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Ideas Worth Spreading

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24 Talks
24 Speakers
2 Events
2025

Doing What We Do Best

12 talks

Empowering Young Africans to Grow Africa

Lady Comfort Ocran

What if the biggest lie told to young Africans is that success only happens somewhere else? Comfort Ocran shares how a moment at a crossroads led her to start the Springboard Road Show Foundation, which has since reached hundreds of thousands of young people across Ghana and beyond.

229 views

How To Lead A Nation

Eldad Nutakor

What does it really take to lead a nation or even a team, an organization, or a community? Eldad Nutakor introduces the DCE Framework: Decide, Communicate, and Enable as the essence of effective leadership.

307 views

Be Visible

Edward Asare

What if the world isn't ignoring you because you're not good enough, but simply because you're not being seen? Edward Asare shares his journey from being the quiet boy almost forgotten to becoming a digital storyteller and marketer.

1,270 views

One Less Worry Of Cancer

Prof. Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah

Cervical cancer remains one of the deadliest diseases worldwide—yet unlike many other cancers, it can often be prevented before it even begins. Prof. Obiri-Yeboah shares groundbreaking insights from her research and practical measures that can help protect lives.

192 views

Navigating Business After School

Kwabena Obeng Darko

Many young graduates dream of starting a business but feel limited by resources or experience. Kwabena Obeng Darko shows how small beginnings can lead to big success.

17,388 views

Ghanaian Animation: A New Wave of African Stories

Jesse Sunkwa-Mills

What if the heroes of Africa's past and the voices of today could come alive through animation? Jesse Sunkwa-Mills shares his journey to put Ghanaian and African stories at the center of global storytelling.

12,137 views

A Community Bowl for Digital Learning in Africa

Kafui Prebbie

Kafui Prebbie introduces ASANKA—a groundbreaking device designed to bridge the digital divide in rural areas. Drawing from the Ghanaian tradition of sharing meals from one bowl, Asanka brings the spirit of community into classrooms.

80 views

The Hidden Power of Time Mastery

Victory Chinedum

What if mastering time and being actively productive throughout was the ultimate superpower? Victory Chinedum explores the concept of temporal intelligence, a fresh practical approach to navigating productivity with purpose.

674 views

Journalism with Purpose

Umaru Sanda Amadu

From herding cattle in a small village to shaping national conversations with a microphone, Umaru Sanda Amadu's journey is proof that purpose can be found in unexpected places.

202 views

AI & Telecommunications

Leo Skarlatos

Leo Skarlatos, CEO of AT Ghana, explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of telecommunications in Ghana and beyond.

1,191 views

Let's Talk About Girl Power and Why It Is Important

Rebecca Osam

What if dignity and opportunity for girls started with something as simple as a sanitary pad? Rebecca Osam introduces her bold solution to period poverty.

494 views

Why I Never Gave Up With 6 Kids at 22

Precious Mmiba Tidogo-Asampoah

At just 22, Precious was already raising six children while in college as the first generational college student in her entire family. Her story highlights how hardship became a catalyst for resilience.

1,234 views
2024

From Chrysalis to Butterfly

12 talks

From a House Boy to a Professor

Prof. George Kwaku T. Oduro

Prof. Oduro shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings as a houseboy to becoming a distinguished full professor and Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Cape Coast.

643 views

Stretch Your Mind Beyond Limits

Afia Ayeyi Yiadom-Boakye

Born with osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease), Ayeyi shares her empowering story of how she has learned to stretch her brain and mind, refusing to be defined by her condition.

877 views

Embracing Agripreneurs in the Future of Farming

Sulemana Mohammed

Sulemana Mohammed presents a bold and innovative solution to two major challenges faced by farmers: pest control and fertilizer costs through JAASGROW's dual-purpose technology.

1,637 views

Be Empowered Beyond The Classroom

Abdul-Rauf Nasir

Nasir Abdul-Rauf challenges the traditional focus on academics alone, advocating for a broader approach that embraces extracurricular activities and expands networks.

135 views

Tackling the National Unemployment Crisis In Ghana

Eve Asante

Eve Asante tackles the pressing issue of youth unemployment in Ghana by providing solutions through an initiative offering free employability skills training for students.

1,881 views

Speak Out and Stand Out

Jemima Akosua Okaikor Okai

Jemima, a professional public speaking coach, shares the secrets to mastering the art of speaking and standing out in public.

4,205 views

Why You Think Your Life Is Boring?

Philomena Esi Agudu

Philomena explores how embracing moments of boredom can lead to transformative opportunities for innovation and self-discovery.

280 views

Developing New Reagents for Molecular Testing

Samuel Acheampong, PhD

Dr. Samuel Acheampong unveils his groundbreaking invention: innovative-designed reagents tailored for molecular tests like PCR and Gel Electrophoresis.

85 views

What Does It Mean to Be You?

Kow Kwegya Amissah Abraham

Philosopher and ethicist Kow Kwegya explores the fundamental questions of human identity, ethics, and our connection to the world.

109 views

She Can Do It Too: Inspiring Story of a Shoemaker Girl

Edna Frimpong

Edna Frimpong, popularly known as the shoemakergurl, advocates for breaking gender stereotypes in careers and jobs.

723 views

Romancing with AI: An Overture to a Symbiotic Future

Dr. Stephen Moore

Dr. Stephen Moore delves into the evolution of AI and its profound impact on our lives, with a special focus on Ghanaian society.

302 views

Dotting the Eye: The Power of Our Vision

Dr. Marvin Opoku-Manu

Dr. Opoku-Manu explores how the eyes serve as crucial indicators of health, offering invaluable insights for diagnosis and overall well-being.

282 views

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