Digital Platforms: Friend or Foe to Creators?
From music to movies, tech platforms are giving creators the tools and audience to take off. Build a fanbase, share your work, and even get funded - all with a few clicks. So what’s the fuss about the dangers of technology for creative expression? In this episode, our guests Kobby Spiky, Kojo Ayitey, Brian together with Michael discuss emergent issues intersecting creativity and technology.
Paul Azumah-Ayitey is a Ghanaian Music Business Executive passionate about the use of strategy and scenario planning to build brands and drive projects to successful completion and acclaim. Currently, the Communications and Public Relations Manager for Africa at Boomplay, Africa’s premier music streaming platform, Paul was recently invited into the Recording Academy (GRAMMYs) for his advocacy for music business education and contributions to the local music industry in Ghana and Africa.
Kwabena Offei-Kwadey Nkrumah (KobbySpiky) is a multi-faceted technology consultant, tech journalist, and influencer. He is the co-founder of ctrl.IT, a tech consultancy. Kobby Spiky has worked with many brands and institutions, including Samsung, Huawei, MTN Ghana, MUSIGHA, and the Data Protection Commission.Kobby is also the Group Head of EiB Digital, and is a frequent speaker, panellist, facilitator, or moderator on various technology topics in Ghana. He is a Rotarian and also a music producer, under the stage name, The Real Spiky.Kobby has a deep passion for technology and innovation, and is always looking for new ways to use technology to solve problems and improve people's lives. He is a strong advocate for the use of technology to promote social inclusion and economic development.Kobby is a highly accomplished professional with a proven track record of success. He is a strategic thinker with a strong ability to lead and motivate teams. He is also a creative thinker with a knack for coming up with innovative solutions to problems.Kobby is a valuable asset to any organization, and he is sure to continue to make significant contributions to the technology industry in Ghana and beyond