Think BIG for Africa Podcast

In today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, my guest is an Entrepreneur, Angle Investor, and a philanthropist; Michael Lawal . Michael is an enabler who has worked with many different people across Africa, from farmers, and bankers to policymakers. In our conversation, we discussed inequality, unfairness, and injustices that Africa and Africans have endured for a long time. Michael con...

Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, my guest is Gakuna Njima Castro . Gakuna is a Security Risk, International Affairs & Political Intelligence Analyst, Deal Sourcing Consultant   Our conversation covered; Intra-Africa Geopolitics, the conflict between Egypt and Ethiopia, and Sudan. We also touched on the potential security risk of private military groups to A...

In today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, my guest is an inspiring young Transformational Leader, Personal Development Coach, Social Media Strategist, and Reading Coach; Daniel Okafor . Daniel is a young man after my heart. He is the founder of Phronesis Readers & Writers Club , a community of over 5000 members committed to raising visionary leaders in Africa through reading cult...

Let's Talk About These Important Issues! Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, my guest is a young Nigerian, graduate student Richard Nzekwu at King’s College London, studying International conflicts Studies. Richard worked with refugees after his first degree in International Relations. So, he has a keen interest in migration issues. He is also a keen traveler...

Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, my guest is Dr. Eileen C. Zuberi . Dr. Zuberi is a Chinese American who for several years has dedicated her life to working for African causes. She is an active member of several African and African diaspora groups. • She is the Co-Founder & CEO of the African Youth Diaspora Organization (AYDO) , a member of the Parliament o...

In today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, my guest is a young final-year student of Chemical Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger state, Nigeria; Gracefield Tsado . Gracefield is passionate about purpose and growth and she founded and built a platform GLEEFIELD, in 2020 with a vision to raise young people with clarity of identity and purpose, and apply su...

Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. The future of Africa is in the hands of its youths (even though they are not yet in control), and the greatest tools to build Africa are science and technology. My guest in today’s episode is Korede Adedoyin . Korede is the Founder & Senior Operations Manager of the Vemoye Foundation . Working through NGOs on the ground Vemoye Foundation is hel...

Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, my guest is an Agribusiness and Agroindustry Specialist; Oyewole Okewole . Oyewole is passionate about Food Security in Africa, and he helps medium-scale farmers implement Agri-Food Systems for better efficiency in their Agribusiness.   In our conversation, we discussed many issues that affect food security in Africa including c...

Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. June 3, will be World Clubfoot Day . Clubfoot is a painful and very uncomfortable physical condition that hundreds of thousands of newborn babies annually suffer worldwide. In today’s episode, my guest is a Public Health Physician and Clubfoot Advocate; Dr. Ekene Isikaku Dr. Isikaku opened my eyes to the difficulties of babies the suffer from Clubf...

Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, my guest is an ingenious entrepreneur; Tolulope Olukokun Tolulope is the CEO of Thinkbikes Limited and the Founder and director of ThinkElectric Africa . An organization with the sole mission of accelerating Africa's transition to renewable energy and sustainable transportation. In our conversation, we discussed his initiat...

Returning to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast is one of my favorite guests; Able Ejiofor .  Able is an African Growth Strategist, and an Executive Director at Ideas Worth Billions .    In this conversation, we discussed so many little but important topics as well as his takeaway from the recent 2023 Forbes Under 30 Summit in Botswana, education and reading, leadership, and responsibility. It was a...

Welcome to another episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. Today, we have a mini panel of two (2) of my previous guests. The panel members are;  1. Ekene Banye (Host)  2. Mika Chavala – Founder of the Swahili Nation 3. David Ownmi – Founder of SALT  In this conversation, we discussed several interesting topics including; how young people can build Africa, the myth of eldership in African lead...

Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, my guest is a bold and very pragmatic faith-driven entrepreneur; Tracy Okoro Isaac .  Our conversation covered; Building a purpose-driven career. how technology is changing education in Africa, solving the power (Energy) challenge in Nigeria will bring the biggest benefits. We also talked about the gospel of entrepreneurship, it...

Welcome to another episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. This episode is the beginning of a new format of panel discussions about important issues surrounding Africa and its development. Today, I’ve brought back three (3) former guests to discuss “The Most Important Issues Holding  Africa Back”.  The panel members are;  1. Ekene Banye (Host) - Nigerian based in the UK 2. Rev. Walter Mwambaz...

Welcome to another episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. This is another birthday (Big50) edition and my guest is a young Mathematician and Researcher; Kayode Oshinubi (Ph. D.) . Kayode’s areas of research and expertise are Applied Mathematics, Biostatistics, Data Modeling, Disease Modeling, Disease Ecology, and Epidemiological Modeling.   In our conversation, we discussed Kayode’s interest...

The future of Africa will be what African youths make it. In today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, I was honored to speak with such a young African.    Itofa Ivarah is a Child Right Expert, and the Founder of Church On The  Street International, he is a Nonprofit Management Consultant, also currently working on building Nigeria's first mobile food bank for Low-cost Schools. At...

In today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, my guest is the very knowledgeable Gboyega Olokunbola . Gboyega is the MD/CEO of Habitat Group (Anti-counterfeiting Technology,-Brand Protection & Growth-Consumer Protection & Experience, Pioneering the first -ever African Food Restaurant Chain all over the world)   In our conversation, we discussed many different issues that affect N...

My guest in today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast is Emmanuel Kulu, Jr. ; an African Historian in the diaspora; in Buffalo, New York, United State. He is the Creator and Author of " I Black Pharaoh Universe ". Kulu is a researcher of ancient Africa and has a hunger to spread awareness of the miseducation of African history. Kulu is of Bantu/Zulu (Cameroonian) descent throug...

Health is Wealth. As a survivor of a life-changing health incident, most health issues mean a lot to me. In today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, my guest is the lovely Grace Gabriel Abasirim . Grace is a Dietitian, Renal Nutrition Coach, and Critical care Dietitian. Many health issues are partially, if not totally the result of our dietary habits. So, to maintain good and better he...

My guest in today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast is a social activist and women's advocate; Esther Ijewere . Esther is also an author and the convener of Rubies Ink Initiative for Women and Children . Her various works should be an inspiration for young ladies. Our conversation spans the breath of her award winner works; advocacy for women and children (violence and gender role...

In today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, my guest is a dynamic African young leader from Tanzania, who wants to make a meaningful contribution to creating One Africa. Mika Chavala is the Founder Swahili Nation & One Africa.    Mika is focused on his goals for African unity but is not afraid to face up and understand the long and challenging road ahead. We had a very interesting...

On today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, I explored  a major tool for Africa's development with an educator; Dr. Henrietta Onwuegbuzie . She is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship, Director, of the Entrepreneurship Innovation Centre at Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University. In our very lively conversation, we explored various issues surrounding teaching Entrepre...

My guest in today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast like many others demonstrates the tremendous talents, ingenuity, hard work, resilience, and societal contribution of Africans all over the world. Charles Osuji is the Managing Partner & CEO of Osuji & Smith Lawyers in Calgary; a  Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada, Top 40 under 40, and so many other accolades. He went f...

My guest on today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast is a Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, and data analyst; Namy Bak Sudjic . Namy is the President and Founder of Ivoire Foundation ; a charity working on several youth-focused issues in the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire. In our animated discussion, we delved into her work with Ivoire Foundation, charity funding, Africans' reading cul...

In today’s episode of The Think BIG for Africa Podcast, my guest is a young African journalist and filmmaker; Idris Ibrahim Muktar .  Idris recently suffered the consequences of being human; he made a mistake as a young person and he lost his dream job working with the global news channel CNN for an 8-year-old tweet. In our conversation, we discussed his stupid mistake, and the impact of cancel cu...