The Earnestly Speaking Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ernest Aboagye-Mensah & Creatives Connect Ghana.
The ultimate podcast with a spotlight on all things creative, join expert creative writer and newly turned podcast host Ernest Aboagye-Mensah as he engages in conversation with Ghana and the world's most creative minds. Coming with a new creative direction, this podcast introduces all to the expansive world of creativity and the thought processes and journeys behind the industry's most established and emerging names.
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In today’s episode, Ernest is joined by Nigerian creative writer and culture journalist Robert Solomon. Having bylines in various international media outlets, Robert’s moving ways of writing have reached people worldwide and his creative exploits are far from over. From the sensation of having one’s work reach global platforms to having conversations with music forces such as Asa, to birthing his creative agency The RCJ Company, Robert and Ernest break down the plights and successes of a space as competitive as writing, and what the ultimate goal for writers should be. Follow Robert Solomon: Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/roberrtsolomon/) Twitter: (https://twitter.com/roberrtsolomon) Follow our host, Ernest, on his socials: Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/theaboagyemensah/) Twitter: (https://twitter.com/aboagyemensah04) Like to be a sponsor of the podcast? Reach out to us with your inquiries: Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/theearnestlyspeakingpod/) Twitter: (https://twitter.com/esppodcast)
On today's episode, Ernest sits down with Tonia-Marie Parker, a magnificent creative whose reputation in photography precedes her more than positively. Many moving points are touched in this conversation, on the basis of Tonia-Marie's emergence in the photography world in the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, what it is like juggling creative work and school, and many others. From the lens of an inspiring woman, Tonia-Marie breaks down what photography means for her, and how it plays into the vision of amplifying the voices of all Black women, creative or otherwise.
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Ernest is joined today by budding filmmaker and music video director, Frederick Walker. Known popularly as Director Walker, this creative’s work is adored globally by forces such as Ground Up Chale, Kwesi Arthur, Quamina MP and many others. This conversation is a testament of how down to earth and sublime Walker is as a creative. From his favourite parts of being a film director, to the very common misconceptions that follow anyone in such a creative field, Ernest and Frederick explore the beauty and the chaos of filmmaking as a creative outlet, and what everyone needs to know about success in such a field.
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Popular social media savant, gospel artist and Brainstorm Africa co-founder Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta joins Ernest on this week's podcast episode. This is a no holds barred conservation as Nana Yaw, known popularly as "Oneman1000", sheds light on his ways as a gospel artist with hit songs like "We Move" and "Jerh Jerh", what it means to be as spiritual as possible and how all of these elements play a part in his professional life as co-founder of Brainstorm Africa. This conversation is rich with Oneman1000's energy, infectious humour and insight, as well as surprises for his fans and followers who have waited for new music and new projects.
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On today's episode, Ernest sits in conversation with photographer and overall creative entity, Nana Ofori-Atta Asomani. With this conversation, we get to explore what it means to brand yourself as a creative entity, his humorous and educative creative origin story and where he sees himself with his art of photography. Packed with lots of laughs and lots of tips to take away, this conversation is without a doubt one for the books, as we get to discover the sensational Asomani like never before. Follow Nana Ofori-Atta Asomani on his socials: Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/as0maniii) Twitter: (https://twitter.com/as0mani)
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Ernest is joined by Christian "Kaptin" Saint, a Ghanaian born creative photographer and filmmaker with the most applaudable feats under his belt. The duo cover the extensive topics of his origins, his breakout moments in his creative endeavours, what it is like building a creative agency through New Saints Group and what it means to be a culture shifter in the creative space. Shooting superstars in our generation from Black Sheriff, Sarkodie, Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa and many others, this conversation strips back the layers of what it means to be a creative in this era, and how your art is your power. Follow Kaptin's socials and keep up with his work: Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/iamkaptin) Twitter: (https://twitter.com/iamkaptin) Follow our host, Ernest, on his socials: Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/theaboagyemensah/) Twitter: (https://twitter.com/aboagyemensah04) Like to be a sponsor to the podcast? Reach out to us with your inquiries: Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/theearnestlyspeakingpod/) Twitter: (https://twitter.com/esppodcast)
Ernest Aboagye-Mensah is known by all as an elite creative writer and a global creative wayfarer, but to the core, Ernest is an inquiring mind who thrives on meaningful and impactful conversations. His new method of doing so? The Earnestly Speaking Podcast, a fresh new podcast which centres on the creative space and the established and emerging names behind it. Join Ernest Aboagye-Mensah as he engages in raw and wide-ranging conversations with creatives across the world, on the level of their emergence, their creative process and what makes them tick.
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