Conversations from Ghana

LaMont "Montee" Evans
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Conversations From Ghana is a podcast exploring Ghanaian culture, identity, history, travel, business, and the African diaspora through thoughtful conversations with people whose voices and experiences help shape the story of Ghana today. Presented by Beyond the Return Travel & Tours, the show goes beyond the typical tourism narrative to bring listeners closer to the people, perspectives, and ideas defining Ghana and its connection to the world.

Episodes

  1. 17h ago

    Ghana: Comedy, Culture, & Telling the Truth | Conversations from Ghana Episode 5

    What does comedy tell us about Ghana that serious conversations sometimes cannot? In Episode 05 of Conversations From Ghana, Dr. Montee Evans sits down with award-winning Ghanaian comedian, writer, and creative Kojo Pjay for a candid conversation about comedy, Ghanaian culture, social commentary, the creative industry, and what it takes to make people laugh while still telling the truth. Kojo takes us behind the jokes to discuss his journey into professional comedy, the discipline of comic writing, the realities of building a creative career in Ghana, and why comedians often see society differently. The conversation also moves into deeper territory, including what Kojo describes as “The Poverty Syndrome,” how people adapt to difficult living conditions, and the difference between resilience and accepting circumstances that should change. This is not simply a conversation about being funny. It is a conversation about Ghana through the eyes of someone whose job is to observe people, culture, politics, and everyday life. IN THIS EPISODE • Kojo Pjay’s journey into professional comedy • What makes Ghanaian humor uniquely Ghanaian • Comedy as social commentary • Writing jokes versus performing them • The business of comedy in Ghana • Building a sustainable career in the creative industry • Why Ghanaian comedy deserves greater international recognition • “The Poverty Syndrome” and the normalization of struggle • Ghana’s younger generation and the future of the creative economy • Where Kojo believes Ghanaian comedy is headed ABOUT THE GUEST Kojo Pjay is a Ghanaian stand-up comedian, comic writer, and creative. His work combines humor with observations about Ghanaian culture, society, and everyday life. ABOUT CONVERSATIONS FROM GHANA Conversations From Ghana, hosted by Dr. Montee Evans, brings together the people, stories, ideas, and experiences shaping Ghana today. From culture and heritage to entrepreneurship, tourism, creative industries, history, identity, and the African diaspora, the show goes beyond the headlines to have authentic conversations about Ghana and its connections to the world. Culture. Heritage. Business. Travel. Connection. Presented by Beyond the Return Travel & Tours WATCH & SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to Conversations From Ghana:    / @ghbeyondreturn   New episodes every Thursday at 7:00 PM Eastern Time Join the conversation in the comments: What role do you think comedy can play in helping society confront serious issues? #ConversationsFromGhana #KojoPjay #GhanaComedy #Ghana #AfricanVoices

  2. 4d ago

    Ghana's Shea Butter Story: Culture & Entrepreneurship | Conversations From Ghana Episode 4

    What does it take to turn Ghana’s natural resources and cultural knowledge into a business with global potential? In Episode 4 of Conversations From Ghana, Dr. Montee Evans sits down with Elizabeth “Lizzy Navrongo” Aluke, owner of African Naturals Home Ltd, for a thoughtful conversation about shea butter, entrepreneurship, culture and creating opportunities from Ghana. Lizzy shares her journey from Navrongo, the value of authentic Ghanaian shea butter and the possibilities that emerge when local products are prepared for the global market. In this episode, we discuss: • Lizzy’s journey into the shea butter industry • The cultural and economic importance of shea butter • Building a business from locally sourced products • Challenges facing Ghanaian entrepreneurs • Creating opportunities for women and local communities • Ghana’s potential in the international marketplace • What it takes to move from a local vision to a global brand Watch the full conversation and share your thoughts in the comments: What Ghanaian products do you believe have the greatest global potential? Guest: Elizabeth “Lizzy Navrongo” Aluke Business: African Naturals Home Ltd Host: Dr. Montee Evans Podcast: Conversations From Ghana Presented by: Ghana Beyond the Return Subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications for more conversations about Ghana, culture, business, tourism and the global African community. #GHBeyondReturn #IHeartGH #ConversationsFromGhana #LizzyNavrongo #GhanaSheaButter #MadeInGhana #GhanaBusiness #AfricanEntrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #Navrongo

  3. Oct 16

    Before the Ships: Ghana, Slavery, and the Return Home | Conversations From Ghana Episode 3

    What gets lost when African history begins with slavery? In Episode 3 of Conversations From Ghana, Dr. Montee Evans sits down with Thomas Akwasi Abankwah, Cape Coast Castle tour guide and historian, for a wide-ranging conversation about Ghana before European arrival, the Transatlantic Slave Trade, African participation, Cape Coast Castle, cultural survival, the African diaspora, and what it means to return home. This episode challenges the idea that African history began with slavery. We explore the kingdoms, systems, traditions, and identities that existed before the ships, then move into the difficult history of enslavement and the lasting connection between Ghana and descendants throughout the diaspora. Topics include: African societies before European arrivalGhanaian kingdoms, Culture, and Traditional systemsCape Coast Castle and the Slave DungeonsThe role of African Kingdoms and Intermediaries in the Slave TradeThe Door of No ReturnCulture and traditions that survived across the AtlanticMisconceptions about Ghana and AfricaCulture shock for first-time visitorsTipping and “Dashing” in GhanaThe emotional meaning of returning homeWhat the ancestors might say if they saw their descendants returnGuest: Thomas Akwasi Abankwah Host: Dr. Montee Evans Subscribe to GHBeyondReturn for new episodes of Conversations From Ghana every Thursday. New episodes every Thursday at 7:00 PM ET. #GHBeyondReturn #IHeartGH #ConversationsFromGhana #BeforeTheShips #Ghana #AfricanHistory #AfricanDiaspora #CapeCoastCastle #TransatlanticSlaveTrade #BlackHistory

  4. Oct 8

    W.E.B. Du Bois, Ghana & the African Diaspora | Japhet Aryiku | Conversations From Ghana Episode 2

    What does the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois mean for Ghana, African Americans, and the global African diaspora today? In Episode 2 of Conversations From Ghana, host Dr. Montee Evans welcomes Mr. Japhet Aryiku, Executive Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Museum Foundation, for a conversation about history, identity, Pan-Africanism, and the future of one of Ghana's most significant cultural institutions. W.E.B. Du Bois was an influential African American scholar, civil rights pioneer, and Pan-African thinker whose extraordinary journey brought him to Ghana, where he spent the final years of his life. This episode explores: The life and enduring legacy of W.E.B. Du BoisWhy Ghana became an important part of his journeyHis relationship with Ghana and the Pan-African movementThe significance of the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre in AccraThe Foundation's vision for preserving and developing this historic institutionThe importance of strengthening relationships between Africa and its global diasporaThis is more than a conversation about history. It is an opportunity to consider our shared heritage, the responsibilities of the present, and the legacy we leave for future generations. ABOUT OUR GUEST Mr. Japhet Aryiku serves as Executive Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Museum Foundation, which works to preserve and advance the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois in Ghana. ABOUT CONVERSATIONS FROM GHANA Hosted by Dr. Montee Evans and presented by Beyond the Return Travel & Tours, Conversations From Ghana brings you meaningful discussions about Ghanaian culture, history, entrepreneurship, tourism, identity, and the connections between Africa and the diaspora. New episodes every Thursday at 7:00 PM Eastern. CONNECT WITH US Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GHBeyondReturn Visit Beyond the Return Travel & Tours: https://www.beyondthereturn.com Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-from-ghana/id6819036080 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and X: @GHBeyondReturn JOIN THE CONVERSATION What does W.E.B. Du Bois's legacy mean to you? Have you visited the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre in Accra? Share your thoughts in the comments, like this episode, and subscribe for more conversations connecting Ghana to the world. Wherever history scattered us, Africa remains part of our story. You belong here. #GHBeyondReturn #IHeartGH #ConversationsFromGhana #WEBDuBois #PanAfricanism #AfricanDiaspora #Ghana #BlackHistory #BeyondTheReturn Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: CC1ZOS4OBPHWSEN3, ULRLVOS85SYJYWEJ

  5. Oct 4

    Why Ghana? Why This Show? Why Now? | Conversations From Ghana Episode 1

    #GHBeyondReturn #IHeartGH #ConversationsFromGhana Welcome to Episode 1 of Conversations From Ghana. In this premiere episode, Dr. Montee Evans shares his personal journey with Ghana, why he created Conversations From Ghana, and the vision behind the conversations that will shape this season. This episode introduces the purpose of the show and the questions at the heart of it: What does Ghana mean to the diaspora? What stories deserve a wider audience? How do culture, history, business, identity, tourism, and everyday life connect? And what can happen when we create space for honest conversation? Throughout the season, Conversations From Ghana will feature entrepreneurs, cultural leaders, educators, historians, creatives, tourism professionals, members of the diaspora, and others whose experiences and perspectives are worth hearing. This is not simply a travel show. It is a platform for thoughtful conversations about Ghana, its people, its opportunities, its challenges, and its relationship with the wider African diaspora. In this episode: Dr. Montee Evans’ personal journey with GhanaWhy Conversations From Ghana was createdGhana beyond the tourist experienceThe relationship between Ghana and the African diasporaThe kinds of guests and conversations coming this seasonWhy listening to different perspectives mattersAn invitation for viewers to help shape future conversationsNew episodes every Thursday at 7:00 PM ET. Subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications so you do not miss upcoming episodes. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@GHBeyondReturn Learn more about the podcast: https://www.beyondthereturn.com/podcast Presented by Beyond the Return Travel & Tours Produced by Drum Wave Media Hosted by Dr. Montee Evans Join the conversation in the comments: What topic about Ghana would you like us to discuss this season? #Ghana #AfricanDiaspora #GhanaPodcast #Accra #BeyondTheReturn

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Conversations From Ghana is a podcast exploring Ghanaian culture, identity, history, travel, business, and the African diaspora through thoughtful conversations with people whose voices and experiences help shape the story of Ghana today. Presented by Beyond the Return Travel & Tours, the show goes beyond the typical tourism narrative to bring listeners closer to the people, perspectives, and ideas defining Ghana and its connection to the world.

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  • Creator
    LaMont "Montee" Evans
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 LaMont "Montee" Evans
  • Show Website
    Conversations from Ghana