Talk No Dey Cook Rice Podcast
When we were younger, we all said we would be pilots, astronauts, and "big people" when we grow up. Here we are, "in the future," and we can clearly see how it is almost impossible to achieve those big dreams.
What happened? Did we just sit aloof, expecting life to turn out great?
This is a leadership podcast where we document honest, in-depth conversations with young Ghanaians shaping culture, business, governance, and industry.
At a time when many believe success only exists outside the country, we are intentional about telling powerful local stories. That's why every episode goes beyond surface-level conversations to uncover the mindset, decisions, and real-life experiences of these great guests.
The Podcast is a peer mentorship program. Simply getting young people who are doing exceptionally well for themselves to mentor other young people who want to do big things,
If you’re looking to grow, think differently, and build something that matters, you’re in the right place.
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Episodes
29 episodes
"We Can Kill You and Nothing Will Happen" | Ibrahim Mahama Finally Breaks His Silence
Currentley ranked World No. 1 Contemporary Artist, Ibrahim Mahama sits down for a raw, honest, and deeply revealing exclusive conversation.From accidentally finding his way into art to becoming one of the most influential contemporary ar...
How Ekosisen Became Ghana’s Number 1 Radio Political Show - Philip Osei Bonsu
When Philip Osei Bonsu popularly known as OB, sits down, you don’t just get a media personality—you get a story of grit, discipline, and purpose.In this powerful episode, OB opens up about his journey from Elubo (Ghana’s border town wit...
AI Expert: Why Most People Will Be Left Behind - Julian Owusu
Today’s guest on Talk No Dey Cook Rice didn’t start in boardrooms or business strategy sessions.He started in the ring. From boxing and football in South London to chasing a football career in Ghana with Eleven Wise, Julian Nana Owusu has l...
Why Sarkodie, Stonebwoy & Shatta Wale Want George Quaye on Their Team
I had had the privilege of hosting George Quaye on Talk No Dey Cook Rice, and the conversation was a powerful reminder that true success is rarely loud — it is built quietly, consistently, and with intention.From starting out as a copyw...
The Untold Story of McBernard Akpabey, CEO of MCB Studio Rentals
McBernard Akpabey is the Founder of MCB Studio Rentals , recognized as Ghana’s largest studio equipment rental company valued at 7 figures plus. His journey is not one of luck, trends or social media hype. It’s a story of collapse, obsession, p...
Strip the “Honourable” title from every MP in Ghana | Oneman1000 & Raygan
To celebrate hitting 10,000 subscribers, I brought two of my closest friends — Raygan and Oneman1000 — back to the Talk No Dey Cook Rice Podcast for a conversation nobody wants to have but everybody needs to hear.We went unfiltered, tac...
Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings: The Dying Ghana No One Is Talking About | Sabotaged By My Own People
Today’s guest is someone whose life story is deeply tied to Ghana’s history—yet her voice is carving out a future that looks very different.It’s an honour to welcome Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, daughter of Ghana’s longest serving and ...
Why Konnected Minds is Ghana’s #1 Podcast | Derrick Abaitey
Since stepping into the podcast space, one person I’ve quietly learned from and drawn inspiration from is Mr. Derrick Abaitey, host of Ghana’s number one podcast, Konnected Minds. So, when his team reached out saying Derrick loved my podcast an...
Pregnant, Abandoned & Why She Quit JoyNews at Her Peak | Emefa Apawu Exclusive
Ghana's most respected female voice in journalism, Emefa Apawu, finally breaks her silence in this emotional and powerful episode of Talk No Dey Cook Rice Podcast.In her first-ever interview since leaving the media, Emefa opens up about...
The Real Reason Why I'm Not A "Neutral" Journalist - Paul Adom Otchere
In this no-holds-barred episode, Ghana’s most watched current affairs broadcaster, Paul Adom-Otchere, steps into the Talk No Dey Cook Rice studio for a deeply honest and unfiltered conversation. From defending President Akufo-Addo since 1988 to...
Caveman Watches CEO: The Real Reason Why I Couldn't Keep My 9-5 Job
In this episode of Talk No Dey Cook Rice, I sit down with Anthony Dzamefe, the bold and visionary CEO of Caveman Watches, one of Ghana’s most respected luxury brands.From being ridiculed in meetings to building a brand that now competes...
Four Fatherhood Experiences My Colleagues Can’t Forget
I sat down with four of my closest colleagues to have an uncensored discussion about fatherhood—from every angle.One had just become a father. Another had never seen his dad. One lost his father, and another grew up with a father who wa...
After The Music Stops: The Endurance You Never Knew
Everyone knows Endurance Grande for her killer moves, unmatched energy, and viral performances.But in this episode, we go beyond the moves.For the first time ever, Endurance sits down for an intimate and soul-stirring conver...
I Won't Be Boxed Into Submission - Kwadwo Sheldon
Ever wanted to see Kwadwo Sheldon vulnerable? Here’s your chance! One of Ghana’s biggest digital content creators, known for his sharp and hilarious commentary on pop culture, entertainment, and trending issues, opens up like never before. ...
Fame, Pain & Fatherhood: KiDi’s Most Honest Interview Yet
In this raw and revealing conversation, multiple award winning Afropop artiste Dennis Nana Dwamena popularly known KiDi, opens up like never before—sharing his journey from clumsy performances at MTN Hitmaker to becoming one of Ghana’s biggest ...
From Zongo To JoyNews | The Story of Ghana's Politically Correct Journalist (Evans Mensah)
How did a scrappy scavenger boy from Abossey Okai Zongo become a national sensation—hosting and analyzing major political shows—and go on to become a multiple award-winning journalist and host of Joy FM's Top Story radio bulletin and PM Express...
Building Africa's Greatest Dance Academy, The DWP Story
Ernest Kwablah, popularly known as “Quables,” is the founder of the flamboyant DWP Academy—the home that birthed Afronita, Dancegod Lloyd, Endurance, and Lisa Quama (dance superstars in and outside of Ghana). The dancers he managed have perform...
Rising On The Shoulders Of Others | Edem Evangelist
Edem's life changed dramatically when he met one man—his Pastor. From struggling as an underground artist to becoming a hitmaker, how did it all begin, and what keeps him thriving today?In a shocking twist, Edem almost walked away from ...
Becoming a Top Event Organizer in Ghana, Why I'm Entering Ghana's Corrupt Politics! - Esinam Seade
Meet Esinam Seade Agbi, the First Female SRC President of the University of Ghana. She went on to start an event organizing company that has grown to become one of the top firms in the country. How did she do it?Beyond her entrepreneuri...
What You Didn't Know About The NSMQ TV Production: The Good, Bad & Ugly
For the first time, the NSMQ production crew reveals everything that happens behind the scenes of Ghana's most-watched television event. In this exclusive conversation, you'll discover how a diverse team of personalities works seamlessly to pro...
Why You're Not Making Money As A Dancer In Ghana - Lisa Quama |
Meet Lisa Quama, a talented young Ghanaian dancer making international waves.From dancing for free food when she first started to captivating audiences on social media and being featured on billboards in New York's Times Square, how did...
How To Make Money as a Voiceover Artist in Ghana | Noella Kharyne Yalley
From working under a notoriously tough boss, Noella has climbed her way to becoming one of Ghana's top voiceover artists. She shares her journey—from doing big gigs that paid nothing to now being the voice of the annual Telecel Ghana Music Awar...
Why You're Failing At Content Creation - Raygan Design
Who interviews the interviewer? Despite all odds, Raygan is on a promising path to becoming one of Ghana's top young YouTubers. He creates educational content to share the knowledge he's gained from books and seasoned guests on his Unscripted W...
Academically Poor, Artistically Rich: The Inspiring Journey of Ghana's Top Live Painter
From carrying the class in high school to now carrying the emotions influential people in Ghana and beyond with his absolutely sensational live performance paintings at major events, Chukwu The Painter's story is one of defying all odds to succ...
How to Shoot for Toyota, Samsung, Infinix & MTN | Franklin Gyan Jnr - Commercial Photographer
Franklin is the commercial photographer behind 70% of the stunning pictures you see on billboards in Accra. He has worked with top brands like Toyota, Samsung, MTN, Kitea, Star Beer, Infinix, and more. In this conversation, he opens up ab...