Think BIG for Africa Podcast

In today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, my guest is a polyglot Adedeji Odulesi . Adedeji is fluent in three Nigerian and four European languages. This extraordinary language skill and composure enable Adedeji to become a sort after International Master of Ceremony. Also, Adedeji has a YouTube channel where he showcases other Africans with excellent language skills. Africa being a c...

This month is the 3rd anniversary of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. I’m grateful to all my guests and members of my audience worldwide. I’m thankful for supporting me on this incredible journey. Please help me reach more people by sharing and inviting others to the podcast. In this first episode of our anniversary month, my guest is an uncommon Sports Business Entrepreneur; Syombua A Kibue . Sy...

Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, my guest is a medical doctor, a Public Health Specialist, and a Researcher; Bridget Nwagbara . Bridget is an advocate for cardiovascular health and longevity. She is also the Co-founder of Viedial Healthcare which builds personalized care to prevent cardiovascular diseases.   In this conversation, we covered topics like; -     ...

Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. My guest on today’s episode is one of my many brothers, Oluyomi Martins. Yomi is a Business Coach and financial services consultant with over two decades of work experience in various International Banks and Financial Services Training and Consulting Firms. Nearly all of us have bank accounts, and incur fees and charges for using them. In his recen...

Happy New Year! I wish you and your loved ones good health, joy, and happiness. May you use 2024 to advance your purpose for the betterment of all in your orbit. Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. Today’s episode was recorded just before Christmas and got caught up in the holiday celebrations. Now, this insightful episode starts our exciting 2024. My guest is an American Entrepreneu...

ALL Pan-Africanists MUST Hear This! A bonus topic in my recent conversation with Sylvester Sedibane ; a young, purpose-driven leader from South Africa. If Africans want to be United, then we MUST stop telling ourselves bogus and untrue stories. #africa #developafrica #leadership #panafricanism #oneafrica #africandiversity #criticalthinking #curiosity #africanyouths #makeafricagreat #africa2050 

On today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. my guest is a young Educationalist. Entrepreneur and Ethical Leader from South Africa; Sylvester Sedibane . Sylvester is a purpose-driven individual who is passionate about personal growth and development and has a strong desire to help young people navigate the challenges and opportunities of life. He is currently in Kigali, Rwanda, so we st...

As part of my recent conversation with John Kofi Annan , we delved into the Meaning, Relevance, Status, and Future of Pan-Africanism  Skill Based Education, Technology, Meritocracy, Integrity in Leadership | John Kofi Annan Video: https://youtu.be/Db-z8YhM08Y Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1709230/14118646

Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, my guest is John Kofi Annan , a Ghanaian who has lived in Nigeria for several years. John is a Global Tech Coach, Public Speaker, ICT/Management Consultant, Leadership Coach, and Pan-Africanist. John started from a humble but solid beginning. He learned business and people skills from his mum and he has used these to create impa...

Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, my guest is Daniel Kwaku Merki . Daniel enables African entrepreneurs to create solutions to Africa's most challenging problems and to promote general-purpose technologies of the 21st century on the continent. My conversation with Daniel started with him telling me about systemizing to role of Angel Investing. Then, a serie...

Welcome to another episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. Today, I have a third-time returning guest David Owumi . David is the founder of SALT House – Africa’s First INCLUSION Research Institute. He is one of my favorite guests as he and his organization are taking on important work in our society. In this conversation, we explored the complexity of African society and the various SALT Hous...

Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, my guest is Sharon Mbugua ; a friend I met in Nairobi in 2006. Back then Sharon was working in Market Research and Consumer Insights. However, this conversation was not about her career, it was about the most precious gift we have; life. Sharon survived a brain tumor and today, she is living with epilepsy and the impacts on her...

Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, I have an amazing young guest; Bavukile Vilane . Bavu is from South Africa. He is a consultant, entrepreneur, speaker, and the Founder of Whatsnxt .   Our conversation opened with Bavu telling about his discovery of the beauty and elegance of African cities and his desire to explore more. A beautiful start of an interesting and...

On today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, my guest is Ayodeji Oyebola . Ayodeji is a Business Strategist, Author, Leadership scholar, Keynote Speaker, and Organization Development consultant . Gallup’s Top 5 Strengths: Strategic, Ideation, Responsibility, Developer, and Relator This conversation started with a discussion about Deji’s work as an Organization Development consultant and...

Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. Today’s conversation is one of the most impactful in the last two years of speaking with leaders from across Africa. My guest is a lawyer and entrepreneur; Amne Suedi . Amne work is unlocking opportunities for both local businesses and investors by forging strategic partnerships across Eastern African markets. She has adopted the moniker of Africa&...

On today's episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, I'm bringing you an interesting catch-up conversation with my good friend Adesola Harold Orimalade. Sola is a returning guest on the podcast. He is a member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, and the Chartered Institution of Credit Management. I and Sola have these conversa...

On today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, my guest is Destiny Agbanimu . Destiny is a business growth manager with a focus on product, and strategic partnerships. Currently, Destiny is the Head of Funding and Partnership at Eko Innovation Center a portfolio of Hazon Holdings, He has successfully driven and managed various programs and tech-focused initiatives, including the Art of Te...

Happy 63rd Independence Day to all Nigerians! Welcome back to this special episode the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. The specialness is not just because today is Nigeria's (my native nation) independence day, but also because of my guest; Biodun Ogunlabi.  Biodun is one of my oldest friends and classmates (going back 40 years) in secondary and the university and he was my very first guest on...

Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, we are visiting the Gold Coast to speak with young Ghanian Selasie Gomado. Selasie is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Artemartis a rapidly growing art agency. Artemartis develops artists in both Ghana and the rest of the world. Selasie has been featured in multiple articles, including The New York Times, National Geograp...

The Impact Of Colonialism On Education In Africa: Passionate Pub-Talk With Nana Kyidomhene Part 2 Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m back with my dear from Ghana Nana Kyidomhene . Nana is a farmer and in his spare time, he runs a history page on Facebook with tens of thousands of young Africans. I sat down with him a few weeks ago and had a 3 hours conversati...

Dive deep with Helen Emore as she highlights the crucial role of education in shaping Africa's future. Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, my guest Helen Emore (Ph. D.) . Helen is an Entrepreneur, a Business Development Consultant, and a Lecturer at the Pan Atlantic University. Helen helps entrepreneurs to resolve business development challenges primarily in...

Is Education Creating A More Successful and Tolerant Society? Another conversation with Korede Adedoyin. Diving deep into Africa's educational challenges. Discover how social media might be shaping an intolerant youth and the need for more relatable content in the curriculum. I'm happy to welcome back a favorite guest Korede Adedoyin to discuss one of my favorite topics; education.  Kore...

Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. By now, my regular audience would know that I’m all about education as the number tool for Africa’s development. Therefore, I will seek and bring all kinds of educators to this platform.  In today’s episode, my guest is David Ogunshola . David is an 'intersectionist', creating multi-sector brilliance expressed through tech, education, bus...

Today on the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, I’m having a real pub talk with a very passionate Nana Kyidomhene . Nana is a proud cattle farmer, who on the side also runs a Facebook page with thousands of young African followers. On this page, he shares and talks about African history, and this is exactly what we talked about for hours.  Our conversation was so brotherly that the hours flew by. Howev...

Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, my guest is a very interesting young leader;  Oluwaferanmidenu Favour Ogunbona   AKA Denu Bon whose motto is "I'm a marathoner at life and all I do is run!" Denu Bon is fresh out of university, and currently going through the Nigerian National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program. He is an up-rising business magnate...