The creators of the popular Sincerely Accra Podcast have received their first-ever award.

Kwame Asante Ofori (producer, co-creator) and Joseph Amo Nti (host, co-creator) were named the Spotlight of the Year (Podcast Category) at the 2024 APVA Awards: King of the Game.

The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists are the organisers of the African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA). The first-of-its-kind scheme was launched in April 2022, to celebrate the voices, innovators and stars of the audio industry in Africa. The 2022 virtual event received over 70,000 votes from more than 20 countries on the continent. The 2024 APVA took place on September 27, 28.

“Our legacy award for the Spotlight of the Year, podcast category, honours the podcast that has achieved iconic status, inspiring countless others, and leaving an enduring impact on the industry,” APVA described the category.

The award “to honour exceptional icons in the world of podcasting,” according to the scheme, comes in Sincerely Accra’s 7th year.

Kwame and Joseph “are thriving as podcasters spreading positivity and laughter globally. Their fast-pace podcast captures urban life in Accra, resonating with Ghanaians and international audiences. Through captivating stories and conversations, they are elevating moods and solidifying their mark in the podcasting world,” the APVA noted on social media.

Ghana-based host Joseph Amo Nti said: “We’re truly grateful for this award. Being a creative is a very challenging job, but you have to keep pushing and that’s the most important thing. Being gifted and driven is something you should always value.”

On his part, US-based producer Kwame Asante Ofori, alias Mr Asante, thanked God and the APVA for the “special honourary legacy award”.

Thanking his family and the Sincerities – fans of the podcast – for their unflagging support, he also encouraged colleagues in the podcast world, and underlined the need for investors to support podcasting.

“Also, to the other podcasters, keep striving for the best. Let’s hold each other’s hands, and continue to push the African narrative out there and when we do it right, we just might get the needed fans for our ecosystem,” he said, chuckling.

See the latest episode of Sincerely Accra below:

On the occasion of World Podcast Day, Monday, September 30, wrote on X: “Today marks a special celebration day for podcasters around the globe. We celebrate those who captivate us with their stories, inform us about current events, entertain us daily, educate us, and broaden our perspectives. Your dedication inspires and impacts countless lives.”