The Talking Calabash Podcast
The Talking Calabash Podcast
The Talking Calabash
The Talking Calabash Podcast is hosted by Sekondi-born Henry. Henry has been educated in the Netherlands and holds a Masters degree in Law and Globalisation. He is passionate about history and social issues. At TTC, Henry talks about everything Ghana and Africa. Nothing is off-limits, so topics like politics, culture, finances, religion and sports will be discussed with a fresh point of view every week. Make sure to tune in!
The Rising Problem Of Tribalism In Ghana
In this episode, Henry has a bone to pick with people in Ghana who are stoking the fire of radicalisation and tribalism, something that we have seen destroy countless African states already. Listen and weigh in on this topic on our Instagram and YouTube account: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thetalkingcalabashpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-_dNNgaaSBMEX0iC_4ACpA THANK YOU!
Nov 21, 2021
22 min
Governance SHOULD be a continuous process
In this episode, Henry and Christine discuss what seems to be a worrying trend in the way Ghana does governance. When one party becomes the ruling party and starts projects only to abandon them at the end of the party's rule, the next government refuses to finish these projects and instead goes on a finger-pointing blame game, accusing the previous government of corruption. Nothing gets done and projects are left to rot and disintegrate, therefore wasting taxpayers' money. Listen and weigh in on this topic on our Instagram and YouTube account: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thetalkingcalabashpodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-_dNNgaaSBMEX0iC_4ACpA  THANK YOU!
Nov 14, 2021
32 min
#OCCUPYSAGLEMI: The Housing Project Controversy
Henry is fired up about this episode! Ghanaians will remember that in 2012 a housing project was started by the NDC-led government. The Saglemi Housing Project near Accra was not completely finished and it was overshadowed by accusations. When the new NPP-led administration took over, it started a corruption investigation into the project because the costs did not match the original plan to build 5000 housing units. In the end, only 1500 were built. Almost 5 years on, the investigation is still not done, the housing units are languishing and people are still not allowed to move in. Listen in and tell us what you think about this issue!?
Apr 28, 2021
38 min
Systemic Indiscipline On The Roads Equals Money!
In this episode, Henry takes on the topic of systemic Indiscipline on Ghanaian roads and how this could potentially be remedied. Listen in and share with us what you think! Follow us on Instagram @thetalkingcalabashpodcast and listen to us on YouTube as well!
Apr 18, 2021
42 min
The Sakawa Pandemic
In this episode, Henry and Christine ponder on the Sakawa trend that seems to be reported about more and more on the internet. Is it real? Why are people willing to cut corners when it comes to success and wealth? Join in the conversation and listen to The Talking Calabash Podcast on Spotify, Anchor or even YouTube. Follow us on @thetalkingcalabashpodcast on Instagram!
Apr 11, 2021
40 min
The Environmental Colonisation of Africa
Has foreign colonisation really ended when former colonies gained their independence? It seems like despite our sovereignty and independence as an African nation, our resources are still being looted and exploited with little to no benefit to the local population but to great detriment to our environment. Listen in to hear a discussion about the big corp mining in Ghana that is polluting both water and soil in, mainly, the Ashanti Region. Make sure to join the discussion on our Instagram page @thetalkingcalabashpodcast and look us up on YouTube as well!
Apr 4, 2021
33 min
Does Ghana Hate Individuality? The Case of the Achimota College Rasta Boy.
Henry shares in this episodes some thoughts and concerns about how a brilliant and intelligent young man was denied entry into the so-called prestigious Achimota College because of his hair! Is this fair? Does Ghana not encourage individuality? Why are locks and other Black people hair styles frowned upon in Ghana? Listen in and make sure to share your thoughts and feelings on our Instagram page @thetalkingcalabashpodcast.
Mar 22, 2021
29 min
Why are Housing Costs In Ghana So High?
In this episode, we explore the reasons why housing costs in Ghana, especially Accra, are so high. Normal Ghanaians can barely afford to get on the property ladder, so are we supposed to just accept this reality? Listen in and make sure to be part of the discussion by heading to our Instagram page @thetalkingcalabashpodcast and commenting and sharing your thoughts!
Mar 22, 2021
36 min