not harder Today's show notes are available here: https://thesoundofaccra.com/kendaniels Listen to Ken's Season 1 appearance here Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast SOCIAL MEDIA Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ Twitter: Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra ALL OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

On The Sound of Accra Podcast, we are joined today by Award-Winning Artist and Vocal Coach, Kingsley Ampoful. He has sung for President Nana Akufo-Addo at His Inauguration in 2021. He has also He was nominated for the prestigious Vodafone Ghana music awards show this year for the category of best male vocal performance and won another award all with his first single ever. He's also an advocate for invisible chronic illnesses and mental health and has a YouTube channel dubbed chronically. He loves to serve God and is passionate about what he does. In this episode we discuss: Kingsley's awards, nominations alongside mainstream artists and singing for the current Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo His Journey to becoming a Vocal Coach Favourite Gospel artists and recommendations for events The Ghana Gospel Industry Struggles of getting monetised as an Artist or a Creative in Ghana Lack of structure for creatives and artists in Africa Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra ALL OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Honam Naturals A Toronto based skincare brand for all skin types. Organic, sustainable & vegan inspired by Ghana. Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Adrian attended Building Startups in Ghana event in December2021. This was a fireside chat with experienced startup founders sharing their lessons from building their businesses and judging pitches. This took place at Buro in Osu, Accra. He shares over 20 lessons taken from the exclusive event. The panelist included: Stephan Eyeson - Survey 54 ,Julian Owusu -Zuberi Nana Adomako -Zuberi Samuel Brooksworth - Remoteli Mubarak Sumaila - BezoMoney Honam Naturals A Toronto based skincare brand for all skin types. Organic, sustainable & vegan inspired by Ghana. Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

In today's episode, we recap the highlights from our second year running the Podcast. The Sound of Accra Podcast was originally established in 2020 and conceived by Adrian as far as September 2019. Thank you to all existing and new listeners, those who have left reviews on the Podcasting platforms. If you haven't, you can do so by clicking here . If you are listening on Spotify, you can now leave star ratings. You can also Subscribe to The Sound of Accra Podcast on YouTube by clicking here. Like, comment and share if you are enjoying the show. A special THANK YOU to all those that have featured on the show, or made an introduction to someone who has featured on the show! For today's show visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com/2022 Follow us on Social Media and watch on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Honam Naturals A Toronto based skincare brand for all skin types. Organic, sustainable & vegan inspired by Ghana. Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Uber and Bolt have revolutionised the way we commute and travel across Accra and Ghana. However, it comes with it's fair share of problems! We discuss everything from ordering taxis and Ubers for days and night outs and pot hole nightmares, to shipping your own car out to Ghana and failing MOT! For today's show visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com/ubermadness Follow us on Social Media and watch on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Honam Naturals A Toronto based skincare brand for all skin types. Organic, sustainable & vegan inspired by Ghana. Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

A research article on Numbeo ranked Accra, Ghana's capital, second most expensive city in the world with regard to property price ratio. It also ranked Accra for lowest loan affordability. We debate this on today's episode. Numbeo also revealed that Accra has the world’s highest Mortgage percentage income ratio, followed closely by Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Tehran (Iran) in second and third place, respectively. Mortgage as Percentage of Income is a ratio of the actual monthly cost of the mortgage to take-home family income. “Average monthly salary is used to estimate family income. It assumes 100% mortgage is taken on 20 years for the house (or apt) of 90 square meters which price per square meter is the average price in the city centre and outside of city centre,” the site explained. For today's show visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com/ubermadness Follow us on Social Media and watch on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Honam Naturals A Toronto based skincare brand for all skin types. Organic, sustainable & vegan inspired by Ghana. Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Yaa Ofori-Ansah joins Adrian in the hot seat today to explore the African and Ghanaian Travel Industry. Yaa is a multiple award-winning professional and the proud founder of Talking Drums Travel & Marketplace. She started Talking Drums following her passion for Africa, its development and her frequent (largely solo!) travel throughout her land of origin. She has been fortunate to have since travelled all four corners of the Motherland, from North, South, East West, and not forgetting Madagascar. Everywhere has been different, with its own unique charm and experience. Through Talking Drums, she hopes to inspire others to do the same. Outside of Talking Drums, her experience includes working across the public, private and non-profit sectors, specialising in sustainability, and environmental, social & governance (ESG). IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER Yaa's career change and passion for Travel Talking Drum Travels Products and Services Some highlight's from Yaa's travel experiences in Africa Travel tips from Yaa and staying safe in a covid world And much more Visit: https://www.thesoundofaccra.com/yaaoforiansah for the show notes Honam Naturals A Toronto based skincare brand for all skin types. Organic, sustainable & vegan inspired by Ghana. Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Adrian is joined once again with some members from Young Ghanaian Professionals (UK) who was last featured in season 1, for a highly engaging discussion on why everyone from the likes of popular Black Celebrities such as Dave Chappelle, Stevie wonder and US Rapper Nas (Nasir Jones), to fellow Africans and foreigners all relocating to Ghana. We also explore the pros and cons of this move. IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER THINGS LIKE: Developing and improving Ghana rather than using and abusing it How important the Youth of Ghana is for the future of our nation How Real life experiences in Ghana can help make or break a successful relocation How the new remote working culture / pandemic has paved way for a great diaspora migration Funny and Successful examples of people who have successfully moved and haven't CO-HOSTS Yaa- https://instagram.com/talkingdrumstravel Jesse – https://www.instagram.com/jah_the_kreator/ Kwame – https://www.instagram.com/kboadu1/ Adrian – https://www.instagram.com/adriandaniels/ SHOW NOTES Visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com/the-great-diaspora-migration/ f you have an opinion you want to share, please get in touch with us on social media, on Facebook , Linkedin orinstagram or email on [email protected] Subscribe to our Youtube Channel here Please leave us a review: https://ratethatpodcast.com/thesoundofaccra Honam Naturals A Toronto based skincare brand for all skin types. Organic, sustainable & vegan inspired by Ghana. Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Since preparing to fly over to Accra and arriving, I've had a number of friends, contacts and family approach me on the must do's when flying over to Ghana. I've decided to pack all this information in a ten-minute PodBites episode. Show notes: https://thesoundofaccra.com/surviving-kotoka-international-airport/ Below are some of the key websites mentioned in this episode: Ghana Pre-Departure Health Declaration Form: https://www.ghs-hdf.org/hdf/fill.php?l=en Ghana Covid Test : https://myfrontierhealthcare.com/ If you have an opinion you want to share, please get in touch with us on social media, on Facebook , Linkedin or instagram or email on [email protected] Subscribe to our Youtube Channel here Please leave us a review: https://ratethatpodcast.com/thesoundofaccra Honam Naturals A Toronto based skincare brand for all skin types. Organic, sustainable & vegan inspired by Ghana. Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Kobina Wood-Andoh joins Adrian in the hot seat today to explore the Factual Entertainment industry. Adrian sits down with Kobina Wood-Andoh, Assistant Producer who works in UK TV production. He's been working in the industry for over 6 years working on some of UK's biggest television shows. He usually specialises in working on Factual Entertainment shows and Observational documentaries. His TV credits ranges from Come Dine with Me, The Undateables, Rich Kids Go Skint Holiday and Born Famous, etc. IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER The different genres of Factual / Entertainment TV Working on some of the most popular TV Shows Black Television and its future How Kobina got into the TV industry and major keys for aspiring professionals And much more Visit: https://www.thesoundofaccra.com/kobina for the show notes Honam Naturals A Toronto based skincare brand for all skin types. Organic, sustainable & vegan inspired by Ghana. Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

The Sound of Accra Podcast Season 3 Trailer If you have an opinion you want to share, please get in touch with us on social media, on Linkedin or instagram or email on [email protected] Visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com All links: https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Since their 2017 Christmas Launch, Bolt (formerly Taxify) has come a long way in a short time to become Ghana's leading Ride- Hailing / Ride sharing app service, and have supposedly knocked off Uber and friends off the top spot! Bolt is not only available in Accra, but has also expanded to Koforidua, Cape Coast, Kumasi and Sekondi-Takoradi. This shows that slick technology and a clever growth marketing strategy can work for any business going against a giant. Uber setup a base in Ghana quite some time ago and even had pop-up promotional stands in some of the shopping malls in Ghana. Despite this, it seems that the Ghanaian public has grown to love Bolt more, and as a result, Uber has had to push their prices down in an attempt to reclaim some of that all important market share. Is taxi haggling in Ghana finally over? Use promo code "ADRIAND16" to get a discount off your first ride! If you have an opinion you want to share, please get in touch with us on social media, on Linkedin or instagram or email on [email protected] Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Have you ever read an article or a story, and thought to yourself, this would make a great movie? In this episode, we explore two different yet eyebrow-raising stories of two Ghanaians from different backgrounds pursuing their respective dreams in the media and creative arts industry, one a photographer raised in Ghana, the other a musician, raised in the UK, also from Ghanaian descent. If you are working on a business, a side hustle or some type of dream, what I am about to share with you is only going to make you stronger. Nothing is impossible in this life. They go by the names of Tony Kofi and Paul Ninson. Useful Links from Today's Show Humans of New York Crowdfunding campaign for Paul's project Tony's appeareance on BBC Podcast Connect with The Sound of Accra Podcast If you have an opinion you want to share, please get in touch with us on social media, on Linkedin or instagram or email on [email protected] Visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com All links: https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

We have now entered September 2021, with the end of the year just around the corner. Whilst Ghana's economy is showing some signs of progressive growth, while other reports are suggesting otherwise? In this episode of PodBites, we explore both sides of this topic. If you have an opinion you want to share, please get in touch with us on social media, on Linkedin or instagram or email on [email protected] Visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com All links: https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

In this episode, discover how Sarah Friar, CEO of NextDoor and former CFO of Square, leveraged her internship in Ghana to launch a billion-dollar tech career. Learn about unicorn startups, building global leadership through diverse experiences and the lasting impact of early internships in shaping industry leaders. Perfect for listeners interested in entrepreneurship, tech, and African success stories. Adrian explores inspiring career journeys and remarkable stories from Ghana and beyond in the PodBites series.Key Topics:How Sarah Friar’s internship in Ghana shaped her tech leadership journeyNextdoor’s rise to unicorn status and its CEO’s backgroundBenefits of internships in launching successful careersGhana’s influence on global business leadersFrom Oxford and Cambridge to Silicon Valley: Sarah Friar’s storyAfrican entrepreneurship and tech industry insightsStories of tech executives who began their careers in GhanaValue of international work experience for C-level executivesSpecial thanks to our PartnersWant to start your own podcast? We recommend Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=957388Want to create and edit your own your podcast? We recommend Descript: https://descript.cello.so/Q8VoDhgOhCG Supercharge your media with AI thanks to Castmagic: https://www.castmagic.io/?via=adrian-danielsSend money to your loved ones. You should try Sendwave! Use our code TENI0 to get a £10.00 credit towards your first transfer: https://try.sendwave.com/kjap/3gju22hConnect with UsWebsite: https://thesoundofaccra.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesoundofaccrapodcast Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod📧 ContactEmail: info[at]thesoundofaccra.com🔗 Connect with Adrian👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielsadrian/Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to NextDoor and Its Unicorn Startup Status00:35 – About NextDoor’s CEO Sarah Friar: From Ireland to Silicon Valley01:12 – Sarah Friar’s Background: Roles at Salesforce, Square and Slack01:21 – Sarah Friar’s Diverse Cultural Experience, including Ghana01:45 – The Impact of Sarah Friar’s Internship in Ghana02:33 – Working in Obuasi: Gold Mining and Problem-Solving02:56 – The True Value of Internships in Building Successful Careers03:14 – Call to Action: Share Stories of Leaders With Ghana RootsResources and LinksNextdoor Official Websitehttps://nextdoor.comLearn more about the neighborhood social platform led by CEO Sarah Friar.Sarah Friar – LinkedIn Profilehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahfriar/Career highlights, background and accomplishments of Sarah Friar.Square (Block, Inc.) Official Websitehttps://www.block.xyzDiscover the fintech company where Sarah Friar served as CFO.Salesforce Official Websitehttps://www.salesforce.comExplore the company where Sarah Friar held senior finance roles.Slack Official Websitehttps://slack.comFind out more about Slack, where Sarah Friar sits on the board.Meetup Podcast - "Keep Connected" Episode Featuring Sarah Friarhttps://www.meetup.com/blog/podcast-ep-31-nextdoor-ceo-sarah-friar/Hear directly from Sarah Friar about her career journey and her transformative Ghana internship.Oxford Universityhttps://www.ox.ac.ukWhere Sarah Friar studied before her Ghana internship.University of Cambridgehttps://www.cam.ac.ukMore about Sarah Friar’s prestigious academic background.Obuasi Gold Mining in Ghanahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obuasi_Gold_MineInformation about Obuasi, the region in Ghana where Sarah completed her internship.The Sound of Accra Podcast – Official Websitehttps://thesoundofaccra.comAccess more episodes and connect with the podcast community.🎙 About the PodcastThe 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.LISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOWhttp://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcastSupport the ShowSupport the show#Nextdoor #UnicornStartup #BillionDollarTech #sarahfriar #ghana #ghanaians

Tokyo 2020 has been one of the better olympic tournaments for Ghanaians, who haven’t won a medal since 1992. On today's episode, we explore a couple of Athletes who have setup startups or social enterprises on the back of their athletic careers including: Emmanuel Yeboah - A Ghanaian athlete and Disability rights advocate who won awards from Nike 's Casey Martin award and CAF ( Challenged Athletes Foundation ) Nadia Eke - A Ghanaian- Nigerian athlete who specialises in the Triple Jump and is the founder of Axxcelerate If you have an opinion you want to share, please get in touch with us on social media, on Linkedin or instagram or email on [email protected] Visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com All links: https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

In this episode, we review social missions or non-for-profit organisations that provide support in Ghana to the less privileged in Ghanaian society, whether that be helping out Schools, giving out food and water, providing shelter and healthcare, and providing clothing to the young and grown people of Ghanaian. We may not be able to help everyone, but charity certainly starts at home. We cover: Pencils of Promise New Africa Foundation Vitae London Have I missed any International organisations or NPOs that give support Ghana that should have made the list? Let us know. Email, [email protected] or visit contact us page on our website. Visit us on social media on instagram and Linkedin. Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Today we celebrate the Ghanaian Women in Business and Entrepreneurs making a statement in Africa and across the World, coming from Ghana. The 2020 Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs (MIWE) has once again ranked Uganda (39.6%), Botswana (38.5%) and Ghana (36.5%) as the world’s three leading economies, having the most women business owners. Ghana has the highest percentage of women business owners (46.4%), as measured in the second edition of the Mastercard Index of Women’s Entrepreneurship (MIWE). Our Top 6 Picks: Ivy Barley Lucy Quist Florence Ohene Dentaa Amoateng MBE Akosua Annobil Regina Honu “As long as Ghana has women willing to fight against the odds to achieve, there is hope.”- Anita Wiafe-Ashinor - Founder of GWIB NETWORK( GHANA WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORK) Have I missed anyone that should have been on the top 6 of this list? Let us know on our social media, "The Sound Of Accra" (Instagram/ Linkedin), or get in touch via our website Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

"The New Normal" and the "Diaspora Investment" was the theme of the Ghana investment summit in June 2021, held at Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel in Accra, hosted by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre. The concept behind the event was to bridge the gap between the diaspora and Ghanaians around the world in the realms of business, trade and investment, with the hopes of building back a better Ghana. This event was streamed on YouTube including YouTube Channels Wode Maya and showcased Diaspora-owned businesses who also were raising investment. A range a of speakers were announced for the event including Ms Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, Minister of Tourism and Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The theme of the two-day event was : “Grow in Ghana , Grow with Ghana”. If you have an opinion you want to share, please get in touch with us on social media, on Linkedin or instagram or email on [email protected] Visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com All links: https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

With our Nigerian Neighbours dealing with a series of unfortunate events including political unrest, the exit of a number of multi-national companies including Shoprite, The banning of Social Media Giant Twitter and the the decline of the Nigerian Niara, could we start to see Ghana become the new flag bearer of Technology in West Africa? Twitter recently made Ghana their headquarters despite most jobs on offer targeting Nigerians. However, this could all change if they are forced to change their strategy to cope with recent restrictions placed by the Nigerian Government. In addition, Ghana is far in developments with its own digital currency, the digital Cedi, and seems to have made a head start in becoming one of the first African countries to launch their own central bank digital currency, which could change everything in the business and Technology landscape not just in the country itself, but also across the African continent. If you have an opinion you want to share, please get in touch with us on social media, on Linkedin or instagram or email on [email protected] Visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com All links: https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Ghana’s housing sector right now is in a state of emergency and needs entrepreneurs who understand Ghana to bring innovation in the country to help create housing opportunities, make better use of land and create more accessibility to project funds. Ghana currently has a two-million-housing unit deficit. What this is means is that the prices of house have gone up in value because of the lack of homes available. People all over the world, including the diaspora from Europe and America are now flocking to Ghana, and this may also contributed to an unexpected shortage of homes in the country. One of the issues here is that because of the discrepancy between the average income earner in Ghana and the prices of houses, a big unafforadbility gap has been created, and so there is a need for more cheaper homes that the low-income earner in Ghana can afford. One way of tackling this shortage of affordable homes for average earners, has been the Ghana’s Government’s affordable housing scheme. According Joy Online, To achieve a minimum of 170 thousand housing units annually, which is the Governments target, the cost of housing construction has to be reduced. One way the Government has looked to achieve this has been by collaborating with private developers and entrepreneurs on a partnership basis. So for instance, according to Joy online, the Government can secure the land for the private developer for construction, or as alternative, the Government can pay for the roads to be done around a development or source cheaper construction materials to subsidise the cost of development for the private developer. Recently, Kofi Anku, The developer behind the Ayi Mensah Park project in Ghana, appeared on YouTuber Vanessa Kanbi’s channel whilst on a new construction site and explained how construction materials are increasing in the country, and as a result, they are having to pass that additional cost to the end user of the property. A market survey showed a bag of cement selling at GHS38 in 2020, has increased to GHS48 and GHS50 depending on the retailer. The aftermath of the pandemic and general inflation, is clearly having an impact on the Government closing the gap in the housing deficit. According to housing finance Africa dot org, Before the pandemic, Ghana’s economic growth positioned the country as one of the Africa’s six economies leading the world’s 10 fastest growing economies. Many Ghanaians prefer to build and own their houses incrementally which accounts for the widespread horizontal development. Access to affordable housing for the majority of households is a challenge and the pandemic has affected the level of household incomes for formally and informally employed workers. The pandemic has further impacted the Ghanaian construction industry and engagements with investors focused on affordable housing delivery. If you have an opinion you want to share, please get in touch with us on social media, on Linkedin or instagram or email on [email protected] Visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com All links: https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Ghanaweb.com and allafrica.com , two reputable african media news sources are reporting that Amazon is set to hit Ghanaian shores very soon as an introduction to the african e-commerce marketplace. Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has assured the nation that the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is working to ensure that Amazon.com establishes its head office in Ghana just as Twitter has done. Would this move wipe out the efforts of key e-commerce players in Ghana such as Maxmartonline, which also has a chain of physical stores across Accra, Zoobashop and of course Jumia Ghana? If you have an opinion you want to share, please get in touch with us on social media, on Linkedin or instagram or email on [email protected] Visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com All links: https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Cryptocurrency transactions are starting to pick up across Africa. In early 2021, you’ve may companies like Tesla have invested billions into Bitcoin. And more payment systems like Visa, PayPal and Mastercard are following suit. Music Artist Akon even has his very own cryptocurrency, Akoin, which is a cryptocurrency which is designed to be used in all 54 countries in Africa, now available on a few Crypto exchanges. Meanwhile, more Ghanaians getting involved in the Cyptocurrency craze now sweeping Africa as they look for new ways to make an income, and there are an increasing number of exchanges and brokers being established for buying and selling cryptocurrencies. With Binance and Coinbase, two of the biggest crypto exchanges out there, being available in Ghana, this has now become a whole lot widespread, There are many other exchanges, including Ghanaian and African based ones including Bitpesa, eBitcoinics, Bundle Africa, Sikaplus, PayPlux and so many others. The next step is for Africa remittance platforms such as Chipper Cash App to integrate crypto into their strategy to stay relevant to the contemporary financial market. Cryptocurrency is an encrypted digital currency built on blockchain technology, and decentralised and unregulated by Financial institutions and centrals banks. Jack Dorsey met bitcoin business owners in Ghana in 2019 and plans to integrate bitcoin use on Twitter, and has already done with his other company Square, by integrating the ability to buy bitcoin on CashApp. If you have an opinion you want to share, please get in touch with us on social media, on Linkedin or instagram or email on [email protected] Visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com All links: https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Ghana Twitter staff are reporting the Jack Dorsey moving to Ghana to June for 6 months. Jack Dorsey has previously visited Ghana and spoken at a few events and meetups. Last year, Jack Dorsey discussed the usage of Bitcoin in Africa, and is a big fan of the cryptocurrency having integrated the ability to purchase bitcoin on the CashApp (another one of his companies). He even attended a Bitcoin meetup in Ghana. The Tech Tycoon who recently purchased the music streaming service Tidal for almost half a billion dollars, wants to make Accra his main home in Africa whilst travelling the rest of the continent. The move of Twitter establishing themselves in Ghana was a welcome prospect by the Ghanaian President Nana Akuffo-Addo, who tweeted “The choice of Ghana as HQ for Twitter’s Africa operations is excellent news. Government and Ghanaians welcome very much this announcement and the confidence reposed in our country,” There’s also some hope that some of Jack’s other wealthy business pals would also be inspired to visit Ghana and perhaps establish a base of their own here. With most of the world working remotely or from home, The Twitter job market will be even more open with Africans all over the continent likely to apply for the role. In addition, this may create opportunities for Twitter to outsource some roles to non-Ghanaians. As much as Twitter’s move to Ghana has been widely celebrated, you could argue there has been some controversial discussions on how much this move will actually Benefit Ghanaians themselves. When twitter opens, they plan to engage with Tech Hubs in Ghana that they already have relationships .Ghanaian tech entrepreneurs and specialists have been encouraged to apply for these jobs based in Ghana. If you have an opinion you want to share, please get in touch with us on social media, on Linkedin or instagram or email on [email protected] Visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com All links: https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

The Sound of Accra Podcast team are launching a new pre-season podcast series called "PodBites" - 5-minute podcast bulletins designed to explore current affairs and news topics related to Global Ghanaian-orientated entrepreneurship, business and creative arts, through unique insights and perspectives from the host, Adrian Daniels. Visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com All The Sound of Accra Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod Honam Naturals A Toronto based skincare brand for all skin types. Organic, sustainable & vegan inspired by Ghana. Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Kevin Brewerton joins Adrian all the way from Los Angeles, USA, with a live audience on The Sound of Accra Podcast, for a very special Season Finale. For the first time ever, the podcast goes live with just under 100 attendees! Kevin Brewerton is a 5x World Kickboxing champion, Visual artist, and Author of the “Warrior Within” (The mental approach of a Champion). He pioneered the sport of karate/ kickboxing. He is also the Author of his new memoir book, These are African Hands: The Journey of A Champion, Actor and Director of various movies, (The Fifth element, Woman in the red Dress, etc), Visual artist, Hosts Art exhibitions world wide and much more. IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER Kevin’s decorative career as a kickboxer, Hollywood Actor, Author and Visual Artist Kevin’s life-changing highs and lows, childhood and upbringing His new book, “These Are African Hands: The Journey of A Champion“, out on March 28th 2021 Top tips for pursuing your goals and dreams Visit: www.thesoundofaccra.com/kevinbrewerton for the show notes Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com/adrianbenjamin Adrian has worked for UBS Investment bank at 22, was in New York as part of the Mountbatten Internship scheme after graduating university in Birmingham where he studied Business Studies. Since then Adrian has been a Financial Consultant where he has worked internationally for the largest Investment Banks, Consultancy Practices and Payment companies in the world such as RBS, Accenture, HSBC, Visa, Bloomberg and Deloitte. Now Adrian has moved on to be a Financial Protection Advisor where he offers advice to clients on their protection needs such as life insurance, critical illness cover, income protection, family income benefit and business insurance. He’s also involved in the property investing field. IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER How to get out of your own way and create a job when they aren’t hiring Adrian’s highs and lows of his decorated career in Banking and Finance Top tips for your professional and business life CONNECT WITH ADRIAN BENJAMIN Instagram Facebook Linkedin Email Visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com/adrianbenjamin Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com/lily-edinam-botsyoe/ Lily is the founder of the Pointers in 10 Podcast. More impressively, works currently as the community engagement manager and board member for the Hacklab Foundation. She also sits on the board of the Internet Society’s Youth Special Interest Group and chairs the committee for women and youth of the Internet Society Ghana Chapter. As an aspiring Tech Policy Analyst, she speaks widely on issues related to the internet with particular interest in Women and Youth Inclusion, Accessibility, and Cybersecurity. She also coordinates the Ghana Youth Internet Governance Forum and a member of the steering committee for the West African Youth Internet Governance Forum. Lily was also recently featured in the Mozilla Internet Health Report 2020 IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER The buzzing Tech Scene in Ghana and why its on the rise The thriving tech communities Lily is an active member of in Ghana The level of tech talent in Ghana and West Africa What is needed to push Tech in Ghana to the next level CONNECT WITH LILY Instagram Twitter Linkedin Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com/michael-g-donkor/ for the full show notes, links and resources Michael G. Donkor is a Financial planner and Life Coach from London. He also has a strong background in Wealth Management. He’s worked in Finance for the last 10 years. IN THIS EPISODE (PART 2 ) WE COVER Building generational wealth for you and your family as a Black or Ethnic minority for years to come The Black Money Mindset Why Apps and Tech can't beat a financial planner Sliding into Linkedin DMs and Financial planning in a Covid World TIMESTAMPS 39:21: Financial compliance 39:35: Working with clients as financial planner 42:07: Reputation in Financial advisory industry 43:30: Getting private clients 48:32: Renewing the Black money mindset 52:20: Family and Finances 53:46: Navigating financial planning in a covid world 57:25: Financial and Wealth Greats 1:00:00: Why do we need a financial planner vs an app? 1:04:44: Sliding in Linkedin DMs 1:07: 42: What the sound of Accra is to Michael Visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com/michael-g-donkor/ for the full show notes, links and resources Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com/michael-g-donkor/ for the full show notes, links and resources Michael G. Donkor is a Financial planner and Life Coach from London. He also has a strong background in Wealth Management. He’s worked in Finance for the last 10 years. IN THIS EPISODE (PART 1) WE COVER How Michael went from Retail Banking to a self-employed Financial Planner / Wealth Manager What Financial planning is all about and different wealth generational strategies Great financial advice and why building wealth for the long-term is key TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - intro 5:46- About Michael 7:51 - What is financial planning & Building long -term goals. 10:42 - Golden financial advice 11:54 How Michael made the move into financial planning/wealth management 14:60 Michael on Day, Stock and Financial Trading 20:37: Wealth generation vehicles 23:55: Michael’s career continued 26:49: Michael moves to Switzerland to do wealth management 29:44 Michael moves into wealth management 36:05 - Forex Trading vs Stock brokerage 39:54 - The Wolf of Wall Street: Sales pitch Visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com/michael-g-donkor/ for the full show notes, links and resources Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com/kwasi-affum/ for the full show notes, links and resources Kwasi is Vice President of Impact Assessment in Group Strategy at Barclays. He is also the founder of FutureBanking, a FinTech Ecosystem aimed at changing the face of FinTech and make it more inclusive by helping underrepresented founders to access funding, employees to up-skill, and students to find opportunities. Kwasi also hosts The SlowMoney Podcast, where he speaks to fellow investors about their property investment strategies. Career-wise, over the last decade Kwasi has gained distinctive experience at several Tier 1 Investment Banks including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Deutsche Bank. IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER How Kwasi made a complete career 180 from Biomedical Engineering to Banking, Finance and Economics! How to be more financially savvy and different ways to invest Kwasi’s various entrepreneurial ventures and why he wants to give back Visit: https://thesoundofaccra.com/kwasi-affum/ for the full show notes, links and resources Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Visit: https://www.thesoundofaccra.com/mika for full show notes Mika Abraham is a trusted voice in the African Music industry as well as the creative arts industry. She uses her passion, experience and engagement to constantly empower African creatives and The African diaspora. She is a well respected broadcast journalist and host who is recognised both nationally and internationally for her work and public appearances. Her great work ethic landed her awarding opportunities to work with amazing brands such as MTV, Live Nation, BBC, Apple Music, British Council and so much more. As someone who is pioneering through the creative industry, Mika Abraham unifies and bridges the gap between Africa and the western world and is on the radar as a pioneer of Creative phenomenons. IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER Mika’s rise as a creative arts journalist and curator Why Mika resonates so much with Ghana and the creative economy over there and in Africa What drives Mika’s purpose and why the creative industry needs an overhaul not just in Africa, but possibly all over the world KEY LINKS AND RESOURCES Mika on Instagram Mika on Twitter Free Podcast Course Level up as an Entrepreneur or Creative – Free Courses The Sound of Accra – YouTube Channel The Sound of Accra- Show notes Visit: https://www.thesoundofaccra.com/mika for full show notes Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Visit for full show notes: https://thesoundofaccra.com/ghana365/ Kobi Boakye is the founder of Ghana 365, the Ultimate guide to Ghana, providing excellent travel advice. He is also a founder of Buff Body Fitness. CONNECT WITH KOBI BOAKYE / GHANA 365 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ghana365/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghana.365/ Website: https://ghana-365.com/ IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER How Kobi conceived the Ghana 365 platform The passion Kobi has for his country Ghana The rise of tourism and development in Ghana Bridging the gap between the west and West Africa Why Ghana should be considered beyond the Christmas period What the future of Ghana 365 looks like KEY POINTS IN THIS EPISODE Wants to change the narrative of stereotypical Ghanaian perception. Ghana 365 is calling all writers, content creators and creatives. Africa is being mocked but yet will be the very place people will flock to in the future. Connect with them on Instagram, YouTube and Linkedin. KEY LINKS AND RESOURCES Ghana 365 Instagram Ghana 365 Linkedin Ghana 365 Website Ghana Collective Holiday Helperr Buff Body Fitness Free Podcast Course Mahawa Kamara relocates to Ghana from the UK Emmanuel Gamor – Smart City Africa Moving to Ghana Starter Kit – The Sound of Accra Podcast CONNECT WITH THE SOUND OF ACCRA PODCAST Visit Our new YouTube Channel Tweet #thesoundofaccrapodcast, tag us on Instagram @thesoundofaccra and mention us on Linkedin Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

Listen to this next: "A conversation with Kwame Christian: How to have difficult conversations about Race": https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LAQOrHEZmCR10MebtsiOX?si=z3wiIv7bSNy4TYJ2D2kU_AUnlock the secrets to everyday negotiation and conflict resolution in this insightful episode. Adrian is joined by renowned negotiation expert Kwame Christian, host of the global hit "Negotiate Anything," TEDx speaker and Director of the American Negotiation Institute. Together, they dive deep into proven strategies for navigating difficult conversations in race, work, relationships and politics, especially during turbulent times like 2020.Discover actionable frameworks, including the Compassionate Curiosity Framework, tips for negotiating in a virtual environment and insights from Kwame Christian’s bestselling book and top-ranked LinkedIn Learning courses. Learn how to build rapport online, manage workplace conflict and turn challenges into opportunities for growth, whether you’re tackling workplace dynamics, social injustice or political debates.Stay tuned to gain practical negotiation tools for your personal and professional life, and hear exclusive stories from Kwame Christian’s transformative work across Africa and beyond.Timestamps00:00 Meet Kwame Christian01:13 The Genesis of Negotiate Anything: Empowering people worldwide in negotiation04:11 Family Influence, African heritage, and political inspiration05:44 Peace building Workshops in Nigeria & Youth Empowerment Initiatives07:05 Adapting Conflict Resolution for Virtual Environments during COVID-1909:32 Choosing the Right Communication Tools for Negotiation11:25 LinkedIn Learning Courses: Race, anti-racism, and politics in difficult conversations13:05 Addressing Workplace and Familial Conflict Amidst Political Divides15:24 The Compassionate Curiosity Framework: Steps and real-world applications19:01 Origins & Development: From podcast to TEDx to bestselling book21:15 Audience Engagement and Building a Content Library22:10 Overcoming Setbacks and Growing During COVID-1925:09 Leading with Service: Giving value to your audience and building trust26:13 The Role of Sleep in Conflict Resolution and Negotiation28:45 Embracing difficult conversations as opportunitiesKey TopicsNegotiation strategiesConflict resolution skillsDifficult conversations at workNegotiating virtuallyCompassionate Curiosity FrameworkKwame Christian bookLinkedIn Learning negotiation coursesHow to have conversations about raceWorkplace conflict during COVID-19Managing political discussions at workPractical negotiation tipsVirtual communication best practicesEmotional intelligence in negotiationsBuilding rapport onlineAfrican negotiation workshops Key References and ResourcesKwame Christian’s websiteKwame’s TEDx Dayton talk, Finding Confidence in ConflictNegotiate Anything PodcastFree Podcast CourseThe Compassionate Curiosity FrameworkBOOK- Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live your Best LifeKwame Nkrumah🎙 About the PodcastThe 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.#negotiationtips #kwamechristian #negotiateanything #raceconversations #diversityandequity

Visit https://www.thesoundofaccra.com/james for the show notes and more James is a Ghanaian born in the UK (South London to be exact), where he lived all my life apart from five years. Four years in Keele University with Adrian and one in Ghana. He went to school in Cape Coast in a school named Mfantsipim which boasts an alumni of Kofi Annan, Kofi Busia, Arthur Wharton, William Ofori-Atta, Tsatsu Tsikata, J.E Casely-Hayford, Majid Michel and Obour! He is enthused by politics (UK and Ghanaian), business and development in Ghana and a huge interest in helping other Ghanaians make the move back home. He is the founder of a group called the Ghana Collective that aims to help with this. In this episode, we cover: What the Future of Ghana may look like across different areas If James would raise his kids and put them through School in Ghana like he did Interesting developments and topics surrounding Ghana KEY LINKS AND RESOURCES West Hills Mall What I learned about Street Hawkers in Ghana – Adrian Daniels Natural Ghana Girl building Houses New Ghana Airport at PramPram – In planning Woodin Fashion Chocolate by Kweku Bediako Aliko Dangote – Africa’s richest man Dream Desserts Ghana Holiday Helperr The ‘Amazons’ of Africa you’ve probably never heard of – Adrian Daniels Visit https://www.thesoundofaccra.com/james for the show notes and more Connect with The Sound of Accra Podcast Check out our new YouTube Channel Tweet #thesoundofaccrapodcast, tag us on Instagram @thesoundofaccra and mention us on Linkedin Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOW https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod