Think BIG for Africa Podcast

This conversation is one of my most cherished. My guest is a young Nigeria; Basil Abia is asking important questions that will help define what exactly it means to be a Nigerian. Basil is an Independent Research Consultant, and our conversation delved into many important areas of Nigerian society that I had to break this recording into two parts. In this first part, we discussed “Begin Nigerian 10...

In this conversation, I discussed Climate Change with a young passionate lady from South Africa. Anga Mbeyiya is a Climate Change Activist and Educator, an Entrepreneur, and a Philanthropist. Anga educates young people across South Africa on the effects of climate change. She is passionate about ways to turn the problems of climate change into sustainable jobs for people in our communities. Listen...

In this episode, I’m in conversation with the multi-talented fashion designer and bespoke tailor; Gabby Ibeabuchi. Gabby is the founder and creative director of TWELVE06 Clothing, a bespoke menswear company Gabby has a lot of wisdom for young, talented Africans. He holds consistent action as the key to success, along with passion, talent, and skills. All wrapped up with a big dose of strategic thi...

In today’s conversation, I spoke with Enotie Ogbebor a self-taught multidisciplinary artist whose love for art, culture, and history started from childhood. Enotie’s works can be found in numerous private and public institutions around the world. We discussed so many interesting issues in art, culture, and history, including the return of looted Benin artifacts, the upcoming modern museums to show...

In this week’s episode, my guest is a former Super Eagles footballer; Precious Onyeabor Monye. Precious played for all the levels of Nigerian National teams including the Super Eagles from the late 80s to the 90s. In this conversation, we discussed his career, from a humble beginning to the epics; national teams. The benefits of criticism in sports and life. Impact of Sports on the national econom...

Today’s conversation is with Ramadan Yusuf : a Spoken-word Artist & Activist, Co-founder of WISH (Words Inspire Spoken Hope). Ramadan is a young Nigeria who wrote and recited the amazing poem: When Shall We Be Free? as a Ted Talk presentation. In this conversation, we tried to dig deeper into the various issues he highlighted in his poem. There are many: Culture, African Natural Resources, Edu...

Today’s conversation is exciting, fast-paced, and thoughtful. My guest is an Entrepreneur, Investor, a Finance and Technology Consultant: Nzube Ufodike .  We discussed Entrepreneurship, Media, and Technology in Africa.  We also discussed the value of building and sustaining a network, the need for experts in society, especially in a developing one. Civil Society (NGOs), and diversity in African so...

In today’s conversation, I spoke with Anthony Amodu; Chair of The Robotics Centre Nigeria Limited . Robots are everywhere in our daily lives, even though most people do not know that. A simple example is the predictive text bot on your phone., helping you to write your messages. We talked about the future of Africa with Artificial Intelligence and Robotics; the importance of more Africa youths stu...

In my conversation today, I and my guest will be discussing sometimes very important in our society, but very rarely talked about because of discomfort; that is DISABILITY.  African society has millions is members with various levels of disabilities, but it with limited inclination to understand their needs and how to enable them to thrive and contribute to society. My guest is Oghenewaire Jennife...

My conversation today is with an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, and aspiring farmer; Osaretin Oswald Guobadia .  We discussed many interesting topics; being an author and podcast host. How the pandemic changed the nature of how work is executed i.e. visual working. He expertly explained the necessity of one being a constant student throughout life. We also discussed Brain Drain, the role of the...

Tourism in Africa is potentially one of the multi-billion dollar sectors that would sustain African economies for a long time to come. So, I’m very interested to learn and showcase the sector as much as I can. My conversation today is with Michael Balogun the Founder and CEO of Tour2Nigeria . Michael is a guru in the Nigerian tourism sector;  he turned his passion into a business. He guided me thr...

Coaching is one of the greatest tools to help individuals, businesses, and communities make small and big life changes and achieve goals. Coaching has helped me a lot in the last 10 years, and that’s the reason I am a Coach, trying to help others. In today’s conversation, I have wonderful Akua Nyame-Mensah ; a unique Coach. She shared her life story and journey into coaching. We discussed some of...

My conversation today is with an AMAZING, young, Entrepreneur in the African Fashion industry; Rhoda Aguonigho (@Rhodivaa). Rhoda is a very experienced Fashion Consultant for her young age and the Founder of Lhaude Fashion Network (@Lhaude). We discussed many interesting topics around Lhaude Fashion Network, her Leap Project, and other topics on African fashion. She has a passion for Education, Tr...

In the last few decades, Cancers have progressively increased amongst the African population. Breast cancer in particular has had a devastating effect on African women. This is the reason my guest in today’s conversation is a Breast Cancer Surgeon. Dr. Miriam Mutebi is Kenya's first female Consultant Breast Surgical Oncologist and an Assistant professor in surgery at the Aga Khan University (...

My conversation today is with an Expert Lawyer in the Energy: Oil and Gas industry; Dayo Okusami . Dayo is a partner at the Law Firm TEMPLARS  Lagos, Nigeria. We discussed many important issues like the future of Energy industry in Nigeria/Africa, Climate Change, protecting Africans from global businesses, the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA), Building Strategic Partnership,...

My conversation today is with a young Africa in diaspora, an Entrepreneur; actively building businesses in several African countries. Dipo Adesina is the Co-Founder of GuraRide, Safi, and AgroAngels.  We discussed many important issues aroun  building businesses in Africa: Challenges, including family and friends, failure in business is not a failure In life. Rwandan government: actively supportin...

My conversation today is with the delightful Adun Okupe (Ph. D.) : An Economist, Accountant, and Tourism expert. I’ve had childhood curiosity and excitement about the opportunities available in the Nigerian/African Tourism industry, and our conversation gave me the opportunity to discuss some of them with a good friend who is also an expert on these topics.  We discussed the basic issues of Cultur...

My conversation guest today is with Jubril Enakele (@JEnakele): The Founder and Chief Executive of Iron Capital . Jubril also founded the best and largest Network group of African professionals in the City of London: Professionals for Africa ( PfA ). In the last 15 years, Jubril has been involved in financing deals across several African countries and projects. This conversation covers Jubril&apos...

This is a bonus chip from my exciting conversation with Ekene Uzor( @ekeneuzor).  Discussing the failed European Super League, African Sports, and how Sports can help build leadership and teamwork.

This episode is fantastic for business people who want to trade across Africa. My guest in today’s conversation is my friend Ekene Uzor (my namesake).  Ekene works for one of the premier multilateral development banks in Africa. So he knows one or two things about Africa trade and development. We started this conversation by commenting on the ascendance to the head of WTO by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala ....

This conversation happened a few days before the Nigerian government's Twitter ban. It was a critical reflection on Politics, Business Practices, Religion on the progress of Nigeria by young award-winning Nigerian journalist David Hundeyin Just about the end of the conversation, I learned something I should have known prior. I guess, it showed my limited investigative capacity.

In this conversation, my guest is Chibamba Kanyama ; an author, journalist, communication strategist, trainer, and Economist who has worked across both the private and public sectors of the Zambian economy for decades at high levels. Chibamba currently runs a Strategy, Training, and Change Management Consultancy called Bridges Limited . Listen, learn and share it with your friends and family.  

Doing my favorite thing: Thinking in solitude. Reflective Thinking / Thought Experiment -  if everyone behaves like you, what would happen to your community?  I do this often before I point fingers at anyone.

The episode is a must-listen. My guest in the conversation is a good friend and brilliant gentleman; Chukuka Chukuma (@cchukuma). He is an Investment banker, a partner: Racecourse Capital, an entrepreneur, an author, and a film producer whose vision is to become a major Capital Allocator/Investor in African ventures.   We discussed Chukuka’s various interesting works: Investment Banking, Film Prod...

Relationships are the foundation of any community, and strong, beneficial relationships based on self-discovery, are built by mutual respect and shared values, My guest in this conversation is Nellie Longwe Kangwa (@drnelliekangwa); is from a pragmatic, and strong Christian background. Nellie Kangwa is an author, a Master Trainer, a Relationship Coach. Nellie is also the President of “Women in the...