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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
4 Years of The Sound of Accra Podcast! Thank you for supporting us on this journey!
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...
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. ...
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...
Adrian speaks to the accomplished Akua Nyame Mensah, Founder and CEO of A.N.M and Company. She is an executive and leadership coach, facilitator, and speaker. Join us as we explore Akua’s insights on leadership, personal development, and the art of creating spaces that foster positive connections. She is also a leader who has been involved...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Adrian talks to Molly Jensen, the Chief Executive Officer of Afripods, a free pan-African podcast hosting platform building the largest library of African audio stories on the planet, based in Nairobi, Kenya. With the ability to categorize in over 50 languages and with content from over 30 countries including that from individual podcasters, radio stations...
In this short clip, Adrian speaks to Joannes “Joe” Hotagua, founder of Authentic African and Startup Advisor and mentor, about what led to his decision to leave his high paying job working in digital advertising for American streaming giant, Hulu, owned by Walt Disney, to relocating to Accra, Ghana, to join E-Commerce Marketplace, Jumia. Watch...
This week, Adrian speaks to Joannes “Joe” Hotagua, founder of Authentic African, a platform that helps African Artisans sell their products around the world. Joannes also owns the popular Authentic African YouTube channel and instagram page. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OvmsYp0smf4 He is a passionate advocate for African startups and entrepreneurs. In this episode: -Joannes takes...
Adrian has a conversation with British-Ghanaian creative filmmaker and writer, Isaac Ameyaw, founder of Ike Motivation Media. Isaac is known for creating short web films online, 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...
In this episode snippet, Adrian and Michael discuss the importance of passing on your culture, heritage and the language of your parents to your children. In this instance, passing on Twi to their kids. We also explore the dangers of not teaching kids your foreign language and the benefits and advantages for them when they...
This week, Adrian speaks to Michael Ekow Richardson, a British-Ghanaian, Husband and Father, and also the Co-Founder of Destination Africa, an online and in-person community dedicated to empowering and inspiring the next generation of Africans and more. With a background as a software engineer and professional basketball, Michael decided once he became a father to...
In this snippet from Season 5 Ep.6 featuring Anniwaa Buachie, we delve into the influence that the black community is having on popular culture, in addition to how social media in shaping the entertainment industry, exploring how public outcry resulted in changes to movies like Sonic the Hedgehog. Anniwaa also shares her thoughts on black...
This week, Adrian speaks to Anniwaa Buachie, an award-winning actress, filmmaker and writer, shifting sands in the entertainment industry, globally. Known for her portrayal of “Eka” a Nigerian mother battling with issues concerning FGM in the TV series Survivor’s Remorse STARZ, opposite the renowned Tichina Arnold, Teyonah Parris and Erica Ash. Anniwaa is also known...
Adrian speaks to Eric Annan, Founder and CEO of Ayagigs, an African marketplace that provides vetted and trusted Web3 talents including developers, UX/UI Designers, Growth marketers, NFT experts and much more. Show Notes: https://www.thesoundofaccra.com/aya Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ei_TbsyeHx8 Check out Swiff: https://bit.ly/SwiffSOA Download Menufinder Africa App: https://www.menufinderafrica.com/ Connect with Eric Annan Instagram: : https://www.instagram.com/e_annan24/ Linkedin:...
In this snippet of our interview with Alicia Richardson, she explains to Adrian what Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is all about, along with the challenges it brings. She also makes a strong business case why all companies needs to consider DEI as part of their internal employee strategies. Listen to the full episode here...
Adrian speaks to Alicia Richardson, the founder of BlackCreateConnect, a platform that began as a WhatsApp group in 2020 to support black professionals. The group quickly grew as opportunities and connections were created within it. Alicia recognised the demand from companies to connect with black professionals and decided to create a platform that would facilitate...
Adrian speaks with Scott Ohene-Nyako, Founder and Director of 478 Studios. We discuss leaving employment to setting up an agency. In addition to the challenges and joys of being a family man and faith. Scott’s Agency: https://478studios.com/ Wovenby: https://478studios.com/wovenby/ Follow 478 Studios on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/478_studios/ Find Scott Ohene-Nyako on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-ohene-nyako-designer/ Build your own community...
In this episode snippet, Adrian and Kweku discuss the need for restoring trust and transparency to African property and what the current outlook on Ghana Real Estate looks like for property investors and home buyers in Ghana. Kweku Essien is the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer for SESO Global, Africa’s Trusted Property Marketplace. Also dubbed...
Kweku Essien is the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer for SESO Global, Africa’s Trusted Property Marketplace. Also dubbed “The Zillow of Africa”. Adrian and Kweku discuss African PropTech, Tech in Ghana 2022 event, Navigating land in Ghana and more. Show Notes https://thesoundofaccra.com/seso Check out Swiff: https://bit.ly/SwiffSOA Download Menufinder Africa app: https://www.menufinderafrica.com/ Connect with...
Paa Kwesi Folson explores optimising Linkedin profiles & why Ghanaians should be using the platform to build meaningful connections and for personal development. The platform is to be taken advantage of whilst it’s still hot! Click here to listen to the full episode. Or watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uEzXLuzR9tI Enjoyed this Clip? Listen...
Adrian speaks to Paa Kwesi Folson. A Gen Z Influencer in Accra. He is a Corporate Trainer, keynote speaker, Entrepreneur, Personal Brand strategist & a Personal Development Coach. Over time, he has become one of the recognised voices on certain subject matters due to demonstrated results, these subject matter encircle; social media , leadership, digital...
In this episode snippet, Adrian speaks with Alex Darko of Menufinder Africa, who shares the vision that Menufinder Africa has for the restaurant food delivery industry in Accra, Ghana and across Africa. Every customer touchpoint needs is key to Alex and the team. The branding, the drivers, the customer service, the food, the app. As...
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. We delve into the importance...
Season 5 was our toughest season yet: 5 Golden lessons to learn from podcasting in Accra (Emergency Episode). What could have gone wrong in Season 5, went wrong. We had obstacles to overcome in this particular season, more than any other. Adrian shares 5 lessons he’s learnt from doing a full podcast season in...
Season 5 Trailer Two ( Final Official Trailer) – The Sound of Accra Podcast Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZpPt4_ciozQ Trailer no 2 features: Julian Owusu, Joannes Hotagua, Akua Nyame-Mensah, Kweku Essien and Michael Ekow. Watch Season 4 on our YouTube channel or listen on podcast players: https://youtu.be/wEp6DtTzQQ4 Season 5 Sponsors are Zuberi : https://tryzuberi.com/...
Season 5 (Official Trailer #1) | The Sound of Accra Podcast Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/aMU-LuzJSA0 Trailer #1 features: Ivy Prosper, Anniwaa Buachie, Paa-Kwesi Folson, Alex Darko, Alicia Richardson and Eric Annan. Watch Season 4 on our YouTube channel or listen on podcast players: https://youtu.be/wEp6DtTzQQ4 Season 5 Sponsors are Zuberi : https://tryzuberi.com/ The Sound...
A Special Message from Adrian for Apple Podcasts and Spotify Listeners. For almost 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 100 episodes. Our mission is always the same, to promote Global...
The Sound of Accra Podcast new unboxing series! We take a look at the Honam Naturals 4 Piece Beard Kit – the ultimate solution for a well-groomed and healthy beard! This kit is specially designed to provide you with all the essential products to maintain your beard and keep it looking and feeling great. The...
Adrian reviews yet another successful season of The Sound of Accra Podcast, Season 4. Season 4 was focused around quality and not necessarily quantity. Showcasing some of Ghana’s finest talents and juggernauts based in Ghana and across the world including the United States and the United Kingdom. Guests included Real Estate tycoon’s Kofi Anku and...
We got invited to Spotify HQ in London as party of a new programme by Spotify Labs to get more and better podcasters onto their platform. Before this programme, only certain music artists and podcasters with a Spotify exclusive show were allowed to be invited to record and see their studios. We were amongst the...
Adrian is interviewed by James from The Brew Show. In this episode, James sits down with the founder of The Sound of Accra Podcast, Adrian Daniels, to ask how the journey has been, find out why he started the podcast, and to explore the type of guests and content that is showcased on the platform....
According to Estate Intel, Cantonments has been ranked amongst Africa’s most luxurious neighbourhoods, alongside Westlands in Nairobi, Kenya and Ikoyi in Lagos, Nigeria. Cantonments is certainly one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in Accra. It’s home to popular schools in the city including Morning Star School, which is where I went, and GIS (Ghana International...
In this episode, Adrian takes time to thank in person guests, sponsors, friends and family of the podcast. In addition, he takes some time to reflect and celebrate how far the podcast has come. This event was held at Zuberi HQ in Accra, Ghana in January 2022. Video will be released on our YouTube Channel....
In this episode, Adrian take’s a look back at our 3rd Year Anniversary Celebrations which took place in Tse Addo in January 2023 in Accra. You’ll be able to find pictures and videos from our special event on our Instagram page and on The Brew Show YouTube channel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ The Brew Show YouTube Link:...
US Vice President Kamala Harris visits Ghana as part of a week-long tour of Africa including Tanzania and Zambia. Rumours have it the main reason is to counter the influence of China on the continent. With other superpowers including Russia building relationships with other West African countries such as Burkina Faso and Mali, we discuss...
Ghanaian Real-Estate Developer, Kofi Anku gave us a Season Finale to remember on Season 4 of The Sound of Accra Podcast. His concluding words on another breathtaking Podcast Season finale included some stern warnings and advice to the Ghanaian Diaspora, who are looking at relocating or investing in Ghana for the long run. This is...
Data can only tell you so much. Data is there to inform your decision, and not to make your decision. Terser Adamu is a Director of ETK group, shares why you should enter the Ghanaian market based not just on statistics, but on real life experience too! This is a must listen for anyone looking...
What is it like working with Grant Cardone and his team? Alfred shares his experience on The Sound of Accra Podcast. Did you know Grant Cardone has been on over 12,000 podcasts? The man himself told Alfred! This is a short snippet taken from Season 4 Episode 6 featuring Alfred Dzadey, CEO of Real Property...
This is a short snippet taken from our Season 4 premiere featuring Yaa Ofori-Ansah of Talking Drums entitled: “The Sights & Sounds of Accra”. Watch the full episode by clicking here or listen here. In this clip, Yaa provides listeners with some useful quick tips and tricks for anyone coming to visit Accra and the...
This is a short snippet taken from Season 4 Episode 5 featuring Tevin Kittoe of 1000 Voices Podcast entitled: “The journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with One Step”. Watch the full episode by clicking here or listen here. In this clip, Tevin explores all of the amazing things that happened in his life after...
This is a short snippet taken Season 4 Episode 2, “Creating Ghana’s Best Guest & Hospitality Experience” featuring Maurice Aouad. Maurice Aouad is a multifaceted business owner, with the ability to create value, by utilising experience and discernment. He’s also the founder of IVI properties, established in 2012. It has the main Purpose to offer...
