TEDxAccra Returns With Agents of Change

TEDxAccra returned to Ghana for the first in-person event in 6 years on Saturday, 17th December at the University of Ghana, Legon Cedi Conference Centre. The event brought together nine incredible speakers from the worlds of Education, Tech, Sports, Social Impact, Entertainment, and the Creative Arts on the theme, AGENTS OF CHANGE.

Speakers and Topics included:

• Aisha Addo, Founder of Power to Girls Foundation, spoke on The Power of Change
• Del Titus Bawuah, Founder of Web3 Accra, offered up thoughts on Africa Powered by Web 3.0
• Jabari Hall, Founder JHASHEART, gave a riveting talk on Social Emotional Learning. 
• Kenny Annan Jonathan, CEO of The Mail Room, discussed "The Invisible Hand" Kwame Akoto-Bamfo, Founder of Nkyinkyim Museum, shared the creation of an African Museum: NKYINKYIM
• Nana Danso, a Contemporary Artist, philosophized on being Agents of Our Own Change
• Patrick Fynn, Founder of StandOut Care, and One Young World Ambassador, discussed "What Is Your Ikigai?" 
• Precious Bonsu, Founder, and CEO of Whale Learning Group, spoke on the importance of the education system
• Stefania Manfreda, Founder, Creative Lead & Curator of Lokko House, spoke on why Changing the World Means Touching Lives

 "Our team of volunteers, suppliers, partners, and collaborators worked hard to create an amazing  and a truly immersive, engaging, and thought-provoking experience. The team and I were truly honored to facilitate the rebirth of TEDxAccra live and in-person after a six-year hiatus.

Our theme, Agents of Change, takes us forward to connecting impact leaders and doers inside of Ghana and beyond," said Terry Kojo Oppong, TedxAccra Organizer. 

In addition to organizer, Terry Kojo Oppong, the program was co-organized by Nana Ama Owusu-Agyemang, curated by Tim Struthers, Cecelia Adjei, Bright Tenbil, Manish Padhiar, and Kofi Apraku, and executive produced by Brenda Mureithi for BLK HUT. Taptap Send was the official Sponsor, and UBER was the official rideshare partner.