Labari Media Podcast

Today on the show, we talk to Austin Okpagu, Verto’s Country Director for Nigeria, to explore the fast-evolving world of cross-border payments in Africa. We discuss Verto’s role in enabling instant, low-cost multi-currency transactions, the shift from slow traditional banking to fintech solutions, regulatory challenges and opportunities across the continent, and the rise of stablecoins and AI. Hos...

On this episode of the Labari Media podcast, host Joseph Kuuire sat down with Kanessa Muluneh, founder of Nyle, a VC firm investing to scale companies in Africa, to unpack her journey, the gritty realities of investing in Africa, and the untapped opportunities waiting to be seized. Nyle Fund: https://nyle.africa/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we spoke to Gori Yahaya , an entrepreneur, learning specialist, keynote speaker, and diversity and inclusion evangelist. He is the founder and CEO of UpSkill Universe , a digital training and transformation consultancy that develops and delivers learning programs to help organisations' workforce adapt to change at scale. We discussed how digital skills, tools, and platforms like AI and e-co...

On Thursday, 6th February, Tech Labari, in collaboration with Kora , held an online webinar to discuss the evolving landscape of FinTech in Africa, highlighting trends, challenges, and future opportunities in the sector. The webinar also delved into the topic of Embedded Finance in Africa and the opportunities that it helps for the fintech industry and consumers. This episode features the live rec...

On today's episode, we speak to Babajide Duroshola, general manager of M-KOPA Nigeria. Prior to M-KOPA, he was the Country Director at SafeBoda Nigeria, where he was responsible for the overall growth of the business. We spoke to Babajide about M-KOPA’s progress in advancing financial and digital inclusion in Nigeria, regulation and policies in Nigeria as a fintech, and how the company promotes it...

On today's episode, we talked to Cecil Nutakor , founder of the Ghanaian Edtech company, eCampus . On the show, we discussed their new brand identity which they announced at the Tech in Ghana conference, why they decided to go in a new direction with the new brand, and what new services they will be offering customers and users. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we spoke to Jaco Nel, Chief Technology Officer at Deimos. In this role, Jaco is responsible for overseeing the development and cross-functional delivery of Deimos’ software portfolio for Deimos and its clients We discussed the role of cybersecurity in Africa, the emerging threats, and how collaboration needs to be explored more between countries and companies to combat new cybe...

Damilola Teidi-Ayoola is an ecosystem builder with 10+ years of experience in the technology space in Africa, with most of that time spent supporting and facilitating access to capital for high-growth technology startups across different stages of growth. She is currently the Head of Platform and Networks at Ventures Platform, where she leads a team focused on building expertise-driven post-i...

On today's episode, we spoke to Akua Sencherey , a Ghanaian-American product marketing leader at Andela , one of the world's largest private marketplaces of skilled technical talent, reshaping how companies hire through its AI-powered platform. Akua will be at the Tech in Ghana conference happening in November in Accra (Tech Labari is a media partner for the event). We discussed Andela's "adaptive...

In this episode, we talked to Yemi Keri of Heckerbella, a Digital Transformation and Software Development company empowering African decision-makers to shape the future. Yemi Keri has over 23 years of experience in the Information Technology and Telecommunications industries serving in both the public and private sectors.  We discussed Artificial Intelligence in Africa, th...

On today's episode, we talked to Kristen Wilson, co-founder of the Innovate Africa Fund , an angel investment fund that supports early-stage founders in funding life-changing ideas, taking startups from conception to product and financing innovative ventures. The fund was co-founded by Kristin Wilson and Christian Idiodi and aims to support up to 20 startups in its first year to sol...

Emmanuel Adegboye is the Head of Madica . He is a technology executive and leader with a thorough knowledge of Africa’s entrepreneurial and political landscape. He has significant experience designing and managing large technology projects and initiatives in emerging markets. He has previously worked with reputable organisations such as Andela, Venture Garden Group, and Flourish Ventures.  On...

On today's episode, we talked to Ifelade Ayodele, CEO and Founder of Blaaiz , an early-stage cross-border payments company based in Canada and offering financial services and remittance payments to African countries. The company is only five months in operations but has so far secured a $1.5M pre-seed investment round to fuel its expansion and innovation. Before founding Blaaiz, Ifelade distinguis...

On today's we spoke to Perseus Mlambo, co-founder and CEO of Union54, about  ChitChat , the startup's recently launched social commerce platform. We discussed various topics including the current challenges and opportunities of sending money across borders in Africa, how ChitChat had a goal of trying to help solve the issue, partnerships and compliance, and much more. Hosted on Acast. Se...

On today's episode, we talk to the founders of the African Animation Studio, Kugali Meda . The studio created the new Disney+ animated series "Iwaju" which has received critical acclaim for its depiction of a futuristic Lagos. We talked to the founders about the inspiration behind the creation of their studio, how the Iwaju project came to be, and the current state of African animation on the cont...

On today's episode, we talk to  Weyinmi Aghadiuno, Bolt's Senior Public Policy Manager for West and Central Africa. For International Women's Day, we discussed encouraging women in tech and transportation, the safety initiatives Bolt has on their platform, and other initiatives Bolt is doing to encourage more female participation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

On today's episode, we talked with Ray Youssef, the CEO of Noones , a financial communication super app that allows users to purchase and sell Bitcoin. Before Noones, Youssef was the CEO and Co-Founder at Paxful. In the episode, we discussed the latest developments on the crackdown of crypto in Nigeria, his call to the Nigerian government for a dialogue, and the hope for crypto and Bitcoin in...

On today's episode, we spoke with Eugene Tawiah from SecondSTAX, a tech startup involved in the capital markets in Africa. We discussed how SecondSTAX is working with multiple stock exchanges in Ghana and Nigeria, the current state of economies in Africa, and how technology is helping investors gain access to markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we managed to talk to Yaw Amponsah Apenteng, founder of the production team Sun Up To Sun Down . We spoke to him about the recent NFL Superbowl ad "Born To Play" which aired after the Superbowl Half Time show. We discussed his experience with filming the ad, the locations they used especially the ever-busy Makola market, and what they're up to next. NFL Born to Play Ad - YouTub...

On today's episode, we speak to the team of John and Emmanuella from the health platform Drdogood. We discuss the platform's benefits, especially for startups and companies who are looking for affordable health packages for their employees. You can learn more about Drdogood's platform on their website Drdogood.health or contact them via email at admin@drdogood.health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

On today's episode, we speak with Mike Ndimurukundo, Managing Director at Andela Rwanda, a role he has been in for the past three years. We discuss Andela, the African developer ecosystem, trends in Artificial intelligence and more andela.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we spoke with John Eyo, of of the co-founders of the startup Dr Do Good , a health startup in Africa. We discussed why he started the company, the challenges of running a health startup in Africa, and what the new year in 2024 looks like for the company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we spoke with Isis Nyong'o, a mentor at Madica . a structured investment program for pre-seed stage companies in Africa. We discussed trends of investment in 2023, sectors in Africa that have potential for more investment, and what 2024 might look like for VCs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we talked with Nadeem Anjarwalla, Director of Binance for East and West Africa. We discussed Binance's efforts in the African regions, regulation, and what it hopes to achieve in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we talk to Michael Zaitsev, the Managing Director in Africa for a company called AppsFlyer . We discussed the trends of apps in the African region, the rise and popularity of fintech apps, and whether AI will play a part in app development in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.