The Covid Pandemic is entering its third year soon. In 2020 when it first struck, so little was known about the virus and countries all over the world went into lockdown. Suddenly lives and livelihood were in competition and with enforced social isolation from work, family and friends, the inevitable toll on mental health begun to take its toll on many people. This podcast is about an individual who emerged as a hero in 2020 by connecting people around the world through the powerful medium of music and his talent as a highly rated DJ. James Taylor managed to break the isolation by bringing people from all over the world on his weekly "Yenkor"platform. This episode explores DJ Jay Tee's back story as well as other interesting perspectives of a DJ in today's anxiety ridden world. Acknowledgements: Dano Music, Lakeside, Phil Fearon & Galaxy, The Fatback Band, Reggie Rockstone, Quamina Mp, The Brand New Heavies, Sounds of Blackness and Sarkodie.

The Covid Pandemic is entering its third year soon. In 2020 when it first struck, so little was known about the virus and countries all over the world went into lockdown. Suddenly lives and livelihood were in competition and with enforced social isolation from work, family and friends, the inevitable toll on mental health begun to take its toll on many people. This podcast is about an individual who emerged as a hero in 2020 by connecting people around the world through the powerful medium of music and his talent as a highly rated DJ. James Taylor managed to break the isolation by bringing people from all over the world on his weekly "Yenkor"platform. This episode explores DJ Jay Tee's back story as well as other interesting perspectives of a DJ in today's anxiety ridden world. Acknowledgements: Dano Music, Lakeside, Phil Fearon & Galaxy, The Fatback Band, Reggie Rockstone, Quamina Mp, The Brand New Heavies, Sounds of Blackness and Sarkodie.

The Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement was heralded to the world in 2020 with much aplomb. The question is it more hype and form over substance. There have been mixed sentiments about ranging from the very optimistic through the measured and pragmatic to the more cynical. The truth most definitely lies somewhere along the continuum. However mere existence of a Continental Free Trade Agreement is not a panacea to the continent’s woes and neither will it guarantee success. Success will come from diligent execution of well thought out Trade and Industrial policies. My guest foe Episode 5, Dr. Yao Graham helps to break down some practical realities of the AfCTCA including possible fine tuning. Enjoy.

Why can't we solve our problems in Africa, despite training thousands of professionals since the middle of the 20th century? Food Security, affordable housing, decent and safe public transport and reliable social services remain elusive on top of mounting youth unemployment. This engaging episode helps to unpack some of the reasons why Africa's educated have so far collectively been unable to deliver the right outcomes to transform the continent and what we should be doing to turn the situation around.

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Most people start their careers full of hope and optimism. But career and professional aspirations may evaporate with time as the realities of work place competition , human relationships and dynamics and sometimes pure luck sets in. Fact is career aspirations can be derailed and the high enthusiasm  at  the onset of one’s career may soon give way to skepticism and cynicism and in the extreme a downward spiral from unfulfilled dreams and aspirations. The good news is that a career doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. There are principles that are universal in nature can better the odds of career success. My guest on this episode shares some useful lessons from his incredible career with global giant, Unilever.

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Africa is Like a Locomotive; It Grinds Slowly But Eventually It Gets There (Trailer) . Full episode coming soon!

Why can't we solve our problems in Africa, despite training thousands of professionals since the middle of the 20th century? Food Security, affordable housing, decent and safe public transport and reliable social services remain elusive on top of mounting youth unemployment. This engaging episode helps to unpack some of the reasons why Africa's educated have so far collectively been unable to deliver the right outcomes to transform the continent and what we should be doing to turn the situation around. 

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Signature Tune: Danosongs - Feeling of Sunlight

This is the trailer to Episode 2 of the IMIA Podcast series. It examines how best to utilize the skills and knowledge of our professionals to solve Africa's contextual problems such as food security, affordable housing and reducing unemployment. Our guest is Professor Ernest Aryeetey, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Legon. 

Amidst the noise on mainstream and social media, the lines sometimes get blurred between truth, fact, falsehood, and hyperbole. While people struggle to disentangle truth from fiction, there is also palpable concern by many for their financial security and future well-being, especially in countries that are struggling economically. Many ask for solutions to improve society's ability to provide a better and equitable standard of living, irrespective of country, region, or continent. After-all, we are all humanity. This episode discusses a blueprint for ensuring that the economic mould that Africa adopts is able to consistently and predictably generate economic surplus, to raise the general standard of living for all. Our guest for this episode is a seasoned international investor, who will share his insights and best practice from across the world. No one should be left behind in the new construct for Africa. 

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Signature Tune: Danosongs - Feeling of Sunlight