TIMELESS with Teddy Abrokwa

KWAME ASANTE OFORI — Radio & Podcast Producer | What’s Next for African Music

Teddy Abrokwa Episode 27

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Music carries the history of a people.

In this episode of TIMELESS with Teddy, Ghanaian-born radio and podcast producer Kwame Asante Ofori, a segment host on Voice of America, joins the conversation from the United States to reflect on culture, music and identity.

Growing up in Ghana, Kwame developed a deep appreciation for African music and storytelling — a passion that would eventually lead him to the global platform of VOA News. In this conversation with Teddy Abrokwa, he shares memories of his upbringing and how those early experiences shaped his career in media.

The discussion moves into the rich musical history of the continent, exploring the evolution from Highlife to Hiplife, and the global rise of Afrobeats.

With his diverse musical background, Kwame also speaks about his role in selecting the African Song of the Week on the VOA platform and highlights emerging artists from the continent that the world should be paying attention to.

A conversation about heritage, music history and the global future of African sound.

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