47 university students attend first Unmute Yo’Self public speaking event in Accra

Forty-seven university students gathered on Friday, October 23, 2026, for the inaugural Unmute Yo’Self event in Accra. Hosted by the Sincerely Accra Podcast in partnership with The Gold Coast Report (GCR) and sponsored by Malta Guinness and Ashesi University, the free program aimed to improve young people's communication skills and confidence. Participants ranged from first-year to final-year students from various institutions.

The event took place at the Accra AI Community Center in Ridge, Accra, where co-creators Joseph Nti and Kwame Asante Ofori led sessions on public speaking and responsible social media usage. Nti, the podcast's host, and Asante Ofori, its producer, shared tips on managing stage fright and structuring presentations with a clear opening, central message, supporting example, and conclusion.

Guest speaker Nadia Daniel-Wilson delivered a talk titled "Using AI Without Surrendering Your Creativity," urging students to leverage artificial intelligence tools to enhance their work while retaining their unique perspectives and judgment. A panel of creative entrepreneurs, including Shaunn Armah, Kabiru Seidu, and Seli Dzogbenuku, shared their experiences of establishing careers in the creative industry and monetizing their skills.

The panel discussions highlighted the paths to content creation, the opportunities within the creative sector, and the practical steps required to turn creative talents into income.