Podcasts about Accra

Update: WO1 Mensah Williams of the Ghana Air Force, seen in a viral video allegedly assaulting a woman and a pharmacist, arrested at Burma Camp, Accra.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! Last week, Ghana lost another living legend, the first lady of the 4th Republic, Madam Nana Konadu Ageyman Rawlings. As we mourn this loss, I can't help but to take note of how 2025 has been a year punctuated with transitions of many of Ghana's cultural icons as well as civic leaders--all passionate about not only their crafts but forward movement, Ghana's progress. I invited my guest this week to join me in conversation particularly because of way that her craft, her passion and her lineage converge in a story that is and will continue to make an impact on arts, culture and economic development in Ghana and beyond. Ghanaian- American, Aretha Amma Sarfo-Kantanka is an accomplished global branding professional who has been instrumental in driving retail sales via innovative retail marketing and branding campaigns juxtaposing the fashion and music industry. In 1998, Aretha launched VISIONS Entertainment & Publicity in New York City with a client roster inclusive of: fashion brands, designers, actors, artists, publications and more. She has created and managed numerous cross-promotional marketing and branding campaigns, from concept to execution, for record labels such as: Interscope, DreamWorks, Sony/Columbia, Island/Def Jam, Arista and Atlantic Records. A decade later in 2008 she founded Global Fusion Productions Inc. promoting African culture, tourism, entertainment and news. Aretha has served as the liaison and connector for local and global businesses looking to target the vast and underserved global African market with events and projects including being a member of the team who brought Ghanaian icon, living legend and Glocal Citizen James Barnor's photography for exhibition in Ghana for the first time in 2012. Aretha also served as coordinator and panelist for the launch of Fashion Forum Africa's talk series on the business of fashion in Africa. Aretha has written for publications such as: New York based Applause Africa, MIA Magazine and Berlin, Germany based - POP Magazine covering global pop music and culture. In 2023, Aretha curated Culture Curators: Hip Hop 50 at the National Museum of Ghana, the first of its kind exhibition at the museum that celebrated Ghana's Diaspora connection thru music in a series of talks, films and one of a kind memorabilia items and commissioned art, along with bringing A/R technology to the museum for the first time in collaboration with The San Diego African-American Museum of Fine Art. 2024 sets the stage to honor and tell the story of Ghana's unique modern music of Hip Life in celebrating its 30th anniversary so there is much, much more to come for this dynamic diasporan! Where to find Aretha? On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aretha-amma-sarfo-kantanka-401213272/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/globalfusionist/) What's Aretha cooking? Kontomire 101 (https://niyis.co.uk/blogs/news/12-health-benefits-of-cocoyam-leaves-kontomire?srsltid=AfmBOooNnfMFy9_zsteigUCce3-RmjU7-_EH2N59MJD9wy0mIe2qEbM4) Other topics of interest: About Okomfo Anokye (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okomfo_Anokye) Guan People of Ghana (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guan_people) About Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka (https://kristoasafomission.com/about1/) About KTA Mobile (https://youtu.be/KQyXcXVQdNg?si=lm1FeBQUadirNvAZ) About H.E. Nana Konadu Ageyman Rawlings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nana_Konadu_Agyeman_Rawlings) Capricorn Astrology (https://cafeastrology.com/zodiaccapricorn.html) DollHouse Jeans (https://www.dollhouse.com/index.php) About the W.E.B Du Bois Centre in Accra (https://webdbmf.org/40th-anniversary-of-the-dedication-of-the-w-e-b-du-bois-memorial-centre-for-pan-african-culture/) Special Guest: Aretha Amma Sarfo-Kantanka.

Au Ghana, les conséquences environnementales du « galamsey », nom local donné à l'orpaillage illégal, sont de plus en plus sérieuses : forêts détruites, risque de pénurie d'eau potable, agriculture en danger. C'est le constat d'un nouveau rapport publié le mois dernier par l'antenne ghanéenne de l'organisation environnementale américaine Pure Earth. L'étude identifie notamment onze localités, où la pollution liée au secteur aurifère sont particulièrement perceptibles, et impacte directement la vie des populations riveraines des exploitations. Notre correspondant au Ghana s'est rendu dans l'une d'entre elles. Reportage dans la commune de Asiakwa, dans la région orientale, à deux heures de la capitale Accra, où les habitants ont dû renoncer à utiliser l'eau de leur rivière. De notre correspondant au Ghana, Midi approchant, Joyce Obngwaa, commerçante, s'apprête à manger dans sa boutique. Au menu ce midi, un ragoût de kontomire, dont elle sort quelques feuilles de son sac. Pour les rincer cependant, pas question d'utiliser l'eau courante. « C'est parce que les orpailleurs illégaux polluent notre eau naturelle, on ne peut pas utiliser cette eau pour laver les légumes, se laver ou toute autre tâche ménagère. On est donc obligé d'utiliser de l'eau propre qu'on achète en sachet. Ça me rend triste », regrette-t-elle.  Voilà près de deux ans que les quelque 3 000 habitants de la commune d'Asiakwa ont dû se détourner de leur rivière. Pour avoir de l'eau propre, il faut maintenant l'acheter, ou creuser des puits, ce qui engendre des coûts importants pour les finances de la commune, selon les autorités locales. À lire aussiAu Ghana, comment rendre le secteur minier plus respectueux de l'environnement ? En cause, une eau de rivière surchargée en plomb et en mercure, des métaux lourds toxiques que l'on retrouve fréquemment à proximité des sites d'orpaillage illégal opérant tout autour de la commune, parfois à même la rivière. Des dégâts qu'Ebenezer Aborakwa, ancien élu communal, constate tous les jours en se rendant près des cours d'eau : « Je me souviens de la couleur de l'eau, avant, elle était très propre. Aujourd'hui, vous le voyez, elle a la couleur de la terre du sol. Les mineurs ne couvrent pas leurs exploitations, donc quand il pleut, la pluie emporte toute la saleté, qui finit dans la rivière. » À ses côtés, plusieurs hommes acquiescent, l'air grave. Armés de fusils, ils font partie d'une équipe anti-orpaillage illégal mise en place par le chef traditionnel local. Francis Tetteh fait partie de cette équipe. Il raconte : « Quand on voit des gens qui minent illégalement, on les arrête. Mais il faut que le gouvernement nous aide, nous donne des moyens, sinon on n'y arrivera pas dans la durée. » À lire aussi«Arrêtez le galamsey»: au Ghana, des manifestants dénoncent l'inaction du gouvernement face à l'orpaillage illégal L'inspection presque terminée, un quad déboule des fourrés. À son bord, trois jeunes, des orpailleurs illégaux, qui reviennent tout juste de la mine. Après quelques échanges tendus, la situation se calme. Joseph, 21 ans, accepte de témoigner. « Ils nous disent d'arrêter, qu'on pollue l'eau, mais moi, je ne suis pas d'accord. La situation économique n'est pas bonne, la jeunesse souffre. C'est pour ça que je mine, pour aider ma mère, mes frères », explique-t-il. Joseph et ses deux amis repartent finalement, sous le regard désapprobateur, mais aussi impuissant, des hommes armés. Ils le savent : tant qu'il n'y aura pas de réelles opportunités d'embauches pour la jeunesse locale, la rivière, elle, restera teintée par l'orpaillage illégal.

Today North River Church celebrates Africa Sunday as we worship and hear from our brothers and sisters of our Sister Church in Accra, Ghana. Francis Dasse speaks about the influence of the Holy Spirit and transformation of his community for God. Steve Adkins leads the discussion and brings us in closer on how Africa and North River have been involved over the many years of service to the Lord.

"The financial impact of African creativity is not just realized on the continent, but it's also felt in the diaspora."Molly Jensen is the CEO of Afripods, a Kenya-based podcasting platform that focuses on the African market and has more than 3,000 podcasts on its platform. She's the expert on podcasting in Africa. She tells us why media is key to the continent's development.Plus: Molly's favourite African true crime podcasts

Ministry of Education has extended the operations of the National Resolution Centre at the GNAT Hall in Accra by one more week to resolve outstanding issues related to school placements

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 43 : 19 (NIV) — Behold, I Am Doing a New Thing | Global Prayer for Breakthrough and Provision | Reverend Ben Cooper | RB Christian Radio London | DailyPrayer.uk PodcastScripture (NIV):“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” — Isaiah 43 : 19 (NIV) Recorded live in London, England — a global declaration that God is still making a way where there seems to be none, bringing breakthrough and provision for His people.Show NotesAll around the world people search “prayer for breakthrough,” “open doors God,” and “financial provision in hard times.” Isaiah 43 : 19 declares a promise for every generation — God is doing a new thing. Reverend Ben Cooper reminds listeners that when the path seems blocked, the Lord creates a way in the wilderness. Breakthrough is not luck; it is divine timing.From London to Lusaka, from Toronto to Accra, believers are discovering that God's provision is not limited by circumstance. He still provides manna in dry places, streams in deserts, and miracles where faith dares to believe. When life feels stuck, He moves quietly behind the scenes to prepare something new. Reverend Ben calls listeners to pray with expectancy — to see beyond lack and look for what God is birthing next.Your breakthrough begins with belief. Every closed door can become a gateway to new favor. Every delay can hide a divine setup. What God starts, He finishes — and He never forgets those who trust Him.10 Global Prayer Points (Long-Tail Keywords)Prayer for breakthrough in finances and family.Prayer for divine provision and open doors.Prayer for new opportunities and fresh vision.Prayer for strength to trust God's timing.Prayer for restoration in dry seasons.Prayer for faith to see beyond obstacles.Prayer for God to make a way in the wilderness.Prayer for breakthrough in work and calling.Prayer for miracle provision and increase.Prayer for peace while waiting on God.Life ApplicationDeclare Isaiah 43 : 19 — “God is doing a new thing in my life.” Stop looking at what was and start expecting what will be. When you praise in the wilderness, the river starts to flow. Believe for breakthrough today — He is the God who still makes a waySupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41 : 10 (NIV) — Do Not Fear, For I Am With You | Global Prayer for Strength, Endurance and Overcoming Weariness | Reverend Ben Cooper | RB Christian Radio London | DailyPrayer.uk PodcastScripture (NIV):“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” — Isaiah 41 : 10 (NIV) Recorded live in London, England — a global declaration of supernatural strength and unshakeable faith through Jesus Christ, the ever-present God who upholds His people.Show NotesEvery day, believers around the world search “prayer for strength,” “God help me endure,” and “overcome weariness in faith.” Isaiah 41 : 10 is a divine answer to the cries of tired hearts. Reverend Ben Cooper reminds listeners that God never abandons those He loves. From London to Lagos, from Accra to Atlanta, this daily devotional calls the Church to stand strong in the Lord. Fear weakens, but faith renews. When you feel drained, the presence of Jesus becomes your power source.The Lord does not promise an easy journey, but He promises to walk with you through every storm. Strength is not self-generated; it flows from trust in His Word. This episode encourages those who are exhausted, burned out, and on the edge of giving up. Reverend Ben leads a global prayer for divine endurance, revival, and faith to stand tall again. You are not forgotten — you are upheld by His righteous right hand.10 Global Prayer Points (Long-Tail Keywords)Prayer for strength when I feel weak.Prayer for God's help in difficult times.Prayer to overcome weariness and fatigue.Prayer for divine endurance and courage.Prayer for faith to trust God's timing.Prayer for spiritual revival and renewal.Prayer for supernatural energy to keep going.Prayer for hope to replace discouragement.Prayer to walk without fainting in Christ.Prayer to stand firm in God's strength.Life ApplicationSpeak Isaiah 41 : 10 daily — “The Lord strengthens and upholds me.” When tiredness sets in, worship instead of worrying. Invite the Holy Spirit to fill you again. Strength is not earned; it is received by grace.Call to ActionShare this episode to encourage someone who needs strength today. Support this dailSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Preached at the Wives Hangout on Saturday, 27th September, 2025 at Cafe-Bar Noir, Dzorwulu, Accra

Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/10/15/in-conversation-with-salim-yussif/ IN THIS EPISODE... In this episode, Mark W is joined by SJK Seinäjoki defender, Salim Yussif, who talks through his unconventional route to Finland. From a childhood living in a slum in Accra, through teenage years on a football scholarship in the USA, to becoming a regular starter for SJK near the top of the Veikkausliiga. They discuss the challenge of moving countries and making friends, learning how to play Stevie Grieve's ‘chaos football' and just what is the Seinäjoki African Community ry. Salim's a young guy with a long future ahead of him and his eye on a Barcelona shirt (if he's lucky!) 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:59 Growing up in a slum area of Accra 00:05:47 Vision FC's partnership with SJK Seinäjoki 00:09:43 Starting life as a #10 then moving to right back 00:12:33 Scholarships to High School and College in USA 00:15:01 Moving to Finland, SJK and adapting to playing Grieveball 00:22:45 About Seinäjoki African Community & attracting international fans to SJK 00:26:34 Salim's future ambitions ------------------------------------------------------------------ SUPPORT THE SHOW

Kalle Berg pratar om Trumps märkliga tal i Egypten och om det senaste från fredsprocessen kring Gaza. Han berättar även om spekulationerna kring vem som ska bli ny förbundskapten för herrlandslaget i fotboll efter att Jon Dahl Tomasson fick sparken igår. Och sen blir det en förskolenyhet. Ina Lundström har tittat på hur det går för den nya lagen “förolämpning av tjänsteman”. Hon ger oss också det vi behöver veta om den trendiga drycken matcha. Dessutom: Göteborgskans bästa ord och mopeder i Accra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPrayer 2 — Psalm 91 : 1-2 (NIV) — Whoever Dwells in the Shelter of the Most High | Global Prayer for Divine Protection and Safety | Reverend Ben Cooper | RB Christian Radio London | DailyPrayer.uk PodcastScripture (NIV): “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'” — Psalm 91 : 1-2 (NIV) Recorded live in London, England — a global prayer of faith for God's divine covering, angelic safety and supernatural peace in every nation.Show NotesAcross the world, millions search “prayer for protection,” “divine covering,” and “God keep me safe.” Psalm 91 remains the most searched and spoken prayer of safety for believers in every generation. In this powerful daily devotional, Reverend Ben Cooper declares the timeless truth that the Lord is our fortress. From London to Lusaka, from Accra to Atlanta, the same God who covered Israel in the wilderness still guards His people today. When fear surrounds the nations, faith builds a refuge. When danger rises, the shadow of the Almighty stretches over His own. God's Word promises that those who dwell in His presence will find rest and security.Psalm 91 is not poetry alone — it is a covenant of protection. Every believer who abides under the blood of Jesus walks beneath the Father's covering. This is the season to rebuild trust in God's protection, not in human systems. As you listen, let the Word shield you from fear and fill you with courage. Your life is hidden with Christ in God — and no weapon formed against you shall prosper. Reverend Ben leads a global prayer for every listener, inviting the Church worldwide to declare: “The Lord is my refuge and my fortress.”10 Global Prayer Points (Long-Tail Keywords)Prayer for divine protection and safety.Prayer for God's covering over my family.Prayer for angelic guardians and supernatural defence.Prayer for protection while travelling and working.Prayer for peace and security in dangerous times.Prayer for God to shield me from harm and evil.Prayer for faith to trust God's refuge daily.Prayer for safety of children and homes.Prayer for deliverance from fear and anxiety.Prayer to abide under the shadow of the Almighty.Life ApplicationDeclare Psalm 91 : 2 aSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Accra, Ghana is Ridiculously Expensive

The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup burns hotter than ever.

Ethel Cofie didn't plan to build Africa's largest Women in Tech network. She just wanted to create a place for women in tech to find each other in a male-dominated industry. Today, Women in Tech Africa has 5,000+ members across 30+ countries and won the UN EQUALS Award.But Ethel's work goes beyond WITA. As CEO of EDEL Technology Consulting, she sits on boards from insurance to fintech, advises governments on digital strategy, and serves on investment committees. Her secret? A willingness to show up, even when it's inconvenient.In this episode:The "inconvenience yourself" philosophy of community buildingWhy she left Vodafone after being told "it's not what you do, it's how you do it"How context shapes everything in African tech marketsHer controversial banking hot takeWhy regulators and startups talk past each otherFor: Founders who think they can go it alone, leaders building ecosystems, anyone who's ever felt like they're shouting into the void.Ethel Cofie proves that the most powerful role isn't king, it's kingmaker.

Dean of Municipal, Metropolitan, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), John Desmond Sowah, has praised Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, for the recent demolition exercise, stating that it helped prevent what could have been a more severe flooding situation in Accra

The Chairman Of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, throws more light on this in this insightful message titled "The World Needs A New Life" at the Thomas Wyatt Memorial Temple in Accra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preached at Love First Church Saturday Night Revival, The Qodesh, Accra. 4th October, 2025.

Preached at Love First Church Saturday Night Revival, The Qodesh, Accra. 4th October, 2025.

Chairman Wontumi, will spend the night in police custody. This was after failing to meet a ₵25 million bail imposed in two separate cases before the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra.

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has warned of potential transport fare increases if the government hikes fuel prices in the upcoming window. Deputy Public Relations Officer of GPRTU Samuel Amoah said this at a press conference in Accra.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! We're talking about the business of teaching and learning from a design thinking perspective with my guest, fellow Stanford University alum, visionary educational leader and the founder and CEO of Roundtrip Ticket Home, an organization dedicated to helping educators reimagine school systems through design thinking, Kalimah Fergus Ayele. With almost 30 years of experience in education, her journey began as a Peace Corps Volunteer, teaching Chemistry in East Africa. Her career has spanned five countries, enriching her global perspective on learning, and bringing a deep understanding of urban educational landscapes to her transformative work. Most recently, she served as the Head of NYC Campus for The Winchendon School where she led an innovative educational oasis in Manhattan, guiding high school students through real-world learning and a unique city-wide field study program designed to connect them with their passions. In this conversation we truly experience the roundtrip journey of a little girl growing up in Brooklyn and St. Croix, building on Pan-African rooting from an early age, who manifested her new and now as a global citizen ready for her next adventure. Where to find Kalimah? @roundtrip Ticket Home (http://roundtriptickethome.weebly.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalimah-fergus-ayele/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kalimahinkemet/?hl=en) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/kalimah.ayele/) What's Kalimah reading? All the Way to the River (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/707805/all-the-way-to-the-river-oprahs-book-club-by-elizabeth-gilbert/) by Eizabeth Gilbert What's Kalimah watching? aka Charlie Sheen (https://www.netflix.com/title/82024990) on Netflix Orgasm Inc: The Story of One Taste (https://www.netflix.com/title/81487901) on Netflix Other topics of Interest: About St. Croix (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Croix) Sleepy Hollow, New York (https://visitsleepyhollow.com) About the United States Peace Corps (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_Corps) About Brooklyn's African Street Fair (https://www.blackownedbrooklyn.com/stories/international-african-arts-festival#:~:text=The%20International%20African%20Arts%20Festival,people%20from%20across%20the%20globe.) and International African Arts Festival (https://www.iaafestival.org/history) Courageous Conversation + Glenn Singleton (https://courageousconversation.com/about/glenn-singleton/#dipipopup-19366279) About the American University in Cairo (https://www.aucegypt.edu) On Montessori Education (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montessori_education) On Friends or Quaker Schools (https://www.friendsacademy.org/blog/quaker-school-5-reasons) Special Guest: Kalimah Fergus Ayele.

Discover more Sincerely Accra!You don't know Fahim and Mr. Blayy? The craziest most spontaneous content creators in Accra right now? Jump into their world. Press play!Press Play!Opening Music Oshe - Reynolds The Gentleman ft. Fra!Bridge Music Carry My Soul II - Corby, Jayadi & TheGaBrit Way Back - 99 Phaces Conquer - 1J 4Sure Cue Music Segment Somewhere Only We Go - Tommy WaKeep On Keeping On - Tommy Wa Music Closer Tontonte - Kojo Cue ft AratheJay & Ofori Amponsah A GCR Production - Africa's Premiere Podcast Network

In this episode, we cover the latest route and fleet developments in African aviation. Topics include the arrival of Embraer's E2 aircraft in the Airlink fleet and its strategic significance, the burgeoning route developments by Middle Eastern carriers into Nairobi, the operational changes at Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania's new routes to Accra and Lagos, and Etihad's planned seasonal entry into Zanzibar.  This month's guests are:  Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE  3 mins Airlink's New Embraer E2 Fleet 09:04 Speculations on Airlink's Route Expansion 27 mins Flydubai to launch Nairobi and a general discussion on GCC Carriers in East Africa 37 mins KQ's Existential Crisis and Strategic Challenges 40 mins KQ's New Route 42:14 Air Tanzania's New Route to Accra 49 mins Ethiopian Airlines' Dominance in Zanzibar as Etihad enters the market in 2026 64 mins RwandAir's Upgraded Mombasa-Zanzibar Flight 

Ghana has overtaken South Africa as the continent's chief gold producer. But many Ghanaians say they see no benefits. Instead, they're left with poisoned rivers, destroyed farmlands, and foreign companies pocketing most of the profits. Join us to discuss the gold rush with DW's Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena in Accra, Ghana and Alex Vines, the Africa Director at the European Council on Foreign Relations.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! In case you missed us last week there's good reason. My glocal speak for the week was #UNGA80. The streets and sounds of NYC all pointed to the United Nations General Assembly and myriad sideline events. My week was about all thing #PanAfricanProgress and I look forward to sharing stories from the ground in the coming months. One thing is for sure, the giant that is Africa is awake with millions of youth and experienced diasporans ready to keep all of our eyes wide open. Much of that story is alive and well in my guest this week. Myra Dunoyer Vahighene is a storyteller, creative entrepreneur, and founder of Eleza Masolo, a cultural platform born on YouTube in 2020 and officially launched in 2022 to amplify African voices through storytelling, fashion, and visual arts. She authored Nyuma, the Thirsty Fish (https://a.co/d/2dY2FxR), a children's book tackling water justice in Africa, and regularly speaks across the continent — from Abidjan to Nairobi — about youth empowerment, branding, and narrative sovereignty. A Harvard-trained cultural leader, Myra blends Afro fashion, social storytelling, and entrepreneurship to inspire the new generation of African creators across borders. We meet in Nairobi at the New Cities Summit in June of this year where our common passion for elevating storytelling targeting African children forged our connection. Her most recent literary work Ceux qu'on ne sauvera pas (The Ones We Couldn't Save) (https://a.co/d/iLT8FXs), published on August 10, 2025 is a powerful book blending real-life testimonies, allegory, and prophetic narrative to recount thirty years of war and suffering in her homeland, the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Through this work is a moving tribute and a lasting call to remember the forgotten victims of ongoing conflict. Where to find Myra? Eleza Masolo (https://www.instagram.com/eleza_masolo/?hl=en) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/myra-dunoyer-vahighene-✨-b1b449168/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/myra_dunoyer_vahighene/?hl=en) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myra.vahighene/) On YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@ElezaMasolo) Who is Myra listening to? Slimane (https://www.youtube.com/@slimane_music) Other topics of interest: Congo, Kinshasa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo) What's happening in Goma? (https://acleddata.com/expert-comment/qa-what-happening-and-around-goma) Kivu and the ongoig conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/violence-democratic-republic-congo) The Great Congo River (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43xTvpxWLW4) About DRC's many ethnic groups (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Ethnic_groups_in_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo) What is an ISBN (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISBN) France's AFNIL (https://www.afnil.org) platform Teraanga (https://bbc.com/travel/article/20201115-teraanga-the-word-that-defines-senegal) Lâche (https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/french-english/l%C3%A2che) and Faiblesse (https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/french-english/faiblesse) in English About The First Pyramid (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyramid_of_Djoser) of King Djoser Special Guest: Myra Dunoyer Vahighene .

The Igbo community in Accra was reportedly barred from celebrating a traditional festival, sparking public outcry. The incident has raised concerns over cultural rights, inclusivity, and ethnic tolerance in Ghana's capital.

This was a Saturday crossword where every clue looked like it was hand-crafted with passion and precision: if the Loeuvre is ever looking for a crossword to hang up next to the Mona Lisa, they could do worse than pick this one.Even after our extensive dive into the grid in the podcast, we couldn't squeeze in all the gems.  For instance, 23A, They arose from Ra's tears, according to Egyptian mythology, BEES (BEEautiful)!); 9A, African capital whose name translates to "ants", ACCRA (huh!); and the fun-to-say 58A, Hibernation stations, DENS. We hope that Adrian Johnson and Christina Iverson's next collaboration comes out ... tomorrow!Show note imagery: A MESON (not to scale)We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

On April 3, 2025, Julie Washington was appointed interim dean of the School of Education at the University of California, Irvine. No stranger to leadership roles, the professor of education was already associate dean for faculty development and diversity at the school, where she's been a member of the faculty since 2021. Before that, Washington served as professor and chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Georgia State University and professor and chair of the Department of Communicative Disorders at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Washington describes herself as a “language nerd” who, during her high school years, frequently won oratory contests and reveled in the art of diagramming sentences. After working with a speech-language pathologist for voice therapy during that same period of her life, Washington knew she had found the career she wanted to pursue. Most recently, her research has centered around how language impacts reading and writing and how it develops in children who learn variations of American English in their communities. Washington shares her expertise worldwide – this summer, she served as the keynote speaker at the Africa Dyslexia Conference, held in Accra, Ghana, an event co-sponsored by UC Irvine's School of Education. In this episode of The UC Irvine Podcast, we'll learn more about her origin story and the work she's leading with UC Irvine's Language Variation and Academic Success lab and Learning Disabilities Research Innovation Hub, which is funded by the National Institute of Health's National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Washington will also share where she's seeing the positive impacts of AI in education, why research drives practice in the field, and how she plans to lead her school and maintain its nationally recognized reputation during this time of funding uncertainty. “Words” the music for this episode, was provided by Audionautix via the audio library in YouTube Studio. Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.

Kwame Agyei is the founder and CEO of Appoynt. He is based in London, UK with operations in Ghana. In this conversation with Peter Ryan, Kwame tells the story of how and why he founded Appoynt during the Covid pandemic and the opportunity for more businesses to work with partners in Ghana. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwame-agyei-b3ab1333/ https://www.appoynt.co.uk/ --- SUMMARY Mark Hillary and Peter Ryan discuss the growth of BPO services in Ghana, highlighting Kwame Agyei's venture, Appoynt. Kwame, an accountant by background, founded Appoynt during the COVID-19 pandemic to leverage Ghana's talent and regional advantages. The company specializes in back-office support, accounts receivable, and customer support for SMBs in the US and UK. Kwame emphasizes the importance of understanding market capabilities and building trust through quality service. They also discuss the potential impact of proposed US legislation on offshoring and the emerging potential of Ghana as a BPO hub.

Headstrong: Women Porters, Blackness, and Modernity in Accra (U Pennsylvania Press, 2025) explores the experiences of women porters, called kayayei, in Accra, Ghana. Drawing on a decade of fieldwork, anthropologist Laurian R. Bowles shows how kayayei navigate precarity, bringing into sharp relief how racialization, rooted in histories of colonialism and enslavement, undergirds capital accumulation in Ghana. Bowles's ethnographic storytelling follows these women through their work as human transporters at Ghanaian markets. In creatively reappropriating public spaces as private sanctuaries, and in reimagining expected social relations through the cultivation of liberatory same-sex intimacies, kayayei develop ways to cope with the demands of their arduous labor while refusing narratives of victimhood projected on African women. Bowles's analysis of the emotional labor of the gig economy in Africa shows how the infrastructure anxieties of a modernizing city intersect with the complexities of blackness in a racially homogeneous nation, uncovering how antiblackness emerges in everyday public discourse, development agendas, and privately expressed anxieties about labor, gender, and sexual politics in Accra. Illustrating how race, sexuality, and gender manifest in daily life, Bowles centers kayayei, often perceived to be obstacles to progress and modernity, at the forefront for understanding urban Ghana's aspirations and anxieties about what it means to be a modern African country. Grounded in African feminist theory and Black feminist ethnography, Headstrong uses women's narratives as the central analytic for understanding the look and feel of modernity in Accra, challenging long-standing notions of gender, race, and desire in Africa. Laurian Bowles is the Vann Professor of Racial Justice and Associate Professor & Chair of the Anthropology Department at Davidson College. Jessie Cohen earned her Ph.D. in African History from Columbia University and is Assistant Editor at the New Books Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Headstrong: Women Porters, Blackness, and Modernity in Accra (U Pennsylvania Press, 2025) explores the experiences of women porters, called kayayei, in Accra, Ghana. Drawing on a decade of fieldwork, anthropologist Laurian R. Bowles shows how kayayei navigate precarity, bringing into sharp relief how racialization, rooted in histories of colonialism and enslavement, undergirds capital accumulation in Ghana. Bowles's ethnographic storytelling follows these women through their work as human transporters at Ghanaian markets. In creatively reappropriating public spaces as private sanctuaries, and in reimagining expected social relations through the cultivation of liberatory same-sex intimacies, kayayei develop ways to cope with the demands of their arduous labor while refusing narratives of victimhood projected on African women. Bowles's analysis of the emotional labor of the gig economy in Africa shows how the infrastructure anxieties of a modernizing city intersect with the complexities of blackness in a racially homogeneous nation, uncovering how antiblackness emerges in everyday public discourse, development agendas, and privately expressed anxieties about labor, gender, and sexual politics in Accra. Illustrating how race, sexuality, and gender manifest in daily life, Bowles centers kayayei, often perceived to be obstacles to progress and modernity, at the forefront for understanding urban Ghana's aspirations and anxieties about what it means to be a modern African country. Grounded in African feminist theory and Black feminist ethnography, Headstrong uses women's narratives as the central analytic for understanding the look and feel of modernity in Accra, challenging long-standing notions of gender, race, and desire in Africa. Laurian Bowles is the Vann Professor of Racial Justice and Associate Professor & Chair of the Anthropology Department at Davidson College. Jessie Cohen earned her Ph.D. in African History from Columbia University and is Assistant Editor at the New Books Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Hear the compelling story of Elom Tettey-Tamaklo, a former Christian Zionist from Ghana who eventually gets in trouble for his leadership at the Harvard University Gaza encampment. Elom also gave a passionate talk at the recent Church at the Crossroads conference, which we discuss here as well.Born in Atlanta, raised in Accra and Harare, and having worked in Ramallah, Amman, and Philadelphia, Elom has always been enchanted by places and the stories they contain. Elom graduated from Harvard Divinity School in May 2025, focusing on the intersections of lived religion and political culture. His interests revolve around the prophetic imagination, popular resistance to Empire, and global black emancipatory politics. Resources:Clash at the Harvard encampment: https://www.nbcboston.com/video/news/local/video-minor-clash-at-pro-gaza-harvard-die-in/3163853/Some notes about Elom's first time in Palestine: https://www.pym.org/travel-and-witness-grant-elom-tettey-tamaklos-travel-to-ramallah-palestine/Jean Zaru, Occupied with nonviolence https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2714040-occupied-with-nonviolenceHoward Thurman, Jesus and the Disinherited https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Disinherited-Howard-Thurman/dp/0807010294Become a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivide Follow Across the Divide for more on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪@AcrosstheDividePodcast‬⁠⁠⁠Across the Divide partners with Peace Catalyst International to amplify the pursuit of peace and explore the vital intersection of Christian faith and social justice in Palestine-Israel.

Headstrong: Women Porters, Blackness, and Modernity in Accra (U Pennsylvania Press, 2025) explores the experiences of women porters, called kayayei, in Accra, Ghana. Drawing on a decade of fieldwork, anthropologist Laurian R. Bowles shows how kayayei navigate precarity, bringing into sharp relief how racialization, rooted in histories of colonialism and enslavement, undergirds capital accumulation in Ghana. Bowles's ethnographic storytelling follows these women through their work as human transporters at Ghanaian markets. In creatively reappropriating public spaces as private sanctuaries, and in reimagining expected social relations through the cultivation of liberatory same-sex intimacies, kayayei develop ways to cope with the demands of their arduous labor while refusing narratives of victimhood projected on African women. Bowles's analysis of the emotional labor of the gig economy in Africa shows how the infrastructure anxieties of a modernizing city intersect with the complexities of blackness in a racially homogeneous nation, uncovering how antiblackness emerges in everyday public discourse, development agendas, and privately expressed anxieties about labor, gender, and sexual politics in Accra. Illustrating how race, sexuality, and gender manifest in daily life, Bowles centers kayayei, often perceived to be obstacles to progress and modernity, at the forefront for understanding urban Ghana's aspirations and anxieties about what it means to be a modern African country. Grounded in African feminist theory and Black feminist ethnography, Headstrong uses women's narratives as the central analytic for understanding the look and feel of modernity in Accra, challenging long-standing notions of gender, race, and desire in Africa. Laurian Bowles is the Vann Professor of Racial Justice and Associate Professor & Chair of the Anthropology Department at Davidson College. Jessie Cohen earned her Ph.D. in African History from Columbia University and is Assistant Editor at the New Books Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

Headstrong: Women Porters, Blackness, and Modernity in Accra (U Pennsylvania Press, 2025) explores the experiences of women porters, called kayayei, in Accra, Ghana. Drawing on a decade of fieldwork, anthropologist Laurian R. Bowles shows how kayayei navigate precarity, bringing into sharp relief how racialization, rooted in histories of colonialism and enslavement, undergirds capital accumulation in Ghana. Bowles's ethnographic storytelling follows these women through their work as human transporters at Ghanaian markets. In creatively reappropriating public spaces as private sanctuaries, and in reimagining expected social relations through the cultivation of liberatory same-sex intimacies, kayayei develop ways to cope with the demands of their arduous labor while refusing narratives of victimhood projected on African women. Bowles's analysis of the emotional labor of the gig economy in Africa shows how the infrastructure anxieties of a modernizing city intersect with the complexities of blackness in a racially homogeneous nation, uncovering how antiblackness emerges in everyday public discourse, development agendas, and privately expressed anxieties about labor, gender, and sexual politics in Accra. Illustrating how race, sexuality, and gender manifest in daily life, Bowles centers kayayei, often perceived to be obstacles to progress and modernity, at the forefront for understanding urban Ghana's aspirations and anxieties about what it means to be a modern African country. Grounded in African feminist theory and Black feminist ethnography, Headstrong uses women's narratives as the central analytic for understanding the look and feel of modernity in Accra, challenging long-standing notions of gender, race, and desire in Africa. Laurian Bowles is the Vann Professor of Racial Justice and Associate Professor & Chair of the Anthropology Department at Davidson College. Jessie Cohen earned her Ph.D. in African History from Columbia University and is Assistant Editor at the New Books Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

Headstrong: Women Porters, Blackness, and Modernity in Accra (U Pennsylvania Press, 2025) explores the experiences of women porters, called kayayei, in Accra, Ghana. Drawing on a decade of fieldwork, anthropologist Laurian R. Bowles shows how kayayei navigate precarity, bringing into sharp relief how racialization, rooted in histories of colonialism and enslavement, undergirds capital accumulation in Ghana. Bowles's ethnographic storytelling follows these women through their work as human transporters at Ghanaian markets. In creatively reappropriating public spaces as private sanctuaries, and in reimagining expected social relations through the cultivation of liberatory same-sex intimacies, kayayei develop ways to cope with the demands of their arduous labor while refusing narratives of victimhood projected on African women. Bowles's analysis of the emotional labor of the gig economy in Africa shows how the infrastructure anxieties of a modernizing city intersect with the complexities of blackness in a racially homogeneous nation, uncovering how antiblackness emerges in everyday public discourse, development agendas, and privately expressed anxieties about labor, gender, and sexual politics in Accra. Illustrating how race, sexuality, and gender manifest in daily life, Bowles centers kayayei, often perceived to be obstacles to progress and modernity, at the forefront for understanding urban Ghana's aspirations and anxieties about what it means to be a modern African country. Grounded in African feminist theory and Black feminist ethnography, Headstrong uses women's narratives as the central analytic for understanding the look and feel of modernity in Accra, challenging long-standing notions of gender, race, and desire in Africa. Laurian Bowles is the Vann Professor of Racial Justice and Associate Professor & Chair of the Anthropology Department at Davidson College. Jessie Cohen earned her Ph.D. in African History from Columbia University and is Assistant Editor at the New Books Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/lgbtq-studies

Kate Adie introduces stories from across Europe, Nepal, Ghana, and Moldova-Transnistria.As countries across Europe harden their stance on immigration, Fergal Keane retraces the journeys refugees have taken over the years, including stories he has heard from Ireland, Syria, Turkey and Sweden.Nepal's government was dramatically overthrown in the deadliest unrest seen in the Himalayan country in decades, triggered by a social media ban and anger at corruption and high unemployment. Charlotte Scarr was in Kathmandu as the protests continued.Ghana is the world's largest importer of used clothing, with millions of garments arriving every week, donated from countries like the UK and US – but it's often the quality, not the quantity which is proving a problem. Hannah Gelbart has been to Accra to see the impact of fast fashion.And finally, in east Moldova is the self-declared separatist state of Transnistria. Home to around 350,000 people, the region broke away from Moldova in 1990 – though neither Moldova or the international community recognises its independence. Despite the schism, Transnistrians still have a say in what goes on in Moldova - and will be voting in next weekend's election. Peter Yeung recently paid a visit.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinator: Rosie Strawbridge Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

July, August & September — Dante's New South Mega ReturnRichard Blanco — Selected by President Obama as the fifth Presidential Inaugural Poet, Blanco was the youngest, first Latinx, immigrant, and gay person in that role. In 2023, President Biden awarded him the National Humanities Medal. Born to Cuban exile parents and raised in Miami, Blanco explores identity, belonging, and place in works like Homeland of My Body, For All of Us, One Today, and The Prince of Los Cocuyos. His honors include the Agnes Starrett Prize, PEN America Beyond Margins Award, Patterson Prize, and Lambda Literary Award. Blanco is Education Ambassador for The Academy of American Poets, Associate Professor at Florida International University, and Poet Laureate of Miami-Dade County. www.richard-blanco.comSamiya Bashir — Poet, writer, librettist, and multimedia artist described as “a dynamic, shape-shifting machine of perpetual motion.” Her work has been seen from Berlin to Accra, Florence to across the U.S. She is the author of Field Theories (Oregon Book Award) and I Hope This Helps (Nightboat Books, 2025). Honors include the Rome Prize, Pushcart Prize, and Oregon Arts & Culture Council Fellowship, with residencies at MacDowell and the Atlantic Center for the Arts. She is reigniting Fire & Inkwell to support LGBTQ+ artists and writers of African descent. www.samiyabashir.comOctavio Quintanilla — Author of If I Go Missing (2014) and Poet Laureate of Texas. His poetry, fiction, translations, and Frontextos (visual poems) appear in Alaska Quarterly Review, Texas Observer, Green Mountains Review, and more. Exhibitions include Southwest School of Art, Weslaco Museum, and the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. Regional editor for Texas Books in Review, poetry editor for Voices de la Luna, and faculty in Literature & Creative Writing at Our Lady of the Lake University. www.octavioquintanilla.com  |  IG: @writeroctavioquintanilla  |  X: @OctQuintanillaVince Herman (Leftover Salmon) — Since co-founding Leftover Salmon in 1989, Herman's joyful, theatrical energy has defined the band. After moving from West Virginia to Boulder, CO, he briefly joined the Left-Hand String Band before forming Salmon Heads; both merged on New Year's Eve 1989 to become Leftover Salmon. Decades on, Herman continues to bring his eclectic musical vision to audiences everywhere.Additional Music: Alain Johannes — www.alainjohannes.com  |  Documentary: YouTubeSponsorsThe Pickens County Chamber of CommerceThe CrownBright Hill PressSpecial ThanksUCLA Extension Writing ProgramMercer University PressRed Phone BoothAlain Johannes — original score: www.alainjohannes.comHost Clifford Brooks — The Draw of Broken Eyes & Whirling Metaphysics, Athena Departs, Old Gods: www.cliffbrooks.com/how-to-orderCheck out his Teachable courses, The Working Writer and Adulting with Autism, here: brooks-sessions.teachable.com

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Valerie Obaze. Founder of R&R Skincare.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Valerie Obaze. Founder of R&R Skincare.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Valerie Obaze. Founder of R&R Skincare.

Radio Foot internationale, 2 émissions en direct aujourd'hui, 16h10-21h10 T.U., au sommaire de la première : - La suite et la fin de la 8è journée des éliminatoires Coupe du monde 2026 en Afrique ; - Italie : le catenaccio aux oubliettes ? ; - Confirmation attendue pour les Bleus au Parc des Princes.   - La suite et la fin de la 8è journée des éliminatoires Coupe du monde 2026 en Afrique. - Poule F : Gabon/Côte d'Ivoire, les Panthères prêtes à bondir sur les champions d'Afrique. Une opposition aux allures de finale de groupe, alors que les Éléphants n'ont qu'un point d'avance sur leurs adversaires, qui ambitionnent de disputer le Mondial pour la 1ère fois. Préservés contre les Seychelles, les cadres Aubameyang et Allevinah de retour, Lemina est titulaire, et Bouanga espère être autant en réussite que mercredi dernier ! Les Ivoiriens sont invaincus dans ces éliminatoires, mais la finition des Orange reste perfectible. - Groupe I : les Aigles se loupent à Accra face aux Black Stars (1-0). Le Mali désormais 4ès, devancé par les Comores, et à 4 points de Madagascar. - L'Algérie loupe le coche face au Syli à Casablanca. Déception pour les Verts et interrogations. Petkovic critiqué par la presse. Les Fennecs restent en ballottage favorable pour la qualification directe. - Italie : le catenaccio aux oubliettes ? La défense des Azzurri a souffert face à la vivacité des attaquants israéliens. 2 matches et 2 victoires pour Gattuso. Victoire 5-4, un entraineur soulagé plus que satisfait ? L'attaque répond présent (10 buts inscrits), une 2è place de synonyme de barrages pour l'instant. - Confirmation attendue pour les Bleus au Parc des Princes. Après un succès convaincant face à l'Ukraine vendredi en Pologne, la France accueille l'Islande du Lillois Hakon Haraldsson. Match de la 2è journée d'éliminatoires du Mondial 2026. Les «Strákarni okkar» sont en tête du groupe D après leur large victoire sur l'Azerbaïdjan. Doué et Dembélé absents, « D.D. » doit revoir en partie son secteur offensif. Pour débattre avec Annie Gasnier : Frank Simon, Hervé Penot et Nabil Djellit. Technique/réalisation : Laurent Salerno. -- David Fintzel/Pierre Guérin.

Preached at The eXperience Service, First Love Center, Accra. 7th September, 2025.

Preached at The eXperience Service, First Love Center, Accra. 24th August, 2025.

Preached at The eXperience Service, First Love Center, Accra. 31st August, 2025.

Preached at The eXperience Service, First Love Center, Accra. 24th August, 2025.

Preached at The eXperience Service, First Love Center, Accra. 31st August, 2025.

Preached at The eXperience Service, First Love Center, Accra. 7th September, 2025.

From speed garage to Arabic pop, one hour of borderless club energy from the Saudi DJ and curator. "We're making history tonight," hollered the MC at the start of Nooriyah's London Boiler Room in 2022. Sat next to the decks was her baba (Arabic for father), dressed in traditional Saudi garb. He opened the one-hour performance by playing the oud, a Middle Eastern instrument similar to a lute. Surrounded by smiling faces and pumping arms, it's a picture of joy. The set was a turning point—and not just for Nooriyah's career. Scroll through the comments on YouTube and you'll find notes of endearment, gratitude and teary appreciation, proof of how powerful it was for people to see Middle Eastern music placed at the centre of contemporary club culture. This speaks to Nooriyah's MO. Born in Saudi Arabia, raised in Japan and now based in the UK, her musical vision reflects her global upbringing. But her style isn't eclecticism for eclecticism's sake—she's spoken about the importance of carving out space for underrepresented voices in dance music. Her RA Mix makes that mission audible. The result is a breathless hour: 47 tracks darting between speed garage, amapiano, Jersey club, Arabic pop edits and percussion-heavy workouts from Cairo to Accra. But don't mistake pace for carelessness: RA.1002 never feels rushed. Each switch is considered, revealing a knowledge of how global dance traditions can speak to one another. All in all, it's not only a celebration of her own heritage, but an invitation to imagine dance floors unconstrained by borders. @nooriyah Find the tracklist and interview at ra.co/podcast/1020.