Best Abidjan Podcasts (2024)

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Afrika in Focus Special: The Ripple Effects of Biden's Exit on U.S. Policy, Africa, and Ghana 33:34

2h ago33:34

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Send us a Text Message. Africa in Focus takes an in-depth look at the political ripple effects following President Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election. This significant development holds profound implications for the United States, Africa, and specifically Ghana. In this special edition, we dissect the reasons behind Biden's choice. Biden'…

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Ghana in Focus Special: Analysing the legacy of Nana Akufo Addo's Presidency Part II- Housing, Healthcare, Illegal Mining, Debt restructuring and Power Crises 50:39

18d ago50:39

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "Ghana in Focus," we delve into the multifaceted legacy of President Nana Akufo-Addo, analyzing his administration's impact on housing, healthcare, mining, debt restructuring and the power crises in Ghana. The episode offers a comprehensive look at the achievements and shortcomings of Akufo-Addo’s presiden…

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Ghana in Focus Special: Analysing the Legacy of Nana Akufo Addo's Presidency Part I 44:16

26d ago44:16

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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode of "Ghana in Focus," we take a comprehensive and critical look at the legacy of President Nana Akufo-Addo. With elections just five months away, it's a crucial time to reflect on the socio-economic challenges that have defined his tenure since 2017. In examining Nana Akufo-Addo's legacy, the episode pr…

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Ghana in Focus Special: Tackling the Soaring Costs of Construction in Ghana - A Guide for International Investors 15:36

1M ago15:36

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Send us a Text Message. The latest episode of Ghana in Focus, tackles a pressing issue: the soaring costs of construction in Ghana. As building material prices continue to climb, this episode serves as an essential guide for those who want to build their property in Ghana. Kwame opens the episode by discussing the significant increase in building m…

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Ghana in Focus : Unlocking the Secrets to Buying Prime Land in Ghana - Tips, Locations, and Pitfalls to Avoid 7:15

1M ago7:15

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Send us a Text Message. Are you ready to unlock the secrets to purchasing prime land in Ghana without falling into common pitfalls? In this week's episode of Ghana in Focus, I, Kwame, your trusted Ghanaian journalist and entrepreneur, guide you through a meticulous journey of land acquisition in Ghana. We'll dissect the essential steps you need to …

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Afrika in Focus Special: Discovering the Hidden Charms of Jamaica and Luanda, Angola 9:21

2M ago9:21

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Send us a Text Message. Discover why you should rethink your next vacation destination! Join me, Kwame, as we challenge common travel trends and shine a spotlight on the underrated gems of the African world. This week on Africa in Focus, we explore the stunning allure of Jamaica and the dynamic vibrancy of Luanda, Angola. You'll hear why the negati…

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Afrika in Focus Special: Unveiling Abidjan - Africa's Hidden Gem in Côte d'Ivoire 11:23

2M ago11:23

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Send us a Text Message. Can Africa rival the top travel destinations in Europe, Asia, and North America? Absolutely, and this week, we're setting our sights on the mesmerizing city of Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire. Join me, Kwame, as we uncover the essence of one of Africa's most dynamic urban landscapes. As many in the Western Hemisphere seek vacation …

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Afrika in Focus Special: Africa Day Tribute - Revolutionary Leaders and the Struggle for Continental Unity and Freedom 35:15

2M ago35:15

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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a journey through the revolutionary heartbeat of Africa with me, Kwame, as we honor the legacy of Africa Day and the fearless leaders who paved the way for the continent's future. In this powerful episode, we dissect the historical and ongoing struggles for independence and self-determination, setting the stage for…

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Ghana in Focus Special: Currency Woes in Ghana - Understanding the Cedi's Depreciation and Path Forward 41:48

2M ago41:48

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Send us a Text Message. Discover the true culprits behind the Ghanaian cedi's downward spiral in a candid discussion that goes beyond the usual suspects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. I'm Kwame, your guide through the complex economic landscape of Ghana, bringing you a narrative that's not just about the numbers but the l…

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Ghana in Focus special: Why some Big companies are leaving Ghana. 34:32

3M ago34:32

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Send us a Text Message. This week's edition of Ghana in focus investigates the trend of big companies leaving Ghana. Ghana is considered as the gateway to Afrika. However due to the severe economic challenges the country is going through many big businesses have been compelled to leave Ghana. This state of affairs is worrying particularly as the go…

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Ghana in Focus Special: Why Ghanaian youth should stay at home 35:57

3M ago35:57

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Send us a Text Message. This week's edition of Ghana in focus analyses why Ghanaian youth should stay in Ghana rather than seeking greener pastures on the West. Over the last 4 years there has been a marked increase in the numbers of Ghanaians that have left the country. We explain some of the reasons why Ghanaians have decided to leave the country…

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Afrika in Focus Special: The Great Betrayal of Mandela and the ANC, The Land issue in South Afrika 30:10

3M ago30:10

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Send us a Text Message. This week's edition of Afrika in Focus looks at the vexed issue of land in South Afrika. Land was a fundamental issue in the whole FREEDOM struggle in South Afrika. We detail the importance of land to a people and how central land is to the nation building aspect of a people. We detail how Mandela and the ANC (Afrikan Nation…

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Afrika in Focus special: 30 Years after Mandela becoming president is South Afrika free or still under Aparthied 1:01:10

3M ago1:01:10

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Send us a Text Message. This week's edition of Afrika in Focus looks at 30 years of so called democracy in South Afrika. 30 Years ago this week Nelson Mandela became the first democratically elected president of South Afrika. We state that the system of apartheid never ended with the election of Nelson Mandela and the ANC (African National Congress…

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Afrika in Focus Special: 30 years on from the Rwandan Genocide, Kagame - Saint or Sinner 32:41

3M ago32:41

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Send us a Text Message. This week's edition of Afrika in Focus looks at Rwanda 30 years on from the genocide that resulted in the loss of over 1 million Afrikan lives. The western media and political establishments present the narrative that Rwanda is an Afrikan economic 'miracle' and the leadership of Kagame is an example of progressive Afrikan le…

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Afrika in Focus Special: Dye-ing to look good - The Hair care and beauty industry Part II - Skin bleaching/ whitening 41:55

4M ago41:55

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Send us a Text Message. This week's edition of Afrika in Focus continues our series looking into the beauty industry. We look into the epidemic of skin bleaching in the global Afrikan community. Before this we put a rap on the hair issue and state the damaging toxic chemicals that are present in the hair products. We advise what chemicals to look o…

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Afrika in Focus Special: Dye-ing to look good - The Hair care and beauty industry Part I 43:13

4M ago43:13

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Send us a Text Message. This week's edition of Afrika in Focus examines the effects of the hair care industry on Afrikan (Black) women. We start by analysing why Afrikan women globally spend huge amounts of money trying to look like European women. We then go into depth using history and mind control techniques how Afrikan women were programmed to …

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Ghana in Focus special: Why The LGBTQ agenda is anti Ghanaian Family values 33:59

4M ago33:59

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Send us a Text Message. This week's edition of Ghana in Focus ends our heritage month series looking at aspects of Ghanaian life. This week we analyse why the LGBTQ agenda is anti Ghanaian family values. This is in light of the anti LGBTQ bill unanimously passed in the Ghanaian parliament that is now awaiting the President of the Republic of Ghana …

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Ghana in Focus: Why Kumase is a viable investment destination 21:14

4M ago21:14

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Send us a Text Message. This week's edition of Ghana in Focus continues our Ghana heritage series month. We look at Kumasi as a viable investment destination. Kumasi or Kumase is the second city of Ghana and is the capital of the Asante Region of Ghana, Kumasi is a 5 and a half hour journey by road from the capital Accra and is also easily accessib…

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Ghana in Focus: Ghanaian cuisine Part IV 15:55

5M ago15:55

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Send us a Text Message. As part of our heritage month series, this week's edition of Ghana in Focus looks at some more authentic Ghanaian dishes. The dishes we feature include the national dish of the Asante people Fufuo and Palm nut soup (Ab3nkwan), the national dish of the Ga people, Ga Kenkey (Ncran Dokonu) and a Ghanaian street food classic K3l…

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Ghana in Focus Special: Political independence is useless without Economic independence: Who really owns Ghana? 35:12

5M ago35:12

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Send us a Text Message. This week's episode of Ghana in Focus asks a pertinent question, who really owns Ghana. This is in light of Ghana celebrating its 67th year of so called independence on 6th March 1957. The question of who really owns Ghana is a cogent one given the assertion that political independence is meaningless without economic indepen…

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Episode 169 | AFCON Special w/ La Sunday 45:04

5M ago45:04

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The last of our AFCON content, we present to you a convo with Abidjan creative collective, ‘La Sunday’ who host the best day parties in the city, full of welcoming and friendly vibes + next-level sounds. Kieran, Kwame and Yaf spoke with Lizzy and Lio pitch-side from the Félix Houphouët Boigny Stadium. Lizzy (project manager) hails from Côte d'Ivoir…

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Ghana in Focus special: State of the Nation Address - A president out of touch with reality?? 48:54

5M ago48:54

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Send us a Text Message. This week's edition of Ghana in Focus highlights the president of Ghana's State Of the Nation Address (SONA) and stress this is a president who is seriously out of touch with reality. We go into numerous topics that the president mentioned or did not mention and give our take on these topics. Health - we explain that the sta…

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Episode 168 | Adventures in Abidjan & AFCON Recap 1:27:22

5M ago1:27:22

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The awesome foursome are back again with another offering! Kieran and Yaf dial in from London whilst Steven and Kwame connect from Amsterdam. The vibes are immaculate, the mandem speak about their 10 month 'pause', they revisit their time in Côte d'Ivoire covering the African Cup Of Nations football tournament and speak about what's on the horizon.…

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Afrika in Focus - Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Review. The best AFCON EVER!! 24:07

5M ago24:07

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Send us a Text Message. This week's edition of Afrika in Focus reviews the just ended Afrikan Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. By all accounts the football fiesta that was AFCON was a great success with more than 2 Billion people watching the event in more than 170 countries. Added to this most of the stadia hosting the matches were sold out …

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Afrika in Focus: Bob Marley Biopic One Love - A true representation? 26:45

5M ago26:45

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Send us a Text Message. This week's edition of Afrika in Focus analyses the Biopic of Bob Marley, ONE LOVE. We explain the rationale for the movie and stress that certain factors like the marketability of the film and the type of message the producers / directors of the film wanted to portray were all considerations before the release of the film. …

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Ghana in Focus - Relationships in Ghana Part V - Marriage in the Ghanaian / Afrikan context 35:32

6M ago35:32

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Send us a Text Message. This week's edition of Ghana in Focus looks at marriage in the Ghanaian/ traditional Afrikan setting. We explain the concept of marriage in the Ghanaian / Afrikan tradition and why the institution of marriage is valued deeply and the role this plays in the community / nation. We explain the difference in the concept of marri…

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Haller the hero for hosts Ivory Coast as they are crowned Afcon champions 15:00

6M ago15:00

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John Bennett presents reaction from outside the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan after a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations final between hosts Ivory Coast and Nigeria. John gets perspective from both nations as he’s joined by Ivorian football journalist Salia Dramé and Nigerian broadcaster Fisayo Dairo. Friend of the pod George Addo also drops by …

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The Final Countdown: Ivory Coast v Nigeria 15:02

6M ago15:02

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John Bennett is joined by former Cameroon and Tottenham defender Sebastien Bassong to look ahead to the Africa Cup of Nations final between Ivory Coast and Nigeria in Abidjan. We hear from former Arsenal defender Johan Djourou on his mentoring relationship with one of the Ivorian stars of the tournament, Brighton winger Simon Adingra. We also go be…

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Episode 167 | AFCON Special w/ El Hadji Diouf 50:59

5M ago50:59

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After a bit of an extended pause, we are back and have returned to the Motherland, live from Côte d'Ivoire for the 2023 African Cup of Nations football tournament. Kieran, Kwame, Steven and Yaf have linked up in Abidjan are joined by the two former African Footballer of The Year, Sengalese and ex Liverpool, Lens and Bolton star El Hadji Diouf. Diou…

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Kolo Toure: Ivory Coast winning Afcon would be “incredible” 15:00

6M ago15:00

15:00

In a bonus episode, John Bennett is joined by a legend of Ivory Coast football and 2015 Africa Cup of Nations winner Kolo Toure. The former Arsenal and Manchester City defender shares his Afcon memories, including lifting the trophy in 2015. He also assesses the current squad, and looks ahead to the final against Nigeria.…

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The Elephants v The Super Eagles: Ivory Coast and Nigeria reach final 15:00

6M ago15:00

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John Bennett is joined by a host of guests to react to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals in Ivory Coast. Ivorian football journalist Salia Dramé and Afcon broadcaster Patrick Juillard join John to assess the hosts' 1-0 win over DR Congo which sees them through to the final. We are also joined by former South African captain Dean Furman and Nige…

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Afcon semi-finals: can South Africa and DR Congo stage upsets? 14:59

6M ago14:59

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John Bennett is joined by former DR Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani as they look ahead to the semi-finals at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. We hear how Gaby rates the chances of his nation against the hosts Ivory Coast, while the guys assess how Nigeria may manage without star striker Victor Osimhen should he not be fit to face South Afric…

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Ghana in Focus: Relationships Part IV - Black women saying they are NO GOOD Black men, myth or reality? 39:41

6M ago39:41

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Send us a Text Message. This week's edition of Ghana in Focus examines the vexed question that many Afrikan (Black) women in the West and some in Afrika claim that there are no good Afrikan (Black) men out there. We scrutinize this claim by stating what is a definition of a good Black man? We explain some of the socio economic nuances especially in…

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Penalties, Punditry and Predictions as AFCON reaches the semi-finals 17:40

6M ago17:40

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Host nation Ivory Coast produced another amazing escape act as Oumar Diakite's 122nd-minute winner sent the 10-man Elephants into the semi-finals at heartbroken Mali's expense. They’ll face DR Congo in the last four. South Africa will take on Nigeria after their penalty shoot-out win against Cape Verde. We hear from the South Africa keeper Ronwen W…

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Hosts Ivory Coast reach semi-finals in dramatic style as South Africa also progress 15:02

6M ago15:02

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John Bennett is joined by former South Africa captain Dean Furman to assess their 2-1 win on penalties over Cape Verde which saw goalkeeper Ronwen Williams save four spot kicks to see them through to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. We also discuss a dramatic last gasp victory for hosts Ivory Coast who beat Mali 2-1 thanks to a goal in added …

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles soar into the semi-finals with DR Congo 15:00

6M ago15:00

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Join John Bennett in Abidjan as Nigeria and DR Congo reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Nigeria beat Angola 1-0, while DR Congo won 3-1 against Guinea. John is joined by African football expert Maher Mezahi to assess whether Nigeria have enough to go on and win it, while former DR Congo captain and friend of the pod …

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Arrival in Abidjan: The big quarter-final preview 15:00

6M ago15:00

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John Bennett is joined by Ghanaian broadcaster George Addo after arriving in Abidjan to preview the quarter-final matches at the Africa Cup of Nations in a bonus edition. In an unpredictable tournament, John and George do the unthinkable, and try and predict which way the matches will go. We hear who will progress between Nigeria and Angola and who…

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South Africa stun Morocco as Mali make last eight 15:00

6M ago15:00

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Mike McCarthy is joined by former South Africa captain Dean Furman and former Cameroon defender Sebastian Bassong to reflect on another big Afcon shock as South Africa eliminate World Cup semi-finalists Morocco in a 2-0 win. Meanwhile Mali see off Burkina Faso 2-1 as the quarter-final line-up is completed. We look ahead to the last eight and ask, w…

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Hosts Ivory Coast progress as holders Senegal beaten on penalties 15:00

6M ago15:00

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John Bennett is joined by former DR Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani as they react to a huge match in the last-16 at the Africa Cup of Nations as hosts Ivory Coast beat holders Senegal 5-4 on penalties after the game had finished 1-1 after extra-time. John and Gaby also discuss Cape Verde’s 1-0 win over Mauritania which sees them progress to a quarter…

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