Unscripted with Raygan

What does it really take to build a successful business? In this episode, Joey takes us through the journey that took him from working at McDonald’s and cleaning tables to building businesses, becoming a McDonald’s franchisee, and now running three restaurants. But this conversation goes far beyond his success story. Joey shares the realities of entrepreneurship, including why you shouldn’t rush t...

What does it really take to build something meaningful? Eric Gugua is no longer simply trying to find his place in the world. After years of exploring photography, filmmaking, content creation, technology, business, and different creative pursuits, he has reached a point where his work is increasingly about one thing: contribution. Today, Eric uses his platform, experiences, and growing influence...

What if some of the skills Ghana needs most are the very ones young people are least interested in pursuing? In this conversation, Penelope, founder of the African Center for Technical Training (ACTT), talks about the perception problem surrounding technical and vocational careers in Ghana. Construction, agriculture, health, technology, and manufacturing have the potential to employ millions of yo...

In this episode of Unscripted with Raygan , Kyei Mensah takes us behind the scenes of his journey as a musician and into the business of music. We talk about how his journey started, growing up around music, his experiences with awards and recognition, and the lessons he has learned along the way. Kyei also shares his perspective on Ghana’s gospel music industry, why artists need to build communit...

You don't need to be rich to start investing. But you do need to understand what you're putting your money into. In this conversation, Seyram Aku Ofori-Atta Ndinya and Mimi Anane-Appiah from Investment Friends break down investing in simple terms and answer some of the questions many Ghanaians have about building wealth. We discuss: Why chasing high returns without understanding risk can b...

Dr. Vanessa Atikpui never planned to become a medical doctor. Growing up, her dream was to become a fashion designer. But as the only daughter of a father who was already a medical professional, she found herself being nurtured into medicine. She eventually studied medicine in China, navigated the challenges of being a foreign student, faced failures and retakes, and graduated as the youngest doct...

Your salary isn't the only thing that determines your financial future. In this conversation, we sit down with financial expert Desmond Bredu to talk about the money skills most of us were never taught and how to actually start building wealth with what you have. From earning and budgeting to saving, investing, debt, and multiple sources of income, we break down the practical decisions that ca...

Most people think great communicators are born that way. However, Mr. Dei disagrees. In this episode of Unscripted with Raygan , Ghana's renowned professional MC, communications trainer, and marketing strategist, Mr. Dei shares the lessons that took him from a shy, timid child to hosting over 600 events and teaching hundreds of professionals how to communicate with confidence. We explore: How conf...

The man you know as Scanty wasn't always one of Ghana's biggest media personalities. In this episode of Unscripted with Raygan, Scanty opens up about the journey that shaped him, from losing his father at a young age, navigating university life, and discovering purpose, to joining Kwadwo Sheldon Studios and becoming one of the country's most recognizable media personalities. We also di...

What does it really take to build a meaningful creative career? In this episode, Reagan sits down with Nubuke , a Ghanaian content creator, storyteller, and creative professional known for documenting everyday experiences with authenticity, curiosity, and intention. Through her work, she's built a personal brand that proves success doesn't have to come at the expense of stability or fulfil...

Ghana doesn't have a flooding problem; it has a mindset problem. In this episode of Unscripted with Raygan , we sit down with the founder of Buz Stop Boys to explore the ideas behind one of Ghana's most impactful civic movements. While many know Buz Stop Boys for cleaning streets and drains, this conversation reveals that the mission has never really been about trash; it's about changi...

Over the past few months, here on the Unscripted with Raygan podcast, we've had conversations with founders, creators, storytellers, and experts who have shared practical lessons from their experiences. In this special episode, we're revisiting some of the most memorable insights and advice from those conversations. From building and scaling a business to getting started in content creatio...

Most Ghanaians can’t name three of Ghana's own Premier League clubs, but they know every team in England. How is that possible? In this episode of Unscripted with Raygan, we sit down with Yaw Ofosu, one of Ghana's sharpest sports journalists, for a conversation that goes way past the scoreline. We get into how he went from studying political science to covering World Cups, why he believes football...

What does it actually mean to be a man in 2026?In this episode of Unscripted with Raygan, we sit down with Kodzo Nyanyuie Doamekpor and Kwaku Ofori-Atta. We get into faith, purpose, vulnerability, and why so many men are quietly struggling in silence. In this conversation, we cover:1. What actually defines a man (hint: it’s not the car, the muscles, or the bank balance)2. Why you can’t find your p...

What do purpose, pain, money, music, and survival have in common? In this episode, Ko-Jo Cue opens up like never before. From searching for meaning through religion, music, and life… to selling sneakers to fund studio sessions, navigating financial struggles, questioning morality, and building a music career from the ground up — this conversation goes deep. Ko-Jo Cue shares the untold realities be...

Ghana's NITA Bill could change everything for tech professionals in this country, and most people have no idea it exists. This bill has sparked intense debate across Ghana’s tech ecosystem. Could developers, startups, freelancers, and ICT professionals be affected? Could regulation help bring structure or create barriers for innovation and entry into tech? In this episode, we sit down with two tec...

What if everything you thought you knew about food was wrong? In this episode of Unscripted with Raygan, we sit down with Nana Ama Dwamena, a registered dietician and founder of Diet with Dee, whose mission is to make nutrition accessible and relatable for everyone. She's worked in clinical settings, managed ICU patients, seen children come in with diabetes, and watched people die from complet...

What does a man with 30+ years in media know that most people don't? In this episode of Unscripted with Raygan, we sit down with Kafui Dey - legendary Ghanaian broadcaster, former host of Who Wants to Be Rich?, and one of the most respected media voices in Ghana. From campus radio to GTV Breakfast Show to running his own podcast with two episodes a week, Kafui has done it all. This conversation is...

Shaun skipped university to pursue storytelling marketing. Two and a half years in, his videos on everyday objects have racked up millions of views across TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. His BIC pen video alone crossed 1 million views on Twitter and took him to 10K YouTube subscribers overnight. In this episode, we sit down with Shaun to break down exactly how he thinks about content, storytelling...

He has spent the last decade educating people through his tech content. Here is the blueprint no one gave him. In this episode of Unscripted with Raygan, we sit down with Dessy Ocean - one of Ghana's most recognized tech content creators. Desmond started creating tech content in university with nothing but a smartphone, and 10 years later, he has built a brand with 300K followers on TikTok, 15...

He lost his YouTube channel in 2020, and today he has over 160K followers. Meet Alhaji Theozzy, one of Ghana's favourite food and lifestyle content creators. In this episode, we discuss his creator journey and how he built an audience from scratch, making money as a creator in Ghana, brand deals, and why he walked away from a steady career as a biomedical scientist to go all in on content. Wha...

What does it actually take to build a career in media when no one believes in you? Meet Erskine Amo Whyte, a radio broadcaster and entertainment entrepreneur with 12 years in Ghana's media industry. Known as 'Rev,' Erskine is one of YFM's most recognizable voices, but the story behind the name is one most people have never heard. From growing up in Kumasi to moving to Accra with no...

What does it take to drop out in your third year, win a national crown, and build a life entirely on your own terms? In this episode of Unscripted with Raygan, we sit down with Mimi (Mariam Owusu-Poku), content creator, Miss Malika Ghana winner, and co-founder of a dog-grooming business. This conversation is raw, honest, and packed with moments you didn't see coming. In this episode, we discus...

What would you do with 10,000 cedis right now? Save it? Spend it? Or let it grow into something bigger? In this episode of Unscripted with Raygan, we sit down with Benjamin Anamo, better known as Pickins, a finance educator and tech entrepreneur who is on a mission to make investing accessible to every young Ghanaian. Pickins breaks down the world of money in a way that actually makes sense, no ja...

What do you do when you're obsessed with the thing you built, and you know you have to walk away to grow? In this episode of Unscripted with Raygan, we sit down with Winnie Jonu, digital strategist and product leader at MTN Ghana, with over 20 years of experience building tech products across 32 countries, 7 languages, and industries from mobile money to healthcare. Key topics covered:• How she ac...