Career Pathways with Adeola Kagho

What does it take to build a meaningful and globally relevant career from Africa today? In this episode, we explore the realities of career growth, global opportunities, reinvention, and purpose with Dr Adaugo Onyeri, a seasoned Global HR leader and author of Local to Global. From early career pressure and the importance of reputation, relationships, and sponsorship, to navigating international ca...

What does it really mean to build a meaningful career when life keeps changing? In this episode, we explore the powerful themes of reinvention, purpose, and impact, and what it takes to build a career that evolves with you through different seasons of life. From unexpected turns and personal growth to bold decisions and new beginnings, this conversation dives into the realities of shaping a path t...

In this powerful and insight-filled episode, we sit with Dr. Ayodele Oni, one of Nigeria’s leading legal minds in Energy, Natural Resources, and Commercial Law, whose work has shaped major transactions, policies, and institutional frameworks across the country and beyond. With extensive experience spanning financial services, oil & gas, power, renewables, mining, real estate, and telecommunica...

In this powerful episode of Career Pathways with Adeola Kagho, we sit down with Folake Adeniyi-Adeleye, a globally recognized Executive Coach, Leadership Strategist, and Board Advisor, as she shares her remarkable journey of reinvention and sustained impact. With over 25 years of experience across management consulting, oil & gas, telecommunications, and IT/cloud technology, Folake has led hig...

How do you make your first million at 17, get forced out of your own company, bounce back, build multiple businesses, run 48 filling stations, and still pastor a thriving church? Pastor Wale Ekundayo’s story is one of resilience, calling, and extraordinary success — and he’s sharing it all with us. You don’t want to miss this episode. 🌍✨ #CareerPathways #WaleEkundayo #WhereCallingMeetsCareer

Oluyemisi is the MD of Prothrive Astute Heights Ltd, a food processing business in Nigeria. She is a seasoned professional, a Fellow of ICAN, an Associate of CIMA with 25 years of experience in oil and gas, finance, business advisory, and agri-business. Her product, Grandios Pap, has won awards and is sold globally. Yemisi is involved in agribusiness and SME support programs and is active in busin...

In this episode, we head to South Africa to meet Shadrach and Pretty — a married duo building their dreams side by side. As co-founders of EFAMA, they’ve navigated the highs, challenges, and lessons of growing a business in the tech space while balancing their careers and life together. We talk about what it takes to work with your partner, how to keep pushing forward in a fast-changing tech world...

In this episode, we sit down with Jaouad, a seasoned CFO whose career has taken him across seven countries and to some of the biggest names in global logistics and transportation. From Maersk to MSC to DP World, Jaouad has led finance and operations at scale, helping shape the infrastructure that keeps continents moving. But beyond the boardrooms and numbers, he’s all about building people, growin...

In this episode, we sit down with Oluwaseyi Kehinde-Peters a powerhouse in policy, innovation, and women's empowerment whose work has impacted lives in over 39 countries. From founding PAWEN and TechUp Africa to shaping government policy and forging global partnerships, Oluwaseyi’s story is one of using purpose to create real, lasting change. We talk about what it means to lead with clarity, w...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Satya Prakash Yadav, a globally recognized pediatric haematologist-oncologist with over 25 years of experience treating childhood cancers and blood disorders. From life-saving bone marrow transplants to his dedication to mentoring and research, Dr. Yadav shares the story behind his work, his purpose, and the power of staying grounded in care and compassion. Tr...

In this episode, we sit back and chat with Dr. Peter Bamkole, a true powerhouse in education, enterprise, and innovation. From helping launch Pan-Atlantic University’s Enterprise Development Centre in 2003 to mentoring countless innovators across Africa, Dr. Bamkole’s journey is a rich blend of entrepreneurial expertise, education, and service. With a PhD in Innovation and decades of experience fr...