Tech, Art & Soul - Where Tech meets Creativity

Conversation among experts in the Creative / Creative Corporate space discussing the length of inclusion and diversity in today’s digital space. Efua Osei is a Ghanaian artist who combines traditional and digital art to host space for black representation, Africanism, and marginalized communities. With a passion for social change, she weaves her vision into captivating artwork, boldly embracing un...

Why is the length of music tracks getting shorter lately? Is there a psychological reason behind it or a commercial agenda? Whatever the case, streaming platforms have redefined production, distribution, ownership rights, and contracting in the music industry. In this episode, upcoming rapper Keddi and Lawyer Antoinette Boama join us with hot takes on the issue and more. Antoinette Boama is a priv...

A few days after this recording, two major events happened. Ghanaian music producer Kobby Spiky won a two-year, $250,000 copyright infringement lawsuit against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for using his soundtrack "Okomfo Anokye" without permission for promotional purposes. Veteran music producer Kwame Mickey alleged that Team Eternity Ghana's hit song "Defe Defe" sampled a track by...

You are in the ladies' corner. Grab a cup of tea or coffee and listen in on a heart-to-heart conversation between Henrietta, Blossom, and Meli about the unique experiences of women in tech, tourism and art spaces. Meli Mansu has been working with the Goethe-Institut Ghana as the Head of Information and Library Services since 2018. Her focus has been on Literature, Informative Workshops between Ger...

From music to movies, tech platforms are giving creators the tools and audience to take off. Build a fanbase, share your work, and even get funded - all with a few clicks. So what’s the fuss about the dangers of technology for creative expression? In this episode, our guests Kobby Spiky, Kojo Ayitey, Brian together with Michael discuss emergent issues intersecting creativity and technology. Paul A...

Maybe it's not all about the pursuit of greener pastures. The reasons why people move from one place to another can be nuanced. In this episode, Michael, Ernest, and guests – Afua and Kirstie – take you on a roller coaster ride through personal immigrant experiences, the allure of Christmas 'borgas,' the depletion of Africa’s brain trust, the black tax, and much more. Dede Kumassah is a private ch...

As technology evolves, the boundary lines between traditional artistry and artificial intelligence get blurred. Is this a threat or an opportunity to enhance creative expression? These are some of the issues that Michael, together with Brian, Rashida, and Bright, discussed in this podcast episode. From personal experiences to ethics to the immeasurable flair of humanness in the creative process, t...

There are more books available online than ever before. But are we reading more? Dominant social media platforms, often labeled as "weapons of mass distraction," are thought to have shifted our attention from active reading to mindless scrolling. Is the internet truly guilty as charged? Michael, Ernest, and guests - Amma Ofosu and Abena Karikari - had a conversation about these issues, including i...

The Tech, Art & Soul Podcast asks the big questions about the possibilities when three worlds come together. The technology affecting cultures, the creativity pushing the boundaries of our imagination, and the people inspiring positive change with radical innovation. The podcast explores these interplays through authentic, unscripted conversations with artists, technologists, and thought leade...