List of Ghanaian and Nigerian Podcasts
A list of some popular podcasts from Ghana and Nigeria
Last updated: July 22, 2017.
Ghanaian Podcasts
Am I missing some really good Ghanaian podcasts? Kindly let me know at equartey@gmail.com.
1. AccraWeDey (Listen on SoundCloud): AccraWeDey is friends hanging out and talking about pretty much anything and everything — side hustles, music, etc. Episodes run long (some run as long as an hour and a half) and a lot of the banter is in Ghanaian Pidgin English and make heavy reference to people and places in Accra, so this podcast is probably not the most accessible for non-Ghanaians. Follow AccraWeDey on Twitter.
2. After the Whistle (Listen on Stitcher, Pinecast): “Join the After The Whistle team every Monday | 9AM (GMT) to discuss events on and off the field after the game is done.” A sports podcast that’s part of The Gold Coast Report Podcast Network. Follow After the Whistle on Twitter.
3. Decaf (Listen on SoundCloud): “Decaf is church for music geeks. Step in and commune with us. The format is simple: 4 people submit playlists of 10 tracks each, take the tracks home and study them. They pick their favourite 4 songs on each playlist and then meet to duke it out over which ones deserve to make the final cut. Along the way, we argue, antagonize and generally step on each others’ toes. What emerges is the upper echelon of music recommendations: the Decaf Tier 1 list. Enjoy.” Follow the conversation around #DecafPodcast on Twitter.
4. E-Talk Radio (Listen on SoundCloud): “A Civic Educational awareness project that aims to bridge the gap between promises and implementation. Supported by iSpace Foundation, Indigo Trust, British Council and various stakeholders.” Follow E-Talk Radio on Twitter.
5. Free Your Mind (Listen on Pinecast): “Free your mind is a popular Ghanaian coloquialism which means to let loose and tell it as it is.That’s what this podcast is all about!” Part of The Gold Coast Report Podcast Network. Follow Free Your Mind on Twitter.
6. Global Shapers Accra (Listen on SoundCloud): A podcast sharing the projects of the members of the Accra Chapter of the Global Shapers Community. Follow Global Shapers Accra on Twitter.
7. Hagtivist Podcast (Listen on SoundCloud): “HAGtivist is a podcast by members of the Humanist Association of Ghana. Our goal is to promote critical thinking and discuss social issues based on logic.”
8. Mpwr Show (Listen on MixCloud): The Mpwr Show was a weekly radio program on the youth radio station Y FM. The show featured interviews with the inspiring young Ghanaians building businesses and making a change in their communities. Follow Mpwr Show on Twitter.
9. SME Connect (Listen on SoundCloud): Weekly interviews with Ghanaian entrepreneurs from a broad range of verticals, from a popular local pizza chain, to a laundry service, to a mobile app for African mega-churches.
10. The Grey (Listen on SoundCloud): “Because life is in shades of Grey! Here, women have conversations on life experiences Join us at the start of this amazing journey! Let's talk” NOTE: This is a brand new podcast that goes live in August. Follow The Grey on Twitter.
11. The Other Room (Listen on Stitcher, Pinecast): “4 women, 0 inhibitions. Navigating adulthood + social issues through a witty gendered lens. New episodes every Tuesday at 09:00 GMT.” Part of The Gold Coast Report Podcast Network. Follow The Other Room on Twitter.
12. The Unartiste Podcast (Listen on Stitcher, Pinecast): Pop culture show on The Gold Coast Report Podcast Network. Follow Unartiste on Twitter.
13. Unfiltered (Listen on SoundCloud): “Unfiltered is a podcast that explores hot topics in Ghana — politics, policy, economy, minority rights and other issues through the lens of women. Unfiltered tackles the serious issues with a wonderful mix of outrage, irreverence and laughter.” The podcast is by journalist Nana Ama Agyemang Asante.
14. Young and Ambitious Show (Listen on SoundCloud): “A weekly business podcast that seeks to inspire the next generation of Ghanaian Business Leaders.” Follow the Young and Ambitious Show on Twitter.
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Nigerian Podcasts
Am I missing some really good Nigerian podcasts? Kindly let me know at equartey@gmail.com.
1. Building the Future (Listen on SoundCloud, Stitcher): “One on one interviews with people who are using technology, entrepreneurship and innovative ideas to shape the future of Africa.”
2. Dá Design Studio Podcast (Listen on SoundCloud): “The ramblings of the partners at Dá Design Studio, a Visual Identity Design Studio, based in Lagos, Nigeria.” Follow Dá Design Studio on Twitter.
3. Halftime Podcast (Listen on SoundCloud): “‘Half Time — hosted by Steve Dede and Nurudeen Shotayo — is all about football. The podcast brings you match reactions, engaging news, analysis and debate about football around the world.” Part of the Pulse Nigeria Podcast Network.
4. Loose Talk Podcast (Listen on SoundCloud): “Discussing Pop culture, dropping knowledge. Loose Talk delves into trending topics happening all around the world discussing Media, Celebrities, Lifestyle, Sex, Sports, Politics, Tech, Religion, Movies and TV, Radio, Music and much more. It is hosted by journalists Osagie Alonge, Steve Dede and Ayomide Tayo.” Part of the Pulse Nigeria Podcast Network. Follow My Africa Podcast on Twitter. Follow Loose Talk Podcast on Twitter.
5. My African Podcast (Listen on SoundCloud): “Get to know the stories behind the most famous names in Africa.” Part of the Pulse Nigeria Podcast Network. Follow My Africa Podcast on Twitter.
6. Not Your African Cliché (Listen on SoundCloud, iTunes): “4 Mics, 4 Nigerian Women, 0 African Clichés. We are four Nigerian women with interesting opinions and a shared disgust for ignorant comments about our continent. Yes, the CONTINENT of Africa. No, not the country! As a result, we have decided to create a platform where we can tell you more about us rather than letting Disney Channel and Nat Geo Wild do it for us.” Follow Not Your African Cliché on Twitter.
7. Purple Hair Chronics (Listen on SoundCloud): “The story of a black girl’s journey to orgasmic pleasure in London, and her experiences living the days and nights out in the sophisticated city. An interesting combination of fiction and reality as the narrator puts it.” Part of the Pulse Nigeria Podcast Network.
8. Republic of Bants Podcast (Listen on SoundCloud): “Republic of Bants takes a look at what’s going on in the community. The Pulse Communities desk analyses issues across a wide range of topics including sex, technology, books and religion.” Part of the Pulse Nigeria Podcast Network.
9. The Sound Podcast (Listen on SoundCloud): “The Sound’ is a weekly journey through Nigerian music and the music industry — what’s new, what’s hot accompanied by opinion and debate from the Pulse Music desk.” Part of the Pulse Nigeria Podcast Network.
10. WJGB — We Just Got Back (Listen on SoundCloud): “We Just Got Back……like you. Three Nigerian girls share their stories about the joys (and many sorrows) of returning to Nigeria. We talk about the ups and downs of being back, how we’re coping (or not) and the ridiculous things we find ourselves getting up to.” Follow WJGB on Twitter.
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