A Sound Conversation

Prof. Adomako Ampofo is a Professor of African and Gender Studies at the University of Ghana. She’s also an activist, who has advocated for women’s rights throughout her professional and personal life. She’s also recently stepped in the world of filmmaking, having produced and featured in “When Women Speak”: a pioneering documentary released in 2022 about gender activism and women in public life in Ghana, which you should absolutely watch. More info available on whenwomenspeakfilm.com.Support the show

Antoine Mensah is a radio personality, Head of Content at a TV station (Mx24), voice artist, and serial entrepreneur.  Not only has he co-founded a streaming platform, PR firm, an environmental NGO, a snacks and beverage company, and more, he's been incredibly instrumental in my music career. On this episode, we touch on everything from his media career and love for radio, to TikTok, marriage and his time as a rapper.Support the show

Nana Asihene is an award-winning Ghanaian filmmaker and creative polymath, responsible for the most watched music video in Ghana on YouTube. When he’s not creating powerful visuals with other artists and brands, he's making his own paintings, his own line of wallets, candles, clothes, and more. On this episode, we touched on everything from his connection to Ghana's national flag and his creative process, to camping, morning routines and more.Support the show

Asi Renie is an award-nominated Ghanaian singer-songwriter and performer.  Her song “Goodbye” was nominated for the Best Female Vocal Performance at the 3 Music Awards 2022. With lucid songwriting and passionate delivery, her songs about heartbreak and longing will fly you to similar memories in your life. On this episode, we touched on everything from heartbreak, romance and ambition, to her "Chapter V" EP and working with Craig David and Kojo Antwi's collaborator Kwame Yeboah.Support the show

M.anifest is an award-winning Ghanaian rapper, singer-songwriter, and icon with one of the sharpest pens on the African continent. He has worked with legends in the game from Burna Boy and HHP, to Efya, Obrafour, and more. With millions of fans worldwide, he has perfected the elusive art of making music that is both highly accessible and innovative. We touched on everything from his latest album "Madina to the Universe" and Ghana Black Stars to laughter and destiny.Support the show

Damian Keyes is a British musician, teacher, author, founding director of The Brighton Institute of Modern Music and founder of DK Music Business Academy (online). He’s inspired and equipped thousands of independent artists to thrive in the new music business, without ever asking artists to change their voice or their sound, but to evolve in how they bring their magic to the market. We touched on everything from NFTs and TikTok to stoicism and imposter syndrome.Support the show

Jayso is a Ghanaian record producer, artist, businessman, widely known as a founder of Ghana’s legendary hip hop group, the Skillions, and now the CEO of Skillions Global. We caught up on what he's been up to, and touched on topics ranging from music data collection to kids.Support the show