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Time with Koo Ntakra

Time with Koo Ntakra

GhanaTalksRadio 246 Episodes Aug 31, 2026

Koo Ntakra discusses anything and everything relating to Ghanaian culture. He also brings guests on the show to discuss various topics.

Episodes

Street beggars
Street beggars Aug 31, 2026 01:30:23 In Ghana, most street beggars fall into 3 groups you can easily tell apart:*1. Organized Foreign Rings*Mostly from Niger, Mali. You see women with 2-3 kids at traffic lights. They are brought in by someone who houses them and takes the money at the end of the day. They are the biggest group now — over 60% in Accra.*2. Persons with Disability*Ghanaian men and women on wheelchairs, crutches, or blin
Unnatural death
Unnatural death Aug 24, 2026 01:28:06 Unnatural Death refers to any death that is not caused by natural disease or old age.In law, medicine, and insurance, it’s a specific classification.*1. Main Definition*A death caused by outside factors, not the body failing on its own.*2. Types of Unnatural Death*Type Examples**Accidental** Road accident, drowning, fall, electric shock, fire, poisoning**Homicidal** Murder, manslaughter, assault**
Talent in churches
Talent in churches Aug 21, 2026 01:25:31 Talent in Churches Church is one of the biggest places where talents get discovered, nurtured, and used to serve.*1. Common Talents You’ll Find in Church*Talent How it’s used in church**Singing / Choir** Praise & worship, choir ministries, soloists**Instrumentalists** Drums, piano, guitar, trumpets, bass**Dance / Drama** Mime, cultural dance, choreography, skits for sermons**Media & Tech**
Akan names ( Days of the week ) and their appellations
Akan names ( Days of the week ) and their appellations Aug 10, 2026 01:21:23 Akan Days of the Week + Appellations / Day Names In Akan culture, the day you’re born on gives you a "soul name" or Kradin. Each day also has male and female appellations.*1. The 7 Days + Meanings*Day Twi Name Meaning Male Name Female Name**Sunday** Kwasiada "Day of the Most High God" **Kwasi** Akosua**Monday** Dwowada "Peaceful/Calm day" **Kwadwo** Adwoa**Tuesday** Benada "Warfare/Valor day" **Kw
Ghanaian artist organizing shows in abroad
Ghanaian artist organizing shows in abroad Aug 7, 2026 01:30:35 Ghanaian artist organizing shows in abroad
Animals and their Akan names
Animals and their Akan names Aug 3, 2026 01:34:09 Animals and their Akan namesAkan is widely spoken in Ghana. Here are the most common animals + their Akan names:*1. Domestic animals*English Akan Pronunciation tip**Dog** Kraman kra-man**Cat** Nkwakwaa / Pusu n-kwa-kwa / poo-soo**Goat** Aberewa / Mmprako ah-be-re-wa / mm-pra-ko**Sheep** Odwan o-dwan**Cow** Anantwie a-nan-twee**Pig** Mprenku / Prako mm-prehn-koo**Chicken** Akokɔ a-koh-ko**Rooster**
Music promotion
Music promotion Jul 31, 2026 01:25:52 Music promotion = getting people to actually hear your song, not just release it and hope Whether you're an artist, producer, or label in Accra or anywhere else, it comes down to 3 things: Music + Audience + Consistency*1. Before you promote: Get the basics right*1. Song quality - Mix/master should be clean. First 10 seconds matter most2. Cover art - Eye-catching, tells the story. No blurry phone
Divorce (part 2)
Divorce (part 2) Jul 27, 2026 01:39:50 Divorce (part 2)Divorce is when a marriage is legally ended by the court.It means both people are no longer husband and wife in the eyes of the law.*1. Main reasons people go through it*- Constant conflict or no communication- Trust issues: cheating, lying, hiding money- Abuse: physical, emotional, or financial- Different life goals: kids, career, religion, money- Growing apart over time- Long sep
Divorce
Divorce Jul 20, 2026 01:29:22 Divorce = the legal ending of a marriage.It’s when a husband and wife decide, through the courts, that they are no longer married and go their separate ways.*1. Why people divorce*There’s rarely just one reason. Common ones:1. Communication breakdown - Constant fights, or no talking at all2. Trust issues - Infidelity, lying, financial secrecy3. Different values/goals - About money, kids, religion,
Music and parenting
Music and parenting Jul 17, 2026 01:27:51 Music and parenting go together way more than we think Music isn’t just for vibes — it actually shapes how kids grow, and how parents cope too.*1. How music helps kids*Area How music helps**Brain development** Songs, rhythm, and rhymes build language, memory, and math skills. "Twinkle Twinkle" teaches patterns**Emotions** Music gives kids words for feelings. Sad songs, hype songs, lullabies — they
Gambling
Gambling Jun 9, 2026 01:29:21  What counts as gamblingAnything where you stake money/valuables on an outcome mostly decided by chance:Sports betting, lottery/National Lotto, casino games, slot machines, online betting apps, card games for money.2. Gambling scene in Ghana 20261. Legal + regulated: Gaming Commission of Ghana licenses sports betting companies like Betway, 1xBet, SportyBet, 22Bet. National Lottery Authority r
The creative art and the corporate world (part 2 )
The creative art and the corporate world (part 2 ) May 29, 2026 01:24:19 The creative art and the corporate worldCreative art + the corporate world = where imagination meets structure. They need each other more than people think.How they clash| Creative art | Corporate world || Values: Originality, expression, risk | Values: Efficiency, ROI, consistency || Process: Messy, intuitive, non-linear | Process: Deadlines, KPIs, approval chains || Success metric: Impact, beaut

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