The Cocoa Pod

A monologue | Talent and Songwriters

Songwriters are the invisible architects of music. In this episode, I dive into why songwriting is the backbone of every great song,how lyrics, storytelling, and composition shape the way we connect to music. From crafting melodies that stay in your head for days to writing words that capture real emotion, songwriters are often the unsung heroes behind the hits we love. I also break down my Top 5 songwriters in Ghana right now, looking at the creativity, storytelling ability, and musical influence that make their work stand out in today’s scene. Whether they’re writing for themselves or shaping songs for other artists, these writers are pushing Ghanaian music forward. If you love music beyond just the beat, if you care about the words, the meaning, and the craft behind a great song, this episode is for you. 00:00 Antenna by Fuse ODG 01:11 Antenna by Fuse ODG 06:21 Ma Drip by Sean Lifer 07:18 Yimaye by YGA O'Kenneth 07: 44 Wengeze by Eazzy 09:15 4m Against by B4bonah 10:36 Indomie by B4bonah 12:31 Grind by Ayisi 13:20 Running by Ayisi 14:20 Moving on by Ayisi 15:22 December by Gyakie 15:59 Sankofa by Gyakie 17:42 Onoaa by AratheJay 18:35 Sankofa by AratheJay

A monologue | Men and Grief

Grief is something everyone experiences, but the way men deal with it is rarely talked about openly. In this episode, I reflect on the quiet ways men process loss—the silence, the emotional restraint, and the expectations society places on men when they are grieving. This episode is a personal monologue. I talk about the loss of my cousin and how that grief has stayed with me, even when I’ve tried to move forward. It’s an honest reflection on unresolved grief, memory, and the difficulty many men face when trying to express pain. Along the way, I also share songs that capture the emotions of loss and mourning—music that speaks to grief in ways words sometimes cannot. This is a conversation about loss, vulnerability, and the complicated ways men carry grief. 00:00 Solo by priesst 00:58 Solo by priesst 11:20 Bye bye by Asem ft Kwabena Kwabena 12:32 Dont be late by Kofi Mole 13:24 Gangsta cry by Victony

A monologue | Competitions and TGMA inception

Our sometimes monotonous host went os and the inception of the Ghana Music Awards breakdown of tracks used in the episode 1. 00:00 Bonanza by Pappy Kojo ft B4bonah 2. 05:17 Bonanza by Pappy Kojo ft B4bonah 3. 06:37 Brebre Obaa Hemaa by Akyeame 4. 07:00 Medo by Lord Kenya 5. 09:41 Masan Aba by Akyeame 6. 10:08 Sikabaa by Lord Kenya 7. 11:28 Enwom no by Lord Kenya 8. 11:37 Asa aba so by Akyeame 9. 11:53 Sika Mpo Nfa Neho by Lord Kenya

Adoye's Monologue | Marriage and Right choices

Our sugar mommy in diaspora decides to delve deeper into marriage and right choices / decsions to make before marriage Track 1- Me ne woaa by Nacee Track 2- Suloli by Cina Soul ft Olivetheboy

A monologue | Jesus Died so... Love

The host takes you along his unconventional thoughts about love