Afropolitan
Afropolitan
The Afropolitan PodcastHosted by Chika Uwazie & Eche EmoleThis isn’t just a podcast. It’s a mirror to the soul of the African diaspora.Each week, co-hosts Chika & Eche sit down with founders, culture-shapers, and bold thinkers to explore the truth behind the highlights, shedding light on grief, growth, legacy, power, identity, and everything in between.You’ll hear the stories you won’t find on panels.The questions most people are too afraid to ask.The answers that stay with you long after the episode ends.From billion-dollar builders to first-gen visionaries, we go there.About Afropolitan:Afropolitan is building a digital nation for Africans and the diaspora—powered by culture, capital, and code.The podcast is one piece of a global movement to create infrastructure for Black and African ambition at scale.This is the sound of a new era.Raw. Soulful. Unapologetically Afropolitan.Watch on Youtube as wellhttps://www.youtube.com/@Afropolitan?sub_confirmation=1
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Oct 22, 2021 • 39min
Odun Eweniyi - a Co-Founder To A Venture Capitalist
Episode 1 of the bonus episodes of the Afropolitan Podcast. In this episode, our guest is Odun Ewenyi. She is the Co-founder and Chief Operations Officer of Piggyvest and the co-founder of Wine and Whine and Feminist Coalition. Listen to Odun as she shares her story about her entrepreneurial journey into Fintech, the birth and sustenance of Piggyvest and the active role played during the October Protest.
Sep 24, 2021 • 45min
Building an African Unicorn - Iyinoluwa Aboyeji
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji Today, we chat with Iyinoluwa Samuel Aboyeji, a Nigerian entrepreneur. He is a co-founder of the tech companies, Andela and Flutterwave. He is also the general partner and co-founder of Future Africa, a platform that provides capital, coaching, and community for mission-driven innovators.In this episode, Iyin demystifies the process of building a start-up, knowing when to step back, and staying driven.
Sep 17, 2021 • 35min
Affiong Williams - Driving agribusiness in Nigeria
Today, we chat with Affiong Williams also known as Affisuparstar, the CEO/ Founder of ReelFruit the largest fruit processing, packaging and marketing company in Nigeria. The company, founded in 2012, retails a range of dried fruit and nut snacks through a variety of channels including over 450 Supermarkets, Airlines, Schools, Hotels, and concluding export sales via Amazon.com ReelFruit is an award-winning brand, winning both an international Women In Business Competition in the Netherlands. She has also been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the most promising ’30 under 30′ entrepreneurs in 2015. Affiong is passionate about agribusiness and looking at innovative, market-driven solutions to add value to local produce given Nigeria’s unique agricultural landscape. In this episode, Affi tells us the story of her journey, her evolution and reinvention. Now let’s head over to Affi.
Sep 9, 2021 • 1h 7min
Obi Asika - The Mogul
Today we chat with Obi Asika a Nigerian creative industries entrepreneur. He is known for his involvement in the growth of Nigeria’s music industry, as the founder and CEO of Storm 360 - an indigenous music label that spawned entertainers including Naeto C, Ikechukwu, Sasha P, General Pype, L.O.S., Ms. Jaie, Tosin Martins, and Yung 6ix.He is a founding partner of Dragon Africa - a Strategic Communications Firm based in London, Lagos, and Accra, and is the Chairman of OutSource Media, a leading communications and content production company. Asika also sits on the board of the Collecting Society of Nigeria (COSON)., and is a prominent figure in laying the infrastructure for the growth and development of the media & entertainment industry.In this episode, Obi tells us the story of his journey, his evolution, and his reinvention. Now let’s head over to Obi.
Sep 3, 2021 • 41min
Dayo Koleowo - Investing In Africa
Today, we chat with Dayo Koleowo, Managing Partner at Microtraction, a venture capital firm backing the most remarkable African tech founders at their earliest stage. He oversees Investments, Portfolio Management, and Investor Relations. He manages and supports a portfolio of companies solving important local problems on the continent. These companies have gone on to raise a combined total of $33m+ and have a combined valuation of approximately $147m+In this episode, Dayo tells us the story of his journey, his evolution, and his reinvention. Now let’s head over to Dayo.
Aug 27, 2021 • 46min
Bizzle Osikoya - Plugging African Talent
Today we chat with Abiodun Osikoya, also known as Bizzle Osikoya. Bizzle is a man in constant demand. A&R, music executive, entrepreneur, renowned culture middleman, and social media influencer with his hand in many pies.Bizzle Osikoya joined the Nigerian music industry from creating MySpace pages for artists.Asa Asika & Bizzle both joined forces to create The Plug Entertainment.Under his shared guidance with Asa Asika, The Plug Entertainment has expanded, booking tours across the world, consulting for international culture-affiliated companies.In this episode, Bizzle tells us the story of his journey, his evolution and reinvention. Now let’s head over to Bizzle.Now let’s go chat with Bizzle
Aug 20, 2021 • 45min
The Art of Reinvention with Mawuli Gavor
Today we chat with Mawuli Gavor a Ghanaian accountant turned actor, model, TV presenter, entrepreneur, and producer. Gavor was born in Ghana. He studied business and finance at Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.Gavor started out in the entertainment industry as a model while in the US as an undergraduate of business management and finance. Upon returning to Ghana, he began his career as an accountant. He however became a brand ambassador to Martini in 2013 and changed his career path. He transitioned into acting in Nollywood movies and is known for the movie Obsession. He has gone on to act in multiple other productions.In this episode, Mawuli tells us the story of his journey, his evolution, and his reinvention. Now let’s head over to Mawuli.
Aug 13, 2021 • 52min
Measure what matters with Preston Ideh
Today, we chat with Preston Ideh, the Co-founder and CEO of Stears, a digital information start-up based out of Lagos, Nigeria.Stears’ mission is to make it possible for anyone, anywhere in the world, to access high-quality data on Africa. Stears publishes Stears Business, a subscription-driven business publication. In this episode, Preston Ideh tells us the story of his journey, his evolution and reinvention. Preston is an entrepreneur who previously worked as a corporate finance lawyer at Linklaters, one of Europe’s elite Magic Circle law firms. He graduated from the London School of Economics before moving back to Nigeria to focus on building Stears, which is now tipped to become the Bloomberg of Africa.Now let’s head over to Preston.
Aug 6, 2021 • 57min
Disrupting The African Music Industry - Asa Asika
Today, we chat with Asa Asika, a Nigerian entertainment consultant. He is the manager of the popular Nigerian musician, Davido; Guinness World Record holder DJ Obi and co-founder of the artiste management company, The Plug.He founded an artiste management company called Stargaze and managed talents like Ayojay, Bojonthemicrophone.Asa Asika is the cousin of Naeto C and nephew of Nigerian Entertainment business mogul, Obi Asika. In this episode, Asa Asika tells us the story of his journey, his evolution and reinvention. Now let's head over to Asa.
Jul 30, 2021 • 53min
Building For The Future - Yele Bademosi
Today, we chat with Yele Bademosi, CEO at Bundle Africa, the Africa-focused social payments app for cash and crypto, aiming to drive crypto adoption in Africa and bringing more economic freedom and prosperity to all Africans. Yele is focused on developing the blockchain ecosystem in Africa, accelerating Africa’s transition into a sustainable and developed economy by leveraging capital, innovation, and policy.He is a Founding Partner at Microtraction, which funds Africa’s most remarkable teams at early-stage startups across multiple sectors including finance and cryptocurrency... In this episode, Yele Bademosi tells us the story of his journey, his evolution, and reinvention. Now let’s head over to Yele.
