Podcasts about Accra

Preached at The eXperience Service, First Love Church, Accra. 22nd June, 2025.

Preached at The eXperience Service, First Love Church, Accra. 22nd June, 2025.

Walking Through a Village in Accra, Ghana

Le jour de la commémoration des 20 ans du discours de Martin Luther King, deux inspecteurs se lancent sur les traces d'un tueur en série de New York à Accra. Black Gospel est un roman graphique scénarisé par Laurent-Frédéric Bolée et dessiné par Boris Beuzelin, aux éditions Robinson. Deux jeunes femmes, deux stagiaires qui travaillent pour un cabinet d'avocats sont retrouvées mortes à leur domicile. Au même moment, les États-Unis s'apprêtent à célébrer le discours historique Martin Luther King au Lincoln Memorial, 5 ans avant son assassinat. Un duo de flics Kovalsky et Cheng doivent enquêter et ça part mal. Ce roman noir navigue à travers l'Histoire des États-Unis et du Ghana, sur fond de racisme et de tension politique. La grande réussite de Black Gospel c'est aussi au milieu du suspense d'instiller des petites piqûres de rappel historiques. Laurent-Frédéric Bolée, scénariste de bande dessinée, est l'invité de Sur le pont des Arts. Black Gospel est à découvrir aux Éditions Robinson. Au programme de l'émission : ► Reportage service culture Carmen Lunsmann s'intéresse au groove de Wati Sera, autrement dit quand le blues saharien croise l'afrorock psychédélique. Ces quatre musiciens français s'inspirent de musiques et d'instruments africains pour créer des univers oniriques aussi puissants que poétiques et sortent leurs premier EP. ► Playlist du jour - Public Enemy - Fight the Power - Ebo Taylor - Twer Nyame (Excerpt)  - Groundation Mykal Rose feat. Alpha Blondy - The Youth.

Le jour de la commémoration des 20 ans du discours de Martin Luther King, deux inspecteurs se lancent sur les traces d'un tueur en série de New York à Accra. Black Gospel est un roman graphique scénarisé par Laurent-Frédéric Bolée et dessiné par Boris Beuzelin, aux éditions Robinson. Deux jeunes femmes, deux stagiaires qui travaillent pour un cabinet d'avocats sont retrouvées mortes à leur domicile. Au même moment, les États-Unis s'apprêtent à célébrer le discours historique Martin Luther King au Lincoln Memorial, 5 ans avant son assassinat. Un duo de flics Kovalsky et Cheng doivent enquêter et ça part mal. Ce roman noir navigue à travers l'Histoire des États-Unis et du Ghana, sur fond de racisme et de tension politique. La grande réussite de Black Gospel c'est aussi au milieu du suspense d'instiller des petites piqûres de rappel historiques. Laurent-Frédéric Bolée, scénariste de bande dessinée, est l'invité de Sur le pont des Arts. Black Gospel est à découvrir aux Éditions Robinson. Au programme de l'émission : ► Reportage service culture Carmen Lunsmann s'intéresse au groove de Wati Sera, autrement dit quand le blues saharien croise l'afrorock psychédélique. Ces quatre musiciens français s'inspirent de musiques et d'instruments africains pour créer des univers oniriques aussi puissants que poétiques et sortent leurs premier EP. ► Playlist du jour - Public Enemy - Fight the Power - Ebo Taylor - Twer Nyame (Excerpt)  - Groundation Mykal Rose feat. Alpha Blondy - The Youth.

What happens when life takes you thousands of miles from home to a country you never planned to stay in? For Jolanda, what began as a four-year assignment in Ghana with her husband and young children in 1995 transformed into a 30-year journey of building a life, family, and thriving business in West Africa.Her story begins with culture shock – the crowded airport, the unfamiliar sounds of frogs in drainage gutters, and the simplicity of life in 1990s Accra. Yet within these challenges, she discovered the warmth of Ghanaian people and opportunities that wouldn't have been possible in her native Italy. As Jolanda navigated motherhood in a foreign country, she progressed from administrative roles at the British High Commission to leadership positions in Ghana's growing real estate sector.The turning point came unexpectedly in 2014 when a breast cancer diagnosis forced her to resign from her position. Instead of retreating, she used this challenging period to envision her future, founding Akka Kappa Limited while recovering. Her company now manages over 1,300 property listings and has earned international recognition for excellence.What sets Jolanda's approach apart is her unwavering commitment to customer experience. She shares candid insights about the challenges of maintaining high standards in a service business, the importance of continuous staff training, and how passion must be paired with discipline for success. Her observations about workforce development in Ghana are particularly valuable for anyone building teams in emerging markets.Beyond business wisdom, this conversation reveals profound truths about family, resilience, and creating opportunity. From raising multilingual children to navigating healthcare challenges abroad, Jolanda demonstrates how adversity can become a catalyst for growth. Her advice to follow your passion resonates whether you're considering an international move or simply facing a career crossroads.Subscribe to Konnected Minds Podcast for more stories of resilience and entrepreneurship from visionaries shaping business landscapes around the world. Join us at our first live event on August 29th at the British Council – details in the description below.Support the showWatch the video episode of this on YouTube - https://linktr.ee/konnectedminds

Preached at The eXperience Service, First Love Church, Accra. 8th June, 2025.

Preached at The eXperience Service, First Love Church, Accra. 8th June, 2025.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! We're picking up more momentum toward African progress sharing the stories of dynamic diasporans making impact in the reparatory justice space. On the eve of Africa Day, I attended the premier screening of Omitted, a short film exploring reparatory justice and the legacies of colonialism by Lavinya Stennett, founder of The Black Curriculum. Raised in the UK with Jamaican roots, she founded The Black Curriculum in 2019 at age 22 shortly after finishing her studies at London's School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) which included a study abroad program in New Zealand. Her learning and experience with indigenous communities in New Zealand joined with her activism as a student at SOAS are the framework for the craft of truthtelling that is at the core of The Black Curriculum. Believing in the power of education, social impact and youth social entrepreneurship, her work has been recognised globally from Vogue and GQ to the historic Freedom of the City of London Award in 2024. She also has written on social and cultural themes throughout the African diaspora for outlets including the Guardian, Black Ballad, Quartz Africa. Expanding her entrpreneurship journey, in 2024 Lavinya co-founded the Racial Impact Collective, an initiative supporting social entrepreneurs and seeking equity in the grant making world. The future is brighter with knowing that there is a generation fo social innovators with creative talents like Lavinya committed to justice for marginalized peoples. Where to find Lavinya? https://www.lavinyastennett.co.uk TheBlackCurriculum.com (https://theblackcurriculum.com) On LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/in/lavinya-stennett-frsa-022290104) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theblackcurriculum/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theblackcurriculum) On YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ3q6lnCyT5dMgTPbVRjPDw/featured) What's Lavinya reading? Material World (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/703268/material-world-by-ed-conway/) by Ed Conway Free: Coming of Age at the End of History (https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393867732) by Lea Ypi Other topics of interest: Portland (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland_Parish) and Saint Thomas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Thomas_Parish,_Jamaica), Jamaica Barbados (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbados) and the Welcome Stamp Visa (https://www.visitbarbados.org/barbados-welcome-stamp) - Note: the capital is Bridgetown, not Christ Church The SOAS Walter Rodney Prize (https://www.facebook.com/SOASHistory/posts/the-walter-rodney-prizethe-walter-rodney-prize-fund-recognises-student-excellenc/2737891912931953/) Dream New Scholarship (https://www.european-funding-guide.eu/scholarship/dream-new-scholarship) Univrsity of Waikato (https://www.waikato.ac.nz/int/) About the Treaty of Waitangi (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Waitangi) and the latest on the protest haka in the New Zealand's Parliament seen around the globe (linkhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/5/new-zealand-parliament-suspends-maori-mps-who-performed-protest-haka) About Omitted production partner, Transmission (https://www.wearetransmission.com) About Peace First (https://peacefirst.org) Special Guest: Lavinya Stennett.

Send us a textVoici une VISUALISATION GUIDÉE axée sur le thème de la BIENVEILLANCE et située à Accra, Ghana.Les enfants sont guidés vers un moment de détente, que ce soit en classe ou à la maison, où ils se concentrent sur leur respiration tout en écoutant une activité audio pour un moment de calme.Ils embarquent pour un voyage et découvrent des aspects uniques de cet endroit.La pratique de respiration de ce mois est la respiration du Cercle.Intro/Outro music by Jef ShadoanSupport the showBig Belly Breathing (BBB) is a bilingual audio program for kids (and the grownups who love them), founded by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely. Featuring episodes in English and French, BBB focuses on mindfulness, health, and wellness—inviting young listeners into joyful, imaginative, and restorative practices. As a Physical Education and meditation teacher, parent of bilingual kids, yoga instructor, social-emotional learning facilitator, and holistic health & wellness coach, Vanessa created Big Belly Breathing to help children establish daily habits that nurture both body and mind. Healthy Habits = Happy Kids Through each episode, children are gently guided to: Breathe mindfully Stretch their creativity Build emotional awareness Practice gratitude And enjoy mini-moments of deep rest that help them reset, restore, and recalibrate. In today's busy, screen-heavy world, BBB offers kids a chance to feel centered, grounded, and good—helping them create their own self-care rituals, routines, and wellness habits that can last a lifetime. These tools support mental clarity, physical health, and emotional resilience, setting kids up for more joy today and as they grow into adulthood. But it's not just for kids! BBB also includes special episodes designed for ...

Preached at Love First Church, Accra. 7th June, 2025.

Preached at Love First Church, Accra. 7th June, 2025.

Preached at Love First Church , Accra. 31st May, 2025

Preached at Love First Church , Accra. 31st May, 2025

The Chairman Of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, throws more light on this in this insightful message titled "Called To Serve God and Country" at Burma Camp Worship Centre in Accra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! As we hit the halfway mark on 2025 our treat this week is a thought-provoking conversation with Wana Udobang, a multifaceted writer, poet, performer, curator, and storyteller based in Lagos, Nigeria. I met Wana last year during the Pa Gya! Literary Festival in Accra where she faciliated her own unique writing workshop - “Comfort Food” a storytelling and poetry workshop that uses food as a conduit to explore memories, history, joy, and healing which was born out of her culinary quality time during the pandemic. In this lively conversation we cover Wana's extensive body of work which encompasses her journey of becoming a creative professional in Nigeria, her spoken word albums and how she has honed her craft building a framework for entrepreneurship using various storytelling platforms. Where to find Wana? wanaudobang.com (https://www.wanaudobang.com/about) On LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/in/wana-udobang-16063776) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mswanawana) On YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/misswanawana) What's Wana reading? Like a Mule Bringing Ice Cream to the Sun](https://sarahladipomanyika.com/work/like-a-mule-bringing-ice-cream-to-the-sun-book.html) by Sarah Lipado Manyika All Fours (https://mirandajuly.com/all-fours/) by Miranda July The Big Leap (https://hendricks.com/resources/big-leaps/the-big-leap/?v=0b3b97fa6688) by Gay Hendricks What's Wana watching? Conclave (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conclave_(film)) The Substance (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Substance) What's Wana listening to? Florence and the Machine (https://florenceandthemachine.net) Other topics of interest: About the Ibibio people of Nigeria (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibibio_people) Def Poetry Jam (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Def_Poetry_Jam) About Nnedi Okorafor (https://nnedi.com) and Akata Warrior (https://www.instagram.com/p/DJhM9rQJxFr/) as seen in the new Forever series on Netflix (https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/forever-judy-blume-show-announcement) Special Guest: Wana Udobang.

Depuis près d'un an, les paysans du nord du Ghana peuvent cultiver et commercialiser un niébé génétiquement modifié, conçu localement. Mais cette évolution n'est pas perçue d'un bon œil par l'ensemble de la communauté agricole ghanéenne. Certains fermiers craignent notamment d'être dépossédés de leur organisation traditionnelle. De notre correspondant à Accra,Plus de résistance face aux ravageurs de cultures, moins de pesticides, un rendement jusqu'à quatre fois supérieure à sa variété traditionnelle : voici les promesses du Niébé Bt, cette légumineuse génétiquement modifiée, commercialisée depuis juillet 2024 au Ghana. Jerry Nboyine est l'un des chercheurs ghanéens qui ont conçu cette variété : « C'est le fruit d'un travail collaboratif avec le Burkina Faso et le Nigeria. Nous avons négocié ensemble auprès de Bayer-Monsanto pour avoir accès au gène avec lequel nous avons développé le niébé. »Selon le chercheur, les premières récoltes en octobre 2024 ont été un réel succès, malgré une sécheresse intense, provoquant de nombreuses pertes chez les fermiers ayant planté le niébé traditionnel. Mais, au-delà du rendement, Jerry Nboyine espère surtout préserver la santé des agriculteurs. « Les fermiers ne souffriront plus de l'empoisonnement lié à l'usage de pesticides. Même chose du côté du consommateur : l'empoisonnement dû aux insecticides présents sur le niébé que l'on a acheté appartiendra au passé », estime-t-il.Inquiétudes et réglementationD'autres acteurs de l'agriculture ghanéenne craignent au contraire que ces nouvelles variétés provoquent une multiplication du risque sanitaire. Parmi eux se trouve l'association des fermiers paysans du Ghana, forte de plus d'un million de membres à travers le pays. Awal Wepia en est le président. Il craint également une dépossession de la production au profit de multinationales du génie génétique. « Cela risque de détruire notre système traditionnel de distributions de graines. Nous avons des producteurs de graines, si on introduit les cultures OGM, bien entendu que cela va supprimer leur travail, met-il en avant. Les vrais problèmes à régler sont l'irrigation, la valeur ajoutée des cultures, la mécanisation et le marketing. » Réunies en coalition, les anti-OGM ont saisi la justice ghanéenne à deux reprises, sans succès.Les tribunaux ont néanmoins insisté sur la nécessité de respecter le droit en vigueur, par un corps législatif complet. « Nous avons la loi de biosécurité, également la réglementation sur la biosécurité, qui prévoit les lignes directrices sur ce que l'on peut cultiver. Nous sommes aussi signataires de nombreux protocoles internationaux en vigueur dans le monde entier », détaille Samuel Amofa, chargé de communication à l'autorité nationale de biosécurité, la NBA. À ce jour, le Ghana a autorisé la commercialisation de 14 autres cultures OGM de maïs et de soja.À lire aussiGhana: l'opposition manifeste contre la destitution de la présidente de la Cour suprême

Preached at The eXperience Service, First Love Center, Accra. 1st June, 2025.

Preached at The First Love Center, Sakumono Campus, Accra. 1st June, 2025.

Preached at The First Love Center, Sakumono Campus, Accra. 1st June, 2025.

Preached at The eXperience Service, First Love Center, Accra. 1st June, 2025.

In the 124th episode of "Good Morning BSS World," I take you on a journey to Accra, Ghana, for an insightful conversation with David Gowu, Board Member of BOSAG (Business Outsourcing Services Association of Ghana). Discover why Ghana is rapidly emerging as a prime destination for BPO and ITO services, attracting global giants like Concentrix and Teleperformance.David shares how Ghana's young, educated, and English-proficient talent pool (over 400,000 strong), has become the backbone of its growing outsourcing sector. With more than 600,000 young people ready to be trained and a monthly influx of 20,000 new candidates, Ghana offers scalability and quality at a competitive price point.Learn about BOSAG's pivotal role as a trade association, acting as the ecosystem builder and one-stop shop for international companies looking to enter the Ghanaian market. BOSAG supports companies with soft landing services, connects them to government agencies, and helps them benefit from attractive incentives such as a 10-year tax-free period for eligible exporters.David also highlights Ghana's strategic position in the center of the world, its stable democracy, and its active tech ecosystem, including AI startups and tech hubs. The episode explores Ghana's main outsourcing markets (Germany, Switzerland, the UK, and the US), BOSAG's membership in the African BPO Federation, and the broader vision for Africa as a global talent powerhouse by 2050.Tune in for practical insights, real-world examples, and a fresh perspective on Africa's role in the global BSS landscape. Whether you're an investor, BPO leader, or simply curious about emerging markets, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways!Key points of the podcast:Ghana has been preparing for the BPO and ITO industry for the past two decades, building a strong talent pool of educated and eager young people, which has attracted major players like Concentrix and Teleperformance.BOSAC, the Business Outsourcing Services Association of Ghana, acts as a one-stop shop to facilitate trade, support companies in navigating regulatory environments, and promote Ghana as an attractive destination for BPO and ITO services.Ghana offers significant incentives for BPO and ITO companies, including a ten-year tax-free period for companies outsourcing at least 70% of their services internationally, making it an appealing location for business expansion.  Links:David Gowu - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-gowu-9158027/BOSAG - https://www.bosag.org/Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) - https://gipc.gov.gh/Talk to AI about this episode - https://gmbw.onpodcastai.com/episodes/6nur7NuhXgu/chat  ****************************  My name is Wiktor Doktór and on daily basis I run Pro Progressio Club https://klub.proprogressio.pl - it's a community of many private companies and public sector organizations that care about the development of business relations in the B2B model. In the Good Morning BSS World podcast, apart from solo episodes, I share interviews with experts and specialists from global BPO/GBS industry.If you want to learn more about me, please visit my social media channels:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/wiktordoktorHere is also link to the English podcasts Playlist - https://bit.ly/GoodMorningBSSWorldPodcastYTLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktordoktorYou can also write to me. My email address is - kontakt(@) wiktordoktor.pl  ****************************  This Podcast is supported by Patrons:Marzena Sawicka https://www.linkedin.com/in/marzena-sawicka-a9644a23/Przemysław Sławiński https://www.linkedin.com/in/przemys%C5%82aw-s%C5%82awi%C5%84ski-155a4426/Damian Ruciński https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-ruci%C5%84ski/Szymon Kryczka https://www.linkedin.com/in/szymonkryczka/Grzegorz Ludwin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gludwin/Adam Furmańczuk https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-agilino/Anna Czyż - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-czyz-%F0%9F%94%B5%F0%9F%94%B4%F0%9F%9F%A2-68597813/  If you like my podcasts you can join Patrons of Good Morning BSS World as well. Here are two links to do so: Patronite - https://patronite.pl/wiktordoktor  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wiktordoktor Or if you liked this episode and would like to buy me virtual coffee, you can use this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wiktordoktor - by doing so you support the growth and distribution of this podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-morning-bss-world--4131868/support.

The Sound of Resistance From the bustling markets of Accra to the dusty streets of Harare, reggae found fertile ground in Africa—not just as a musical genre but as a movement. With its deep basslines, conscious lyrics, and unmistakable groove, reggae resonated with African youth, freedom fighters, and spiritual seekers alike. This post explores reggae's African journey—how it took root, evolved, and helped shape a new wave of music and identity across the continent. PLAYLIST Meta And The Cornerstones – Skankin' Monks Kwame Bediako – Rebelunion Mo'Kalamity – Reggae Vibration Babadi – Reggae Aspirine Rocky Dawuni – Download the Revolution Beta Simon – Ablou Takana Zion – Rasta Government Youssou N'Dour – Diarr Diarr Alpha Blondy – Brigadier Sabari (2010 Remastered Edition) Kajeem – Lady Manjul & Tiken Jah Fakoly – Fanga Den Tiken Jah Fakoly – Tonton d'America Shasha Marley – Enemies Are Not Jah Jahman Eselem – Dub Is Dub Lucky Dube – Prisoner (Remastered)

Send us a textThis is a GUIDED VISUALIZATION focusing on the theme of Caring, and set in Accra, Ghana.Kids are guided into a relaxing moment either in the classroom or at home, where they focus on their breathing while listening to an audio quiet time activity. They embark on a voyage and discover some unique features of this location. The Breathing Practice for this month is Circle breathing.P.S. Thank you dear listener, Colette in San Francisco, for this location idea!Intro/Outro music by Jef ShadoanSupport the showBig Belly Breathing (BBB) is a bilingual audio program for kids (and the grownups who love them), founded by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely. Featuring episodes in English and French, BBB focuses on mindfulness, health, and wellness—inviting young listeners into joyful, imaginative, and restorative practices. As a Physical Education and meditation teacher, parent of bilingual kids, yoga instructor, social-emotional learning facilitator, and holistic health & wellness coach, Vanessa created Big Belly Breathing to help children establish daily habits that nurture both body and mind. Healthy Habits = Happy Kids Through each episode, children are gently guided to: Breathe mindfully Stretch their creativity Build emotional awareness Practice gratitude And enjoy mini-moments of deep rest that help them reset, restore, and recalibrate. In today's busy, screen-heavy world, BBB offers kids a chance to feel centered, grounded, and good—helping them create their own self-care rituals, routines, and wellness habits that can last a lifetime. These tools support mental clarity, physical health, and emotional resilience, setting kids up for more joy today and as they grow into adulthood. But it's not just for kids! BBB also includes special episodes designed for ...

We are sooo back!!! In this “A→Z” first episode, Adeche (Adwoa & Solomon) take you on an immersive journey through four foundational entries in the Encyclopaedia of African Religion: Abasi, Abosom, Abuk and Adinkra Symbols. Whether you're a scholar of African religion­ mythology, a mythology lover seeking inspiring content, or an art enthusiast curious about the visual language of Akan culture. There's so much to learn.

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi and serving as the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, was hospitalized on Tuesday, May 27, after reportedly collapsing during an interrogation at the offices of EOCO in Accra.

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi and Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), spent the night in custody at the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) headquarters in Accra after failing to meet his bail conditions on Tuesday evening

This year marks exactly 10 years since the June 3 disaster in Accra, Ghana. The twin disaster on June 3, 2015, involved heavy rainfall and a fire explosion. The heavy rains caused widespread flooding, while a fuel station explosion at Kwame Nkrumah Circle resulted in significant casualties and damage. It is estimated that over 150 people lost their lives. After this disaster, some victims have said that life has not been easy

Preached at The eXperience Service, First Love Church, Accra. 25th May, 2025.

Preached at The eXperience Service, First Love Church, Accra. 25th May, 2025.

NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as "Wontumi," has been arrested by officials from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). This came shortly after leaving the CID headquarters in Accra.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Ken Faulkner, Associate Principal at Adjaye Associates in their Accra, Ghana office. Adjaye has offices in New York, London, and Accra. They discuss the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Nigeria.You can see the project here as you listen along.Tucked within the historic moats of Benin City, Nigeria, the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) Institute emerges as a contemporary landmark deeply grounded in tradition. Built from rammed earth and other locally sourced materials, this low-lying, thoughtfully designed structure marks the first chapter of MOWAA's ambitious Creative Campus. It stands as both a pioneering example of sustainable architecture and a tribute to the cultural legacy of the Benin Kingdom.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy

Squatters who were evicted from the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange Neoplan Bus Stop , have returned less than 24 hours after a major decongestion exercise by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly , defying city authorities and prompting renewed action to enforce public space regulations.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week Hélène Himmer, a French national with roots in the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, now based in Portugal joins me in conversation about her current work at African Futures Lab (AfaLab) leading a project on climate reparations. I met Hélène last November at FORGE: Harnessing Creative Arts for Reparatory Justice, a convening of artists, media, cultural workers, civil society, and government leaders across Africa, Europe and the U.S. to further the movement for reparations. The event took place in Accra, Ghana and featured Glocal Citizens Esther Armah (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/esther-armah), Makmid Kamara (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/makmid-kamara), and Nyamal Tutdeal (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/nyamal-tutdeal) as facilitators. In addition to meeting so many dynamic diasporans I was introduced to organizations like AfaLab, an international non-profit organization supporting racial justice movements in Europe and Africa through conducting research and developing policy and legal strategies to empower civil society actors and public and private institutions in their fight for justice and reparations. Currently the Policy and Advocacy Officer at AfaLab, Hélène is a committed activist and professional with a diverse background in human rights law, corporate social responsibility and international development. Her activism began in her early teens with a youth organization focused on education, youth rights and inclusion. She then spent several years working for racial justice in France. Moving to the corporate sector, Hélène worked in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in start-ups and technology companies. However, her passion for social impact led her to international organizations where she specialized in advocacy, project management and partnerships. Her work has focused on climate justice, peacebuilding, anti-corruption, women's empowerment, youth cooperation and inclusive societies across Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and the MENA region. Where to find Hélène? AfaLab Policy Paper "Unlocking Climate Reparations: Key Obstacles in the Emergence of a Climate Reparations Framework" (https://www.afalab.org/news/2024-09-18-unlocking-climate-reparations-key-obstacles-in-the-emergence-of-a-climate-reparations-framework/) Listen in on AfaLab's Season 3 Podcast Future Perfect | futur antérieur on Climate Reparations (https://www.afalab.org/podcast-future-perfect-futur-anterieur/) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hélène-himmer-886037157/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/african_futures_lab/) What's Hélène reading? REDD-Monitor (https://redd-monitor.org/) Other topics of interest: Brittany, France (linkhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brittany) A bit about Guadeloupe (https://kwekudee-tripdownmemorylane.blogspot.com/2013/11/guadeloupe-african-descendants-in.html) Who is Dr. Farhana Sultana (https://farhanasultana.com/)? About the Loss and Damage Fund (https://www.undp.org/belarus/stories/loss-and-damage-fund-developing-countries) Center for International Environmental Law (https://www.ciel.org/) Special Guest: Hélène Himmer.

A deep dive into the Greater Accra Mayor's ongoing efforts to decongest Accra: progress made, challenges faced, and what's next!

Preached at The Founders Day Service, First Love Church, Accra. 18th May, 2025.

Preached at The Founders Day Service, First Love Church, Accra. 18th May, 2025.

Morgan White Filled in on NightSide with Dan ReaTrelane Clark has been serving in education for well over 25 years and is a recognized leader in public, private, urban, and suburban schools. This year, Clark will travel to Washington, D.C. and Accra, Ghana to participate in two education summits for educators looking to grow as professionals and learn about the future of education. Morgan and Clark explore the educational differences between U.S. schools and those in Ghana.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Friendships aren't always forever, and that's okay.In this hilarious episode, Afi and Zuu open up about the friendships that shaped them, the ones that faded away, and how adult life makes it harder (and sometimes easier) to maintain real connections. From funny stories to painful breakups that still sting, this episode dives into the real, raw, and often amusing side of growing up and growing apart.You'll relate to this one whether you're holding onto old bonds or learning to let go!PS. Remember to check on that one friend you haven't spoken to in a while.

Toni Blackman is a groundbreaking artist and educator who has captivated audiences worldwide - 50 countries to date! As the first official U.S. Hip Hop Ambassador, she has performed at prestigious venues like the UN, Carnegie Hall, and the Apollo Theater. A pioneer in Hip Hop theater and education, Toni was both an Echoing Green and a Soros Fellow for programs she created like Rhyme Like a Girl and The Freestyle Union. She has also worked as a Spoken Word/Rap Coach for Disney's Emmy Award-winning series, The Crossover. With a passion for social justice and cultural exchange, Toni continues to inspire and empower through her music, writing, and community work. Fresh off dates in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Accra and Joburg, Toni's celebrating the upcoming release of her audiobook for Wisdom of the Cypher, as well as the release of her documentary, A Woman's Place is in the Cypher, supported by the Big We Foundation's SheStories grant. Toni lives between Brooklyn, NY and Dakar, Senegal.https://www.toniblackman.com---Support this quality, independent Hip Hop cultural journalism: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces or https://mannyfaces.substack.com---Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.LINKS AND RESOURCES:SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.comON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watchMANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.comNEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.comSUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfacesManny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.comThe Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.orgSPONSORS / FRIENDS:The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.orgHip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.comHip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces. Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

This episode is a little different than what you're used to, as it's a special swap with Commons and their Second Nature podcast. It's an amazing listen and I'm stoked to share it with y'all! “I think this is inspiring people to move away from being passive consumers to instead becoming stewards of their belongings and have that sense of responsibility and it goes beyond this individual action…For us, democratizing repair isn't just a luxury or a trend, it's something essential to creating this future where sustainability and equity guide the way forward.” -Sumaq Alvarado del Aguida, Suay Sew Shop This month's theme is – HOW TOXINS FROM OUR CLOTHES MOVE AROUND THE WORLD. This episode by Second Nature gets into the layers around donated clothing, how BIG of an issue it is, and how global it truly is. From talking about the recent devastating fire in Kantamanto Market in Accra, Ghana, to the onslaught of clothing donations that overwhelmed facilities in Los Angeles after the wildfires in January this year, this episode explores some interested parallels and disturbing realities around the low quality of so much of the clothing that ends up in the donation cycle, as well as the harmful impacts that toxins within those clothes can have on the communities where they land. You'll hear from Sumaq of Suay Sew Shop in LA on the excess of crappy clothing that was donated to them amidst the wildfires, and how they are working to get creative with those textiles. One thing I want to highlight is how Sumaq shares that we need to become “stewards of our belongings”. Passing it over to Katelan, the host of Second Nature, who will share more with you in this special episode!  Second Nature Episode Follow Second Nature on Instagram

In this episode of The Balance, I sit down with Ruba Abi Saab, Instructional Coach and Teaching and Learning Coordinator at Al Rayan International School in Accra, Ghana. Ruba shares how concept-based inquiry shapes her work with teachers and students, encouraging deeper thinking, empathy, and purposeful action. We talk about her passion for integrating service learning, graphic organizers, and play-based strategies in early years classrooms to foster both academic and emotional growth. Ruba also reflects on our work together implementing Universal Design for Learning and blended learning models, and the impact these approaches have had on teacher practice and student engagement. If you're looking to make learning more meaningful and inclusive, this conversation is full of insight and inspiration.

From London to New York to Accra to Vienna | The World Is Standing With Ibrahim Traoré

The WE WILL DREAM festival delegation joins the 2025 International Black Theatre Summit (IBTS) in Accra, Ghana, deepening connections between Black artists and creatives from across the diaspora. In this episode, the WWDF delegation joins the podcast to discuss their upcoming voyage to Africa. They confess their fears, lay out their intentions, and leave room for discovery of revelations that could only be actualized amongst their ancestral atmosphere. The Self-Aware Millennial podcast is hosted by delegate and Multi-Hypenate Performing Artist, Jessica Mixon (J.Mix) and is joined by friends of the show; Lauren Turner Hines (Artistic Director), and Brian Egland (Playwright).Wanna give your thoughts about this episode? Send us a textSupport the showFor deeper conversations & to support our work for this show, join our Patreon for as low as $1/month.https://www.patreon.com/theselfawaremillennial-Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok!-Questions or inquiries? Email theselfawaremillennial@gmail.com-Producer(s): J.Mix + Lefty LucySound editor(s): Ben Ross + Theo Fogleman + J.MixVideo editor(s): Ben Ross + J.MixMusic by J.Mix Recipient of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Community Partnership Grant ('23-24)Powered by Triple Threat Mediahttps://theselfawaremillennial.com

Early this year there was a catastrophic fire at the world's biggest market for selling and upcycling second-hand clothes. Kantamanto market, in Ghana's capital Accra, was accidently set alight, and most of the small stalls in the retail part of the huge market burnt to the ground. Two people died, many were injured, and the livelihoods of thousands of people were destroyed, driving many of them into debt and desperation. But the impact of the fire spread much further than that.    You may not have heard of Kantamanto market, but it plays a vital role in dealing with our textile excess. This is where many of the clothes we donate to charity shops, goodwill centres, or put in textile bins end up. The West African market takes bales of clothing from all over the world and does its best to recycle them. But what can't be used is dumped at informal waste sites or burned, causing mounting environmental problems in Accra's streets and on Ghana's beautiful beaches.     This episode of Haptic and Hue's Tales of Textiles looks at the tragedy and the ingenuity of Kantamanto and tracks the global cost of fast fashion and textile excess. Will the demand for cheap textiles and clothing stop increasing year on year and can they ever be properly recycled? And what can we as consumers do about it?    For more information about this episode and pictures of the people and places mentioned in this episode please go to https://hapticandhue.com/tales-of-textiles-series-7/.   To join  Friends of Haptic & Hue with an extra podcast every month hosted by Jo Andrews and Bill Taylor – here's the link: https://hapticandhue.com/join/

In this final episode from my time in Accra, Ghana, we dive even deeper into everyday life in this vibrant city. I meet a local through Couchsurfing for an authentic conversation about life in Accra, explore the growing middle class, talk about Ghana's huge number of government ministers, and discover some hidden gems. Plus, on The Vagabond Hotline, listeners share the weirdest things they've eaten while traveling – from fermented horse milk to almost trying balut myself. It's a jam-packed final chapter before Cynthia and I leave Accra and head north for more adventures across Ghana. Key Takeaways: The surprising number of government ministers in Ghana Understanding the income gap and cost of living in Accra Hidden gems like Legon Botanical Gardens Hilarious and bizarre travel food stories on The Vagabond Hotline Preparing to leave the city for rural adventures in Ghana Relevant Links: Follow The Radio Vagabond on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiovagabond/ Like The Radio Vagabond on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRadioVagabond Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theradiovagabond Follow on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/radiovagabond Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radiovagabond Read the full blog post for this episode: https://theradiovagabond.com/365-ghana

Preached at The FLOW Church Service, First Love Studio, Accra. 20th April, 2025.

Preached at The Resurrection Sunday, First Love Church, Accra. 20th April, 2025.

Preached at The FLOW Church Service, First Love Studio, Accra. 20th April, 2025.

Preached at The Resurrection Sunday, First Love Church, Accra. 20th April, 2025.