<![CDATA[Conversations from Ghana]]>Conversations From Ghana is a podcast exploring Ghanaian culture, identity, history, travel, business, and the African diaspora through thoughtful conversations with people whose voices and experiences help shape the story of Ghana today. Presented by Beyond the Return Travel & Tours, the show goes beyond the typical tourism narrative to bring listeners closer to the people, perspectives, and ideas defining Ghana and its connection to the world.

]]>https://www.beyondthereturn.com/podcastRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:24:28 GMTSun, 04 Oct 2026 22:13:05 GMT60LaMont "Montee" Evans<p>Conversations From Ghana is a podcast exploring Ghanaian culture, identity, history, travel, business, and the African diaspora through thoughtful conversations with people whose voices and experiences help shape the story of Ghana today. Presented by Beyond the Return Travel &amp; Tours, the show goes beyond the typical tourism narrative to bring listeners closer to the people, perspectives, and ideas defining Ghana and its connection to the world.</p>episodicLaMont "Montee" Evanssocial@beyondthereturn.comno<![CDATA[Before the Ships: Ghana, Slavery, and the Return Home | Conversations From Ghana Episode 3]]>What gets lost when African history begins with slavery?

In Episode 3 of Conversations From Ghana, Dr. Montee Evans sits down with Thomas Akwasi Abankwah, Cape Coast Castle tour guide and historian, for a wide-ranging conversation about Ghana before European arrival, the Transatlantic Slave Trade, African participation, Cape Coast Castle, cultural survival, the African diaspora, and what it means to return home.

This episode challenges the idea that African history began with slavery. We explore the kingdoms, systems, traditions, and identities that existed before the ships, then move into the difficult history of enslavement and the lasting connection between Ghana and descendants throughout the diaspora.

Topics include:

  • African societies before European arrival
  • Ghanaian kingdoms, Culture, and Traditional systems
  • Cape Coast Castle and the Slave Dungeons
  • The role of African Kingdoms and Intermediaries in the Slave Trade
  • The Door of No Return
  • Culture and traditions that survived across the Atlantic
  • Misconceptions about Ghana and Africa
  • Culture shock for first-time visitors
  • Tipping and “Dashing” in Ghana
  • The emotional meaning of returning home
  • What the ancestors might say if they saw their descendants return

Guest: Thomas Akwasi Abankwah
Host: Dr. Montee Evans

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New episodes every Thursday at 7:00 PM ET.

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]]>https://www.beyondthereturn.com/podcaste25509f5-bdd0-43c3-9dde-ceb17ddac687Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:30:29 GMT<p>What gets lost when African history begins with slavery?<br /><br />In Episode 3 of Conversations From Ghana, Dr. Montee Evans sits down with Thomas Akwasi Abankwah, Cape Coast Castle tour guide and historian, for a wide-ranging conversation about Ghana before European arrival, the Transatlantic Slave Trade, African participation, Cape Coast Castle, cultural survival, the African diaspora, and what it means to return home.<br /><br />This episode challenges the idea that African history began with slavery. We explore the kingdoms, systems, traditions, and identities that existed before the ships, then move into the difficult history of enslavement and the lasting connection between Ghana and descendants throughout the diaspora.<br /><br />Topics include:</p><ul><li>African societies before European arrival</li><li>Ghanaian kingdoms, Culture, and Traditional systems</li><li>Cape Coast Castle and the Slave Dungeons</li><li>The role of African Kingdoms and Intermediaries in the Slave Trade</li><li>The Door of No Return</li><li>Culture and traditions that survived across the Atlantic</li><li>Misconceptions about Ghana and Africa</li><li>Culture shock for first-time visitors</li><li>Tipping and “Dashing” in Ghana</li><li>The emotional meaning of returning home</li><li>What the ancestors might say if they saw their descendants return</li></ul><p>Guest: Thomas Akwasi Abankwah<br />Host: Dr. Montee Evans<br /><br />Subscribe to GHBeyondReturn for new episodes of Conversations From Ghana every Thursday.<br /><br />New episodes every Thursday at 7:00 PM ET.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ghbeyondreturn" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#GHBeyondReturn</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/iheartgh" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#IHeartGH</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/conversationsfromghana" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#ConversationsFromGhana</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/beforetheships" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#BeforeTheShips</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ghana" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Ghana</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/africanhistory" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#AfricanHistory</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/africandiaspora" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#AfricanDiaspora</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/capecoastcastle" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#CapeCoastCastle</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/transatlanticslavetrade" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#TransatlanticSlaveTrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/blackhistory" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#BlackHistory</a></p>no01:04:1613Before the Ships: Ghana, Slavery, and the Return Home | Conversations From Ghana Episode 3full<![CDATA[W.E.B. Du Bois, Ghana & the African Diaspora | Japhet Aryiku | Conversations From Ghana Episode 2]]>What does the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois mean for Ghana, African Americans, and the global African diaspora today?

In Episode 2 of Conversations From Ghana, host Dr. Montee Evans welcomes Mr. Japhet Aryiku, Executive Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Museum Foundation, for a conversation about history, identity, Pan-Africanism, and the future of one of Ghana's most significant cultural institutions.

W.E.B. Du Bois was an influential African American scholar, civil rights pioneer, and Pan-African thinker whose extraordinary journey brought him to Ghana, where he spent the final years of his life.

This episode explores:

  • The life and enduring legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois
  • Why Ghana became an important part of his journey
  • His relationship with Ghana and the Pan-African movement
  • The significance of the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre in Accra
  • The Foundation's vision for preserving and developing this historic institution
  • The importance of strengthening relationships between Africa and its global diaspora

This is more than a conversation about history. It is an opportunity to consider our shared heritage, the responsibilities of the present, and the legacy we leave for future generations.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Mr. Japhet Aryiku serves as Executive Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Museum Foundation, which works to preserve and advance the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois in Ghana.

ABOUT CONVERSATIONS FROM GHANA

Hosted by Dr. Montee Evans and presented by Beyond the Return Travel & Tours, Conversations From Ghana brings you meaningful discussions about Ghanaian culture, history, entrepreneurship, tourism, identity, and the connections between Africa and the diaspora.

New episodes every Thursday at 7:00 PM Eastern.

CONNECT WITH US

Subscribe to our YouTube channel:
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What does W.E.B. Du Bois's legacy mean to you? Have you visited the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre in Accra?

Share your thoughts in the comments, like this episode, and subscribe for more conversations connecting Ghana to the world.

Wherever history scattered us, Africa remains part of our story.

You belong here.

#GHBeyondReturn #IHeartGH #ConversationsFromGhana #WEBDuBois #PanAfricanism #AfricanDiaspora #Ghana #BlackHistory #BeyondTheReturn

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]]>https://www.beyondthereturn.com/podcaste9204cc1-2a0b-4381-97aa-ceba92b59214Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:54:43 GMT<p><b><strong>What does the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois mean for Ghana, African Americans, and the global African diaspora today?</strong></b></p><p>In Episode 2 of <i><em>Conversations From Ghana</em></i>, host Dr. Montee Evans welcomes Mr. Japhet Aryiku, Executive Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Museum Foundation, for a conversation about history, identity, Pan-Africanism, and the future of one of Ghana's most significant cultural institutions.</p><p>W.E.B. Du Bois was an influential African American scholar, civil rights pioneer, and Pan-African thinker whose extraordinary journey brought him to Ghana, where he spent the final years of his life.</p><p>This episode explores:</p><ul><li>The life and enduring legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois</li><li>Why Ghana became an important part of his journey</li><li>His relationship with Ghana and the Pan-African movement</li><li>The significance of the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre in Accra</li><li>The Foundation's vision for preserving and developing this historic institution</li><li>The importance of strengthening relationships between Africa and its global diaspora</li></ul><p>This is more than a conversation about history. It is an opportunity to consider our shared heritage, the responsibilities of the present, and the legacy we leave for future generations.</p><p><b><strong>ABOUT OUR GUEST</strong></b></p><p>Mr. Japhet Aryiku serves as Executive Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Museum Foundation, which works to preserve and advance the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois in Ghana.</p><p><b><strong>ABOUT CONVERSATIONS FROM GHANA</strong></b></p><p>Hosted by Dr. Montee Evans and presented by Beyond the Return Travel &amp; Tours, <i><em>Conversations From Ghana</em></i> brings you meaningful discussions about Ghanaian culture, history, entrepreneurship, tourism, identity, and the connections between Africa and the diaspora.</p><p>New episodes every Thursday at 7:00 PM Eastern.</p><p><b><strong>CONNECT WITH US</strong></b></p><p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GHBeyondReturn" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GHBeyondReturn</a></p><p>Visit Beyond the Return Travel &amp; Tours:<br /><a href="https://www.beyondthereturn.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.beyondthereturn.com</a></p><p>Listen on Apple Podcasts:<br /><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-from-ghana/id6819036080" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-from-ghana/id6819036080</a></p><p>Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and X: @GHBeyondReturn</p><p><b><strong>JOIN THE CONVERSATION</strong></b></p><p>What does W.E.B. Du Bois's legacy mean to you? Have you visited the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre in Accra?</p><p>Share your thoughts in the comments, like this episode, and subscribe for more conversations connecting Ghana to the world.</p><p>Wherever history scattered us, Africa remains part of our story.</p><p><b><strong>You belong here.</strong></b></p><p>#GHBeyondReturn #IHeartGH #ConversationsFromGhana #WEBDuBois #PanAfricanism #AfricanDiaspora #Ghana #BlackHistory #BeyondTheReturn</p><p>Music licensed through Soundstripe.</p><p>Code: CC1ZOS4OBPHWSEN3, ULRLVOS85SYJYWEJ</p>no00:52:2712W.E.B. Du Bois, Ghana & the African Diaspora | Japhet Aryiku | Conversations From Ghana Episode 2full<![CDATA[Why Ghana? Why This Show? Why Now? | Conversations From Ghana Episode 1]]>#GHBeyondReturn #IHeartGH #ConversationsFromGhana

Welcome to Episode 1 of Conversations From Ghana.

In this premiere episode, Dr. Montee Evans shares his personal journey with Ghana, why he created Conversations From Ghana, and the vision behind the conversations that will shape this season.

This episode introduces the purpose of the show and the questions at the heart of it:

What does Ghana mean to the diaspora?
What stories deserve a wider audience?
How do culture, history, business, identity, tourism, and everyday life connect?
And what can happen when we create space for honest conversation?

Throughout the season, Conversations From Ghana will feature entrepreneurs, cultural leaders, educators, historians, creatives, tourism professionals, members of the diaspora, and others whose experiences and perspectives are worth hearing.

This is not simply a travel show.

It is a platform for thoughtful conversations about Ghana, its people, its opportunities, its challenges, and its relationship with the wider African diaspora.

In this episode:

  • Dr. Montee Evans’ personal journey with Ghana
  • Why Conversations From Ghana was created
  • Ghana beyond the tourist experience
  • The relationship between Ghana and the African diaspora
  • The kinds of guests and conversations coming this season
  • Why listening to different perspectives matters
  • An invitation for viewers to help shape future conversations

New episodes every Thursday at 7:00 PM ET.

Subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications so you do not miss upcoming episodes.

Subscribe:
https://www.youtube.com/@GHBeyondReturn

Learn more about the podcast:
https://www.beyondthereturn.com/podcast

Presented by Beyond the Return Travel & Tours

Produced by Drum Wave Media

Hosted by Dr. Montee Evans

Join the conversation in the comments:

What topic about Ghana would you like us to discuss this season?

#Ghana #AfricanDiaspora #GhanaPodcast #Accra #BeyondTheReturn

]]>Buzzsprout-19907035Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>#GHBeyondReturn #IHeartGH #ConversationsFromGhana</p><p>Welcome to <b>Episode 1 of Conversations From Ghana</b>.</p><p>In this premiere episode, <b>Dr. Montee Evans</b> shares his personal journey with Ghana, why he created <em>Conversations From Ghana</em>, and the vision behind the conversations that will shape this season.</p><p>This episode introduces the purpose of the show and the questions at the heart of it:</p><p>What does Ghana mean to the diaspora?<br />What stories deserve a wider audience?<br />How do culture, history, business, identity, tourism, and everyday life connect?<br />And what can happen when we create space for honest conversation?</p><p>Throughout the season, <em>Conversations From Ghana</em> will feature entrepreneurs, cultural leaders, educators, historians, creatives, tourism professionals, members of the diaspora, and others whose experiences and perspectives are worth hearing.</p><p>This is not simply a travel show.</p><p>It is a platform for thoughtful conversations about Ghana, its people, its opportunities, its challenges, and its relationship with the wider African diaspora.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>Dr. Montee Evans’ personal journey with Ghana</li><li>Why <em>Conversations From Ghana</em> was created</li><li>Ghana beyond the tourist experience</li><li>The relationship between Ghana and the African diaspora</li><li>The kinds of guests and conversations coming this season</li><li>Why listening to different perspectives matters</li><li>An invitation for viewers to help shape future conversations</li></ul><p><b>New episodes every Thursday at 7:00 PM ET.</b></p><p>Subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications so you do not miss upcoming episodes.</p><p><b>Subscribe:</b><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GHBeyondReturn" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GHBeyondReturn</a></p><p><b>Learn more about the podcast:</b><br /><a href="https://www.beyondthereturn.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.beyondthereturn.com/podcast</a></p><p>Presented by <b>Beyond the Return Travel &amp; Tours</b></p><p>Produced by <b>Drum Wave Media</b></p><p>Hosted by <b>Dr. Montee Evans</b></p><p>Join the conversation in the comments:</p><p><b>What topic about Ghana would you like us to discuss this season?</b></p><p>#Ghana #AfricanDiaspora #GhanaPodcast #Accra #BeyondTheReturn</p>no00:23:1911Why Ghana? Why This Show? Why Now? | Conversations From Ghana Episode 1full