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What in the WorldWhy buying a house feels impossible if you’re young and singleAccording to the United Nations, Africa’s urban population is projected to triple by 2050, with over 60% of 2.5 billion people living in cities. This rapid urbanisation and population growth is driving demand for properties across the continent. Nigerian and Ghanaian cities are some of the fastest-growing globally, but with inflation and the rising cost of living, prices are going up and people are finding it harder to save - making property and land acquisition a real challenge. BBC journalist Stefania Okereke discusses the pressures on young people when it comes to purchasing real estate in Nigeria and Ghana. Eb...2024-11-0813 min
The Sound of Accra PodcastSeason 4 Review : The Sound of Accra PodcastAdrian reviews yet another successful season of The Sound of Accra Podcast, Season 4.
Season 4 was focused around quality and not necessarily quantity. Showcasing some of Ghana's finest talents and juggernauts based in Ghana and across the world including the United States and the United Kingdom.
Guests included Real Estate tycoon's Kofi Anku and Alfred Dzadey. It also featured fashion and black entrepreneurs William Adoasi and Tevin Kittoe. In addition, it featured travel and tourism expert for Africa, Yaa Ofori Ansah from Talking Drums Travel. And we also had an appearance from Terser Adamu, founder of th...2023-05-1808 minThe Sound of Accra PodcastThe Race for Africa: US Vice President Kamala Harris visits Ghana (PodBites Ep. 37)US Vice President Kamala Harris visits Ghana as part of a week-long tour of Africa including Tanzania and Zambia. Rumours have it the main reason is to counter the influence of China on the continent. With other superpowers including Russia building relationships with other West African countries such as Burkina Faso and Mali, we discuss if the race for Africa is still truly on.
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Yaa Ofori-Ansah (Talking Drums Travel and Marketplace)
Terser Adamu ( Unlocking Africa's Economic Potential)
Eric A...2023-03-3005 minThe Sound of Accra PodcastFirst timers in Ghana advice to Tourists and the African Diaspora | S4 HighlightsThis is a short snippet taken from our Season 4 premiere featuring Yaa Ofori-Ansah of Talking Drums entitled: "The Sights & Sounds of Accra". Watch the full episode by clicking here or listen here.
In this clip, Yaa provides listeners with some useful quick tips and tricks for anyone coming to visit Accra and the rest of Ghana for the first time.
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Talking Drums is an Africa-focused sustainable travel platform and marketplace, that aims to bring people together, and connect them to Africa. The company promotes diversity and positive impact in travel.
With a passion for travel, she has over 10 years experience as a solo traveller to 26 countries, across Europe, the Caribbean, North America, Middle East, and all four corners of Africa, from North, South, East, West, and not forgetting...2022-12-0724 min
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Yaa is a multiple award-winning professional and the proud founder of Talking Drums Travel & Marketplace. She started Talking Drums following her passion for Africa, its development and her frequent (largely solo!) travel throughout her land of origin. She has been fortunate to have since travelled all four corners of the Motherland, from North, South, East West, and not forgetting Madagascar. Everywhere has been different, with its own unique charm and experience. Through Talking Drums, she hopes to inspire others to d...2021-12-071h 13