blaxxRADIO

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blaxxRADIO is blaxTARLINES KUMASI's podcast platform hosting sonic experiments and interventions including live music/open mic events, interviews, recordings, story-telling (call-and-response) spanning Ghanaian genres such as Adadamu, Kologo, Borboorbor, Nwomkro, and Palmwine Highlife. This portal can hosts improvisational music sessions, curated playlists, spoken word, and a multitude of human and non-human sonorous forms. The content generated for blaxxRADIO for the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia by Koyo Kouoh will accumulate across the entire duration of the Biennale (May 9 - November 22, 2026) and will be sourced from Kumasi, Venice, Kampala, and elsewhere across five continents. In addition to the online-hosted podcast platform, the setup at the Arsenale in Venice will consist of portable audio devices equipped with headphones. In tandem, "The Shrine," a music recording studio set up co-managed by Chris Parker Edzordzi Sefogah(Megborna) at Tech Sec on KNUST campus, will also function as a project space out of which we can produce and programme events for blaxxRADIO. Join us!

  1. Art Talk || Episode 05: Godfried Donkor: On African Presence in Venice and more

    May 19

    Art Talk || Episode 05: Godfried Donkor: On African Presence in Venice and more

    Episode 05: Godfried Donkor: On African Presence in Venice and more About This Episode In this installment of the Art Talk series, we are joined by the internationally acclaimed painter and pioneer of African contemporary art, Godfried Donkor. Together with his interlocutors, Dr. Adjo Daiki Apodey Kisser, Dr. Bernard Akoi-Jackson, and Kwaku Boafo Kissiedu (Castro), we trace Donkor's expansive journey in art. Donkor reflects on the shifting terrain of contemporary art from 2001 until now. The conversation turns to the present moment, examining his participation in the late Koyo Kouoh's curatorial vision, In Minor Keys, for the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. We also explore his deep, enduring structural connections to the blaxTARLINES KUMASI community and how historical narratives continue to shape our present visual culture. Profiles Godfred Donkor (Guest) Born in Kumasi, Ghana, Godfred Donkor is an internationally renowned multidisciplinary artist whose practice interrogates the shared history and commercial intersections between Africa and Europe. Known globally for his intricate collage, painting, and print work, Donkor explores complex sociopolitical histories, colonial interventions, and the commodification of the human body. He has exhibited extensively worldwide, including early historic presentations in Venice, and serves as a vital curatorial voice, institutional mentor, and collaborator within the West African contemporary art ecosystem. Dr. Adjo Daiki Apodey Kisser (Interviewer) Dr. Adjo Daiki Apodey Kisser is an artist-scholar and lecturer whose practice investigates the evolving parameters of community-based artistic production, feminism, and collaborative methodologies. Graduating as Valedictorian from KNUST before pursuing international research exchanges in Germany, her work explores art as a social gift rather than a mere commodity. She is an active member of the blaxTARLINES KUMASI experimental incubator and has co-authored pivotal peer-reviewed histories on the Kumasi art revolution. Dr. Bernard Akoi-Jackson (Co-interviewer) Dr. Bernard Akoi-Jackson is an artist, writer, and academic whose work exists as a project in continual metamorphosis. Employing critical absurdity, jests, and "pseudo-rituals," Akoi-Jackson moves seamlessly between performance, installation, choreography, and poetry to confront the complexities of post-colonial identities and collective history. A foundational force within contemporary Ghanaian visual art critique, he is a lecturer at the Department of Fine Art and Curatorial Studies, KNUST, and a core member of the blaxTARLINES collective. Kwaku Boafo Kissiedu / Castro (Co-interviewer) Kwaku Boafo Kissiedu (popularly known as Castro) is a highly influential artist, trans-disciplinary researcher, and senior lecturer at the Department of Fine Art and Curatorial Studies, KNUST. A co-founder of blaxTARLINES KUMASI, his pedagogical and artistic practice has been instrumental in reshaping contemporary art education in Ghana. Kissiedu's work critically engages with systemic institutional structures, material culture, and transformative social spaces, mentoring generations of radical contemporary artists within the West African art ecosystem. Credits & Info Series: blaxxRADIO | Art Talk Segment Hosts: Dr. Adjo Daiki Apodey Kisser, Dr. Bernard Akoi-Jackson, Kwaku Boafo Kissiedu (Castro) Guest: Godfried Donkor Location: In Venice Theme Song: Zegedevi by ZAGUNOR and Megborna Post-production: Megborna @ The SHRINE (Tech Sec, KNUST Campus) Listen now and join the conversation

    46 min
  2. Ama Ata Aidoo's CHANGES || a blaxxRADIO Play for the 61st Venice Biennale (Biennale Arte 2026) || Part 4

    May 12

    Ama Ata Aidoo's CHANGES || a blaxxRADIO Play for the 61st Venice Biennale (Biennale Arte 2026) || Part 4

    RADIO PLAY DESCRIPTION: CHANGES: A Radio Play Based on the novel by Ama Ata Aidoo Produced for blaxTARLINES by the Legon Prɛkɛsɛ Theatre Group About This Production You are listening to a special radio adaptation of Ama Ata Aidoo's seminal novel,  Changes: A Love Story.  This production reimagines Aidoo's complex exploration of African womanhood, marriage, and the tensions between tradition and modernity in contemporary Ghana. The play is adapted for the airwaves and directed by Dr. Agyeman Ossei (Dota). Drawing on his extensive background as a dramatist and former Director of the National Theatre, Ossei "directs" the sonic space to bring Aidoo's sharp dialogue and emotional depth to life. Through the Legon Prekese Theatre Group, this performance serves as a bridge between the literary masterwork and the oral tradition form of radio drama. The Cast Esi Sakyi: Daniella Asare Adu Oko: Richard Oti Oppong Opokuya Darkwa: Nana Pokua Ossei Acheampong Ali Kondey: Kobina Hagan Kubi: Gershon Agbeko Chorus I: Iddrisu Seidu Kananzoe Chorus II & Ena: Mavis Owusu Abrokwah Chorus II & Nana: Ewurafua Biney Fusena, Waitress, & Receptionist: Vivian Boateng Additional Characters:  Kweku: Chris Parker Edzodzinam Sefogah (MEGBORNA) Extra Sound Effects: Veronica Baidoo & Tracy Amponsah Mensah Extra Credits Narration: Blanche Boni-Mississo Credits & Info Original Author: Ama Ata Aidoo Radio Adaptation & Direction: Agyeman Ossei Production House: Legon Prɛkɛsɛ Theatre Group for blaxTARLINES Series: blaxxRADIO | Performance Series Sound Design: Richard Oti Oppong Music and Percussions: Nana Boadu Amoah & Jacob Bruce Sound Engineering: Megborna Adegbo Kalaze & Kofi Labayil Kudornu Recording & Post Production Studio: Megborna, at The SHRINE,KNUST, Kumasi Production Manager: Kobina Hagan

    24 min
  3. Ama Ata Aidoo's CHANGES || a blaxxRADIO Play for the 61st Venice Biennale (Biennale Arte 2026) || Part 3

    May 12

    Ama Ata Aidoo's CHANGES || a blaxxRADIO Play for the 61st Venice Biennale (Biennale Arte 2026) || Part 3

    RADIO PLAY DESCRIPTION: CHANGES: A Radio Play Based on the novel by Ama Ata Aidoo Produced for blaxTARLINES by the Legon Prɛkɛsɛ Theatre Group About This Production You are listening to a special radio adaptation of Ama Ata Aidoo's seminal novel,  Changes: A Love Story.  This production reimagines Aidoo's complex exploration of African womanhood, marriage, and the tensions between tradition and modernity in contemporary Ghana. The play is adapted for the airwaves and directed by Dr. Agyeman Ossei (Dota). Drawing on his extensive background as a dramatist and former Director of the National Theatre, Ossei "directs" the sonic space to bring Aidoo's sharp dialogue and emotional depth to life. Through the Legon Prekese Theatre Group, this performance serves as a bridge between the literary masterwork and the oral tradition form of radio drama. The Cast Esi Sakyi: Daniella Asare Adu Oko: Richard Oti Oppong Opokuya Darkwa: Nana Pokua Ossei Acheampong Ali Kondey: Kobina Hagan Kubi: Gershon Agbeko Chorus I: Iddrisu Seidu Kananzoe Chorus II & Ena: Mavis Owusu Abrokwah Chorus II & Nana: Ewurafua Biney Fusena, Waitress, & Receptionist: Vivian Boateng Additional Characters:  Kweku: Chris Parker Edzodzinam Sefogah (MEGBORNA) Extra Sound Effects: Veronica Baidoo & Tracy Amponsah Mensah Extra Credits Narration: Blanche Boni-Mississo Credits & Info Original Author: Ama Ata Aidoo Radio Adaptation & Direction: Agyeman Ossei Production House: Legon Prɛkɛsɛ Theatre Group for blaxTARLINES Series: blaxxRADIO | Performance Series Sound Design: Richard Oti Oppong Music and Percussions: Nana Boadu Amoah & Jacob Bruce Sound Engineering: Megborna Adegbo Kalaze & Kofi Labayil Kudornu Recording & Post Production Studio: Megborna, at The SHRINE,KNUST, Kumasi Production Manager: Kobina Hagan

    28 min
  4. Ama Ata Aidoo's CHANGES || a blaxxRADIO Play for the 61st Venice Biennale (Biennale Arte 2026) || Part 2

    May 11

    Ama Ata Aidoo's CHANGES || a blaxxRADIO Play for the 61st Venice Biennale (Biennale Arte 2026) || Part 2

    RADIO PLAY DESCRIPTION: CHANGES: A Radio Play Based on the novel by Ama Ata Aidoo Produced for blaxTARLINES by the Legon Prɛkɛsɛ Theatre Group About This Production You are listening to a special radio adaptation of Ama Ata Aidoo's seminal novel,  Changes: A Love Story.  This production reimagines Aidoo's complex exploration of African womanhood, marriage, and the tensions between tradition and modernity in contemporary Ghana. The play is adapted for the airwaves and directed by Dr. Agyeman Ossei (Dota). Drawing on his extensive background as a dramatist and former Director of the National Theatre, Ossei "directs" the sonic space to bring Aidoo's sharp dialogue and emotional depth to life. Through the Legon Prekese Theatre Group, this performance serves as a bridge between the literary masterwork and the oral tradition form of radio drama. The Cast Esi Sakyi: Daniella Asare Adu Oko: Richard Oti Oppong Opokuya Darkwa: Nana Pokua Ossei Acheampong Ali Kondey: Kobina Hagan Kubi: Gershon Agbeko Chorus I: Iddrisu Seidu Kananzoe Chorus II & Ena: Mavis Owusu Abrokwah Chorus II & Nana: Ewurafua Biney Fusena, Waitress, & Receptionist: Vivian Boateng Additional Characters:  Kweku: Chris Parker Edzodzinam Sefogah (MEGBORNA) Extra Sound Effects: Veronica Baidoo & Tracy Amponsah Mensah Extra Credits Narration: Blanche Boni-Mississo Credits & Info Original Author: Ama Ata Aidoo Radio Adaptation & Direction: Agyeman Ossei Production House: Legon Prɛkɛsɛ Theatre Group for blaxTARLINES Series: blaxxRADIO | Performance Series Sound Design: Richard Oti Oppong Music and Percussions: Nana Boadu Amoah & Jacob Bruce Sound Engineering: Megborna Adegbo Kalaze & Kofi Labayil Kudornu Recording & Post Production Studio: Megborna, at The SHRINE,KNUST, Kumasi Production Manager: Kobina Hagan

    27 min
  5. Ama Ata Aidoo's CHANGES || a blaxxRADIO Play for the 61st Venice Biennale (Biennale Arte 2026) || Part 1

    May 10

    Ama Ata Aidoo's CHANGES || a blaxxRADIO Play for the 61st Venice Biennale (Biennale Arte 2026) || Part 1

    RADIO PLAY DESCRIPTION: CHANGES: A Radio Play Based on the novel by Ama Ata Aidoo Produced for blaxTARLINES by the Legon Prɛkɛsɛ Theatre Group About This Production You are listening to a special radio adaptation of Ama Ata Aidoo's seminal novel,  Changes: A Love Story.  This production reimagines Aidoo's complex exploration of African womanhood, marriage, and the tensions between tradition and modernity in contemporary Ghana. The play is adapted for the airwaves and directed by Dr. Agyeman Ossei (Dota). Drawing on his extensive background as a dramatist and former Director of the National Theatre, Ossei "directs" the sonic space to bring Aidoo's sharp dialogue and emotional depth to life. Through the Legon Prekese Theatre Group, this performance serves as a bridge between the literary masterwork and the oral tradition form of radio drama. The Cast Esi Sakyi: Daniella Asare Adu Oko: Richard Oti Oppong Opokuya Darkwa: Nana Pokua Ossei Acheampong Ali Kondey: Kobina Hagan Kubi: Gershon Agbeko Chorus I: Iddrisu Seidu Kananzoe Chorus II & Ena: Mavis Owusu Abrokwah Chorus II & Nana: Ewurafua Biney Fusena, Waitress, & Receptionist: Vivian Boateng Additional Characters:  Kweku: Chris Parker Edzodzinam Sefogah (MEGBORNA) Extra Sound Effects: Veronica Baidoo & Tracy Amponsah Mensah Extra Credits Narration: Blanche Boni-Mississo Credits & Info Original Author: Ama Ata Aidoo Radio Adaptation & Direction: Agyeman Ossei Production House: Legon Prɛkɛsɛ Theatre Group for blaxTARLINES Series: blaxxRADIO | Performance Series Sound Design: Richard Oti Oppong Music and Percussions: Nana Boadu Amoah & Jacob Bruce Sound Engineering: Megborna Adegbo Kalaze & Kofi Labayil Kudornu Recording & Post Production Studio: Megborna, at The SHRINE,KNUST, Kumasi Production Manager: Kobina Hagan

    27 min
  6. Art Talk Episode 04 || Part 2: On Asante Folklore, Art, and Autobiography

    May 10

    Art Talk Episode 04 || Part 2: On Asante Folklore, Art, and Autobiography

    Episode 04: On Asante Folklore, Art, and Autobiography (Part 1) A Conversation between Dr. Kwasi Ohene-Ayeh and Dr. Agyeman Ossei (Dota)  About This Episode In this installment of the Art Talk series, we are joined by the multi-hyphenate artist and scholar Dr. Agyeman Ossei (widely known as Dota) for an illuminating look into his prolific yet "silent" art practice. We trace his journey from his early years at KNUST to his deep-seated interest in the synthesis of Akan proverbial lore and contemporary sculpture. Dr. Ossei discusses his unique approach to materiality and "directing" visual spaces, drawing on his extensive background in theater and drama to breathe life into static forms. This conversation explores how his work functions as a bridge between the oral traditions of the past and the avant-garde present, offering a rare glimpse into the mind of a creator who moves seamlessly between the stage and the studio. Profiles Dr. Agyeman Ossei (Guest) Dr. Agyeman Ossei, popularly known as Dota, is a distinguished Ghanaian painter, sculptor, and dramatist. Formerly the Head of the Theatre Arts Department at the University of Ghana, Legon, and a former Director of the National Theatre, his practice is defined by the translation of Akan philosophy, proverbs, and mythology into visual and performative languages. His work often utilizes heavy textures and proverbial motifs to challenge the boundaries between traditional African aesthetics and contemporary theater. Dr. Kwasi Ohene-Ayeh (Interviewer) Kwasi Ohene-Ayeh, Ph.D., is a curator, critic, and educator based at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana. His research interrogates the exhibition as a pedagogical site and posits the curator as a self-subverting authority. Credits & Info Series: blaxxRADIO | Art Talk Host: Dr. Kwasi Ohene-Ayeh (IUB) Guest: Dr. Agyeman Ossei Location: Recorded at the Museum of Science and Technology, Accra, Ghana Theme Song: Zegedevi by ZAGUNOR and Megborna Post-production: Megborna at The SHRINE Listen now and join the conversation.

    42 min
  7. Art Talk Episode 04 || Part 1: On Asante Folklore, Art, and Autobiography

    May 9

    Art Talk Episode 04 || Part 1: On Asante Folklore, Art, and Autobiography

    Episode 04: On Asante Folklore, Art, and Autobiography (Part 1) A Conversation between Dr. Kwasi Ohene-Ayeh and Dr. Agyeman Ossei (Dota)  About This Episode In this installment of the Art Talk series, we are joined by the multi-hyphenate artist and scholar Dr. Agyeman Ossei (widely known as Dota) for an illuminating look into his prolific yet "silent" art practice. We trace his journey from his early years at KNUST to his deep-seated interest in the synthesis of Akan proverbial lore and contemporary sculpture. Dr. Ossei discusses his unique approach to materiality and "directing" visual spaces, drawing on his extensive background in theater and drama to breathe life into static forms. This conversation explores how his work functions as a bridge between the oral traditions of the past and the avant-garde present, offering a rare glimpse into the mind of a creator who moves seamlessly between the stage and the studio. Profiles Dr. Agyeman Ossei (Guest) Dr. Agyeman Ossei, popularly known as Dota, is a distinguished Ghanaian painter, sculptor, and dramatist. Formerly the Head of the Theatre Arts Department at the University of Ghana, Legon, and a former Director of the National Theatre, his practice is defined by the translation of Akan philosophy, proverbs, and mythology into visual and performative languages. His work often utilizes heavy textures and proverbial motifs to challenge the boundaries between traditional African aesthetics and contemporary theater. Dr. Kwasi Ohene-Ayeh (Interviewer) Kwasi Ohene-Ayeh, Ph.D., is a curator, critic, and educator based at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana. His research interrogates the exhibition as a pedagogical site and posits the curator as a self-subverting authority. Credits & Info Series: blaxxRADIO | Art Talk Host: Dr. Kwasi Ohene-Ayeh (IUB) Guest: Dr. Agyeman Ossei Location: Recorded at the Museum of Science and Technology, Accra, Ghana Theme Song: Zegedevi by ZAGUNOR and Megborna Post-production: Megborna at The SHRINE Listen now and join the conversation.

    39 min
  8. Art Talk Episode 03 || Part 2: Aboso Glass Factory, Photography, Sounds, and Lights

    May 9

    Art Talk Episode 03 || Part 2: Aboso Glass Factory, Photography, Sounds, and Lights

    A Conversation between Dr. Kwasi Ohene-Ayeh (IUB) and Selasi Awusi Sosu (Part 2) About This Episode In this installment of the Art Talk series, we join artist and researcher Selasi Awusi Sosu for an expansive look into the evolution of her practice. We trace her journey from her formative years at KNUST to her deep fascination with the Aboso Glass Factory, a site of industrial memory established by Kwame Nkrumah that has been silent since 1993. Selasi discusses her process of "harvesting" the site: transforming discarded glass, bottles, and the songs of the factory's current avian occupants into a multi-sensory experience. This conversation dives into her contribution to Orderly Disorderly (2017), the landmark final installment of the blaxTARLINES exhibition trilogy held at the Museum of Science and Technology in Accra. From dark rooms filled with haunting factory sonics to glass prisms creating holographic echoes of the past, this episode offers a rare look into the technical aspects of her practice, as well her role in education.  Dr. Kwasi Ohene-Ayeh (Interviewer) Kwasi Ohene-Ayeh, Ph.D., is a curator, critic, and educator based at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana. His research interrogates the exhibition as a pedagogical site and posits the curator as a self-subverting authority. Selasi Awusi Sosu (Guest) Selasi Awusi Sosu is a Ghanaian artist and academic whose work explores the intersections of glass, sound, and lens-based media. Her practice often engages with the social and industrial histories of Ghana, utilizing site-specific research to reanimate forgotten narratives and materials into contemporary installations. Credits & Info Series: blaxxRADIO | Art Talk Host: Dr. Kwasi Ohene-Ayeh (IUB) Guest: Selasi Awusi Sosu Location: Recorded at the Museum of Science and Technology, Accra, Ghana Theme Song: Zegedevi by ZAGUNOR and Megborna Post-production: Megborna at The SHRINE Listen now and join the conversation.

    32 min
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blaxxRADIO is blaxTARLINES KUMASI's podcast platform hosting sonic experiments and interventions including live music/open mic events, interviews, recordings, story-telling (call-and-response) spanning Ghanaian genres such as Adadamu, Kologo, Borboorbor, Nwomkro, and Palmwine Highlife. This portal can hosts improvisational music sessions, curated playlists, spoken word, and a multitude of human and non-human sonorous forms. The content generated for blaxxRADIO for the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia by Koyo Kouoh will accumulate across the entire duration of the Biennale (May 9 - November 22, 2026) and will be sourced from Kumasi, Venice, Kampala, and elsewhere across five continents. In addition to the online-hosted podcast platform, the setup at the Arsenale in Venice will consist of portable audio devices equipped with headphones. In tandem, "The Shrine," a music recording studio set up co-managed by Chris Parker Edzordzi Sefogah(Megborna) at Tech Sec on KNUST campus, will also function as a project space out of which we can produce and programme events for blaxxRADIO. Join us!

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