Podcasts about ghanaians

“We apologize to Ghanaians, particularly the young people whose bets were spoilt by the Black Stars' defeat.” - Nana Oduro Sarfo, GFA Executive Council Member

“Dissolve Black Stars and replace them with Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko players.” - Ghanaians react to players' withdrawal from the AFCON qualifiers.

In this first CODECA book, we take a closer look at some of the key issues affecting the lives and livelihoods of Ghanaians. The discussion touches on the consistency of free SHS, concerns surrounding drug-related issues, the struggles of cocoa farmers over cocoa prices, and the impact of rising fuel prices. The conversation also examines the relationship between the Ghana cedi and the US dollar, and why a reduction in the dollar's value has not necessarily translated into noticeable improvements in the everyday lives of citizens. From education and agriculture to fuel prices and the cost of living, this book brings together important concerns and reflections on Ghana's economic and social challenges.

Chit-chat with Ghanaians living abroad, discussing life overseas with all its enjoyments and struggles.

Five years in the making, one night to celebrate! Grab your ticket now for We Are The Culture before they sell out! Stay By Plan at 5 — https://thegaderin.com/activities/we-are-the-culture-stay-by-plan-at-5In this episode, we sit down with DJ, creative, and culture curator Cedric Bansah (aka M00nc4ke) for an honest conversation about the shifting dynamics of living in Accra today.As more young Ghanaians and creatives look beyond borders, we unpack the reality of brain drain, what drives people to leave, and what it means for the local creative ecosystem. We also explore the complex, evolving relationship between the diaspora and Ghana. We balance idealisation with the on-the-ground reality of building a life and culture here.Sending money from abroad? Use Tap Tap Send — it's fast, simple, and you don't pay extra charges. — https://www.taptapsend.com/ Use our discount code: STAYBYPLAN for the best rates!

Abena Pokua says Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and the NDC owe pastors and Ghanaians an apology over what she describes as misleading claims about the National Cathedral project. What do you make of her call for an apology?

Chit-chat with Ghanaians living abroad, discussing life overseas with all its enjoyments and struggles.

Minority in Parliament is demanding a detailed account of the GH¢49 million reportedly spent by the government to evacuate Ghanaians from South Africa

Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that a total of GH¢49.7 million was spent to evacuate 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks

“The GH₵49.7 million spent on evacuating Ghanaians from South Africa is quite ambiguous. The Foreign Affairs Minister is still yet to answer many of the Minority's questions.” — George Kwame Aboagye, MP for Asene-Manso-Akroso

Chit-chat with Ghanaians living abroad, discussing life overseas with all its enjoyments and struggles.

“Where did the Black Stars' World Cup budget go?” - Kobby Stone questions Sports Minister Kofi Adams over the team's World Cup expenditure... demands accountability.

NPP Chairman aspirant Boakye Agyarko has hinted that the party is no longer attractive and needs someone who can turn things around and make it appealing to Ghanaians

Chit-chat with Ghanaians living abroad, discussing life overseas with all its enjoyments and struggles.

Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaians in Rwanda to register with the Ghanaian Embassy to help government respond swiftly and effectively during emergencies.

Minority in Parliament is asking the government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to publish the full expenditure incurred in evacuating Ghanaians from South Africa following the xenophobic attacks

Chit-chat with Ghanaians living abroad, discussing life overseas with all its enjoyments and struggles.

Nana Kwabena Ampratwum delivers a strong message to President John Dramani Mahama, calling on him to remember and fulfill the promises made to Ghanaians. In this episode, we unpack his concerns, the expectations surrounding the Mahama administration, and the growing public demand for accountability, delivery, and tangible results. What promises are at stake, and is the government doing enough to meet the expectations of the people?

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has disclosed that 62 Ghanaian citizens have been killed, while another 15 remain missing after travelling to Russia amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war

Chit-chat with Ghanaians living abroad, discussing life overseas with all its enjoyments and struggles.

Send us Fan MailYou were just listening to Hansia Essuman, Creative Lead at Banah Heights Ltd who holds I hold a BA in Architecture from Central University in Ghana, a Master's in Urban Planning and Design at the University of Georgia in the USA.In the episode, Hansia mentions embarking on a second Master's in Housing Management and Policy. Since this podcast was recorded, the course has been upgraded to a PhD in Housing Management and Policy at the University of Georgia in the USA.In the clip you just heard, Hansia recounted the moment she collapsed just months away from completing her architecture degree in Ghana and during a period when she had lost her father – an important figure in her life who had shaped her interest in building construction as a child.In this, our 12th episode of AKADi Magazine's Connecting Communities podcast and our final for our eighth season, we follow Hansia's engaging storytelling as she explains how, against all odds she pursues her path into the architecture industry, and tells us how she plans to apply her training in the USA to tackle Ghana's urban planning challenges.  Novara Media - This Chinese Policy Change is a Massive Deal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eotvnm_UDekS7 Ep12| BUILDING LEGACIES - a conversation with pioneering architect Elsie Owusuhttps://pod.link/1581238094/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xNzgyNjA1OAGhanaians Abroadhttps://www.akadimagazine.com/home/categories/ghanaians-abroadThe music in this episode is made exclusively for AKADi Magazine by Kyekyeku and the Super Opong Stars and is called 'Life No Dey Easy'.AKADi Magazine is a digital publication connecting Ghanaians in Ghana and the Diaspora, visit us at www.akadimagazine.com , www.akadimagazine.co.uk and www.msbwrites.co.uk for all your community news.Join our socials here: https://linktr.ee/AKADiMag

“The excessive use of chemicals on food is putting Ghanaians' lives at risk. The FDA and Agriculture Ministry must intensify inspections and act now.”

Why do some Ghanaians expect to be given money after providing a service, even when the service is already part of their job? From government institutions to everyday transactions, the culture of asking for “something” after doing what one is required to do raises questions about our attitudes towards work, service and entitlement

Executive Director of Help Foundation Africa, Kwadwo Kyei Yamoah, has backed Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams' call for national prayers to restore Ghana's polluted water bodies and degraded lands, stressing that both spiritual and physical action are needed, as past and current government efforts have failed to yield the desired results

“What kind of arrogance is that? Do you decide who receives a petition on behalf of the President? Who do you think you are? Be humble and put an end to the arrogance. Ghanaians are no longer attracted to you.” - Omanhene Kwabena Asante lashes out at the NPP.

Ghanaians have a funny way of naming junctions and areas. Some names make perfect sense, while others leave you wondering, “How did they even come up with this name?” What's the funniest or strangest junction name you've ever heard?

Chit-chat with Ghanaians living abroad, discussing life overseas with all its enjoyments and struggles.

“In the interest of accountability and in line with President Mahama's directive, make Ghana's World Cup expenditure public. Ghanaians deserve to know how their money was spent.” - Kobby Stonne to Sports Minister Kofi Adams

Chairman of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Bernard Owusu, has opposed the privatization of VALCO, arguing that the move could limit Ghana's share of revenue. He maintains that state-owned institutions can be successfully managed by Ghanaians if they are free from political interference.

Chit-chat with Ghanaians living abroad, discussing life overseas with all its enjoyments and struggles.

Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has disclosed that the charge sheet in the Sedina Attionu Tamakloe case was never defective, as the Court of Appeal sought to tell Ghanaians

President John Dramani Mahama says his priority is delivering on the promises he made to Ghanaians during his one additional term in office. He also welcomed the Supreme Court's interpretation of the constitutional provision on presidential tenure, saying the relevant clause is clear but that citizens have the right to seek legal clarification

What is the Majority trying to hide from Ghanaians by sacking journalists from the Parliamentary Press Gallery? Is it because they don't want Ghanaians to hear the Governor credit Dr. Bawumia for the Gold Purchase Programme? — Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ofoase/Ayirebi MP.

"Muntaka must immediately apologize to Ghanaians for comparing Ghana's flood situation to California. Such a comparison is unwarranted and insensitive. Ghana is facing a national crisis, and this is the time for action, not unnecessary comparisons." - Omanhene Kwabena Asante

Black Stars kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a winning note after securing a 1-0 victory over Panama, a result that has sparked excitement among many Ghanaians

The economy inherited by the NDC was in such a bad state that it could not create jobs for Ghanaians. How can you blame eight years of failure on just one and a half years of an NDC government? — Bernard Bediako Baidoo, MP for Akwatia.

Kweku Asante and other well meaning Ghanaians converge to discuss floods in Accra. Will the solutions last? What really is the problem?

Hundreds of Ghanaians have returned home from South Africa following anti-migrant protests. In this episode of AfricaLink, we hear how a Ghanaian footballer called Fiifi was forced to leave South Africa for his safety, and the difficult road ahead. AfricaLink host Eddy Micah Jr. and DW's Isaac Kaledzi in Accra also unpack the wider tensions around migration, jobs, and xenophobia in South Africa.

Football is an obsession for many Ghanaians and a route to fame and fortune for a talented few – and it can be a gruelling journey for the children dreaming of stardom in the world's top leagues.Against this backdrop, the country's Right to Dream football academy aims to provide a safe passage to international game. Unusually, the school owns a number of top-tier clubs in Denmark, Egypt and the USA, which can act as stepping stones to the world's top leagues, a path that stars such as Tottenham's Mohamed Kudus and Atalanta's Kamaldeen Sulemana have taken. But while as many as 50,000 children try out for the school, just a handful win scholarships every year. Justice Baidoo meets the talented dreamers who hope to become the next generation of African superstars, from 10-year-olds attending their first trials in rural villages, right through to those taking their first steps as pro footballers in Europe.

Bra Aubrey and the listeners share their thoughts on 300 Ghanaian nationals leaving SA after the illegal immigration protests. Calls to boycott 2026 World Cup amid geopolitical tensions, President Cyril Ramaphosa announcing the Bafana Bafana squad heading to the 2026 World Cup in the US, other trending news as well as the topics that were discussed on the show this evening. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, 300 Ghanaian nationals, Illegal immigration, President Cyril Ramaphosa, 2026 World Cup, US, Iran, Israel, Bafana Bafana THE AUBREY MASANGO SHOW BOILERPLATE The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Konnected Minds Podcast, Derrick Abaitey sits down with Samuel Agyapong — founder of Banana Bread GH — for a conversation that dismantles the myth that you need to travel abroad or raise millions to build a real business in Ghana. Samuel didn't travel. He didn't get investor money. He started with 600 cedis and an MTN loan — and built two bakeries, all from social media. But this conversation goes deeper than just the success story. Samuel breaks down the brutal truths most young Ghanaians refuse to hear: why 70% of people think you need to go abroad to make it, why investors won't bet on you until you prove yourself first, why some people are born to be employees and that's okay, and why the real opportunity in Ghana isn't in chasing trends — it's in solving problems nobody else is paying attention to. From getting his products authenticated by CSIR and FDA, to doing stability tests without preservatives, to waking up at 4 a.m. every day for something he loves — Samuel's story is proof that the system is broken, yes, but it's also full of gaps you can fill if you're willing to start small, stay visible, and build a track record before asking anyone for a dime. This is not motivation. This is the manual.

Government says the economy is stabilising, pointing to falling inflation, a stronger cedi, and improved GDP figures. But NPP's Nana Akomea argues that the numbers do not reflect the daily struggles of ordinary Ghanaians.

Mahama Cares focuses on non-communicable diseases, unlike the National Health Insurance Scheme. People should read more about it before drawing conclusions. I urge Ghanaians not to politicize it because sickness knows no political colour — Obuobia Darko-Opoku

From working 27 years in corporate across Japan and South Africa to investing over 2 million US dollars in a catfish farm in Ghana to learning the brutal truth that nobody will listen to you when you tell them how to think about risk even if you were the only black equity analyst in Japan nominated by Nikkei as one of the top 15 analysts because you need to let your life shine and people will see what is actually happening to you proving that actions speak louder than credentials and experience, the former senior portfolio manager at Mazi asset management who became head of research managing billions in assets for clients but always knew he would come back to Ghana to do something even though he could have come earlier because he was making very very good money and his aim was capital accumulation working for companies that paid him very well, the stock market expert who survived the Japanese bubble burst when banks collapsed and companies had issues watching as a foreigner wondering what was going to happen but fortunately by the grace of God survived the turbulence when his company was acquired by Mitsubishi UFJ Bank and the parent company was taken over by a consortium led by SoftBank Masayoshi Son, the analyst who moved from the sell side investment banking where companies like Databank and GCB Securities have access to the stock market and just recommend stocks to the buy side where you receive money and invest in stocks for clients creating portfolios and putting actual money in so if it falls the client is going to talk to you unlike the sell side where if the stock falls you hide and don't take calls, the entrepreneur who toured with the idea of setting up his own asset management company in Ghana but looking at the Ghana Stock Exchange set up in 1989 or 1990 the trading volume is dominated by probably one company MTN followed by GCB making it very difficult as a portfolio manager in South Africa to get stocks to buy in Ghana because the liquidity is not there and if you found an interesting company you don't get financial data wondering why the stock exchange allowed those companies to be listed when they are not providing their financials, the visionary who had aquaculture in his mind along with a fitness club and a garage because he came to Ghana and saw Ghanaians fixing cars while foreigners counted the money asking why can't I do it when it's just a question of getting the spare parts getting somebody to look after the warehouse very well and the Ghanaians doing it and probably giving them shares in whatever you set up, the risk thinker who explains that the risk concept in Asia is different from what we are taught in Ghana because when we say something is risky we think it's dangerous and you lose money but that's not how they think about risk and if you look at the Chinese characters for risk the two characters pronounced kiki mean danger and opportunity so you see danger and opportunity together, the opportunity seeker who says when you see risk you don't run away but ask is it very dangerous and where is the opportunity and is the opportunity bigger than the danger because he grew up there and lived with them so it became part of him and when he looks at Ghana yes it's risky but where lies the opportunity and where is the danger, the founder and CEO of Wadicair Farms the award winning farm of 2025 who moved to Ghana in 2021 after working many years in corporate making very very good money and moving to South Africa to join Mazi asset management was actually a huge pay cut but his aim was to set up a black owned asset management company where he was head of research and senior portfolio manager for a mandate in Africa excluding South Africa. Host: Derrick Abaitey

In Ghana, much as in other parts of the Global South, postcolonial leaders aimed for industrial growth through the establishment of affordable hydroelectric power. However, in the current rapidly changing climate, many nations face recurring droughts, which hinder electricity production just when demand is on the rise. This situation has led to challenges like load shedding and unplanned power outages, which have strained the bond between citizens and the government. Negotiating Power and Inequality in Ghana: Electricity and Citizenship as Reciprocity (Indiana UP, 2026) aims to unravel the puzzling reality that, despite enduring increasing difficulties from these electricity shortages, the Ghanaian citizens who suffer most harshly are also the least likely to demand political accountability from the state. Drawing on archival evidence, focus groups, qualitative interviews, survey data, and contemporary art and music, author Lauren M. MacLean explains how this disparity in experience—fueled by differences in income and geographical location—has led lower- and higher-income Ghanaians to form contrasting perspectives on their social rights regarding public services and to adopt varying approaches to political involvement. Rather than relying on a predetermined social contract, citizens in Ghana develop a more fluid relationship with the state, shaped by their histories, identities, and personal experiences. This reciprocity highlights their awareness of how climate change and the global shift toward green energy can significantly impact their lives while also underscoring the necessity for the government to take the lead and engage with Ghanaians to promote climate justice. Lauren M. MacLean is the Thomas P. O'Neill Chair of Public Life and Department Chair of Political Science at Northeastern University. Her research focuses on the politics of electricity access and the everyday practice of citizenship in Africa. She conducts fieldwork in Ghana and Kenya, collecting survey data from individuals, conducting focus group discussions, doing archival work, and carrying out qualitative interviews with politicians, policymakers, practitioners, and ordinary people. MacLean has published award-winning books and articles, including: Informal Institutions and Citizenship in Rural Africa (Cambridge, 2010), The Politics of Non-State Social Welfare in the Global South (Cornell, 2014), co-edited with Cammett, and Field Research in Political Science (Cambridge, 2015), coauthored with Kapiszewski and Read. Her research has been published in a wide range of journals and supported by grants, including NSF, SSRC, RWJ, Fulbright-Hays, and Carnegie. She was the recipient of the APSA QMMR 2016 David Collier Mid-Career Achievement Award. You can learn more about her work here. Afua Baafi Quarshie is a Ph.D. candidate in history at the Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on mothering and childhood in post-independence Ghana. 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

In Ghana, much as in other parts of the Global South, postcolonial leaders aimed for industrial growth through the establishment of affordable hydroelectric power. However, in the current rapidly changing climate, many nations face recurring droughts, which hinder electricity production just when demand is on the rise. This situation has led to challenges like load shedding and unplanned power outages, which have strained the bond between citizens and the government. Negotiating Power and Inequality in Ghana: Electricity and Citizenship as Reciprocity (Indiana UP, 2026) aims to unravel the puzzling reality that, despite enduring increasing difficulties from these electricity shortages, the Ghanaian citizens who suffer most harshly are also the least likely to demand political accountability from the state. Drawing on archival evidence, focus groups, qualitative interviews, survey data, and contemporary art and music, author Lauren M. MacLean explains how this disparity in experience—fueled by differences in income and geographical location—has led lower- and higher-income Ghanaians to form contrasting perspectives on their social rights regarding public services and to adopt varying approaches to political involvement. Rather than relying on a predetermined social contract, citizens in Ghana develop a more fluid relationship with the state, shaped by their histories, identities, and personal experiences. This reciprocity highlights their awareness of how climate change and the global shift toward green energy can significantly impact their lives while also underscoring the necessity for the government to take the lead and engage with Ghanaians to promote climate justice. Lauren M. MacLean is the Thomas P. O'Neill Chair of Public Life and Department Chair of Political Science at Northeastern University. Her research focuses on the politics of electricity access and the everyday practice of citizenship in Africa. She conducts fieldwork in Ghana and Kenya, collecting survey data from individuals, conducting focus group discussions, doing archival work, and carrying out qualitative interviews with politicians, policymakers, practitioners, and ordinary people. MacLean has published award-winning books and articles, including: Informal Institutions and Citizenship in Rural Africa (Cambridge, 2010), The Politics of Non-State Social Welfare in the Global South (Cornell, 2014), co-edited with Cammett, and Field Research in Political Science (Cambridge, 2015), coauthored with Kapiszewski and Read. Her research has been published in a wide range of journals and supported by grants, including NSF, SSRC, RWJ, Fulbright-Hays, and Carnegie. She was the recipient of the APSA QMMR 2016 David Collier Mid-Career Achievement Award. You can learn more about her work here. Afua Baafi Quarshie is a Ph.D. candidate in history at the Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on mothering and childhood in post-independence Ghana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

In Ghana, much as in other parts of the Global South, postcolonial leaders aimed for industrial growth through the establishment of affordable hydroelectric power. However, in the current rapidly changing climate, many nations face recurring droughts, which hinder electricity production just when demand is on the rise. This situation has led to challenges like load shedding and unplanned power outages, which have strained the bond between citizens and the government. Negotiating Power and Inequality in Ghana: Electricity and Citizenship as Reciprocity (Indiana UP, 2026) aims to unravel the puzzling reality that, despite enduring increasing difficulties from these electricity shortages, the Ghanaian citizens who suffer most harshly are also the least likely to demand political accountability from the state. Drawing on archival evidence, focus groups, qualitative interviews, survey data, and contemporary art and music, author Lauren M. MacLean explains how this disparity in experience—fueled by differences in income and geographical location—has led lower- and higher-income Ghanaians to form contrasting perspectives on their social rights regarding public services and to adopt varying approaches to political involvement. Rather than relying on a predetermined social contract, citizens in Ghana develop a more fluid relationship with the state, shaped by their histories, identities, and personal experiences. This reciprocity highlights their awareness of how climate change and the global shift toward green energy can significantly impact their lives while also underscoring the necessity for the government to take the lead and engage with Ghanaians to promote climate justice. Lauren M. MacLean is the Thomas P. O'Neill Chair of Public Life and Department Chair of Political Science at Northeastern University. Her research focuses on the politics of electricity access and the everyday practice of citizenship in Africa. She conducts fieldwork in Ghana and Kenya, collecting survey data from individuals, conducting focus group discussions, doing archival work, and carrying out qualitative interviews with politicians, policymakers, practitioners, and ordinary people. MacLean has published award-winning books and articles, including: Informal Institutions and Citizenship in Rural Africa (Cambridge, 2010), The Politics of Non-State Social Welfare in the Global South (Cornell, 2014), co-edited with Cammett, and Field Research in Political Science (Cambridge, 2015), coauthored with Kapiszewski and Read. Her research has been published in a wide range of journals and supported by grants, including NSF, SSRC, RWJ, Fulbright-Hays, and Carnegie. She was the recipient of the APSA QMMR 2016 David Collier Mid-Career Achievement Award. You can learn more about her work here. Afua Baafi Quarshie is a Ph.D. candidate in history at the Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on mothering and childhood in post-independence Ghana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

In Ghana, much as in other parts of the Global South, postcolonial leaders aimed for industrial growth through the establishment of affordable hydroelectric power. However, in the current rapidly changing climate, many nations face recurring droughts, which hinder electricity production just when demand is on the rise. This situation has led to challenges like load shedding and unplanned power outages, which have strained the bond between citizens and the government. Negotiating Power and Inequality in Ghana: Electricity and Citizenship as Reciprocity (Indiana UP, 2026) aims to unravel the puzzling reality that, despite enduring increasing difficulties from these electricity shortages, the Ghanaian citizens who suffer most harshly are also the least likely to demand political accountability from the state. Drawing on archival evidence, focus groups, qualitative interviews, survey data, and contemporary art and music, author Lauren M. MacLean explains how this disparity in experience—fueled by differences in income and geographical location—has led lower- and higher-income Ghanaians to form contrasting perspectives on their social rights regarding public services and to adopt varying approaches to political involvement. Rather than relying on a predetermined social contract, citizens in Ghana develop a more fluid relationship with the state, shaped by their histories, identities, and personal experiences. This reciprocity highlights their awareness of how climate change and the global shift toward green energy can significantly impact their lives while also underscoring the necessity for the government to take the lead and engage with Ghanaians to promote climate justice. Lauren M. MacLean is the Thomas P. O'Neill Chair of Public Life and Department Chair of Political Science at Northeastern University. Her research focuses on the politics of electricity access and the everyday practice of citizenship in Africa. She conducts fieldwork in Ghana and Kenya, collecting survey data from individuals, conducting focus group discussions, doing archival work, and carrying out qualitative interviews with politicians, policymakers, practitioners, and ordinary people. MacLean has published award-winning books and articles, including: Informal Institutions and Citizenship in Rural Africa (Cambridge, 2010), The Politics of Non-State Social Welfare in the Global South (Cornell, 2014), co-edited with Cammett, and Field Research in Political Science (Cambridge, 2015), coauthored with Kapiszewski and Read. Her research has been published in a wide range of journals and supported by grants, including NSF, SSRC, RWJ, Fulbright-Hays, and Carnegie. She was the recipient of the APSA QMMR 2016 David Collier Mid-Career Achievement Award. You can learn more about her work here. Afua Baafi Quarshie is a Ph.D. candidate in history at the Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on mothering and childhood in post-independence Ghana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

Discover more Sincerely Accra!Be it the Face The Flag, Hall Parties or Social media Dance challenges, Ghanaians in the diaspora seem to celebrate Ghana's Independence Day in grand style. Some in Ghana have felt it's over kill. But is it truly overkill or a case of misunderstanding? Joseph and Kwame Asante explore these beliefs and also advise a guy who is trying to have sex with his therapist. Press play!Music OpeningOshe - Reynolds The Gentleman ft. Fra!Music BridgesSweat - R2BeesGBWADF (Baajo) - Leo Snow ft. TheGaBritBaby - Quata ft. DogoMusic CloserWins & Losses - Sarkodie x YaadmanA GCR Production - Africa's Premiere Podcast Network

As the US-Israel conflict with Iran intensifies, concerns grow over its effects on Africa, including the security and economic impacts. Thousands of Africans working or traveling in Gulf cities like Dubai, UAE, and Doha, Qatar, are already facing disruptions, with some reportedly stranded at airports. Meanwhile, several African countries have called for urgent de-escalation to prevent the crisis from worsening.At the same time, Ghana has removed Kotoka's name from its airport, restoring it to Accra International Airport. The government says national monuments should reflect democracy, not coups. The decision has sparked debate among Ghanaians, coming sixty years after a military coup that reshaped the country's political history.Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producer: Ayuba Iliya, Keikantse Shumba and Godwin Asediba Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi Senior Producers: Bella Twine and Blessing Aderogba Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla