Why Ghana is Attractive to the Diaspora x Ivy Prosper | S5 Ep.9

This week, Adrian speaks to Ivy Prosper. She is a YouTuber, Presenter Reporter, Producer, Public Speaker and Writer. She is also the founder of Prosper Creative Group, which produces content, consults with clients and supports projects in the creative industries.

As an advocate for empowering women and girls, Ivy has been outspoken on issues regarding self-esteem, positive body image and gender equality.

As the former reporter on the television series, Maternal Health Channel, she gained a strong desire in supporting initiatives that educate the public about the issues related to maternal mortality.

In this episode we discuss:

- Tips for content creators and the importance of patience and consistency

- Ivy Prosper's early content creation efforts and involvement in promoting Ghana and Africa through digital media

- Ivy Prosper's advice for people moving to Ghana

-The Year of Return in 2019, marking the 400th anniversary of the arrival of enslaved Africans in the U.S

-Factors contributing to Ghana's appeal to the diaspora, including stability, safety, language, and the warmth of the people

-Highlighting impactful interviews with individuals making positive contributions to the Ghanaian community

- The importance of Africans sharing their stories and creating opportunities through digital platforms

- Women empowerment and challenges in Africa

Show Notes: https://thesoundofaccra.com/ivyprosper

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
4:30 Beyond the Return in 2020
7:26 Afrochella to Afrofuture
11:05 Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa
14:58 Ivy’s favourite Interviews
18:11 Solving Africa’s Problems
18:55 Ghana’s X Factor
25:54 Ghana’s attraction to the diaspora
27:40 Ghana’s customer service
30:08 Getting to know Ivy
31:47 Ivy empowering young women
35:38 TEDx Talk
37:34 Content creation success isn’t overnight
39:12 Essential Guide to moving to Ghana and tips for content creators 42:30 Outro