Podcast
Blacvolta Podcast | Africa's Creative Economy
Episodes
- The Man Who Coined “Detty December”: Bernard Kafui Sokpe on Ghana & Africa’s Creative Economy
What does it take to become one of the minds shaping modern African culture?In Part 1 of this three-part BlacVolta Podcast conversation, we sit down with Bernard Kafui Sokpe to unp…
- The Business of Being a DJ: Is DJing Sustainable in Africa ? Conversation with DJ Shagy
DJs have become powerful forces shaping Africa’s entertainment, nightlife, lifestyle, and culture. From Black Coffee and DJ Maphorisa to DJ Tunez, African DJs are moving beyond the…
- Can Neo-Soul survive in an Afrobeats dominated Africa ? A Conversation with Ria Boss
In this inspiring episode of the BlacVolta Podcast, we sit down with Ria Boss—singer-songwriter, community builder, and the beloved "Cat Mama"—to tackle the ultimate question facin…
- Has Gen Z taken over Africa's Entertainment industry - Michael Nichols
In this episode of the BlacVolta Podcast, we sit down with Michael Nichols, widely known as the “Gen Z Godfather,” to explore how a new generation is reshaping the future of entert…
- 800 Weddings later | How Eddy Acquah became Ghana’s Top Mc and Realtor
What does it take to build two thriving careers in industries where most people can barely survive one? Eddy Acquah A.K.A. Happy Guy is one of Ghana's most sought-after MC and foun…
- The Filmmaker with no Film school, Meet Meekah Jagun , who now directs Tiwa Savage, Black Sherif etc
From picking up a camera with zero film school experience to directing some of the most visually exciting music videos in Afrobeats, filmmaker Meekah Jagun is part of a new generat…
- She Books Burna Boy, Davido & Wizkid — Inside AfroFuture’s Talent Strategy | Khadijat El-Alawa
She’s booked Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, Rema, and Asake to one of Africa’s biggest festivals — AfroFuture. Today on the podcast, we sit down with Khadija El…
- 70% of my Earnings is from Overseas – The Influencer Game in Ghana ft. Ellen Osabutey
On this episode, we sit down with Ellen Osabutey, one of Ghana's biggest lifestyle and fashion influencers, to break down the uncomfortable economics of the creator scene. How much…
- Creator Spotlight with Ameyaw Debrah, Ghana’s biggest Entertainment Journalist.
Today’s guest is Ameyaw Debrah who has been at the center of Ghanaian entertainment media for over two decades. From blogging to breaking stories, interviews, and shaping how Ghana…
- Detty December 2025: Did Accra’s Biggest Party Season Deliver?
Detty December has become one of Africa’s biggest cultural moments — but did 2025 live up to the hype? On this episode of the BlacVolta Podcast, we break down everything that went…
- Joshua Baraka the Ugandan Star Speaks about new album Juve and Music Artist Label contracts
Joshua Baraka on Ghana, Juve, and the business of music Ugandan star Joshua Baraka joined the BlacVolta Podcast during his trip to Ghana, where he spoke about his journey, the crea…
- The Bout 🥊 | Luxury Brands vs Creatives
On this episode of The Bout, we put luxury brands face-to-face with the creative economy. On one side: Moët & Chandon and Diageo. On the other: the creatives shaping culture across…
- Ghana’s Path to a $1B Creative Economy
At Entertainment Week Ghana, four of the most brilliant minds shaping the creative ecosystem came together for a powerful panel on what it will take to scale Ghana’s creative indus…
- How Amaarae Built a Global Brand — Lessons from the Creator Economy at Entertainment Week Ghana
Entertainment Week Ghana, some of the sharpest minds in music, fashion, and branding came together to unpack one critical question: how do creatives build brands that scale globall…
- Corporate to Nollywood: Mawuli Gavor’s Journey from Banking to Becoming One of Africa’s Top Actors
In this episode, we sit down with celebrity actor Mawuli Gavor as he shares his inspiring journey from the corporate world to Nollywood. Starting out as a banker and finance profes…
- Interview with Dulcie Boateng, Ghana’s Biggest Social Media Influencer
From growing up in a poor home and facing classism in high school at Achimota, to becoming Ghana’s biggest social media influencer — earning over GHS 600,000 in under a minute from…
- The Business of Entertainment with D Black
On this episode, we speak to Desmond Blackmore, popularly known as D-Black — a powerhouse in Ghana’s entertainment scene for over 16 years.From nightlife and entrepreneurship to th…
- The Creators Playbook with Cina Soul
In this episode, we sit down with Cina Soul to talk about her newly released album, Did I Lie, which features amazing collaborations with Stonebwoy and Sarkodie. She also shares he…
- What happened at the 2025 Grammys
On this episode, we flew to Los Angeles for the 2025 Grammys, where African artists took center stage. The night featured incredible talents like Tems, Yemi Alade, Rocky Dawuni, Ki…
- The Creator Economy in Africa
The global creator economy is valued at almost $500 billion, with only 3% of that market cap attributed to Africa. Ghana is emerging as a vibrant hub for the creator economy. Joi…
