Learn why and when to visit Ghana, including details about the music festivals and cultural events of “Detty December”. This is Part 2 of my interview with Akua Sencherey. She talks about reconnecting with her homeland of Ghana as an adult, after growing up in the U.S.. Matt and Akua then discuss their experiences in Accra during the legendary “Detty December”, and give tips for attending. Akua also reflects on her dual citizenship, exploring her identity abroad, and navigating anti-Blackness globally. She then explains how she structures her travel lifestyle and her upcoming plans to “slow-mad” around the Continent of Africa. Akua also discusses her passion and focus on the African tech space. Finally, she shares her top tips for visiting Ghana, reflects on the impact travel has had on her, and explains what travel means to her today.
Hosted by Matt Bowles
286: How to Visit Ghana, Turn Up for “Detty December”, and Engage the Tech Space in Africa with Akua Sencherey
Episode #286: How to Visit Ghana, Turn Up for “Detty December”, and Engage the Tech Space in Africa with Akua Sencherey
Hosted by Matt Bowles
286: How to Visit Ghana, Turn Up for “Detty December”, and Engage the Tech Space in Africa with Akua Sencherey
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About the Guest
Akua Sencherey
Akua Sencherey is a Ghanaian-American digital nomad, working as a Product Marketer at Andela. She has traveled to over 60 countries on 6 continents to explore culture, history, and technology. The stories she tell are in the realm of remote work, tech, solo-traveling the world as a Black woman, and bringing the culture and heritage of Ghana to the forefront. Her current focus is understanding the context of tech in Africa and how that ecosystem is evolving.
What You'll Learn
- Tips for visiting Ghana, where to go and what to do.
- Stories and tips for attending the legendary “Detty December” in Accra
- The current scope and future potential of the tech scene in Africa
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PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
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- Fred Swaniker
- Stonebwoy
- Meek Mill
- Shatta Wale
- Jimmy Fallon
- Wu Tang Clan
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EVENTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
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TOP 5 HIP-HOP MCs
LOCATIONS WHERE THE INTERVIEW TOOK PLACE
- Matt: Asheville, North Carolina
- Akua: Mexico City
GHANA’S HISTORICAL REPRESENTATIONS
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PLACES IN GHANA
- Accra
- Ashanti Region
- Azmera Restaurant
- Cape Coast
- Kumasi
- Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
- Jamestown Coffee Roasters
- Labadi Beach
- Makola Market
- Manhyia Palace
- Mole National Park
- Volta River
OTHER PLACES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Angola
- East Africa
- South Africa
- West Africa
- Atlanta
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Burundi
- Chile
- Croatia
- Ecuador
- England
- Europe
- Hiroshima
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Lagos
- Lisboa, Lisbon
- Mexico City
- Windhoek, Namibia
- New York
- Peru
- Uganda
- Rwanda
- Dakar, Senegal
- South America
- Valencia, Spain
CONTACT AND FOLLOW AKUA
Time Stamped Show Notes
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[2:32] Re-Connecting with Ghana as an Adult
[6:02] Detty December
[10:28] The Royals Gala in Accra
[14:26] How Meek Mill Got His Phone Stolen and Returned in Accra
[16:18] Burna Boy’s Performance at AfroFuture in Accra
[18:54] African Diaspora Dynamics at “Detty December”
[20:48] Reflecting on Dual Citizenship and Exploring Identity Abroad
[23:57] Navigating Anti-Blackness Abroad
[27:41] How Akua Structures Her Travel and Designs Her Lifestyle
[31:25] Akua’s Focus on the Tech Space in Africa
[35:11] Akua’s Upcoming Plans for “Slowmading” on the Continent
[38:20] Akua’s Top Recommendations for Ghana
[45:08] The Impact that Travel Has Had on Akua
[47:01] What Travel Means to Akua Today
[48:14] The Lightning Round
[55:19] Akua’s Top 5 Afrobeat Artists
[57:40] Akua’s Top 5 Hip Hop MCs
[1:02:10] How to Follow and Contact Akua
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