Best Nana Kwame Podcasts (2024)

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Ghana in Focus Special: illegal small scale mining (Galamsey) Part II - A genocide and Ecocide right before our very eyes 23:16

2h ago23:16

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Send us a text This week on Ghana in Focus, we delve deep into the escalating crisis caused by illegal small-scale mining, locally known as Galamsey. Despite various government interventions, a staggering three-quarters of Ghana's water sources are now contaminated with toxic chemicals such as arsenic, lead, mercury, and cyanide. The Ghana Water Co…

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Chris Herring - Blood in the Garden 18:59

1h ago18:59

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This week on the podcast I read Chris Herring's Blood in the Garden. Keep reading! Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-most-dangerous-thing-in-america/id1551126578 https://open.spotify.com/show/5xky9xGXgdh0bTcUx1yNEf?si=c1b3769405b64615 https://soundcloud.com/bobby-wilson-588095918 Music from TheKeepRunning: https://…

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Afrika in Focus Special: The Monkeypox outbreak - A sinister agenda? 31:04

13d ago31:04

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Send us a text Is the global health narrative about diseases in Africa genuinely informative or part of a larger agenda? Join us as we question the World Health Organization's recent declaration of monkeypox as a global emergency, a stark shift from their previous stance. We scrutinize the credibility of global health authorities and media portraya…

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Afrika in Focus Special: The dangers of Interracial Relationships on African Identity and Culture 35:37

18d ago35:37

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Send us a text Is race mixing eliminating African culture and identity? Join me, Kwame, on this week's Africa in Focus as we tackle the complex and often controversial subject of interracial and biracial relationships. Drawing inspiration from influential figures like Muhammad Ali and Marcus Garvey, I share my deeply held beliefs on the importance …

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Ghana in Focus: Relationships in Ghana Part VI: Exposing the secret some Ghanaian women are hiding! 18:03

28d ago18:03

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Send us a text In this enlightening episode of "Ghana in Focus, I take you on a journey to uncover the hidden complexities of dating Ghanaian women, specifically aimed at men from the diaspora. If you are a diaspora man looking to navigate the intricate landscape of relationships in Ghana, this episode is packed with invaluable insights and practic…

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Jahmal Mayfield - Smoke Kings 18:45

4d ago18:45

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This week on the podcast I read Jahmal Mayfield's Smoke Kings. Also wrote a review here: https://medium.com/@bobbywwilsonjr/smoke-kings-a4d940ab4832 Keep reading! Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-most-dangerous-thing-in-america/id1551126578 https://open.spotify.com/show/5xky9xGXgdh0bTcUx1yNEf?si=c1b3769405b64615 h…

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Book Club: An Immense World By Ed Yong 38:20

29d ago38:20

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Kristen and Kyla dive into 'An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us' by Ed Yong. Join us as we explore this delightful journey through the many fascinating ways animals perceive the world. Published in 2022, Yong masterfully weaves together interviews with scientists and in-depth research, offering a narrative that de…

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Ghana in Focus Special: The Year of Return and the Surge of African Diaspora Relocating to Ghana 24:23

1M ago24:23

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Send us a text The episode uncovers various layers of motivations and impacts exploring why thousands of Africans are finding a new home in Ghana. The Year of Return, a landmark event inviting diasporans to reconnect with their ancestral roots, attracted 1.9 million visitors and has sparked a continuing trend of relocation. An estimated 20,000 to 3…

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Donovan X. Ramsey - When Crack Was King Acts V - VIII 39:49

1M ago39:49

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This week on the podcast I finished Donovan X. Ramsey's When Crack Was King. Keep reading! Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-most-dangerous-thing-in-america/id1551126578 https://open.spotify.com/show/5xky9xGXgdh0bTcUx1yNEf?si=c1b3769405b64615 https://soundcloud.com/bobby-wilson-588095918 Music from TheKeepRunning: …

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

2M ago33:34

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Send us a text 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's decisio…

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167 | Historical Fantasy | “The Familiar” by Leigh Bardugo 41:50

2M ago41:50

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Donovan X. Ramsey - When Crack Was King ActsI-IV 36:01

2M ago36:01

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This week on the podcast I read the first half of Donovan X. Ramsey's excellent book When Crack Was King. Keep reading! Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-most-dangerous-thing-in-america/id1551126578 https://open.spotify.com/show/5xky9xGXgdh0bTcUx1yNEf?si=c1b3769405b64615 https://soundcloud.com/bobby-wilson-58809591…

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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

2M ago50:39

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Send us a text 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 presidency. Housi…

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

2M ago44:16

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Send us a text 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 provides a …

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Hanif Abdurraqib - There's Always This Year (Second Half) 27:16

2M ago27:16

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This week on the podcast I finished Hanif Abdurraqib's There's Always This Year. Keep reading! Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-most-dangerous-thing-in-america/id1551126578 https://open.spotify.com/show/5xky9xGXgdh0bTcUx1yNEf?si=c1b3769405b64615 https://soundcloud.com/bobby-wilson-588095918 Music from TheKeepRunni…

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

3M ago15:36

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Send us a text 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 material p…

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Hanif Abdurraqib - There's Always This Year (First Half) 35:00

3M ago35:00

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This week on the podcast I read Hanif Abdurraqib's There's Always This Year. Keep reading! Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-most-dangerous-thing-in-america/id1551126578 https://open.spotify.com/show/5xky9xGXgdh0bTcUx1yNEf?si=c1b3769405b64615 https://soundcloud.com/bobby-wilson-588095918 Music from TheKeepRunning: …

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

3M ago7:15

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Send us a text 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 take to v…

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

3M ago9:21

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Send us a text 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 negative stereo…

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Book Club: Chain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah 42:37

3M ago42:37

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Kristen and Kyla read Chain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah. "Two top women gladiators fight for their freedom within a depraved private prison system not so far-removed from America's own." We recorded this for our Patron's, but loved the book so much we decided to share with everyone instead! Get a copy of the book! https://www.penguin…

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

3M ago11:23

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Send us a text 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 spots, we…

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

4M ago35:15

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Send us a text 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 a discus…

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

4M ago41:48

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Send us a text 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 lives they…

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

4M ago34:32

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Send us a text 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 government …

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166 | Sci-Fi | “This Is How You Lose The Time War” by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone 36:24

4M ago36:24

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

4M ago35:57

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Send us a text 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. We then…

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

4M ago30:10

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Send us a text 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 National Congre…

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Book Club: Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez 51:47

5M ago51:47

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Kristen and Kyla read Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez. This book explores the gender data gap in research when the "male body" is treated as default and "female body" as atypical, revealing how this bias bakes discrimination into systems as far reaching as healthcare, education, public policy, and eco…

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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

5M ago1:01:10

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Send us a text 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) governm…

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Special Feature: Green Majority Radio and Pullback 59:04

5M ago59:04

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Pullback is pleased to share Green Majority Radio with our listeners! Hosts David and Stefan Hostetter and Lauren Latour bring together environmental justice news with voices and strategies from the grassroots. Broadcast from CIUT 89.5 FM in Toronto on Fridays at 11:00AM ET and at various community radio stations around the country, GMR is also ava…

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

5M ago32:41

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Send us a text 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 leadership.…

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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

5M ago41:55

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Send us a text 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 out for an…

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

5M ago43:13

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Send us a text 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 hate thei…

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Introducing Climate Organizing Shorts: An Activist’s Guide to Movement Building 1:00

6M ago1:00

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Pullback has been collaborating with The Climate Justice Organizing HUB to develop "Climate Organizing Shorts," a collection of discussions with climate activists on how to build inclusive and effective movements. The inaugural episode is now available, offering a condensed rendition of our previous Deep Canvassing chat featuring the esteemed Monta…

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165 | Fantasy Horror | “The Bad Ones” by Melissa Albert 40:07

6M ago40:07

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

6M ago33:59

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Send us a text 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 to ascend…

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Paul Beatty - The Sellout 22:51

6M ago22:51

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This week on the podcast I read Paul Beatty's The Sellout. Keep reading! If you're intrested in the project mentioned on the pod, it's non-book related. https://www.boxdscore.com/ Like the pod about Black books? Buy a Black book! https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Sand-Bobby-Wilson-ebook/dp/B08GZWNMP2 Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.co…

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

6M ago21:14

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Send us a text 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 accessible by pla…

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Ghana in Focus: Ghanaian cuisine Part IV 15:55

6M ago15:55

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Send us a text 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 K3l3w3l3 (sp…

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

6M ago35:12

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Send us a text 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 independence. Gi…

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

6M ago48:54

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Send us a text 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 state run cl…

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Book Club - Age of Insecurity by Astra Taylor 33:11

7M ago33:11

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Kristen and Kyla take a break from taking a break to discuss The Age of Insecurity by Astra Taylor. Published in October 2023, this book explores how crises of inequality, mental health, authoritarianism, and ecological collapse could all be addressed by re-evaluating our culture of insecurity. Institutions that promise to make us more secure are f…

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164 | Speculative Fiction | “Chain Gang All-Stars” by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah 47:00

7M ago47:00

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

7M ago24:07

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Send us a text 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 culminati…

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

7M ago26:45

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Send us a text 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. The portr…

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

7M ago35:32

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Send us a text 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 marriage betwe…

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

7M ago39:41

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Send us a text 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 the West…

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163 | Horror | “Bad Cree” by Jessica Johns 33:26

7M ago33:26

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Ghana in Focus Special: Britain loaning stolen Asante crown jewels, a good thing or a slap in the face 36:54

8M ago36:54

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Send us a text This week's edition of Ghana in Focus looks at the outrageous decision by Britain to 'loan' to the Asante nation, stolen Asante crown jewels. We chronicle the history of how these precious crown jewels were stolen by the wicked British during the Asante-British wars of 1800-1904 where the main aim of the British was to steal the Asan…

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Ghana in Focus Special: The Ghana Black Stars AFCON fiasco - Matters arising 35:38

8M ago35:38

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Send us a text Ghana crashed out of this year's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by failing to beat lowly Mozambique and therefore failing to make the knockout stages of the AFCON for a second tournament in a row . They are many reasons why Ghana failed at AFCON 23 some of which include the Ghana Football Association (GFA) allowing the impressive Otto…

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