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. Syombua is a Sports Pathway Specialist and an advocate for Girls and Women in Sports, Investor & Mentor. She is the CEO of SKEIYA. Syombua understands the huge economic and social opportunities that sports bring to Africa, and she is working on making them work for our communities.Though this conversation with Syombua was primarily focused on sports, it opened and expanded different issues in Africa worth discussing. The huge opportunities in sports in Africa are wholly untapped. Our conversation topics included;1.        How to make the global sports systems work for Africa2.      How to make the world come to Africa to learn3.      Why do African players prioritize their European clubs ahead of their countries4.     Why don't Africans speak with one voice?5.      Her journey -Entering the business of Sports6.      Taking advantage of the love of sports in Africa - Where is Sports going in Africa? –7.      Should African countries have permanent standing national teams?8.     Creating sustainable environments to attract global talents to build Africa9.      Girls and Women in Sports10.  Advice to young Africans and 20-30 Vision for AfricaListen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

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;-       Why Africans are prone to Cardio-Vascular diseases-       The MYTH of long life in African villages-       Public Health Advocacy for Cardio-Vascular Diseases in Nigeria -       How to get stakeholders to buy-in into the implementation of public health policies and proposals-       The issues that motivated Bridget to choose to work on Cardio-Vascular diseases-       The need for individuals to find out their Risk Factors for Cardio-Vascular diseases-       Bridget’s books recommendations - Biographies and Philosophies that shape our times-      AI, “Coded Gaze” and other ways of knowing – interesting concept -       Longevity and Re-designing of Life Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

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.Yomi has recently written the book “How to Conduct A Bank Statement Forensic Audit.” As a financial services consultant and bank statement forensic auditor, Yomi has assisted individuals, corporations, and government agencies in recovering over N2B (two billion naira) in excess bank charges and fees.In this conversation, our discussion included;-       Bank charges and fees specifically in Nigeria.-       The extent of excess changes and unlawful fees by banks in Nigeria and globally.-       Training in Financial literacy for customers.- Looking out for excessive and unlawful changes and fees in your bank accountListen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy! 

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 relatively brief but insightful episode will start us off to an exciting 2024.My guest is an American Entrepreneur and angel Investor who lives in Nairobi; Paul Breloff. Paul is the CEO and co-founder of Shortlist, a talent platform connecting skilled professionals to great careers across Africa, India, and now 25+ countries globally. In his spare time, he finds other ways to support innovative & impactful startups as an angel investor (particularly edtech/job tech) and as an advisor/venture partner to VC funds & venture studios. In this insightful conversation, Paul addressed important issues that many young Africans would like to understand about jobs, careers, and entrepreneurship.-       The role of Shortlist in solving Human Capital challenges in Africa and recruiting for Executive roles in Africa. The huge challenge of creating hundreds of millions of jobs for the teeming young Africans.-       Entrepreneurship is a mindset with a passion for problem-solving. His hobby as an Angel Investor. How to attract Investors to your business venture, the value, and how to De-Risk a business venture-       Paul’s advice to young Africans - Embrace the low-cost but high return of personal development. Think locally and act locally. And finally, his vision is to make Africa the home of industry of the world.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy! 

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 

In 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 started the conversation with a constructive discussion about traveling in Africa and the recent announcement of Visa FREE travel by Kenya and Rwanda.-       Education - Conscious Pursuit of Personal Growth-       The Big Challenge for Educators in Africa – Funding and Keep Their Student Excited to Learn-       The Profound Process to Discover Your Purpose-       Servant Leadership is People Oriented-       Sylvester’s 5 Books to You Reach The Next Level -       Advice for young Africans - Do Away With The AVERAGE MindsetListen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).

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 AnnanVideo: https://youtu.be/Db-z8YhM08YAudio: 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 impact for thousands of young Africans.The first six-minute banter is not included here, but it’s available as a video clip, Also the last discussion about Pan-Africanism is so juicy that it will come as a separate mini episode afterward.-       From a tomato seller to a Technology trainer with thousands of students-       Journey from Ghana to Enugu to work with great mentors-       Meritocracy in Africa-       The need for education in African Certification with No Real Value-       Practically Oriented Based Education System-       Who will save Africa?Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).  Enjoy! 

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 series of important and interesting topics;Access Availability – Education General Purpose TechnologyStart Small and Thinking BigIndependent ThinkingPhilosophical Foundation of Africa’s DevelopmentDiversity of Thought and Idea MeritocracyListen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

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 House initiatives to promote and embed Inclusion.SALT House Initiatives – such as SALT House Business, SALT House Governance, Beyond Borders ProjectSALT House plans to host the first-ever African Inclusion Festival in NigeriaThe difficulty of implementing DEI in an already very diverse society.Inclusion in Education - Science and Mathematics are not Western in origin.How Africa will catch up with The West - Read the books Westerners read.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).  Enjoy! 

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 life. Our conversation started with a chit-chat catch-up after 17 years and evolved into;Life-Changing Health Event – Sharon shared being diagnosed with a cancerous  brain tumor, treatment, and surgery in India which resulted in regular epilepsy episodesBecoming an Epilepsy Warrior – Sharon advocates for epilepsy, media appearances, podcasting – “Wellness and You”, as well as being appointed to national and international (UN) led organizations.Consequences of Underfunded Healthcare in Africa – Discussion on healthcare funding and the inevitable eventualities in a few decades as Africa’s young population gets older and needs healthcare.Changing or Losing Careers Due to Healthcare Crisis – I and Sharon tried to articulate our individual struggles to return to our former careers after our health incidents.Sharon’s book recommendations, advice to young Africans, and her vision for Africa by 2050.  Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).  Enjoy!

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 thought-provoking conversation. -       A Father’s Voice – The lessons from his father that built his foundational VALUES for the future and how playing team sports helped him develop leadership abilities.  -       Whatsnxt – Bridging the gap between GOOD and GREAT with a simple framework of Think, Plan & Execute. Helping small businesses and young entrepreneurs -       The drive that young Africans need to have to build Africa. Inferiority Complex - Mindset shift amongst the younger generation of Africans  -       Discussed Bavu’s favorite quote “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." — Will Durant  -       The need to change narratives in order to restore hope in Young Africa  - We explored the need to be open to learning from every group of the human family. -       Life Changing Books Recommendation - The Third Door and Four Classics  Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc). Enjoy! 

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 RelatorThis conversation started with a discussion about Deji’s work as an Organization Development consultant and his book titled “Caring -The Soul of Leadership”. Then discussed the phenomenon of subjective truth (my truth), perception, and their impacts on everyday life.  Setting goals,  Deji’s book recommendations; check out “Strength Finder 2.0”,  and advice to young Africans about instant gratification. Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy! 

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's pickiest Investment Adviser. Amne has an honest assessment of the real opportunities that will move Africa forward and benefit both local businesses and investors.In this very important conversation, we discussed;1.        Picking the right local and foreign investment collaborators.2.      The investment needs of Africa – Education, agriculture, infrastructure vs. high technologies.  We questioned if Africa is been used as a laboratory to perfect new technologies that do not align with the immediate needs of the continent. 3.      The role of legal systems (Rule of Law) in enabling or disabling investments in Africa. 4.     Questions and challenges about the abilities of AFCfTA to enable the internal African market to thrive.5.      Fantastic book recommendations to strengthen your mind – 6.      Finally, Amne shared the greatest advice for young Africans – Become VALUABLE to yourself and to your community.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, etc) and YouTube.Enjoy! 

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 conversations about issues in Africa from time to time and I hope that I will be able to share more with you. In today's conversation, we discussed the recent military takeover of government in several African countries, the views of many young Africans about democracy, and the recent run of gallant speeches by African political and business leaders.  Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).  Enjoy! 

In 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 Technology (AOT).In this conversation, we discussed the developing Strategic Partnership for long-term growth, the UNDP’s Nigeria Jubilee Fellowship Program. Art of Technology Conference (AOT 5.0) coming up in December and will be focused on the Creative Economy. We also discussed capacity building - talent management, health, and climate change intervention. Education and reading.Destiny articulated his belief in God and the importance of the four Fs; Faith, Family, Fitness, and Finance. We also discussed how the lack of a solid foundation has led to the struggles of many young people. Listen to Destiny’s fanatic book recommendations and his excellent advice for young Africans. Do not miss Destiny’s massive vision for Africa 30 years' time of ZERO net emission and Zero JAPA!Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy! 

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 the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. Biodun is a professional; haven worked with major international companies, and he is an entrepreneur, CEO, and Co-founder of 3Way Communication Limited.In our conversation, we focused wholly on the topics of Nigeria. The most recent presidential elections, fuel subsidy, the new ministerial appointments, meritocracy, citizenship, and the impact of the incessant migration (japa) of young Nigerians to Europe and Canada, education, and entrepreneurship.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

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 Geographic, Artnet, and The Art Newspaper, and has worked with prestigious institutions including Phillips Auction House - London, Septieme Gallery - France, Lehmann Maupin – London, Efie Gallery – Dubai, Gallery 1957 – Ghana, among others.  Our conversation began with a brief discussion of the widespread “japa” (Brain Drain) phenomenon in Ghana and Nigeria. Origin and growth story of Artemartis. Selasie’s insight to help more people to understand and appreciate art. Discussed the big challenges affecting the art scene in Ghana, and then the story of his bold career change. Of course his book recommendations and advice to young Africans.  Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).  Enjoy! 

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 conversation. Here is the second hour.  In this conversation, we focused mostly on education specifically the impact of colonialism in Africa and the languages of instruction in African schools. It was a back-and-forth debate which in the end no clear conclusion. Overall, it was a necessary conversation worth having.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc.).Enjoy!

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 the Agribusiness sector. Helen describes herself as a “Portfolio Worker”. She is thankful to be able to do what is important to her at this time, helping entrepreneurs.Our conversation started with Helen describing her consultancy work, and how she helps entrepreneurs and business owners with their challenges;  self-awareness, and industry knowledge. She explained the benefits of knowledge sharing on social media and the impact of education and mentorship on success. The importance and benefits of storytelling, Branding, Brand Value, and Brand Equity. The biggest challenges facing Africa are education and leadership. My big takeaway was Helen’s encouraging young Africans to stop the externalization of Africa’s problems. To see the enormous opportunities that are present everywhere in our communities and to take responsibility. Helen also talked about the power of focus and discipline.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy! 

Happy to welcome back a favorite guest Korede Adedoyin to discuss one of my favorite topics; education.  Korede is the Founder & Senior Operations Manager of Vemoye Foundation with the goal of “Raising Africa's Future Workforce”. Listen to our previous conversation Vemoye Foundation: Raising Africa's Future Workforce (YouTube).We started our conversation with a bang by briefly discussing the localization of universal concepts by using local examples for children to relate. Then Korede shared how the values of her Christian background are her guide in all things, and I also shared my unconventional spiritual journey.Then we discussed the non-existent African education systems, affirmative action and its impact on society, touched on the Marxification of education (book), and ended with an expansive exploration of the censorship of language by youths and schools, and the role of social media in creating overly TRIGGERED and intolerant people.Please, listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc.)Enjoy! 

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, business & faith. An internationally recognized innovation catalyst driven by a mission to lower the age of innovators in Africa. David is a STEM Coach and co-founded Brainy Hive Schools, an innovative K-12 school providing world-class, balanced, and future-driven education to middle-income families starting from Uyo, Nigeria. In our conversation, we discussed many interesting topics and issues including; How and why David evolved from a software engineer to an Educator and children innovation catalyst, His catch them young program, focused in help young people become entrepreneurs by the age of 16. How David developed the first STEM curriculum for children in Africa. We also explored the need for African countries to prioritize the education of their youths and the need for us to do more work in basic science and not only rely on technology. We also discussed how the lack of motivation and strong beliefs disenables the fight in many young Africans, why many of us don’t like exploring difficult questions, and the implications. David also gave us his fantastic book recommendations for our libraries. Finally, David made it clear that no one is coming to save Africa and encouraged us to open our minds thereby opening our eyes to opportunities all around us.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy! 

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. However, in this episode, I’m only sharing with you the first hour where we went back and forth on several topics like European claims of discovering African rivers,  African exploration across the Atlantic, and writing.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

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, founder, and chairman of two thriving startups, GoLoko Diaries Ltd (a media and publishing company) and Denu's Money Circle (a financial accountability circle incorporated as Denu's Circle Ltd).In our conversation, we explored basic not well-understood or accepted truths about personal and societal success, especially by young people. Denu is definitely punching above his young age in his beliefs, ideas, and in his implementations. Denu believes in total dedication to his craft. Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy! 

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 consistently brought our discussion back to his vision of a new paradigm of power to respond appropriately and revive the African identity that will enable the Pan-African dream. This conversation is deep and has a wonderful message for Africans to explore and thrive beyond victimhood in an unequal and unfair world.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy! 

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 African nations. The new world order, and how Africa should make sure it doesn’t again end up on the dinner table. How African countries can win the fight against terrorism. And why Pan-Africanism doesn’t seem to move forward, and many other topics.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc). Enjoy!

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 culture.In this inspiring conversation, we discussed how reading changed everything in Daniels's life in a short space of time, and the founding of the Phronesis Readers and Writers Club. The various awards and recognitions including the JPI Leadership award, why many Africans don’t read, and why we need to encourage young Africans to read. We also touched on the various challenges in our environments. Daniel encourages young Africans to take a leap of faith, to take the journey of self-discovery.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

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 (including in Africa) and has a YouTube channel called RichPerspectives where he publishes videos from his many travels. In this conversation, we cover a lot of important and interesting topics about Africa including; the root causes of conflicts in Africa, Africa’s diversity and the urgent need for effective integration, and how to talk about Africa’s history and our colonial past. The possible impact of the recent Wagner Group mutiny In Russia on the African countries where the group is working. The work of foreign NGOs across Africa, possible manipulation of African youths on social media, and education (compulsory 12 years of schooling),  We also talked about  Richard’s YouTube channel @richperspectives, how to use videos to take power back, young people refer to listening rather than reading books. The nature of young activism, sustainability and environmental issues, tourism, and culture. Finally, Richard’s 5 books recommendation, and his 30 years' vision for Africa.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

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 of the State of African Diaspora (SOAD), an Advisor to, the AfCFTA Youth Advisory Council (ICOYACA), and many more. Very impressive!Our conversation is a must-listen. Topics include the reasons she is working tirelessly for Africa, she explained her passion and motivations clearly. Africa’s domination, victimization, and colonial injustices (including Africans in the diaspora), Africa’s identity challenges, addressing the sufferings of the past, accountability in an “unfair” world, and the TAFFDS Afro-longevity Summit 2023.This was a very interesting conversation, listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

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 such understanding, to transform society positively, in career, finance, family life, etc.In this conversation we discussed GLEEFIELD;  from a reading hub into a platform for purpose and growth. Processes and systems, the magic of mentors, young people's desire to succeed (BLOW) without going through the developmental process, and the failures of the intellectual class.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

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 helping communities get access to STEM education in Africa. Korede’s goal is to integrate STEM education into mainstream education in Africa.In this conversation, we covered several topics related to her work; equality vs. equity, the challenges of such projects remotely, the need for African youths to study basic sciences vs. pure technology, and the value of representation, imagination, and critical thinking. How to encourage imagination and exploration within the boundaries of culture and tradition. The roles of Africans in the diaspora, the need, and the realism of Pan-Africanism. Finally, do not miss, Korede’s five (5) books recommendation.This is a great episode. Please listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

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 conflicts, reliance on importation, energy issues, limited mechanization of agriculture in Africa, and education. The current state of affairs is not very good, but Oyewole expresses a lot of hope for the future.      Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).  Enjoy! 

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 IsikakuDr. Isikaku opened my eyes to the difficulties of babies the suffer from Clubfoot and their families. She also told me the wonderful news that even though we don’t know exactly what causes Clubfoot, it has a cure. I’ve seen people with Clubfoot, and I assume that many others have seen, know people, or have family members with this curable condition.So, listen, share with as many people as possible, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy! 

Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, my guest is an ingenious entrepreneur; Tolulope OlukokunTolulope 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 initiatives; ThinkElectricAfrica and ThinkBikes Ltd, and explored sustainable electric power to industrialize Africa. Tolulope has excellent advice for young Africa about reading and the rewards of solving problems.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

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 very insightful conversation.  Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).  Enjoy! 

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 Nation3. 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 leadership, and how young Africans can gain and display leadership. The economic origin of identity politics and its effects. The drivers of human civilization and progress. What Africa can learn from India. The greatest African resource can transform the world and the importance for young Africans to engage in conversations to discuss ideas.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).  Enjoy! 

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’s time to disentangle Africa’s various entanglements, and Tracy encouraged young Africans to stay hungry and keep asking WHY and moreThis conversation is a must-listen for any young Africa who wishes to live by purpose and create an impact in their community.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

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 UK2. Rev. Walter Mwambazi - Zambian3. Namy Bak Sudjic – Ivorian based in the UK4. Willem Gous – South AfricanTwo of my guests started their familiarization by discussing one of the most important issues in Africa; Energy (electricity shortage).  Then, we got into the main issues of our discussions;-       Leadership-       Lack of unity (this got a little heated)-       Belief Systems: Religion & Culture -       Education-       Personal responsibility and hints of EntrepreneurshipOf course, there are many other important issues, but these are the ones we decided to tackle first. None of them were discussed exhaustively, but enough as a start and maybe with uncommon perspectives for further in-depth analysis in the future by others.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

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 and journey into the world of Mathematics, the need, and how to encourage young Africa to study Mathematics. We also discussed his current work/research in disease modeling, the problems with data in Africa, and his vision for Africa.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy! 

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 Ivarahis 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 a young age, Itofa has found his life’s purpose and he is using it for the benefit of his community. In our conversation, Itofa shared the stories of his journey, and his passion for the education of young people, especially girls. The food program that will help the disadvantaged to go to school. Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).  Enjoy! 

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 Nigeria and Africa, including the recent currency note change in Nigeria, Waste Management, Energy; fossil fuel, renewables, Corruption, African Industrialization, and Counterfeiting and its effects on our economy and society. Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).  Enjoy! 

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 through his father Emmanuel Kulu Sr.In this conversation, we discussed many interesting misconceptions about Africa and African history. Also different ways our African ancestors have contributed to the world’s civilization and history.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy! 

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 health, we need some guidance in our dietary choices. In our conversation, we discussed food (diet), nutrition, and exercise and how they impact our long-term health. Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc). Enjoy!

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 roles issues), columnist - spotlighted over a thousand women, editor of womenofrubies.com and host of #GettalkingwithEsther on YoutuberListen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy! 

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 back-and-forth conversation, trying to dissect the challenges in uniting the most diverse (languages and cultures) continent on earth. We also discussed the real or assumed “victimization” of Africa by the world.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

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 Entrepreneurship in the classroom and the traditional apprenticeship. Challenges to sustainable socio-economic development, the opportunities that the AfCFTA presents to entrepreneurs across Africa. We also touched on the effect of colonization on the trajectory of Africa’s development.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy! 

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 from an immigrant intern to the Managing Partner & CEO of Osuji & Smith Lawyers in less than 10 years. His story and achievements are warm heartening, and inspirational to all, especially young Africans.Our conversation included many stories of significance for you. One of Charles' big goals that propped up several times was his dedication to giving opportunities that will enable the integration and success of others, especially those coming from less-represented demographics.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy! 

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 culture, leadership and accountability in Africa, youths' mindset shift, and transcending tribalism to create one Africa (bonus).Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

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 culture on learning, critical thinking, and basic development on a continent full of young people. Ultimately, we agreed that Africa cannot afford Cancel Culture, as it is  Anti-Progress. And for the good of society,  people need to get over their emotional zealousness to cancel people whom they disagree with.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy! P.S.If you would rather watch than just listen, then click below https://youtu.be/r6iJE7xN4C4

Happy New Year! May 2023 bring you and your loved one's joy, health, and prosperity. In this episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, my guest is Chike Okoli; a young African gentleman, who is determined to use technology to find solutions to problems in African society. He is the CEO/Co-founder EduMES Inc.In our conversation, we discussed various interesting topics including; finding a niche to serve/solve common problems in your community, taking advantage of the opportunities that difficult times create, school struggles for young Africans, dealing with vulnerabilities, the impacts of cancel culture, the role of faith in creating and building one's legacies, mentorship: helping young people to catch a vision, gaining invaluable work experience through volunteering.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google podcast, Amazon Music, etc).  Enjoy!

In this episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, my guest is Dr. Ayoade Adeyemi. Dr. Adeyemi is the CEO, of Lorache Consulting(HR & Marketing Consultancy). He is an international trainer and speaker, a Board member and Executive Director on a few organizations, and a Governing Council member of a Nigerian Government-owned institutionIn our conversation, we discussed Strategy, Productivity, Effectiveness, and Personal Values. Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Marketing, and Volunteerism.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy! 

In today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, my guest is a big dreamer from The Gambia; Muhammed Lang Kinteh. He is an Independent Football Consultant & Talent Scout. who wants to build Africa’s biggest football empire. A BIG and exciting dream indeed. In our a little over an hour conversation we discussed several areas around building Africa’s biggest football empire; - The origin of the big idea- Potential impact of successful implementation in African society- Getting major stakeholders (parents, investors, sponsors, media, governments, etc.) buy-in.- Combating challenges to the growth of sports in AfricaListen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).  Enjoy!

In today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, my guest is Dr. Daniel Moses; a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, prolific speaker, millionaire mentor, and an avid investor.In our conversation, we discussed;1.        Relatable journey of a struggling young African; his journey from parcel delivery, Uber driver to the property investor2.      Millionaire Mind: Opportunity, Hard Work, Network, and Creativity3.      Kinds of residential properties to invest in 4.     Best Value Property investment in Africa in Nest 20-30 Years’ Time 5.      Why you shouldn’t build a mansion in the village6.      Habits and characteristics of successful property Entrepreneur7.      Africa needs to rebuild its faulty foundation Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).  Enjoy! 

In today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, my guest is a passionate Pan-Africanist; Eby Aka. Eby lives in Maryland, United States, he is an Author Teacher; Public Speaker, and Mentor. He currently serves as Founder and Consultant at AaronPeacereign LLCThe topics discussed include:-       Eby Aka’s powerful view of education-       Global Caravan: using education to uncover genius In less privileged youths -       Guide to Life: “Dual Culture” paradigm in youth mentoring-       The story of nature and lessons from “Awanita: The Baby Deer"-       The impact of the Russia vs Ukraine crisis on Africa in an interconnected global world-       How to turn Africa’s natural resources into real sustainable wealth-       Why Dr. Arikana  Quao left her post as African Union Ambassador to the United States-       Is political union necessary to achieve the goals of Pan-Africanism?-       Investment on The Leash – Strategy to help Africans in the diaspora reduce losses while investing in businesses in Africa-       And very wise advice for African youths Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).  Enjoy! 

On today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, my guest is a community leader from Liberia. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Arise Africa; Roosevelt Weah.Our conversation focused on a few very important family and societal issues; Children’s education, Men’s Health, Reproductive Health, and Women’s Empowerment and Building Institutions to enhance sustainable governance in Africa.Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy! 

My guest on today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast is a Critical Thinking, and Mindset Coach, Founder: Mind Grip Africa, and the author of 14 books; Lavonne Ebiye Tetsoma. Lavonne is a straight-speaking person who understands the desires and mindset of young Nigerians. In our conversation, we discussed;1.        Critical Thinking and Mindset Rejuvenation2.      Education: Why Africans Need to Read3.      Mental Health of Entrepreneurs In Challenging Environments4.     Cultural Challenges That Led Lavonne to Write 14 Books5.      Unsafe Abortions and The Lessons From Critical-Thinking Women From The Ancient Stories6.      Why We Need Journalists to Ask Our Leaders Stupid Questions7.      Nigerian 2023 Presidential Election; The Candidates Are No Saviors8.     Man Must Chop Mentality 9.      Africa Will Not Be Referred To As A DEVELOPING Continent By 2050Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

In today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast my guest of an Academic and Environmental Scientist; Babajide Milton Macaulay. Sustainable energy is crucial for the development of African countries, and  Babajide whose work as an Environmental Geochemist & Geo-Microbiologist is just the man to shed light on this. We discussed various issues surrounding energy and the environment in Nigeria and Africa; the reality of the climate crisis, opportunities in organic waste management - Bio-Gas/Energy, the sustainability of solar and wind, the energy transition schedule for Africa, the energy value chain, and the energy cartel in Nigeria.Listen, share, and Kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy! 

On today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, my guest is the multifaceted Chidi Okeke.  Chidi is a History and International Relations graduate, a senior Sales Manager, Consultant, and Coaching.  And a Thought Leader on African affairs on LinkedInOur conversation covered extensive topics; creating empowering African narratives, combating false truths, and the impact of Colonialism and diversity on Africa’s development. We also discussed the value of understanding one’s personal history, critical thinking and intellectual debates, and the need for building cohesion.Listen, share, and Kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

I have an extremely interesting episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. My guest is Fidel Amakye Owusu; an International Relations and Security Analyst. Fidel has traveled the path of practical government advisory and the intellectual route.Our conversation covered many complex and interesting African relationships and issues; from trade, economics, security/terrorism, global institutions, etc. This interesting and enlightening conversation is totally worth listening to or watching. Please share and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

My guest on today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast is a young Ghanaian Techpreneur:  Cool Collins  (Collins Korantengs). Collins is the Founder/ Co-Founder of several tech businesses in Ghana.In this conversation, we discussed his businesses, technical education, mentorship in business and career, as well as the ease of doing business in Ghana and Africa.Listen, share, and Kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

My guest in today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast is an Education Economist: Lala Fatima Jaiteh. She is a senior research officer at the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology of The Gambia. Lala obtained her Master's degree in China, which I believe will become a favorite destination for education for many Africans in the near future.We discussed various issues; experiences studying in China during the outbreak of the pandemic, Education Economics, translating economics theories to policy and practice, challenges to education and research, and high unemployment and low GDP in The Gambia.Very informative and interesting conversation. Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

My guest today on the Think BIG for Africa Podcast is Kasango Pesa Dickens; an Entrepreneur, and the founder of 4 businesses currently active across several countries in East Africa. Kasango is also the VP, MSME Global Council for the Promotion of International Trade in Uganda and a Top 40 Under 40 in Uganda.Our conversation was mainly focused on the opportunities and challenges of Trade in Uganda and East Africa: Free Trade and African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy! 

On today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, my guest is Nnenna Onyewuchi. Nnenna is an Entrepreneurship, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer at Halo Invest; a digital, financial services platform serving leaders of communities and groups. Helping them provide the best savings, investments, and lending products to their members. This was a very fascinating conversation that only a great storyteller guest could pull off. We discussed Nnenna’s over 20 years of career in Strategy, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship; from New York to Lagos, Nigeria. Halo; money management, teaching @ O2 Academy, Mentoring, and dealing with challenges and failures.This is an awesome episode, listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).  Enjoy!

My guest on today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast is an excellent Educator; Sam Welbeck: a transformational leader and Academic Director for three International schools in Cairo, Egypt.In our conversation, we discussed the standard of education in Africa,  how to improve literacy, and ignite curiosity in Africa’s young population, the qualification of teachers, transformational leadership, the correlation between leadership and education, and public speaking and storytelling.Listen, share, and Kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy! 

My guest on the Think BIG for Africa Podcast is an Agropreneur. He is the Founder, and the COO of Greenbles LLC; Saeed Oshin. Saeed is a graduate of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, and Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDG) advocate.We discussed the Value Chain in Agriculture business, reducing food waste, Imports, creating jobs, helping smaller farmers to scale up through merges, collaborations, and contracts, how Agriculture can help solve SGDs, and how the Tony Elumelu Foundation opened doors for business.Listen, share, and Kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc). Enjoy! P.S.If you prefer to watch the video of this interesting conversation, please click HERE

My guest on this episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast is a specialist medical doctor, a Consultant Neurosurgeon, and Neuroscientist; Nourou Dine Adeniran Bankole.Dr. Bankole is a native of the Benin Republic, he lives and works in Morocco. We discussed important issues of brain ailments, the state of neuroscience, and neurology in AfricaListen, share, and Kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!P.S.If you prefer to watch the video of this interesting conversation, please click HERE

My guest on this episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast is a young African leader; Able Ejiofor.Able is the Executive Director of ‘Ideas Worth Billions’, an African growth strategist, leadership expert, articulate speaker, and human capacity developer. We delved into all these areas in our conversation, and Able delivered gold.Listen, share, and Kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!P.S.If you prefer to watch the video of this interesting conversation, please click HERE

In this episode, my guest is an aspiring Professor of Inclusion: David Owumi; whose work recently has led him to meet HRH King Charles III. His work includes building global systems for Social, Ecological, and Economic Inclusion, Circular Economy, Modern Slavery, and ‘Sustainable Cities’.David’s interest in inclusion started in Nigeria where started SALT House - Institute for Inclusive Governance and Sustainable Development in Nigeria. His work inspired many people in a few African countries. The mind-blowing thing is that David started helping people across Nigeria while he was virtually HOMELESS!Listen, get inspired, share, and Kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!P.S.If you prefer to watch the video of this interesting conversation, please click HERE

My guest in today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast is returning guest, my friend, the multifaceted professional and Political Analyst; Gbolahon Olojede. We discussed several issues around Nigerian politics and the usefulness of the current political paradigm to secure the desires of the everyday Nigerian; the candidates for the 2023 Presidential election, Federal Character, the calculation of winning the election and choosing running mates How the ASUU strike can ultimately affect the voting and result of the election, and lessons from Sri Lanka.This is a great episode to listen to and share. Kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc). Enjoy!P.S.If you prefer to watch the video of this interesting conversation, please click HERE#nigeria #africa #democracy #politics #election #affirmativeaction #podcast

In today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa podcast, my is Douglas Hamandishe; a digital transformation expert in health and social care.Douglas has fantastic and innovative views that all Africans should listen to, especially the youths. Data is the new oil, and everyone wants to bathe in it. We discussed several key issues around data and digital transformation. And ended the discussion with his hope that the sleeping giant would raise up to take its rightful place.Please, listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform  (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

My guest on today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast is Political Analyst and Blogger at Mataz Arising Ayo Dada.We discussed the major candidates for the 2023 Presidential Election, Peter Obi, and Labour Party political structure, youth leadership to secure Africa’s future, attraction for the old generation in African politics,  Insecurity – attack by terrorists on the presidential motorcade, the recent prison break in the capital, and many moreThis is a great episode to listen to and share. Kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc).Enjoy!

My guest today on the Think BIG for Africa Podcast is a highly accomplished transformational leader, speaker, and finance professional; Adesola Harold Orimalade.In our conversation, we will delve into various issues with the journey to development; Inequality, Homelessness, Poverty, and the concepts and impacts of Institutions vs.  Savior mentality.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

My guest for today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast is Isaac Kojo Aboah. Isaac is the Founder and Host of Change Africa Podcast. In today’s conversation, we discussed several topics including the value of debates and thinking, the reality of Pan-Africanism, the challenges of African diversity, and fixing Africa’s broken educational systems.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

My guest for today’s episode is Wuraola Oyewusi. She is a Data Scientist, AI Researcher & Pharmacist who is working with artificial intelligence in an African language.In this conversation, we discussed her journey from a pharmacist to an AI researcher, the fascination and importance of data in the 21st century, her work; in teaching Artificial Intelligence in the Yoruba Language, and the many opportunities for young Africans in data science and artificial intelligence.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google, etc.) platform.Enjoy!

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 of Chinese migration into Africa, and the importance of taking responsibility for one’s life and making an impact in your community. Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Enjoy!

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 democratization of media, the potential opportunities, and impact of global streaming services on Nollywood, and of course, his most recent blockbuster; “BADAMASI”.It’s a great conversation, listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite (Google, iTunes, Amazon, etc.) podcast platform.Enjoy!

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 may be you). The biggest challenge for families and businesses in Nigeria; is the electric power crisis.We also discussed the myths and erroneous mentality of “Aba-made” products, the benefits of mentorship, and the impact of the positive use of social media to motivate and learn.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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 discussed were the many opportunities and challenges in Nigeria, the erratic power situation, educational reforms, and encouraging young people to explore practical science and technology beyond the classrooms.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Enjoy!

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 need to build a civic culture.We also discussed the activities of African youths on social media, Africans' reading culture, Russia vs. Ukraine war, and the issues surrounding the 2023 Nigerian Presidential election.This was an amazing discussion. Please, listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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 to data for research, and Emerging Leaders Program (ELP).  Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.  Enjoy! 

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 our health, a mentorship program in modern Agric business, and many other associated issues affecting agriculture.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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 “Impact over money”, and his advice to fellow young Africans: “Go for It: shine and give others permission to shine.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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 their life, the different kinds of mental ill-health, how to help people with mental health difficulties. We also discussed why black people are less willing to acknowledge and seek help for mental ill-health, the myths, triggers and early warning signs, and how to look after your mental health.This is a great discussion, and I encourage you to listen, share with family and friends and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!P.S.If your preference is to watch the video rather than just listening to the audio, then pkease click on this link https://youtu.be/QP_Ro_M9y_Q

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 moment was when he talked about the need for people in society to be willing to pay the price for the things they want in life.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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 inclusionListen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy! 

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 your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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 others. Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple, Google, Spotify, etc).Enjoy! 

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 podcast platform.Enjoy!

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/yepWe discussed Career Change through internship programs, the benefits of Entrepreneurial ecosystems, building a community to support 100,000 African Entrepreneurs By 2030, the importance of sharing ideas, and just starting.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy! 

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 challenges as an innovator and inventor in Africa.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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 mindhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1709230/9999064Ekene Banye

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 life and transform your business and organization.Listen, share, listen again and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy! 

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 FCMB In 2021, and the personal cost due to the challenges in Nigeria’s failing healthcare systems.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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, advice for small business owners (SME), Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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 politiciansListen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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 education, the challenges of research funding, etcListen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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 issues facing Nigeria in particular and Africa in general; governance, leadership, education, etc. and I had a lot of laughs.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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 subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.

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 101”, The #ENDSARS Protest Panel report, The step for Nigerian youths after the #ENDSARS protest, the Nigerian criminal justice system, and insecurity in Nigeria. Basil showed his in-depth analysis skills on all these issues.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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 companyGabby 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 thinking and plans.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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 showcase our art, culture, and history, and the new kid on the block, recreating the dynamics in the art world; NFTs.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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 economy, the life lessons, building character, and leadership in young people.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy! 

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, Education, Tribalism, History, Politics, etc. He also accepted a challenge that we wish more African youths would also accept.Listen to this very powerful conversation, share, and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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 society. Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy! 

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 studying basic science (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) in school. We also discussed the impact of social media on the abilities of Africa’s youths.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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 Jennifer Nikoro; a legal practitioner and the founder of Life Beyond Disability Foundation (LBD). Jennifer let me understand her advocacy work, and how LBD works to elevate and empower people with disabilities in our communities. I encourage all to support this work in various ways.This episode is very dear to me, please listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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 African diaspora in developing Africa, his collaborative initiative: Edo Global Art Foundation, and his vision for Africa of our dreams.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Enjoy! 

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 through the ins and outs of Nigerian tourism; the exciting opportunities and challenges presented in the era of the global pandemic., including the notorious Lagos traffic jams.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.  Enjoy!

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 the interesting ways that Akua as a Coach helps her client to achieve their goals.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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, Training, and Mentorship. She believes that sustainability should be the key to the growth of African fashion. Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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 (AKU) Medical College.We had an extensive discussion about the multi-disciplinary care & treatment of cancer on the continent, the causes of cancer (Risk Factors), the importance of regular cancer screening, and the role of the UICC (Union for International Cancer Control).Listen, learn, please share with all the ladies (mother, sisters, wife & daughters) in your life, and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. 

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, policies on foreign CAPICAL investment.This was a very lively and interesting conversation. Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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 supporting entrepreneurial initiatives, The need for changes in educational policies and focus, and long-term planning and the importance and role of African Diaspora.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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 Culture, Festivals, and Economics of tourism. As well as the Impacts of insecurity, Environmental and Climate Change on tourism. These are some of the challenges that need to resolve in order to be able to take advantage of tourism to develop our communities and countries.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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's career moves, decision-making, as well as financing Africa’s Developmental Projects (Debt, Equity, Developmental Banks), M&A, and SMEs.Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoy!

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. Then to other issues on African exports (Ekene is an expert on this), African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Future of Energy, the risk of Covid vaccines Nationalism.  There will a couple of clips of this interesting discussion coming soon. Listen, share and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.  Enjoy!

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 HundeyinJust 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 Production, our health “adventures”, and wonderful ways that he is giving back to our communities; SEO Africa and The Importance for Africans to Become Capital Allocators  Listen to our conversation and share it with your friends and family. 

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 Market Place” where she empowers women to be the best that they can. She hosts various events to help people in her communities to use their inherent abilities to their benefit.Listen to our conversation and share it with your friends and family.  

Education is the number one tool for individual, and communal change and progress.In this conversation, my guest is a brilliant gentleman, Amu Ogbeide. An ex-Banker, social Entrepreneur, Investor, who has found his calling as a teacher. He is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Sapphital Learning Inc.I have a vision that to build and developed Africa, learning and education need to be more strategic, technological driven, and teachers/educators must be elevated to the levels of bankers in our society.  I had fun in my relatively brief discussion with Amu.Listen to our conversation, share with your friends and family, and subscribe to The Think BIG for Africa Podcast.  @Sapphital @AmuOgbeide @thinkbigforafr

Money, Money, Money! One of the most useful but yet misunderstood. We spend years in school just to learn how to earn money, but over 95% of people do not still understand money. What it is, where it comes from, how to keep it, and how to use it properly.This is one reason why many of us struggle through life. In this conversation, I will be speaking with a former senior colleague; Hetty Ugboh who after over 30 years of banking, she is helping young people to make sense of money.Hetty Ugboh is currently the Managing Director of Norwiche Limited, a company involved in teaching Financial Literacy, consulting and mentoring.Listen to our conversation and share with your friends and family.  

Africa has a rich, deep, and diverse history that is mostly hidden to the majority of Africans; old and young.My guest in today's conversation, Hon. Kojo Yankah (@Duakwa) wants to share the diverse African stories in a Pan African Heritage Museum. Hon. Kojo Yankah wants to change the uncomplimentary western narrative of African history by bringing together the real Pan-African history by Africans.This is a fantastic idea! We discussed the need for this initiative to educate young Africans, and to start to change the narrative that Africa does not have a history in the minds of the Western world.Listen, enjoy and share with your friends and family.

SMEs are vital to any economy, they are major employers of labour across Africa and the world. However, most SMEs in Africa do not grow beyond one individual or survive to maturity.My guest in this conversation; Ibrahim Bashir (@ibbash) has built a solution to help SMEs with one of the most problematic issues that they face: Income and Expenditure Management.Ibrahim and his partners are trying to solve a problem that affects hundreds of millions of small business owners all over Africa. That may be you!Listen and share with your friends and family. 

This episode is especially for African youths who are interested to build NGOs to solve problems in their communities. My guest is Wale Osofisan (Ph.D.); Senior Director - Governance Technical Unit at International Rescue Committee. He has been delivering value in this sector for over twenty years.In this conversation, Wale talked about the many roles, and benefits of NGOs in society, as well as funding.NGOs are more than I envisioned. They are actually a part of a much larger “Civil Society”. Listen, share with your friends, and subscribe to The Think BIG for Africa Podcast.

I had an interesting, educational, analytical, and many times a comedic conversation with Economic & Political Analyst Gbolahan Olojede. We discussed several topics from Politics, Health Care, Education, Science.  A spectrum of issues across Nigeria’s economic, political, leadership, and governance arena. I laughed so many times that it seemed we were discussing series of comedic incidents. Unfortunately, all the issues and examples are very real.Listen, laugh, think critically about your position on these issues, and act on them. Please share with your contacts. 🙏

My guest in the conversation is the multifaceted Jekwu Ozoemene. Jekwu was a banker who worked in several African countries: Nigeria, Zambia, and Rwanda. Now he owns and runs a dynamic Consultancy: Lyceum Alliance Limited.In this conversation, we discussed his role as MD &CEO of HIV Trust Fund of Nigeria, his play-writing,  Rwanda, Teaching, Covid-19 issues in Africa and China. It was a very fascinating discussion. Listen and share with your friends and contacts.

In this conversation, I discussed with a serial Entrepreneur, Glen Uloroh; who in the midst of nearly two decades of a career with major global technology and finance companies in the UK, decided to start building businesses in Nigeria. Today, he runs multiple businesses in Agriculture Commodities, Education, oil and gas servicing.  I asked him several questions about his businesses: his reasons for deciding to come back to Africa to build his businesses and the challenges. Listen to this episode hear his answers…

On today's  episode of The Think BIG for Africa Podcast, I bring you my fascinating conversation with Kola Olugbodi.  An Author, Public Speaker, Coach/Counselor, and the CEO: Background Check International (Pioneers of background check in Nigeria). You can get his book titled Through It All:  Memoir of many trials & triumphs on Amazon.His life stories are challenging, fascinating, and sometimes adventurous. Stories worth listening to, to build resilience and self-belief as you go on your journey. 

This is the concluding part of my exciting two-hour-long conversation with Rev. Walter Mwambazi about the detrimental effects of religion on Africa. If you have not listened to part one, “Why Religion Is A Major Hindrance to Development in Africa Today! “, please do so before you continue to part two.Listen, Enjoy, and Share! 

After listening to the powerful Ted Talk presentation by Reverend Walter Mwambazi, “5 Major Reasons Religion Is the No 1 Cause of Poverty in Africa”Reverend Mwambazi is a spirit-filled, tongue speaker, Evangelical Christian.I knew that I had to speak with him. So, I reached out, and he graciously agreed to have a conversation with me. He was as open as a truly devoted believer can get, and he expanded several links that religion uses to hold Africa back in our near two hours conversation. This is part one of two.Listen, share with friends, and subscribe to The Think BIG for Africa Podcast from your podcast platform.Enjoy!

My guest today is a unique lady, she is a community leader who does many things; she is a: Single-Mother/Student/Foster-parent/NHS Manager/Social Worker/Therapist/Local Councilor/Deputy Group Leader, a Leader of Africans in the town of Watford, UK, and a former school governor.  Ifeyinwa Favour Ezeifedi is a woman of substance who takes her roles working for members of her communities seriously. She is focused on delivering value to help people especially, those who are vulnerable. 

In this conversation, my guest was Barnaby Ephraim, a recently retired banker, a former National player for the Nigerian Cricket Team, and Vice Chairman of Lagos State Cricket Association. Mr. Ephraim was fortunate to have grown up in the 70s/80s and experienced the good days of excellent school sports. He was able to reminiscence on sports his school days and compared it to the last 20 years.

In this conversation, I go virtually to Nollywood to speak with my Guest; a Nollywood Producer & Director, and the CEO of Daches Multimedia Jerry Isichei Nollywood: the great success of the Nigerian/African motion picture industry that has grown from zero to number two spot in terms of the number of products delivered yearly in less than thirty years. Our conversation surrounds the challenges, success stories in his career in the industry. And what needs to be done for Nollywood to take the steps to reach every home on the globe.

In this episode, I discussed the failures of the Nigerian sports sector with sports Entrepreneur Ayodele Thomas. Ayodele is the He is the CEO TopPro Sports Management Company, the Chairman Football Intermediaries Association of Nigeria (F.I.A.N).Our conversation covered the economic and social benefits of sports, the failures of the Sports Administrators, the lack of investors and why, legal issues in sports, local sports on TV, and developing sports at the grassroots. 

My interesting conversation with Biodun Ogunlabi, covering politics, science, and many more topics.Accountability in Nigerian/African politics. The huge gap in political ideology between Northern and Southern NigeriaScience, as essential for Africa's development, and briefly explored how entrepreneurs and education (of herders)  can solve the Fulani Herdsmen’s problems in West Africa