Chale, There Has To Be More

Queen Nyemekye

Hi, I’m Queen —a Ghanaian navigating life here in America. You know that one friend you only call twice a year? The one where you have a fun, slightly chaotic, hour-long talk and end up feeling totally inspired and refreshed? That’s exactly what this is. If you’re like me and want more than the ordinary—let’s talk.

Episodes

  1. May 10

    Ep4: So About Ghana Pt2 (ft UncleSam and BenO)

    "Chale, There Has to Be More" | Ghana at 69 — Present & Future (Part 2) We're back with Part 2 of our Ghana conversation! In this episode, we continue with UncleSam and BenO as we move from Ghana's past into its present realities and future possibilities. We talk about why there is still reason to hope — from young Ghanaians groping in the dark who just need someone to switch on the light, to the power of the diaspora reconnecting with home. BenO shares the story behind the Nkrani Initiative, a collaborative effort to crowdsource diaspora expertise to solve local problems in Ghana. UncleSam reminds us that change doesn't start with big solutions — it starts with brightening your corner. We also get into what it looks like for Christians to be actively involved in nation-building beyond the four walls of the church, and we close out with a rapid fire round featuring our favorite Ghanaians and songs that speak to the Ghana story. Key takeaways: Ghana's youth are not lazy — they're groping in the dark, waiting for someone to switch on the lightThe diaspora has historically been a spark for change in Ghana — and that's still true today"Brighten your corner" — change starts with you, your workplace, your communityChristians are called to be salt and light — not just on SundaysCharlie, there has to be more selflessness, more lights switched on, and more chances givenIf you haven't listened to Part 1, go back and catch it first! Chale, what do you think about this episode? Any new lessons?😁

    58 min

About

Hi, I’m Queen —a Ghanaian navigating life here in America. You know that one friend you only call twice a year? The one where you have a fun, slightly chaotic, hour-long talk and end up feeling totally inspired and refreshed? That’s exactly what this is. If you’re like me and want more than the ordinary—let’s talk.