Made In Africa

In this episode of the Made in Africa Podcast, we sit down with Lois Oluwaseun Adeniji, Founder and CEO of Spur Nation Group, to unpack her remarkable journey of building a multi-vertical media and business services company—starting while she was still in her fourth year of college. Lois shares how what began as Spur Nation Magazine, a platform focused on telling compelling business and startup st...

In this episode of Made in Africa, I speak with Omolara Olarerin, Founder and CEO of PocketFood, about her journey from trading books in secondary school to building a funded food-tech startup. She shares how her early hustle evolved into building her first app in university—a platform that connected people with trusted service providers like plumbers and electricians. Though that venture ended af...

In this episode of Made in Africa, I sit down with Moses Babatunde, popularly known as OgaHR—an HR consultant and founder of The African Work Summit. Moses started his corporate career in insurance sales. But a pivotal moment came back in his 300-level days during an interview where the panel told him he’d be exceptional in HR. That comment stayed with him, and years later his MD at AXA Mansard of...

In this episode of the Made in Africa Podcast, Samuel Kemeshi interviews Philips Olajide and Solomon Ogunbowale, co-founders of KorinAI, Africa’s first AI music lab. They share how their childhood experiences taught them independence and problem-solving early on—skills that now shape their approach to building technology. Both founders originally planned to become medical doctors, but setbacks wit...

In this episode of Made in Africa, host Kemeshi Samuel sits down with Jennie Nwokoye, founder and CEO of Clafiya, Nigeria's innovative healthcare platform that's making quality healthcare accessible and affordable across Africa. From working at the Secret Service and CIA interviews to building a healthcare startup in Nigeria, Jennie shares her unconventional journey into entrepreneurship. Learn ho...

In this episode of the Made in Africa podcast, I sit down with Paul Akolade and Raphael Abayomi, co-founders of Vant, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing fintech startups offering an all-in-one finance and operations management platform for SMEs. We dive deep into their childhood experiences growing up around older people, and how that early exposure to maturity shaped their worldview, discipline, an...

In this episode of Made in Africa, we sit down with Omobosola Alaka, the Founder and CEO of Hafrikplay, a fast-growing African music streaming platform empowering local artistes to earn more from their craft. Omobosola shares her inspiring journey — from her early days as an artiste at the University of Benin (Uniben) to recognizing the major challenges Nigerian and African musicians face, particu...

In this episode of Made in Africa, I sit down with Tobi Asu-Johnson and Moore-Dagogo Hart, the founders of Zap Africa, a platform giving users full control over their digital currency assets. We explore their inspiring journey from their early days to building one of Africa’s most promising crypto startups. Tobi shares how running a PSP rental business in high school opened his eyes to the value o...

In this episode of Made in Africa, we sit down with Wale Oyegunle, co-founder and CEO of Vendblue, a fast-growing platform helping creators monetize their content and build sustainable income streams. Wale shares how the idea for Vendblue was born during the lockdown when he began creating content himself and noticed a gap in how African creators could earn directly from their audience. He walks u...

In this episode of Made in Africa, we sit down with Melody Nehemiah, the founder and CEO of SongDis, a native African music distribution company reshaping how African artists share and monetize their work. Melody shares his inspiring journey from being an artist and music producer to building a platform that solves the very problems he once faced—from unfair streaming splits to a lack of personali...

In this episode of Made in Africa, I sit down with Jeffrey Uzoka, Co-Founder & CEO of MandatesVR, a groundbreaking virtual reality platform making immersive tech accessible to anyone with just a smartphone. From education and industrial training to real estate virtual tours and e-commerce, MandatesVR is breaking barriers and redefining how industries adopt VR in Africa and beyond. Jeffrey shar...

In this episode of Made in Africa, host Samuel Kemeshi sits down with Ishaq Willson, co-founder and CEO of MyKreeb, a fast-rising PropTech startup on a mission to transform how Nigerians find and rent apartments. Ishaq takes us back to his roots growing up in Northern Nigeria, sharing the childhood experiences and values, especially his faith that shaped his worldview. After relocating to Lagos to...

In this episode of Made in Africa, I sit down with Collette Olivia, Head of Community and Partnerships at SPC Universe and co-founder of Funded AI. Collette takes us through her fascinating journey, from growing up in a deeply entrepreneurial household to studying abroad in Estonia, where she gained fresh global exposure that shaped her approach to business and tech. We explore how she joined SPC...

In this episode of the Made in Africa podcast, I sit down with serial entrepreneur Temitope Ekundayo, founder at Endava, to explore the foundational influences that shaped his entrepreneurial journey, beginning with growing up in a household of business-minded parents. Temitope walks us through his remarkable path across multiple sectors, starting in telecommunications, pioneering accessible print...

In this episode of Made in Africa, Samuel Kemeshi sits down with Ugoo Chukwunyelu, Co-founder and CEO of ShopazHub, a fast-growing distribution technology platform helping brands in emerging markets scale their product sales across wholesale, retail, and direct-to-consumer channels. Ugoo shares his remarkable journey, starting with a defining moment in his early childhood that reshaped his attitud...

In this episode of Made in Africa, I sit down with Samuel Oghenejaboh, co-founder and CEO at MyMuute, a Nigerian music collaboration platform on a mission to revolutionize how artists and event organizers connect. Samuel shares the powerful backstory behind MyMuute, beginning with his childhood, the pivotal role of his time at the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON), and the moment the idea for MyM...

In this episode of Made in Africa, I sit down with Fisayo Fosudo—one of Africa’s leading tech YouTubers and content creators. We go behind the scenes of his creative journey, from how he got started in tech content to what it really takes to go from an idea to a polished YouTube video. Fisayo opens up about his process—idea generation, scripting, filming, and editing—and the struggles he’s faced a...

In this episode of Made in Africa, I sit down with Douglas Kendyson, Co-founder and CEO of Selar — the leading platform powering digital creators across Africa. We dive into Douglas’ journey before Selar, including the professional experiences that shaped his founder mindset. He shares how Selar has enabled creators to earn a collective 4 billion Naira (and counting), all while operating as a full...

In this episode of Made in Africa, I sit down with Irene Nwaukwa, Founder & CEO of Infinity Health, to unpack some of the biggest challenges facing Nigeria’s healthcare system. From the big data problem and healthcare compliance to navigating NAFDAC regulations, we cover it all. Irene shares practical insights on how healthcare providers can streamline regulatory approvals, including how to ge...

Our host Kemeshi Samuel sits down with Kayode Oyewole as he shares his transition from founder to VC and back to being a founder. He tells us of Talstack, his current venture and how they’re empowering today’s corporate workforce with the skills and knowledge required for maximum efficiency and productivity. Join the podcast community here https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1tEntbqEnzLCVyqaMQxXS Connect w...

Femi Olaniyan is a cryptocurrency content creator and influencer who started his content creation journey at the peak of the 2020 COVID PANDEMIC. Our host, Samuel Kemeshi sits down with him as they discuss everything from getting started to monetization and brand sponsorships. Join the podcast community here https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1tEntbqEnzLCVyqaMQxXS Connect with the pod on social media for...

In this exciting premiere of Made in Africa Season 3, we sit down with Stephen Ndukwu, a visionary content creator who has transformed his passion for storytelling into a thriving international brand. From his early days as a graphic designer to becoming one of Africa’s most recognized travel content creators, Stephen shares his inspiring journey of growth, resilience, and creativity. Discover how...

Drum roll! Season 3 of the Made in Africa podcast is here and this time, we’re shaking things up! Join us as we discuss with, not just amazing founders, but also some of your favorite CREATORS! New episodes every Thursday!

Here's a wrap-up and reflection on all the episodes/guests on the show this season. One thing they all share in common is a deep sense of confidence, fearlessness, and optimism - traits that every entrepreneur should have under their belt. Every episode is packed with lessons and we hope to take it up a level in Season 3.

HospitalsConnect is building the largest healthcare go to directory, for quick accessibility and flexibility with accurate information in Nigeria. Founder & CEO, Rachael Ajibade shared the vision with us.