The Sound of Accra Podcast

In the mid-season episode, Adrian chats to another overseas relative, Naana Daniels, the founder of Honam Naturals , a Ghanaian-inspired organic skin, hair, and bath line for men, women, and children of all ages.  In this episode, we discuss things including: How her battle with Lupus inspired the organic body care line  How she grew Honam Naturals from her kitchen in Ontario, Canada to an interna...

In episode 9, Adrian chats to Kirstie Kwarteng, the founder of The Nana Project , a digital platform dedicated to preserving Ghana's history through the voices of its elders, helping to create a better understanding of our sense of self.  In this episode, we discuss things including: How The Nana Project came into existence The purpose behind The Nana Project Kirstie's experience on TEDx Euston Th...

In episode 8, part 2, Adrian continues the conversation with his a relative, Ken Daniels, the founder of Ekow ; a creative video production company bringing together storytelling and visual elements to create highly compelling visual content. He works with brands, businesses and artists around the world.  In part two, we discuss things like: Ken's challenging journey to Spain from England More hig...

In episode 8 in another two-episode special, Adrian catches up with a relative, Ken Daniels, the founder of Ekow ; a creative video production company bringing together storytelling and visual elements to create highly compelling visual content. He works with brands, businesses and artists around the world.  In this episode, we discuss things like: How Ken made the transition from the 9-5 rat race...

In episode 7, Adrian gets on the phone with a new African-American friend, Queen Akosua, brand ambassador of Unapologetically Black , The #1 choice for Unapologetically Black Edutainment.  The Facebook page has amassed over 1 MILLION FOLLOWERS! She’s also a social media expert and an entrepreneur. In this episode, we discuss things like: Her tourism experiences in Accra and Ghana during the Year o...

In episode 6, Adrian catches up with digital sound creator, Jesse-Acquah-Hayford, founder of New Motives World of Creativity (WOC) Different , an agency setup to serve clients in the digital creative arts field including sound design, graphic design and animations. There are plans to serve the African community in the near future with animation services transforming folklore stories and more. In t...

In episode 5, Adrian gets on the phone to an acquaintance, Kwame Boadu, founder of Tailoreddifferent , an online platform aimed at black mens tailors and designers, showcasing the tailors and designers who ensure your style is tailored different. In this episode, we discuss things like: The current state of Black Mens fashion Tailored and smart wear Panafrolink Kwame's real estate projects outside...

In the second-episode of a two-episode special, Adrian continues talking to the lovely Nana Yaa Serwaah Akuoku aka Queen Yaa, creative artist extraordinaire. She has done everything from dressing for fashion designers to collaborating with afro music artists. In this episode, we discuss things like: Flights to Accra Afro-Americans British Ghanaians in Accra Panafrolink Tech in Accra Black excellen...

In episode 4, Adrian chats to the lovely Nana Yaa Serwaah Akuoku aka Queen Yaa, creative artist extraordinaire. She has done everything from dressing for fashion designers to collaborating with afro music artists. In this episode, we discuss things like:-Afro futurism and Afro punk-What it’s like coming to Ghana for the first time as an American-Afrochella, Panafrolink -Fashion, Music, Tech in Acc...

Listen to this episode next: "Is Accra Expensive?": https://open.spotify.com/episode/0SCrTzjOjmhzrpQiR6VJgg Discover how the Young Ghanaian Professionals UK (YGP UK) community is redefining networking for British Ghanaian and Black British professionals. Host Adrian Daniels sits down with founder Lucy B and elder Isaac to discuss the journey, impact and future ambitions of YGP UK. Hear about: Thei...

Listen to this episode next "Ghanaian Filmmaker's Hitman Movie Inspired by a True Story" Adrian Daniels is joined by his cousin and special guest, James Brew Amissah, a founder of Phoenix Creativez , media analyst, and devoted football fanatic. Together, they explore the impact of massive festivals like Afro Nation, Afrochella, and Tina Fest on Ghana’s cultural and economic landscape and reflect o...

This first ever episode of The Sound of Accra Podcast features a conversation between Adrian and award-winning author and creative writer Gbontwi Anyetai. The discussion explores Gbontwi Anyetai's journey as a writer, his experiences both in the UK and Ghana and the creative landscape in Accra. The episode dives into topics such as collaboration over competition, building creative communities, the...