by Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey
Africa is a diverse continent with a rich and complex history. Its image however appears stuck in the past despite decades of progress. On this podcast, we'll strive to reflect the true reality on the ground today and discuss issues driving Africa's challenges and growth with experts and with individuals who are helping to reshape the narrative about Africa. Join Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey for remarkable conversations with Africans at home and in the diaspora.<br /><hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_blank" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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February 7, 2025
<p>Discovering one's true calling in life doesn't always come easily. Awe Ogon learned that the hard way. She studied law to please her father but realized after a few years of practice that she was not as passionate about law as she was about creating art, so she quit law and left her home country, Nigeria. Now, the author of 3 books and a collection of poems, Awe talks to us about how she found her voice as a writer. Plus, an iconic New Zealand landmark has been granted legal recognition as a person. </p><br><p>Additional audio excerpt: Credit - WION TV</p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
January 24, 2025
<p>Before Nollywood came calling, Collins Okoh worked for Nigeria's Ministry of Health while nursing a dream of becoming a novelist. But that all changed when Nollywood actor, producer, and director Funke Akindele Bello invited him to collaborate on her 2020 film, Omo Ghetto: The Saga. Since then, Collins and Funke have churned out some of the highest grossing movies in Nollywood history including A Tribe Called Judah. All these movies have all surpassed the 1-billion-naira mark. Collins joins us to share his insights and his formula for writing box office hits. Plus, a Maryland resident trying to renew her driver's license discovers that she has been registered as dead though she is very much alive. </p><br><p>Additional audio excerpt: Credit: FAANTV (Youtube), Galaxy NewsTV, NBC 10WJAR </p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
January 10, 2025
<p>Esports is a multi-billion-dollar industry attracting young people from around the world. International and regional tournaments, including tournaments for university teams, offer players a pathway to becoming professional gamers. In Africa, esports is gaining grounds despite challenges such as the cost of accessing the internet and electricity cost. As many worry about the effect long hours of gaming may be having on the mental health of young people, insiders say there are some advantages to playing video games. President of Esports Association, Ghana, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thekwesihayford/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kwesi Hayford</a> joined us to discuss those benefits. Plus, a Michelin-starred sushi chain restaurant in Japan spends over a million dollars at auction for the first tuna catch of 2025. </p><br><p>Additional audio excerpt: Credit - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/esportsghana/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Esports Association, Ghana</a></p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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