Time with Koo Ntakra

Music and parenting go together way more than we think Music isn’t just for vibes — it actually shapes how kids grow, and how parents cope too.*1. How music helps kids*Area How music helps**Brain development** Songs, rhythm, and rhymes build language, memory, and math skills. "Twinkle Twinkle" teaches patterns**Emotions** Music gives kids words for feelings. Sad songs, hype songs, lullabies —...

What counts as gamblingAnything where you stake money/valuables on an outcome mostly decided by chance:Sports betting, lottery/National Lotto, casino games, slot machines, online betting apps, card games for money.2. Gambling scene in Ghana 20261. Legal + regulated: Gaming Commission of Ghana licenses sports betting companies like Betway, 1xBet, SportyBet, 22Bet. National Lottery Authority runs...

The creative art and the corporate worldCreative art + the corporate world = where imagination meets structure. They need each other more than people think.How they clash| Creative art | Corporate world || Values: Originality, expression, risk | Values: Efficiency, ROI, consistency || Process: Messy, intuitive, non-linear | Process: Deadlines, KPIs, approval chains || Success metric: Impact,...

Family treasure = anything your family passes down that holds value. It’s usually less about money, more about meaning.3 types of family treasure| Type | What it looks like | Why it matters || 1. Heirlooms | Jewelry, kente cloth, stools, watches, land deeds | Physical link to ancestors. Carries history in your hands || 2. Stories & traditions | Grandma’s groundnut soup recipe, family...

The creative art and the corporate worldCreative art + the corporate world = where imagination meets structure. They need each other more than people think.How they clash| Creative art | Corporate world || Values: Originality, expression, risk | Values: Efficiency, ROI, consistency || Process: Messy, intuitive, non-linear | Process: Deadlines, KPIs, approval chains || Success metric: Impact,...

Animals and the local(Akan) and English namesHere’s a quick list of common animals with Akan and English names. Akan spelling varies a bit by dialect, but this is Twi/Akuapem standard:Domestic Animals| English | Akan | Notes || Dog | Okraman | Literally “hunter’s animal” || Cat | Okwraman / Nkwakora | Okwraman is common. Nkwakora is more formal || Goat | Abirekyi | || Sheep | Odwan | || Cow /...

Perception of African deities changes a lot depending on who’s talking, where, and when. There isn’t one single view.Inside Africa - traditional viewFor many ethnic groups, what outsiders call “deities” are actually:Abosom / Orishas / Nkisi / Ancestors: Forces, principles, and ancestral spirits that govern nature, morality, and community life.Not gods in the “Greek Zeus” sense: Most African...

Discovering talent in Ghana works differently than just scrolling SoundCloud. It’s 60% street/groundwork, 40% online. Here’s how it actually happens:Where talent shows up firstLive scenesBars/lounges in Accra & Kumasi: Front/Back, Republic Bar, Bloombar. Open mic nights on Wednesdays/Thursdays are where producers scout.School events: KNUST, UG, Ashesi, GIJ host “rap battles” and “vocal...

"Spiritually in the music industry" touches 3 different angles people usually mean:Traditional/Spiritual practices artists use for successIn Ghana + globally, some artists use spiritual backing to protect their careers:Prayers & anointing: Gospel artists fast before album drops. Secular artists visit pastors/prophets for direction or “open doors”.Traditional protection: Visiting shrines,...

"Spiritually in the music industry" touches 3 different angles people usually mean:Traditional/Spiritual practices artists use for successIn Ghana + globally, some artists use spiritual backing to protect their careers:Prayers & anointing: Gospel artists fast before album drops. Secular artists visit pastors/prophets for direction or “open doors”.Traditional protection: Visiting shrines,...