In 2019, Adrian Daniels had a brainwave to launch a podcast platform to showcase Ghanaian excellence to the world. The internet is already crowded with content from Ghana: YouTube, Social Media pages, etc. However, after hosting 2x Networking Events during Christmas 2018 & 2019 in Accra for the Global African Diaspora, Adrian noticed a lack and desire for networking, whilst meeting many creatives and entrepreneurs from around the globe. In January 2020, The Sound of Accra Podcast was born. P ...
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The show where we look at African football both what's happening around the continent and what African players are doing overseas.
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Fintech Fridays #4 | Ghana is fast moving to the forefront of Cryptocurrency adoption finds new Binance survey
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On the fourth edition of Fintech Friday, we're diving into the exciting world of cryptocurrency adoption in one of Africa's leading countries, Ghana. In this episode, we'll explore how Ghana has emerged as a fast-growing economy and a hub for technology and startups, with a notable surge in smartphone adoption. We'll also delve into the results of …
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19 July - S Africa stop funding superfans - CAF Super Cup back in Saudi - Peter Etebo - Euro 2024
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On this week’s show we look at the South African government’s decision to stop paying for so-called superfans to attend the AFCON and other sports events. We talk about CAF’s decision to stage the CAF Super Cup in Saudi Arabia for the second year in a row. We speak to Nigeria midfielder Peter Etebo, who’s back in action after missing the whole of l…
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How they built Ghana's Biggest Podcast Empire in 8 years: The GCR Story x Cyril Kwadzo | S6 Ep.8
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In this episode, Adrian Daniels sits down with Cyril Kwadzo, co-founder and CEO of Gold Coast Report (GCR), Ghana's largest podcast network. They discuss the origins and growth of GCR, the challenges and triumphs of building a podcast network in Ghana, and the importance of consistency and community in podcasting. Cyril shares insights into the net…
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The Cultural Renaissance and Global Prominence of Accra | Dawn Dickson (S6 Clips)
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Dawn shares her experiences and insights as a bridge between the diaspora and Africa, particularly focusing on Ghana. We delve into the cultural renaissance and global prominence of Ghana, comparing it to the growth of Atlanta in the early 2000s. We explore the differences between living in Accra and Lagos, and the thriving business and networking …
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12 July - Lamine Yamal + Taiwo Awoniyi + Spain v England
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On this week’s show, with the Euro 2024 final on Sunday, we talk about Spain star Lamine Yamal and his African roots. We have an in-depth interview with Nigeria and Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who had a good second season in the EPL but was plagued by injuries. Awoniyi talks about last season, his family, faith and culture. Also Stuart…
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Starting a Podcast in Ghana (Joy FM Geek Squad Interview) Part 2 - How to monetise your Podcast
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In Part 2 of our interview with Joy FM Geek Squad show in Ghana hosted by Adobea Biritwum, Joseph Inti, host of Sincerely Accra, and Adrian Daniels, host and producer of Sound of Accra, share their insights on growing and monetising a podcast. They emphasise the importance of community engagement, consistency, and leveraging social media platforms …
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5 July Yankuba Minteh + Africans leaving the EPL + Zambian banned by Fifa warns about match fixing
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On this week’s show we talk about Gambia winger Yankuba Minteh’s move to Brighton, making him the most expensive African Under-20 player ever. We also look at Africans that are leaving the EPL due to non-renewal of contracts, including Joel Matip at Liverpool. And we focus on the issue of match-fixing and hear from a Zambian, Nchimunya Mweetwa, who…
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Bridging the African Diaspora via Entrepreneurship and Real Estate x Dawn Dickson | S6 Ep.7
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In this episode, Adrian sits down with the incredible Dawn Dickson who has been building companies for 23 years; A 6-time founder, entrepreneur, speaker and real estate investor, sharing her journey and passion for building bridges between the diaspora and Africa, particularly Ghana. We discussed: The booming real estate market in Accra The cultura…
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28 June Zimbabwean history maker Peter Ndlovu + AFCON at Christmas + Euros
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On this week’s show we speak to Peter Ndlovu, the Zimbabwean who made history as the first black African to play in the EPL, and also the first African to score in the EPL, when he was playing for Coventry City. We look at the reasons that led CAF to schedule the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in December 2025 and January 2026, over Christmas and New Y…
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Trailblazing the Barbering Industry in Ghana x Andrews Asare (Andis Barber) | S6 Ep.6
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In episode 6 of Season 6, Adrian interviews Andrew Asare (aka Andis Barber). We had the pleasure of speaking to the legendary barber, entrepreneur, and multi-award-winning barber, Andrew Asare. Andrew shares insights into his journey from humble beginnings in Ghana to becoming a prominent figure in the barbering industry. He discusses his dedicatio…
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How Workspace Global is Revolutionising Creative Services - A Conversation with Sydney Sam (Live Q&A)
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Full interview from the Live Q&A with Sydney Sam, Founder of Workspace Global. Adrian Daniels engages with Sydney Sam, the founder of Workspace Global, a SaaS platform designed to support entrepreneurs and small businesses with creative and development needs. Born and raised in Ghana, Sydney shares his journey from Ghana to building a tech-driven c…
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21 June - Uganda scandal - 10 most valuable African players - Olivier Giroud - Euro 2024
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On this week’s show we explain the details of the latest episode of match-fixing in Africa, in Uganda, with a second scandal unearthed in the space of a year. We take a look at a list of the 10 most valuable African footballers, with Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea and Senegal somewhat surprisingly on top. And we have lots on Euro 2024, including an int…
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Being a Mompreneur, Realities of Ghana & Building an Empire x Rochelle B. | S6 Ep.5
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In episode 5, Adrian interviews Rochelle, a content creator and entrepreneur who relocated to Accra, Ghana. Rochelle shares her journey of moving to Ghana three years ago and starting a successful restaurant, Crazy Burger, with her partner. The conversation delves into the challenges and rewards of balancing motherhood, content creation, and entrep…
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14 June - Exciting World Cup qualifying - Nigeria shock - Cameroon and Ghana win - Africans in Euro 2024
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On this week’s show we catch up on an exciting week in Fifa World Cup qualifying for Africa, with a shock defeat for Nigeria, a great start for Cameroon’s new coach, an epic win for Ghana over CAR, and great scenes in Juba as South Sudan opened the newly-renovated national stadium in Juba for a big derby match. And with Euro 2024 getting underway, …
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Ghana's Farms to Accra's Markets: Ghana's Biggest Honey Producer & Accra's Hottest Agritech Entrepreneur | S6 Ep. 4
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Adrian is joined by two friends who are some promising young and up and coming Entrepreneurs in Ghana from the Agriculture space; Nana Kofi of Merdeo Foods and Gideon Awelana-Bulase of The Honey Palace. Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities in the agricultural industry, the impact of technology, real estate, and climate change on f…
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7 June - AFCON top scorer was ineligible - World Cup qualifiers - Vinicius Jnr - EPL manager merry go round
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On this week’s show we try to get to the bottom of the astounding story that the top scorer at the African Cup of Nations five months ago, Emilio Nsue, was never eligible to play for Equatorial Guinea throughout his entire 11-year international career. We talk about the ongoing World Cup qualifiers and hear from Liberia coach Mario Marinica on the …
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Empowering African Real Estate Investors with Data Analytics - A Conversation with Henry Asenso
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Henry Asenso is the founder and CEO of Kuro Africa Analytics. He is a UK-based professional who has been juggling his day job with his work alongside Kuro Africa for the past 3 to 4 years. Recently, he has been working with web developers to build an intuitive platform for Real Estate investors in Ghana and the African continent. Kuro Africa is Gha…
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Ghanaian Cedi on Weakest Run since 1994, reports Bloomberg (Fintech Fridays #4)
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On Today's Fintech Friday edition, Adrian explores the Ghanaian Cedis reaching an all time low of one pound sterling to eighteen point seventy-five Cedis (£1 to GHC 18.75 Cedis). Bloomberg reports: "Ghana’s cedi is in a record-breaking weakening cycle. The currency hasn’t gained versus the dollar in the past 22 trading sessions, the longest streak …
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31 May - Cameroon chaos - Al Ahly - EPL vote on VAR
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On this week’s show we talk about the chaotic week in Cameroonian football, with Marc Brys replaced as coach after a heated exchange with FA president Samuel Eto'o, but seemingly reinstated after some twists and turns. We have the full story from Yaounde. Also we look at the incredible exploits of Egypt’s Al Ahly, who won a record-extending 12th CA…
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24 May CAF Champions League Final - Lookman on fire in Europa final - EPL final stats
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On this week’s show we look ahead to the second leg of the CAF Champions League final, with both Al Ahly and Esperance on a long run of clean sheets. We talk about Ademola Lookman’s stunning performance in the Europa League final for Atalanta. With Man City winning the EPL, Stuart has some great end-of-season stats, and we ask who was the best Afri…
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Navigating Ghana's Property Landscape: A Special Conversation with Samuel Leeds
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In this special interview on The Sound of Accra Podcast, Adrian sits down with property millionaire Samuel Leeds. He is an experienced property investor, TV Landlord and entrepreneur with a passion for big dreams and aspirations. His advice to start small and build up comes from his own experience in making mistakes on first projects and the huge a…
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17 May - Inaki Williams - Andre Onana - Akor Adams - EPL - promoted Ipswich
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On this week’s show we continue to look at some of the African players who have done well in Europe this season. We talk about Ghana’s Inaki Williams, who had a strong season in Spain. We assess Andre Onana’s season in goal for Manchester United, and we speak to Nigerian forward Akor Adams, who made a great start with Montpellier in France, but the…
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The Future of African Entrepreneurship x Amma Gyampo | S6 Ep.3
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Adrian is joined by Amma Gyampo, co-founder and CEO of ScaleUpAfrica, for an enlightening conversation about entrepreneurship, innovation, and the unique challenges and opportunities facing Africa. Together, Adrian and Amma delve into the world of impact investing, the importance of job creation, and the crucial role of the youth demographic in sha…
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10 May - Abdul Fatawu - top Africans in Europe - ManUtd challenges - UEFA Champions League
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On this week’s show we look at how second-tier Ghanaian club Steadfast FC is set to make around $10m from a sell-on clause after Abdul Fatawu’s permanent move to Leicester City. We highlight some of the outstanding African players across Europe, including Guinea striker Serhou Guirassy at Stuttgart and DR Congo forward Simon Banza at Braga. And lot…
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Shaping Journalism and Impactful Broadcasting in Ghana x Carlton Cofie (Asaase Radio 99.5) | S6 Ep.2
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Adrian sits down with Carlton Cofie, Editor of Asaase Radio 99.5 in today’s episode. In this captivating interview, Carlton recounts his journey from teaching broadcast journalism to shaping the next generation of reporters in Ghana. From discussing the impact of storytelling and the challenges of the evolving news industry to reminiscing about his…
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