The Dakwahene Podcast

On a continent with a disproportionate amount of male founders compared to female founders, one female developer decided to shatter every ceiling above her and make history. In today’s episode, we delve into the story of Shalom Rayhamen and the meteoric rise of her game, Lagos Life to $10 million valuation in just 8 days after launch. ​Referenced episode: episode 17_Grit:The Stuff Greatness is Mad...

On the 19th of September 2026, Femi Otedola was declared as officially hitting the $2 billion mark by Forbes. Undoubtedly, a great African entrepreneur and a prophet of business, Femi Otedola has successfully engineered a successful comeback. In his first attempt at creating wealth, he crossed the 1 billion dollar mark. In his second attempt, he has successfully touched the $2 billion mark. This e...

Sitting atop Ghana’s real estate sector is Manet Group, a company with market share in real estate(commercial & residential), hospitality & construction. In the 3 decades of its existence it has developed about 2,000 homes and several commercial properties including the iconic Manet Twin Towers, made statements with its hospitality projects and built the modern day Ghana. But who is the force behi...

One of Africa’s biggest setbacks is that we do not tell our stories enough and so today, we tell the story of an African woman breaking boundaries and playing on the global stage. This is the story of Adesuwa Okunbo-Rhodes, a private equity titan in Africa with $80 AUM through her company Aruwa Capital Management. Having spent 8 years raising her first fund, she became the first African woman to r...

There’s a money trap we as entrepreneurs always fall into, worshipping profits and disregarding the flow of cash in our business. How money flows in the business as a matter of fact is more important than how much you’re making. It ultimately determines whether you’re going to walk away with money or not. This is what the rich really care about, not net worth, but cashflow. This episode also appli...

When the journey feels impossible, remember why you started. Episode 49 is a heartfelt message to every entrepreneur facing doubt: Do Not Give Up. Your breakthrough may be closer than you think.

In the whole of Africa, only 9 tech startups have reached a valuation of over a billion dollars. These companies are known as unicorns and highly dominated by fintech companies, one of which is Moniepoint. Founded by two Friends from the same company, Moniepoint has grown to become a beacon of hope to entrepreneurs seeking to create value and wealth simultaneously. In this episode we dive into the...

In a very emotional episode, the host shares insights into the phrase “follow the money”. Listening to this episode will drill into the mind and heart of the entrepreneur the true import of the stories successful people share about their journey and why the host himself pivoted two years ago and the effect it has had on his entrepreneurial ventures. If you want a comfortable life this episode isn’...

On the African continent, few names come to mind when talking about those who have ascended the heights of business and capital. One of such names is Femi Otedola. Having climbed the mountain, dwelt on the peak and seen it all, he released his memoir Making It Big to give to young entrepreneurs a playbook to accomplishing great feats on the continent. In this episode we pick up lessons that will h...

Often confused with being an entrepreneur is the idea of the hustler. Today we debunk the myth and set the tone straight.

Once upon a time, Africa’s foremost investors and entrepreneurs lacked the necessary domestic capital to make significant bets on the continent. As a result, the continent languished behind with the dream of having pockets deep enough to facilitate its transformation, whiles relying on aid and external financing to push forward. Today the story is different, capital no longer is the problem. Taken...

One of the buzzwords in the world of Startups is EXECUTION. Some describe execution as a strategy and others describe it as a skill. But what really is execution and why does every company have what is called the Chief ‘Execution’ Officer. In this episode I describe what execution is as more than just a strategy or a skill. I delve into how you can identify if you’re an executioner or not and how...

Bootstrapping isn’t just a funding strategy — it’s a mindset. It’s about building something real with what you already have, staying resourceful when capital is tight, and making disciplined decisions that prioritize long-term value over short-term hype. In today’s episode, we’re diving into what it truly means to bootstrap a business, why some of the world’s most resilient companies started this...

Silicon Valley lied to aspiring founders. It led many to believe that to be a founder was to be a tech entrepreneur. As a result many young folk who decided on becoming founders focused on forming the next big tech startup and not the next startup fosuced on riding the economic trends of its continent. Tell me why every startup must be a software company focused on payments. This episode is not an...

If you have a startup that is less than 5 years old and situated within the shores of Africa, this is the right episode for you. Over the last decade, the Tony Elumelu foundation has consistently funded 24,000 entrepreneurs to the tune of more than $100 million. With partners such as the EU, world bank and UN, the foundation has spurred radical growth in entrepreneurship on the back of what Tony E...

Africa doesn’t have a capital problem — it has a venture thinking problem. This episode challenges conventional narratives and ushers into a new era on the Dakwahene podcast.

In this episode, I break down the concept of distribution in startups—its origins, why it matters as much as product-market fit, and how great companies and founders win by mastering how their products reach customers.

This concept was popularized by venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, who described it as “being in a good market with a product that can satisfy that market.” product–market fit (PMF) is the moment when a product satisfies a strong market demand so effectively that customers adopt it rapidly and organically.

The right players elevate a company without even needing direction most of the time. This episode details the role of effective team building in creating a world class company. References Episode 8_The Roaring 20s: There Is An Economic Storm Coming https://substack.com/@kingkerr/note/p-188887044?r=1d2ty2&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

Today’s episode: Focuses on financial management in the startup community .

To steer clear of failure you must understand what caused others to fail which will automatically propel you into success.

The secret to longevity is structures that can make the company exist outside of the entrepreneur’s control.

The reels and highlights are curated content. The real work is boring, several hours of doing the same thing over and over again. Reach out via thedakwahenepodcast@gmail.com

Capitalism is rooted in the idea of making others rich whiles enriching yourself simultaneously. True wealth can only be obtained if the entrepreneur is prepared to make others rich. It’s this reason that the entrepreneur must learn how to build relationships, raise capital and maintain connections. In this episode I delve into the art & science of raising money and why it’s essential to the entre...

I believe we all have our hard times. Those years of mistakes when we set out to conquer the world or even to become number are often overlooked and as years go escape from. What if you changed your perspective and began to see it as the learning curve, and the propelling years. That’s what I did, and it took me levels I never expected. In this episode I take you through my learning curve. Sit bac...