Adrian sits down with Carlton Cofie, Editor of Asaase Radio 99.5 in today’s episode. In this captivating interview, Carlton recounts his journey from teaching broadcast journalism to shaping the next generation of reporters in Ghana.

From discussing the impact of storytelling and the challenges of the evolving news industry to reminiscing about his time in London, this episode is packed with wisdom and insights.

We uncover:

The profound impact of storytelling and interviews in shaping public perception and impacting lives in Ghana and the diaspora

The challenges faced by traditional media outlets and the need to adapt to the digital platform

The gap between industry practices and academia in journalism education and the importance of proper training for aspiring journalists

What the future of journalism in Ghana looks like, including the convergence of traditional and digital media and the necessity for journalists to be versatile in reporting across multiple platforms

Memorable moments from Carlton's career, including interactions with budding musicians and interviewing Dr. Joe Cohen, the inventor of a Malaria vaccine

Today's Episode Website:

https://thesoundofaccra.com/asradio

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