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AfricanPod with Phillip NyakpoPelé Ends an Era in World FootballSome of the most accomplished and famous individuals in world history are known only by just one name. A few examples are Michelangelo, Napoleon, Gandhi, Mandela, Oprah, Churchill and Obama.
The most famous name in world football history over many generations is also known by one name: Pelé of Brazil.
AfricanPod is a podcast produced by Phillip Nyakpo in Perth, Australia.
Phillip is the author of Absolute Radio - the inspiring true story of the first private radio in Ghana’s Western Region.
Absolute Radio can be obtained from all online books...
2023-01-0208 min
Your Favorite Stories, Now in Your Ears - Full AudiobookAbsolute Radio: The Inspiring True Story of the First Private Radio in Ghanas Western Region Audiobook by Phillip NyakpoListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 611171
Title: Absolute Radio: The Inspiring True Story of the First Private Radio in Ghanas Western Region
Author: Phillip Nyakpo
Narrator: Phillip Nyakpo
Format: Unabridged
Length: 12:46:14
Language: English
Release date: 09-06-22
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Biography & Memoir, Literary, Business
Summary:
From the heart of Africa, a spellbinding true story of entrepreneurship, media, culture and tradition, all tastefully rolled into one! Absolute Radio is an authentic story of girls and boys who became women and men - and heroes - on the wings of a radio station. Running the...
2022-09-0612h 46
Unlocking AfricaHow to Successfully Structure and Start an Africa Focused Venture Capital Fund with Samantha LeeEpisode #34 with Samantha Lee who is an angel investor, venture capitalist and the founder of StoneSoup Partners, a firm that invests in African startups.StoneSoup Partners believe that it is possible and better to build companies that do well by doing good. They believe that financial value should be derived from social value. In the long run, they hope to reshape entrepreneurship so that it is no longer solely focused on profit maximisation but also addresses broader societal challenges.What We Discuss With Samantha LeeHow did you go about gaining local...
2022-09-051h 06Unlocking AfricaThe Power of Media: How a Ghanaian Radio Station Transformed a Community with Phillip NyakpoEpisode #33 with Phillip Nyakpo who is an author and former journalist. His most recent book, Absolute Radio, is a spellbinding true story of entrepreneurship, media, culture and tradition, all tastefully rolled into one! Absolute Radio is an authentic story of girls and boys who became women and men – and heroes – on the wings of a radio station. Running the course of 25 years, the story comes from the culturally stylish twin city of Sekondi-Takoradi in Ghana, with global footprints.What We Discuss With Phillip NyakpoIn the context of African media, how significant is p...
2022-08-301h 02AfricanPod with Phillip NyakpoYoung African Goes to Silicon Valley Episode 14First published 29 April 2017
This is an interview with a young African who is on his way to Silicon Valley in California. Cecil Nutakor, a serial Entrepreneur from Ghana won a full scholarship from Singularity University, as part of the global impact challenge. The Silicon-based University was convinced that Cecil promoted a moon-shot idea to deploy technology that can help solve the climate change dilemma. This includes using artificial intelligence and hi-tech augmented reality. Subscribe free to AfricanPod on YouTube and follow us at @AfricanPod
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2019-09-1520 minAfricanPod with Phillip NyakpoDavid Cameron’s Free Lesson for Africa - AfricanPod Ep 13First published 23 February 2016
David Cameron’s lessons for Africa: *You must not wait for others to build a bridge for you *You must thoughtfully make your own case *Take a stand for yourself, because no one will do it for you * Define yourself – don’t wait for others to define you African leaders are too drowsy in their incompetence to learn and apply. Even a free lesson from David Cameron and Britain will be lost on them - quicker than you can say “Brexit!” For more on the good news and bad news about Africa, subscribe...
2019-09-1508 minAfricanPod with Phillip NyakpoKofi Wayo – a Politician against Politicians – AfricanPod Ep 12First published 1 February 2016
Welcome to this episode of AfricanPod, where we meet a Politician who says most African Politicians are incompetent, greedy and selfish. Kofi Wayo from Ghana is the politician. He differentiates himself by the fact that he has spent most of his life in the United States and became self-sufficient by making a lot of money as an International business man. He attacks other politicians like no other and claims common sense is the one thing lacking among African leaders. As fresh as this interview sounds, it was conducted in December 2001. That is 15...
2019-09-1554 minAfricanPod with Phillip NyakpoNovelist T.M. Clark Writes for Africa and the World - AfricanPd Ep 11First published 21 January 2016
Welcome to AfricanPod, and this edition is a fascinating conversation with a free-spirited Novelist who writes with authentic African themes. My name is Phillip Nyakpo your host, and we are about to meet T. M. Clark the Novelist, born in Zimbabwe with the experience of living in South Africa and the United Kingdom. Now she lives in Australia from where she writes with African themes, straight from the heart. Tina Marie Clark, or T. M. Clark is that Novelist with a unique experience, perspective and passion which she draws on to write. Her latest book, Tears of The Ch...
2019-09-1535 minAfricanPod with Phillip NyakpoThe Pain of African Entrepreneurs - AfricanPod Ep 10First published 11 January 2016
On AfricanPod today, a peculiar pain known only to those who are running a business. My name is Phillip Nyakpo, and our guest on AfricanPod is a Pharmacist and Business Owner who knows the aggravations of being in business. He will tell us about his experience trying establish a business in Africa, the incredible challenge he faced and what it takes to prevail. It is the good news, and the bad news about Africa, here on AfricanPod. For more on the good news and bad news about Africa...
2019-09-1539 minAfricanPod with Phillip Nyakpo2016 Predictions - AfricanPod Ep 9First published 1 January 2016
“You cannot get out of the way of things you cannot see coming towards you” – the words of American futurist, R. Buckminster Fuller. This means you can dodge a projectile coming in your direction – if you can see it coming. For more on the good news and bad news about Africa, subscribe to the AfricanPod on iTunes Podcast. On YouTube, search for AfricanPod. Follow us on Twitter, @AfricanPod
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2019-09-1510 minAfricanPod with Phillip NyakpoZimbabwe Goes to China - AfricanPod - Ep 8Fist published 24 December 2015
Zimbabwe takes sides with China, choosing the Chinese Yuan currency, and ditching the US dollar as its official currency. In the game of global dominance, Zimbabwe indeed goes to China For more on the good news and bad news about Africa, subscribe to the AfricanPod on iTunes Podcast. On YouTube, search for AfricanPod. Follow us on Twitter, @AfricanPod AfricanPod is available on Google’s Android Podcast. Also on Tune-In Radio, just search for AfricanPod and you can listen for free. You can contact AfricanPod by going to our website, AfricanPod.co...
2019-09-1508 minAfricanPod with Phillip NyakpoAdinkra Symbols - Medical Doctor Reveals Their Hidden Meaning - AfricaPod Ep 7First published on 20 December 2015
In this episode of AfricanPod, we take a look at one of the most powerful elements of communication known to the human race. My guest is a US-based African Doctor, and he has written a book about it. All over the world and across every culture, symbols represent a powerful element in communication. In the West African nation, Ghana, the Ashantis, (also called the Akans) developed a set of unique symbols called Adinkra, and as can be expected, they retain deep cultural meanings that words alone cannot convey. From the...
2019-09-1522 minAfricanPod with Phillip NyakpoHello Africa, Here Comes China - AfricanPod Episode 6Originally published December 2015
Welcome to AfricanPod, and in this episode, we look at the relentless march of China towards global supremacy, this time with a newly-empowered arsenal – its currency, the Yuan, also called Renminbi. It is a big topic because the International Monetary Fund has now recognised the Yuan as a Global Reserve Currency. Africa, on the other hand retains the top medal in mediocrity, at least when it comes to currency, finance and economics. So its Hello Africa, here comes China! And the question is do African leaders even understand what has just happened? Fi...
2019-09-1509 minAfricanPod with Phillip NyakpoHow To Feed Ghana and Africa - the Justice Baidoo Way - AfricanPod Episode 5Originally published 3 December 2015
On the AfricanPod today, a young man from Africa decides to stop talking and rather act and show how and why it is possible to feed Ghana and Africa with simple modern methods of Farming. My name is Phillip Nyakpo, and AfricanPod is about the good news and the bad news about Africa. One of the enduring images of Africa around the world are those of malnourished, hungry and helpless children. Those images evoke a lot of passionate discussion, but not a lot of action Of course, the images of...
2019-09-1526 minAfricanPod with Phillip NyakpoAfrica and Australia - The Collaboration of Two Continents - AfricanPod - Episode 4Originally published 26 November 2016
In this episode of AfricanPod, we take a look at Africa and Australia – the collaboration of two continents. These two continents that are so far apart, and challenges in collaboration is a significant issue. These include a range of cultural, political and social gaps that needs bridging. The challenges remain, but progress has also been made by many individuals and organizations. One individual that has made a difference is Camilla Coffey. Camilla is associated with the New South Wales chapter of the Australia Africa Business Council, and has considerable experience in br...
2019-09-1523 minAfricanPod with Phillip NyakpoNigeria Slaps MTN with 5 Billion Dollar Fine - AfricanPod Episode 3Originally published 13 November 2015
Nigeria Slaps MTN with a hefty 5 Billion Dollar Fine
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2019-09-1507 minAfricanPod with Phillip NyakpoWorld Bank and IMF are Bloodsucking Institutions, says a Rogue Ambassador - AfricanPod Episode 2Originally published on 2 November 2015
What is the real benefit of having to choose between two rotten apples? That’s one of the thought-provoking questions in AfricanPod Episode 2
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2019-09-1509 minAfricanPod with Phillip NyakpoAfricanPod - Episode 1 - A Fresh Podcast for Africa and the WorldOriginally published 31 October 2015.
Thank you for listening to this first episode of AfricanPod, and I am recording this on a beautiful day in Spring, and in a beautiful city called Perth in Western Australia.
Against the background that we live in a world thoroughly saturated by useless information, much of what you can expect on this podcast will be different. And this AfricanPod is for Africa and the World.
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2019-09-1506 minAfricanPod with Phillip NyakpoP. V. Obeng Talks to Phillip NyakpoPaul Victor Obeng, or simply PV Obeng occupied a powerful position as Chairman of the Committee of Secretaries under Jerry John Rawlings PNDC military government which ruled Ghana from 1982 -1992.
He was the de-facto Prime Minister for Rawlings.
When the PNDC switched from a military regime to a political party named National Democratic Congress and won elections, Mr Obeng served as Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs from 1992 -1997.
After a brief retirement from politics, P.V. Obeng was appointed by the new President John Kufuor as Chairman of the...
2019-06-2536 minAfricanPod with Phillip NyakpoTsatsu Tsikata Talks to Phillip Nyakpo - Feb 2005 - a Groundbreaking InterviewAround February 2005, I interviewed Tsatsu Tsikata, a renowned Ghanaian legal Practitioner and former boss of GNPC, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation. Many years after the original Television interview, I am making the groundbreaking interview available on AfricaPod.
For more ground-breaking interviews, subscribe to the AfricanPod on Spotify or on your favourite Podcast App. Also on YouTube, just search for for AfricanPod.
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2019-06-1444 minAfricanPod with Phillip NyakpoPresident Rawlings Speaks to Phillip Nyakpo - 23 May 2001A telephone interview with former Ghanaian President Jerry John Rawlings. The interview is unique because it is one of the first interviews he gave as ex-President, after nearly two decades as an African Head of State.
I conducted the interview when I worked as News Editor for Skyy Power FM based in Takoradi, Ghana.
I called to to speak to the former president at the time when his phone number was possibly a state secret.
That was on 23 May 2001.
I published a version of the interview on AfricanPod's YouTube Channel 12 years after it was recorded, and it has been played more th...
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