Think BIG for Africa Podcast

My guest in today’s episode is Willem Gous (The Human Entrepreneur). Willem is a Micro-Enterprise Specialist who is interested to solve the unemployment problems in Africa so he helps ordinary people (mostly youths) to create and build profitable businesses in 5 weeks.   In this conversation, we explored the meaning of “The Human Entrepreneur”, issues with resourcefulness in Africa, the problems o...

In this clip from my conversation with Obi Emelonye, we discussed the challenges and intrigues of making and showing BADAMASI: A Biopic of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida 

My guest in this episode is a former professional footballer and lawyer; now, a filmmaker, writer, producer, and director; Obi Emelonye . Obi’s latest production "Badamasi"; currently streaming on Amazon Prime, is a biopic of the former head of state of Nigeria; General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. We discussed amongst others, the growth of Nollywood from very humble beginnings, the democ...

Relatable Journey of A Fashion Entrepreneur: School and Career Struggles, Entrepreneurship, Made in Aba, Mentorship, Social Media... My guest on this episode is a Fashion Entrepreneur and CEO of OLUGU COUTURE; Olugu Onwuka .  In this conversation, Olugu shared several fascinating stories; about his very relatable journey to entrepreneurship - unimpressive and work manual l (a must-listen as this m...

Abiye Alambo Briggs is a young Nigerian who is determined not to waste the little gains from the #EndSARS Protest of October 2020. His mission is to encourage Nigerians to push for better governance, obtain their PVCs, and Vote.  We discussed his advocacy for Nigerian youths to get their Permanent Voters Card (PVCs), hosting a virtual Civic Summit for Nigerian undergraduates.  Other topics discuss...

My guest in today’s episode is a friend and former colleague Dennis Onakinor ; a banker, writer, and historian. We discussed several interesting and important issues about Nigeria, Africa, and the world including; Leadership failures in Nigeria brought about by individualism and tribalism, the Disasters of military governments in  Africa, failures of the 1960s to 70s generation in Africa, and the...

My guest in today’s episode is a young Nigerian Economist, Researcher, and Entrepreneur; Joseph Ishaku . He is the Research Lead and Co-Founder of Kwakol Markets . We had a very interesting discussion on diverse issues concerning Nigeria in particular and Africa in general including the concept and impact of African time, the insecurity, the decline of public education, the importance and access t...

My guest in today’s conversation is a young, African, Rock Star farmer Samson Ogbole , whose fame is greatly admired and applauded by President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria. In this conversation, we discussed his transition from Biochemistry to Agriculture which attracted prominent leaders to take note. The vision and economics of agriculture, the impact of climate change on agriculture, food, and...

My guest in this episode is Chukwuma Ezeh ; a young, sharp Nigerian Entrepreneur who started his business journey in the Indigenous Igbo apprenticeship system. His latest gig is Happivibe Services with the goal to make you and yours happy. In this conversation, we discussed his journey into Entrepreneurship as a house boy via the Indigenous Igbo apprenticeship system, his business philosophy of “I...

In today’s episode, I have a returning guest; Ifeyinwa Favour Ezeifedi to discuss Mental Ill-Health in the black and African communities. This is a very important topic that affects every  one of us. Favour is a joint Service Lead in East London NHS Foundation Trust for Child Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) She explained that 1 in 4 people will suffer some kind of mental ill-health in the...

In today’s episode, my guest is a young Nigerian leader, and founder of “Youth for New Nigeria”; Sunday Obanubi. This conversation was great and worth listening to for everyone, especially young Nigerians/Africans. Sunday talked about leadership, Corporate Social Responsibility, and the various initiative and programs of “Youths for New Nigeria” across Nigeria including youths empowerment. The big...

On this special episode, on my birthday, my guest is Melissa Slaymaker ; the Country Director SA for Women in Tech, a speaker for diversity and inclusion, and a specialist digital recruitment Consultant. In our conversations, we discussed various issues pertaining to women in technology, how to raise enthusiasm in young girls and women in STEM education and  careers, diversity, and inclusion Liste...

My guest today is Babatunde Akinyanju ; a lawyer and Founder, of the Criminal Justice Advisory Group (CJAG) In this conversation, we discuss the challenges in children’s law for African families in the UK/Europe, his project with the Criminal Justice Advisory Group (CJAG), the dynamics of the Criminal Justice System, Rule of Law, Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on y...

My guest in today's episode is Yemi Edun ; He is a property Entrepreneur, Managing Director, and founder of Daniel Ford International. Yemi was named in the UK Powerlist for 2021/2022 . The Powerlist ranks the most influential Black people in the UK. In our conversation, we discussed Real Estate investments, Entrepreneurship,  the impact of the Russia/Ukraine conflict, Health/life amongst oth...

My guest on today’s episode is Sudhir Rathore: a Healthcare entrepreneur and consultant with a primary focus on Africa. Sudhir is the Co-Founded of SURJEN. Our discussion included the services, accountability process, and the huge opportunities and benefits to the Nigerian public, the nation, and entrepreneurs. Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcas...

Today is the one-year anniversary of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast and the 50th episode. In today’s episode, my guest is a young Entrepreneur from Mauritius ; Shubhda Gujadhur . She is building an African-wide community of Entrepreneurs, to help them access the skills, knowledge needed to successfully build their businesses. https://www.alxafrica.com/yep We discussed Career Change through inter...

In today’s podcast, my guest is a young innovator; Kemisola Bolarinwa . She is the Founder & CEO of Nextwear Technology . She has invented a Smart Bra for the early detection of Breast Cancer. In our conversation, we discussed the prevalence and impact of Breast Cancer in our society, her invention (Smart Bra), innovation, how to encourage STEM education; particularly for young girls, and her...

This is a bonus to my conversation with Modupe Taylor-Pearce. Modupe asked me a few questions to share my personal story. This is the story of my career, health, and my love for Africa. I hope you will find something that will inspire you to do your best and enjoy this wonderful journey called life. Don't forget to listen to my full conversation with Modupe Taylor-Pearce, it will blow your mi...

This is one of the best conversations I have ever heard on the podcast. It’s worth listening to more than once. My guest is Dr. Modupe Taylor Pearce . Dr. Pearce is the CEO, of Breakfast Club Africa. An expert in leadership development, Executive Coach, and Organization transformation. In this conversation, Modupe dropped several important nuggets that can positively impact the direction of your l...

In today’s episode, my guest is Damilola Parkinson : a technology entrepreneur, who intends to disrupt the real estate sectorwith his team’s solution ( Ellamediate Limited ) that will allow more people to invest and own pieces of real estate assets globally. We also discuss the African Unions (AU) recognized online school that he helped build ( Mindsmith Limited ), with strategic partnership with...

In today’s episode, my guest is Yomi Oresanwo ; an Entrepreneur, Digital/eCommerce Consultant to some of the biggest brands in Europe. Yomi is passionate about the massive opportunities in Africa, and in the last few years, he has been traveling around the continent, exploring some of those opportunities. We discussed some of the opportunities and challenges in Africa, the future of Ecommerce, adv...

My guest in today’s conversation is Kevin Mtai : a COP26 Summit attendee, a Climate Change and Environmental activist from Kenya. Topics of discussion included: Africa’s take away from COP26 Summit, what Climate change activists do, education and empowerment of youths in Africa, Engagements with African politicians Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite po...

Happy New Year and welcome to 2022! I wish you and your loved ones health, joy, and happiness in 2022 and beyond! Today’s conversation is with Dr. Eniola Bolawa (Ph. D.); a lecturer of Biochemistry at the University of Lagos. Dr. Bolawa’s specialty is in Environmental Toxicology. Topics of discussion included: the effects of pollutants (toxins) in our environment, promoting public scientific educa...

In this conversation, I talked with a jolly Standup Comedian and a Social Commentator from Nigeria; Collins AKA ‘ MECOYO ’. I’m a big fan of comedy. It’s entertaining and an avenue to set important public and social issues straight in a subtle, funny manner while educating the audience. Collins is excellent at hitting these marks of entertainment and education. We discussed several important issue...

This is the second part of my conversation with Basil Abia . In this episode, we discussed education; curiosity, science, philosophy, the importance of learning history, Nigerian healthcare, Job, Social Media, and Civil Society. This was a fantastic conversation with a brilliant young African.  If you have listened to the first part, please check it out. It’s on the same platform. Enjoy, share and...