AfricanPod with Phillip Nyakpo

Some 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 bookstores including Barnes and Noble, Amazon and Apple. Just search for “Absolute Radio book by Phillip.

The groundbreaking book is available in multiple formats, including

* Paperback

* eBook and

* as an Audiobook - read by the author

Subscribe to AfricanPod on any Podcast platform of your choice and check my website, www.nyakpo.com.au where you can find more information.

First 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

First 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 free to the AfricanPod on YouTube.    AfricanPod is also available on iTunes Podcast andTune-In Radio, all free on the Internet.  Follow us on Twitter, @AfricanPod You can contact AfricanPod by going to our website, AfricanPod.com.

First 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 years years ago. Perhaps the one thing you can take away from this interview is that the more things change, the more they remain the same. For more on the good news and bad news about Africa, subscribe free to the AfricanPod on YouTube.   AfricanPod is also available on iTunes Podcast andTune-In Radio, all free on the Internet. Follow us on Twitter, @AfricanPod You can contact AfricanPod by going to our website, AfricanPod.com. #AfricanPod

First 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, 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.   Contact AfricanPod by going to our website, AfricanPod.com  AfricanPod is everywhere on the Internet, and you can’t miss it.  My name is Phillip Nyakpo, and thanks for listening.

First 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

Fist 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.com My name is Phillip Nyakpo, and thanks for listening.

First 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 United States, a Medical Doctor, who is originally from Ghana has just published a book about the Adinkra Symbols, explaining their hidden meaning at different levels.  More than just explaining the hidden meaning, Dr Charles Korankye has created a new Alphabet system, using only the Adinkra Symbols.  It is all so intriguing – so on the line to the US State of Wisconsin, I asked Dr Charles Korankye to tell me more about his new book, why he wrote it and the potential benefits. Doctor Charles Korankye's new book about the hidden meaning of Adinkra Symbols from West Africa is fascinating, and more than that, he has invented a unique Alphabet system, using only the Adinkra symbols.  For more on the good news and bad news about Africa, subscribe to the AfricanPod on iTunes Podcast, on YouTube, search for AfricanPod, and also on our website, www.AfricanPod.com  Follow us on Twitter, @africanpod  AfricanPod is now available on Google’s Android Podcast. My name is Phillip Nyakpo, and thanks for listening.

Originally 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? Find out, right here on the AfricanPod – the good news and the bad news about Africa.  ***The matter of currencies and their global reserves status taken up today on AfricanPod is among the biggest topic on planet Earth.  I cannot pretend I understand it all. So I will happily refer you to a few experts.  Here are two names: 1. James Rickards, author of two amazing books, Currency Wars and the Death of Money. 2. Mike Maloney, an expect of global monetary history and author of the book "Guide to investing in Gold and Silver" as well as the video series called Hidden Secrets of Money.  For more on the good news and band news of Africa, subscribe to the AfricanPod on iTunes Podcast, on Youtube, search for AfricanPod, and also on our website, www.AfricanPod.com as well as Twitter @africanpod  AfricanPod will also be available soon -  on  Google’s Android Podcast. My name is Phillip Nyakpo, and thanks for listening.