The Sound of Accra Podcast

Africa processed over $1.4 trillion in mobile money transactions last year and Ghana is leading the charge. In this episode of Fintech Fridays on the Sound of Accra Podcast, we break down how Ghana became Africa's #1 ranked mobile money market, why the Ghanaian diaspora is sending $11 billion home annually through Fintech apps, and what the next 5 years of digital finance looks like for Ghana and the entire African continent. Key Topics: -Why Africa dominates 70% of the glob...

Watch this next: https://youtu.be/bOZkXf3uRZ4 MTN's Ayoba app is shutting down. But does that mean the Super App dream is dead in Africa? Absolutely not. In this episode, Adrian breaks down everything you need to know about the Super App revolution happening across Africa right now. From francophone West Africa to Nigeria, Uganda and beyond, homegrown platforms are quietly building the continent's answer to WeChat, and they're doing it by solving Africa's most pressing daily...

Watch this next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sKfVwXCmpk&list=PLJUVirAfWnNqyv411KrRsrwusF3z4X_EP&index=1 Blockchain.com, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency platforms, has officially launched in Ghana—marking the next phase in Africa’s digital asset revolution. Adrian Daniels breaks down what this move means for the Ghanaian financial ecosystem, the opportunities for cross-border payments and remittances, and how regulatory advancements like the Virtual Asset Servi...

Watch this next: https://youtu.be/lzq5pCRi8cs?si=WXJDxcWadSZd4Gye This episode explores Ghana’s exciting journey towards industrialisation, highlighting recent policies that aim to reduce reliance on imports and boost domestic manufacturing. Adrian talks about key projects, trade strategies and the broader economic implications for Ghana and Africa. Key Topics: -Ghana bans pasta imports to protect its first domestic pasta plant and boost local industry -The country’s shift f...

Watch this next: https://youtu.be/ei_TbsyeHx8?si=CTRlHH_YNfn9BnTi Adrian dives into the breaking news of Jack Dorsey’s Block laying off over four thousand jobs, as it shifts to AI. What does this mean for the future of jobs, especially in Ghana and the rest of Africa? Discover why Adrian believes AI will spark more startups, innovation and unique job opportunities across Africa, instead of just taking jobs away. (Episode originally published Friday 27th February 2026 on Podc...