The Peswa Podcast

What really happened to UT Bank? In this deeply revealing episode of The Peswa Podcast, Captain (Rtd.) Prince Kofi Amoabeng, founder and former CEO of UT, opens up about one of the most consequential chapters of his life — the rise, transformation and eventual collapse of UT Bank. Captain Amoabeng takes us back to the beginning — from his early struggles with conventional banking and the creation...

In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Claudia Lumor, founder of Glitz Africa, for a wide-ranging conversation about entrepreneurship, purpose, calling, leadership, politics and the journey of building something that outlives you. Claudia takes us through her journey from working in banking in the UK and Ghana to building Glitz Africa into a major platform for African fashion, medi...

In this episode of The Peswa Podcast , we sit down with Eric Gugua for a deeply personal conversation about identity, purpose, ambition, suffering, family and the price of becoming the person you were meant to be. Eric takes us through his journey of building Saneside and Beyond Creatives , and the lessons he has learned along the way about knowing who you are—and deciding early what you want your...

On this episode of The Peswa Podcast Toolkit, we sit down with Eno Quagraine, the woman behind Talkative Mom, for an unusually honest conversation about motherhood, entrepreneurship, pregnancy, childbirth, trauma and the realities that often remain unspoken. Eno takes us through the journey of building Talkative Mom — from a personal blog documenting her own experiences as a mother into a growing...

In this episode of The Peswa Podcast Toolkit, we sit down with Ken Agyapong Jr., Ghanaian-American entrepreneur and co-founder of AfroFuture, for a deeply personal conversation about family, legacy, entrepreneurship and the journey toward becoming his own man. Ken's story is anything but conventional. From experimenting with entrepreneurship as a teenager and organizing events from his univers...

In this deeply personal episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Hayet Rida, founder of KHOI, to talk about creativity, entrepreneurship, failure, reinvention, love, loss and the difficult process of learning how to keep going. Hayet's journey to building KHOI was anything but conventional. A creative strategist and longtime content creator, she turned years of experience in advertising,...

On this episode of The Peswa Podcast Toolkit, we sit down with Tucci Ivowi, one of Ghana's most accomplished corporate and business leaders. Tucci's career is anything but ordinary. She spent 15 years at Nestlé, rising through several senior positions before becoming the first female and first Ghanaian Business Executive Officer for Nestlé Central & West Africa, managing businesses and...

In this episode of the Peswa Podcast Toolkit, we sit down with Benjamin Minnow, Community Lead for Canva in Africa, to break down how anyone—regardless of skill level—can use Canva to build a business, earn income, and grow as a digital creator. From designing your first flyer to building a full brand identity, Benjamin shares practical insights on how Canva has become one of the most powerful too...

In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Eldad Nutakor, founder of Oxygene, for a powerful and deeply reflective conversation on ideas, purpose, and what it truly means to build. Eldad shares a unique perspective on ideas—challenging the notion that they are simply created, and instead exploring the belief that ideas often come from the divine. He explains why ideas matter, not just...

What happens when two educated, ambitious young individuals choose an unconventional path and the world doesn’t understand it? In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Afi Tsegah and Zuu Gbedemah, hosts of the Stay By Plan Podcast, to unpack the realities of building something meaningful in a space many people still don’t take seriously. They open up about the stigma they faced from...

What does it take to build a fashion brand that actually lasts in Ghana? In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Kodzo Nyanyuie, founder of Good News, Fast, and HSJ, as he breaks down his journey from starting out to building multiple fashion and print-driven brands rooted in culture and quality. Kojo opens up about his trip to China — a defining moment in his journey — where he got...

What does it really take to build something meaningful when your last name already carries weight? In this episode of the Peswa Podcast, Tamara Jonah opens up about her journey—growing up as the daughter of legendary Ghanaian business mogul Sam Jonah, and carving her own path in business while building Lionheart Group. From early exposure to high-level leadership and global business environments,...

From a short-lived football career in England to building a real estate company in Ghana, Michael Kyei-Ayensu’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and relationships. In this episode of the Peswa Podcast, Michael opens up about his time as a professional footballer, including stints with Charlton Athletic and West Ham United, and how that experience shaped his “never give up” mind...

In this powerful episode of the Peswa Podcast, we sit down with legendary Ghanaian playwright and Roverman Productions founder, James Ebo Whyte, to unpack one of the most inspiring creative journeys in Africa. From three failed attempts at stage plays to making a life-altering decision in the year 2000 to burn his certificates and pursue theatre full-time, Uncle Ebo Whyte shares the raw truth behi...

In this episode of the Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Kojo Soboh — founder of the EMY Africa Awards — to unpack his journey from brand builder to cultural architect shaping how Africa celebrates its own. Kojo shares the story behind EMY Africa and why he believes recognition is one of the most powerful tools for transformation on the continent. From redefining success to challenging the idea that...

In this episode of the Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Nubuke — a creator whose entire journey is built on one simple but powerful idea: just try. From navigating uncertainty to building a platform rooted in curiosity, Nubuke shares how leaning into the unknown shaped her path and helped her discover purpose along the way. This conversation dives into the fear of starting, the pressure to have thi...

In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Kofi Agyeman-Duah Boachie-Danquah — business innovation expert, strategist, and lecturer based in Germany — for a deep conversation on education, innovation, governance, and why many African systems continue to struggle. Kofi breaks down the major differences between educational systems abroad and across Africa, explaining why many African ins...

In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Victorine Sarr Awuah — Founder & CEO of Lyvv Cosmetics — to unpack an incredible journey from Dakar to Paris, from Apple to L’Oréal, and eventually to building one of Africa’s boldest clean beauty brands. Victorine shares what it was like working at Apple in Paris during the Steve Jobs era, learning inside one of the world’s most iconic co...

In this episode of the Peswa Podcast, we sit down with legendary Ghanaian broadcaster Kafui Dey for a deep conversation about his incredible journey through media, radio, television, and life. From his early days working with a shipping company and navigating the corporate world, to helping pioneer English radio in Kumasi, Kafui shares how he found his voice in broadcasting and eventually became o...

In this episode of the Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Penelope Brooke Thompson — entrepreneur, education innovator, and Founder of ACTT (African Centre for Technical Training). Penelope shares her remarkable journey from graduating with first class honours at KNUST and becoming valedictorian, to facing the harsh reality of unemployment and career uncertainty after school. She opens up about:• The...

On this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Ghanaian rap storyteller Ko-Jo Cue for one of his most raw and revealing conversations yet. From growing up in a crowded home in Bantama to becoming one of Ghana’s most respected voices in hip-hop, Ko-Jo Cue takes us through the journey that shaped him — both as an artist and as a man. He opens up about: His early life in Bantama and how it in...

In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Sarpong — sales expert and serial entrepreneur — to break down what it really takes to 10X your sales and sell anything in today’s market. This is not theory. This is real, practical game. We dive into:•⁠ ⁠The psychology behind closing deals•⁠ ⁠Why most businesses struggle with sales•⁠ ⁠How to position your product so it sells itself•⁠...

What does it take to walk away from security… and start over? In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Yoofi Otabil — engineer, creative, and entrepreneur — as he shares his journey from corporate America to building something meaningful back home in Ghana. After working with global giants like General Motors, Yoofi made a bold decision: leave stability behind and pursue purpose. Thi...

Send a text Most people say: never go into business with your friends. But for Kokwe Amegavie and Nana Amobi Chambers, friendship became their greatest competitive advantage. Friends for 30 years and business partners for over a decade, the two entrepreneurs have built multiple ventures together — including the successful Accra salon Polish’d and the fast-growing beauty brand Rooted, created to br...

Send a text In this powerful episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Dawn Dickson — a serial entrepreneur, tech innovator, and real estate developer whose journey proves that losing everything doesn’t mean the story is over. From building multiple multimillion-dollar ventures to facing devastating setbacks when venture capital control went wrong, Dawn opens up like never before about the co...