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AfropolitanThe Afrobeats Legend: I Had A Premonition & Saved My Team From A Plane Crash!Iyanya sat down with The Afropolitan Podcast for one of the most raw, unfiltered conversations we've ever had.17 years in the music industry. Project Fame winner. The man behind Kukere. And still here — still evolving.This episode covers longevity, reinvention, faith, fame, loss, addiction, therapy, and the real business behind building a lasting career in African music.Iyanya opens up about staying authentic, navigating superstardom, the moment Kukere almost didn't happen, financial mistakes during his peak years, and healing after losing his father, mother, and brother in two years.A masterclass on resilience, growth, and wh...
2026-01-281h 24AfropolitanAfrica Is Not “Potential: Here’s Why Investors Are Already WinningAUNTY'S SCULPTURE COLLECTIONA limited collection by Anthony Azekwoh x Afropolitan. 200 pieces. Application only.Apply here: https://formless.ai/c/q1GB9jAzOWTr$750,000 became $40 million in six years.That's what happens when you stop betting on Africa's "potential" — and start betting on what's already working.Ibrahim Sagna managed $37 billion at Africa Eximbank. Then he left to build Silverbacks Holdings. 10 exits since 2019. Flutterwave at 24x. Lemfi at 29x. Moov at 5.1x.His thesis? Possible → Probable → Inevitable.In this episode, we break down why Africa has been profitable for centuries, why ca...
2026-01-211h 34AfropolitanSofi (The Odditty): Being Yourself Will Cost You Everything (But It’s Worth It)In this episode of The Afropolitan Podcast, we sit down with Sofi, one of the most compelling African women creators shaping culture across the diaspora, to unpack the real cost of authenticity, freedom, and building a life on your own terms.Known online as The Odditty, Sofi opens up about choosing self expression over approval, walking away from expectations placed on African women, and turning her personality into a powerful platform. From viral moments to $25K brand deals, from being silenced to owning her voice, this is a raw, unfiltered conversation about identity, trauma, money, boundaries, and...
2026-01-141h 28AfropolitanAustin Avuru: We Were Taught To Leave. But Nobody Taught Us How To Build Back HomeAustin Avuru at Afropolitan Live | Building Institutions That Last in AfricaAUNTY'S SCULPTURE COLLECTIONA limited collection by Anthony Azekwoh x Afropolitan. 200 pieces. Application only.Apply here: https://formless.ai/c/q1GB9jAzOWTrIn this episode of The Afropolitan Podcast, we sit down with Austin Avuru—Nigerian geologist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Seplat Petroleum—to explore what it really takes to build institutions that last in Africa.From his early years at NNPC to co-founding one of Nigeria's most successful indigenous energy companies, Austin shares a rare long-term perspective on d...
2026-01-071h 05AfropolitanThe Man Behind “No Turning Back” How a Gospel Song Went VIRAL Before ReleaseGaise Baba How a Gospel Song Went Viral Before Release Faith Discipline and the Untold Story of “No Turning Back”In this episode of The Afropolitan Podcast, we sit down with Gaise Baba, one of the most important voices shaping Afro Gospel, to unpack the real story behind how his song “No Turning Back” became a global movement before it was ever officially released.From organizing free concerts while broke, to navigating criticism from the church, personal grief, and long seasons of obscurity, Gaise Baba shares a raw and honest journey built on faith, discipline, and conv...
2025-12-241h 39AfropolitanTRACY NWAPA: The Money Risk That Defined Her Nightlife Business CareerIn this episode of Afropolitan Podcast, we sit with Tracy Nwapa, Nigerian entrepreneur, interior designer, and founder of Interior Culture by Obiageli, Slice Lagos, Pavilion a as she opens up about building culture, losing everything, and starting again in Lagos.From dominating Lagos nightlife during Detty December to navigating betrayal, co-founder conflict, and walking away from a business she built from the ground up, Tracy shares the unfiltered realities of hospitality, ownership, and resilience in Nigeria.We explore how Tracy went from media and broadcast journalism to interior design, restaurants, and nightlife, why hospitality is...
2025-12-171h 33AfropolitanTAYO AINA's Passive Money Blueprint: A Business Career That Funds World TravelIn this episode of The Afropolitan Podcast, we sit with one of Africa’s biggest creators, Tayo Aina, to unpack the truth behind building a global creative career from Lagos. From driving Uber without knowing how to drive, to teaching himself filmmaking, to fighting immigration systems across Africa, Tayo’s journey is the blueprint for the next generation of African storytellers.We discuss the moment J. Cole’s visit to Lagos changed his life, how MrBeast discovering his videos shifted his global visibility, and the hidden mechanics behind building a world-class YouTube career from Africa.We bre...
2025-12-101h 42AfropolitanWhy 82% of YouTube Creators Will Never Make Real MoneyFOLLOW ADETUTUInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/Woof Studios – (add link)SUBSCRIBE TO AFROPOLITAN PODCASTFor more unfiltered conversations with Africa’s boldest builders, creators, and storytellers.Twitter – https://x.com/afropolitanInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/afropolitanpodcastLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/afropolitannation/Website – https://www.afropolitan.ioJoin the Network State – https://afropolitan.io/joinCommunity – https://afropolitan.io/communityNewsletter – https://afropolitan.io/newsletterBook 1:1 with Eche - https://convo.vip/echeemoleBook 1:1 with Chika...
2025-11-261h 15AfropolitanHe Left Johns Hopkins to Transform Africa’s Healthcare & Built a $243M EmpireDr. Julius Oni, orthopedic surgeon, investor, and co-founder of Excite Capital, joins The Afropolitan Podcast to reveal how he left Johns Hopkins Hospital to transform Africa’s healthcare system—and why Nigeria is now one of the most powerful emerging markets for medical innovation, investment, and talent.From building a $243M real estate portfolio to returning home to tackle Nigeria’s $2B medical tourism gap, Julius opens up about the discipline, sacrifice, and purpose behind choosing legacy over comfort. He breaks down what it truly takes to move back, build systems in Africa, and deliver world-class care in a m...
2025-11-191h 35AfropolitanDavid Oyelowo: We’re Not Asking to Be Seen, We’re Taking the CameraDavid Oyelowo, award-winning British actor, producer, and founder of Mansa, the streaming platform reshaping Black storytelling, joins The Afropolitan Podcast to discuss why Africa and platforms like AFRIFF (Africa International Film Festival) are paving the way for the next global film powerhouse.From his Oscar-nominated role as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma to produce the first major screen adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart with Idris Elba, David reveals the truth about Hollywood, representation, and building a platform that returns creative ownership to Black filmmakers worldwide.He opens up about: ◼️ Why no...
2025-11-121h 41AfropolitanHow Banke Kuku Built a Global Fashion Brand From Lagos Worn by Gabrielle UnionBanke Kuku, founder and creative director of Banke Kuku Textiles, reveals how she built one of Africa’s most recognizable luxury fashion brands, worn by Gabrielle Union, Lupita Nyong’o, and Beyoncé, from her living room in Lagos to global runways.In this exclusive episode of the Afropolitan Podcast, Banke opens up about the brutal realities of building a “Made in Nigeria” brand, surviving COVID after investing every penny, and redefining African luxury for a global audience.She explains: ◼️ How she pivoted overnight during COVID to save her entire business ◼️ Why she refused to move ma...
2025-11-051h 01AfropolitanAustin Okere (CWG Founder)/ The $35,000 Decision That Built a $90 Million Company!Austin Okere, the founder of Computer Warehouse Group (CWG), Nigeria’s first technology company to IPO on the Nigerian Stock Exchange shares the extraordinary 20-year journey of building from $35,000 in seed capital to a $90 million public company.In this powerful conversation, Austin reveals the hard truths about entrepreneurship in Africa: raising capital without structure, surviving the 2008 crash, handling rejection while scaling ethically, and knowing when to step down to make room for the next generation.He explains:◼️ Why building in Africa is harder and more meaningful than anywhere else◼️ How to raise money ethically...
2025-10-291h 35AfropolitanSimi Williams, Ex-Banker: How Burnout at 26 Forced Me to ALL Start Over againFrom Burnout To Beyond: The Untold Story Of Building Africa’s Leading Wellness Brand Guest: Simi Williams, Founder of Beyond FitnessAt 26, Simi Williams was hospitalised from burnout while working in high finance in London.She lost $1M in funding when investors saw she was pregnant — but that didn’t stop her from returning to Nigeria to build Beyond Fitness, now one of Africa’s most respected wellness brands.In this powerful episode, she opens up about the cost of ambition, postnatal depression, gender bias in fundraising, and the daily fight to build a global...
2025-10-1556 minAfropolitanFrom Losing $1.5M Overnight To Raising Millions The Brutal Reality Of Fundraising With Chika & EcheFrom $0 To $2.4M In 3 Weeks The Brutal Truth About Startup FundraisingGuests: Chika & Eche Founders of AfropolitanWhat does it really take to raise millions as an African founder In this unfiltered episode Chika & Eche break down how they raised $2.4 million in just 21 days and the painful lessons learned along the way From losing $1.5 million in commitments overnight to discovering why 98% of startups fail this is the playbook for anyone dreaming of building something bigIn this episode:→ How Chika & Eche closed $2.4M in 3 weeks→ Why $1.5M in commitments disappeared over...
2025-10-011h 17AfropolitanAI Startups Unicorns And The Harsh Truth About Building In AfricaAI Startups Unicorns And The Future Of Africa With Ike Eze 🎙️ Guest: Ike Eze, Venture Capitalist, Author of Founders Fit, and Co-founder of Beta.VenturesFrom Silicon Valley exits to building venture capital in Africa, Ike Eze shares the unfiltered truth about startups, fundraising, unicorns, and the coming wave of AI in Africa.This episode is packed with insights on how founders can avoid shiny-object syndrome, find the right “founder fit,” raise money realistically, and why the future of Africa’s tech story may be written through AI applications, capital flows, and unstoppable resilience.💡...
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AfropolitanScaling Impact with Obinna Ukwuani (Chief Digital Officer, Bank of Kigali Plc)Quote: "Don't approach entrepreneurship from a position ofdesperation; instead, build and have leverage."The Afropolitan Podcast highlights Afropolitans who embrace theunknown and walk with purpose. Through this podcast, we aim to empowerAfricans in the Diaspora to maximize their potential and contribute tothe development of a vibrant and progressive black community.In this episode, we chat with Obinna Ukwuani, Chief Digital Officer atthe Bank of Kigali Plc, where he drives digital product development toachieve digital financial services objectives. Obinna, born in Americawith Nigerian...
2023-03-2251 minAfropolitanScaling Impact with Obinna Ukwuani (Chief Digital Officer, Bank of Kigali Plc)Quote: "Don't approach entrepreneurship from a position ofdesperation; instead, build and have leverage."The Afropolitan Podcast highlights Afropolitans who embrace theunknown and walk with purpose. Through this podcast, we aim to empowerAfricans in the Diaspora to maximize their potential and contribute tothe development of a vibrant and progressive black community.In this episode, we chat with Obinna Ukwuani, Chief Digital Officer atthe Bank of Kigali Plc, where he drives digital product development toachieve digital financial services objectives. Obinna, born in Americawith Nigerian...
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AfropolitanScaling Impact with Obinna Ukwuani (Chief Digital Officer, Bank of Kigali Plc)Quote: "Don't approach entrepreneurship from a position ofdesperation; instead, build and have leverage."The Afropolitan Podcast highlights Afropolitans who embrace theunknown and walk with purpose. Through this podcast, we aim to empowerAfricans in the Diaspora to maximize their potential and contribute tothe development of a vibrant and progressive black community.In this episode, we chat with Obinna Ukwuani, Chief Digital Officer atthe Bank of Kigali Plc, where he drives digital product development toachieve digital financial services objectives. Obinna, born in Americawith Nigerian...
2023-03-2251 minAfropolitanBeing A Conduit For Resources and Information With Kyle Maloney (Co-Founder of Tech Beach)Quote - “Founders need to realise that investors love founders thathave failed before because it is in your failings, you learn themost.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying releva...
2023-02-2237 minAfropolitanBeing A Conduit For Resources and Information With Kyle Maloney (Co-Founder of Tech Beach)Quote - “Founders need to realise that investors love founders thathave failed before because it is in your failings, you learn themost.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying releva...
2023-02-2237 minAfropolitanBeing A Conduit For Resources and Information With Kyle Maloney (Co-Founder of Tech Beach)Quote - “Founders need to realise that investors love founders thathave failed before because it is in your failings, you learn themost.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying releva...
2023-02-2237 minAfropolitanBreaking Boundaries Beyond Africa With Hanu Agbodje (Founder & CEO of PATRICIA)Quote - “There is no joy to be found in playing small and dimming your lights.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This episod...
2023-02-1534 minAfropolitanBreaking Boundaries Beyond Africa With Hanu Agbodje (Founder & CEO of PATRICIA)Quote - “There is no joy to be found in playing small and dimming your lights.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This episod...
2023-02-1534 minAfropolitanBreaking Boundaries Beyond Africa With Hanu Agbodje (Founder & CEO of PATRICIA)Quote - “There is no joy to be found in playing small and dimming your lights.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This episod...
2023-02-1534 minAfropolitanChanging Lives Through Chess With Tunde Onakoya (Founder of Chess In Slums Africa)Quote - “This frail body will house the greatest spirit humanity willever know.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This episode features Tunde Onakoya, Founder of Che...
2023-02-0830 minAfropolitanChanging Lives Through Chess With Tunde Onakoya (Founder of Chess In Slums Africa)Quote - “This frail body will house the greatest spirit humanity willever know.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This episode features Tunde Onakoya, Founder of Che...
2023-02-0830 minAfropolitanChanging Lives Through Chess With Tunde Onakoya (Founder of Chess In Slums Africa)Quote - “This frail body will house the greatest spirit humanity willever know.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This episode features Tunde Onakoya, Founder of Che...
2023-02-0830 minAfropolitanVenture Capitalist Investing Insights With Yida Gao (Managing General Partner of Shima Capital)Yida GaoQuote - “Talent is everything for an early stage company and thepeople they hire early on define the trajectory of the company.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknow...
2023-02-0131 minAfropolitanVenture Capitalist Investing Insights With Yida Gao (Managing General Partner of Shima Capital)Yida GaoQuote - “Talent is everything for an early stage company and thepeople they hire early on define the trajectory of the company.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknow...
2023-02-0131 minAfropolitanVenture Capitalist Investing Insights With Yida Gao (Managing General Partner of Shima Capital)Yida GaoQuote - “Talent is everything for an early stage company and thepeople they hire early on define the trajectory of the company.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknow...
2023-02-0131 minAfropolitanDelivering Data-Driven Insights On Africa With Fadekemi Abiru (Head Of Insights at Stears)Fadekemi AbiruQuote - “Afropolitan is daring to be yourself in a rapidly changingworld and not having to ask for permission.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and stayin...
2022-11-2423 minAfropolitanDelivering Data-Driven Insights On Africa With Fadekemi Abiru (Head Of Insights at Stears)Fadekemi AbiruQuote - “Afropolitan is daring to be yourself in a rapidly changingworld and not having to ask for permission.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and stayin...
2022-11-2422 minAfropolitanDelivering Data-Driven Insights On Africa With Fadekemi Abiru (Head Of Insights at Stears)Fadekemi AbiruQuote - “Afropolitan is daring to be yourself in a rapidly changingworld and not having to ask for permission.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and stayin...
2022-11-2423 minAfropolitanImproving Financial Literacy in Africa With Arese Ugwu (Founder of Smart Money Africa)Arese UgwuQuote - “Afropolitan means showcasing the brilliance of Africa on aglobal stage.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This e...
2022-11-1627 minAfropolitanImproving Financial Literacy in Africa With Arese Ugwu (Founder of Smart Money Africa)Arese UgwuQuote - “Afropolitan means showcasing the brilliance of Africa on aglobal stage.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This e...
2022-11-1627 minAfropolitanImproving Financial Literacy in Africa With Arese Ugwu (Founder of Smart Money Africa)Arese UgwuQuote - “Afropolitan means showcasing the brilliance of Africa on aglobal stage.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This e...
2022-11-1627 minAfropolitanTransforming Home Management With Nadayar Enegesi (CEO and Co-Founder of Eden Life Inc.)Quote - “What I like the most about building in Africa and buildingfor Africa is that everything is so greenfield.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterw...
2022-11-0937 minAfropolitanTransforming Home Management With Nadayar Enegesi (CEO and Co-Founder of Eden Life Inc.)Quote - “What I like the most about building in Africa and buildingfor Africa is that everything is so greenfield.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterw...
2022-11-0937 minAfropolitanTransforming Home Management With Nadayar Enegesi (CEO and Co-Founder of Eden Life Inc.)Quote - “What I like the most about building in Africa and buildingfor Africa is that everything is so greenfield.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterw...
2022-11-0937 minAfropolitanChanging The Fashion Industry Through Tech With Ibi Cookey (Co-Founder of Fitted)Quote - “Afropolitan means remembering who we were in the lastthousand years at scale”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This episode featur...
2022-11-0224 minAfropolitanChanging The Fashion Industry Through Tech With Ibi Cookey (Co-Founder of Fitted)Quote - “Afropolitan means remembering who we were in the lastthousand years at scale”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This episode featur...
2022-11-0224 minAfropolitanChanging The Fashion Industry Through Tech With Ibi Cookey (Co-Founder of Fitted)Quote - “Afropolitan means remembering who we were in the lastthousand years at scale”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This episode featur...
2022-11-0224 minAfropolitanBuilding a Media Empire With Morgan DeBaun (Founder/CEO of Blavity Inc.)Quote - “As a founder of a startup, we have to get to the end goal -to liquidity and huge wealth gains for ourselves, employees and earlyinvestors.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving famili...
2022-10-2641 minAfropolitanBuilding a Media Empire With Morgan DeBaun (Founder/CEO of Blavity Inc.)Quote - “As a founder of a startup, we have to get to the end goal -to liquidity and huge wealth gains for ourselves, employees and earlyinvestors.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving famili...
2022-10-2641 minAfropolitanBuilding a Media Empire With Morgan DeBaun (Founder/CEO of Blavity Inc.)Quote - “As a founder of a startup, we have to get to the end goal -to liquidity and huge wealth gains for ourselves, employees and earlyinvestors.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving famili...
2022-10-2641 minAfropolitanAngel Investing in Africa With Biola Alabi (Co-Founder of Atika Ventures)Quote - “Technology is bringing us back all together.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This episode features Biola Alabi, Co-Founder of Atika Ventures; a...
2022-10-1932 minAfropolitanAngel Investing in Africa With Biola Alabi (Co-Founder of Atika Ventures)Quote - “Technology is bringing us back all together.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This episode features Biola Alabi, Co-Founder of Atika Ventures; aw...
2022-10-1932 minAfropolitanAngel Investing in Africa With Biola Alabi (Co-Founder of Atika Ventures)Quote - “Technology is bringing us back all together.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This episode features Biola Alabi, Co-Founder of Atika Ventures; a
2022-10-1932 minAfropolitanNavigating the Crypto Space With Zeneca (Founder/CEO of ZenAcademy)Quote - “Think of all unfortunate experiences as learning experiences.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This episode features Zeneca, Founder/CEO of ZenAcademy; who wa...
2022-10-1246 minAfropolitanNavigating the Crypto Space With Zeneca (Founder/CEO of ZenAcademy)Quote - “Think of all unfortunate experiences as learning experiences.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This episode features Zeneca, Founder/CEO of ZenAcademy; who wa...
2022-10-1246 minAfropolitanNavigating the Crypto Space With Zeneca (Founder/CEO of ZenAcademy)Quote - “Think of all unfortunate experiences as learning experiences.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This episode features Zeneca, Founder/CEO of ZenAcademy; who wa...
2022-10-1246 minAfropolitanTransparency and Entrepreneurship With Ngozi Dozie (Co-Founder of Carbon)Quote - “If you want something really badly, the whole universeconspires to help you get it.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This e...
2022-10-0541 minAfropolitanTransparency and Entrepreneurship With Ngozi Dozie (Co-Founder of Carbon)Quote - “If you want something really badly, the whole universeconspires to help you get it.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This e...
2022-10-0541 minAfropolitanTransparency and Entrepreneurship With Ngozi Dozie (Co-Founder of Carbon)Quote - “If you want something really badly, the whole universeconspires to help you get it.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This e...
2022-10-0541 minAfropolitanCreating Your Own Destiny Through Entrepreneurship With Fatima Dicko (Founder & CEO at Sugar)Quote - “Great ideas happen when two old ideas meet for the first time.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards. This episode features Fatima Dicko, Founder & CEO at Sugar; a commun...
2022-09-2837 minAfropolitanCreating Your Own Destiny Through Entrepreneurship With Fatima Dicko (Founder & CEO at Sugar)Quote - “Great ideas happen when two old ideas meet for the first time.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards. This episode features Fatima Dicko, Founder & CEO at Sugar; a commun...
2022-09-2837 minAfropolitanCreating Your Own Destiny Through Entrepreneurship With Fatima Dicko (Founder & CEO at Sugar)Quote - “Great ideas happen when two old ideas meet for the first time.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards. This episode features Fatima Dicko, Founder & CEO at Sugar; a commun...
2022-09-2837 minAfropolitanHow To Conquer The Digital Artspace With Anthony Azekwoh (Digital Artist)Quote- “Your environment directly impacts your health and your ability to succeed.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards. This episode features Anthony Azekwoh, Nigerian-based digital artist and author; who has taken...
2022-09-2152 minAfropolitanHow To Conquer The Digital Artspace With Anthony Azekwoh (Digital Artist)Quote- “Your environment directly impacts your health and your ability to succeed.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards. This episode features Anthony Azekwoh, Nigerian-based digital artist and author; who has taken...
2022-09-2152 minAfropolitanHow To Conquer The Digital Artspace With Anthony Azekwoh (Digital Artist)Quote- “Your environment directly impacts your health and your ability to succeed.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards. This episode features Anthony Azekwoh, Nigerian-based digital artist and author; who has taken...
2022-09-2152 minAfropolitanTapping Into DNA Science To Expand Access With Lyona Carter (Founder Of Clinical Data Geek)Quote- “One of the things the CDC taught me back in the 90s was to collect data, understand the data, trend the data but also listen to the people.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.
2022-09-1429 minAfropolitanTapping Into DNA Science To Expand Access With Lyona Carter (Founder Of Clinical Data Geek)Quote- “One of the things the CDC taught me back in the 90s was to collect data, understand the data, trend the data but also listen to the people.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.
2022-09-1429 minAfropolitanTapping Into DNA Science To Expand Access With Lyona Carter (Founder Of Clinical Data Geek)Quote- “One of the things the CDC taught me back in the 90s was to collect data, understand the data, trend the data but also listen to the people.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.
2022-09-1429 minAfropolitanHow To Take Risks With Michael Ugwu (MD Of Freeme Digital)Michael UgwuQuote- “I know a lot of people don't have the luxury of knowing their roots, but I know my roots and that was super important to me.” The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying releva...
2022-09-0747 minAfropolitanHow To Take Risks With Michael Ugwu (MD Of Freeme Digital)Michael UgwuQuote- “I know a lot of people don't have the luxury of knowing their roots, but I know my roots and that was super important to me.” The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying releva...
2022-09-0747 minAfropolitanHow To Take Risks With Michael Ugwu (MD Of Freeme Digital)Michael UgwuQuote- “I know a lot of people don't have the luxury of knowing their roots, but I know my roots and that was super important to me.” The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying releva...
2022-09-0747 minAfropolitanHow To Fund Startups with Elizabeth Yin (Co-founder And GP Of Hustle Fund)“This world is small, the more you pitch, the more you'll get to those with a pool of money.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.This episode features Elizabeth Yin,co-founder and general partne...
2022-08-3140 minAfropolitanHow To Fund Startups with Elizabeth Yin (Co-founder And GP Of Hustle Fund)“This world is small, the more you pitch, the more you'll get to those with a pool of money.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.This episode features Elizabeth Yin,co-founder and general partne...
2022-08-3140 minAfropolitanHow To Fund Startups with Elizabeth Yin (Co-founder And GP Of Hustle Fund)“This world is small, the more you pitch, the more you'll get to those with a pool of money.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.This episode features Elizabeth Yin,co-founder and general partne...
2022-08-3140 minAfropolitanHow To Create A Brand With Your Community: Denis Asamoah (Co-founder Of FORVR Mood)Quote -“Trying to cater and impress social media is only going to lead to disappointments”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.This episode features Denis Asamoah,Co-founder of FORVR mood, a lifestyle brand...
2022-08-241h 02AfropolitanHow To Create A Brand With Your Community: Denis Asamoah (Co-founder Of FORVR Mood)Quote -“Trying to cater and impress social media is only going to lead to disappointments”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.This episode features Denis Asamoah,Co-founder of FORVR mood, a lifestyle brand...
2022-08-241h 03AfropolitanHow To Create A Brand With Your Community: Denis Asamoah (Co-founder Of FORVR Mood)Quote -“Trying to cater and impress social media is only going to lead to disappointments”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.This episode features Denis Asamoah,Co-founder of FORVR mood, a lifestyle brand...
2022-08-241h 03AfropolitanHow Bitcoin Can Revolutionize Africa With Ray Youssef (CEO of Paxful)Quote- “You don't have to raise funds to get validation. A lot of people will raise funds just for validation.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.This episode features Ray Youssef, CEO of ‘Paxful’ - a peer-t...
2022-08-1738 minAfropolitanHow Bitcoin Can Revolutionize Africa With Ray Youssef (CEO of Paxful)Quote- “You don't have to raise funds to get validation. A lot of people will raise funds just for validation.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.This episode features Ray Youssef, CEO of ‘Paxful’ - a peer-t...
2022-08-1738 minAfropolitanHow Bitcoin Can Revolutionize Africa With Ray Youssef (CEO of Paxful)Quote- “You don't have to raise funds to get validation. A lot of people will raise funds just for validation.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.This episode features Ray Youssef, CEO of ‘Paxful’ - a peer-t...
2022-08-1738 minAfropolitanHow To Build A Decentralized Future with Adeniyi Abiodun (Co-founder and CPO, Mystenlabs)Adeniyi AbiodunQuote- “No one says you need to be an engineer or a PA for life. Nobody said you'll have one particular role for life but you can actually be capable of a lot more.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving famili...
2022-08-1034 minAfropolitanHow To Build A Decentralized Future with Adeniyi Abiodun (Co-founder and CPO, Mystenlabs)Adeniyi AbiodunQuote- “No one says you need to be an engineer or a PA for life. Nobody said you'll have one particular role for life but you can actually be capable of a lot more.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving famili...
2022-08-1034 minAfropolitanHow To Build A Decentralized Future with Adeniyi Abiodun (Co-founder and CPO, Mystenlabs)Adeniyi AbiodunQuote- “No one says you need to be an engineer or a PA for life. Nobody said you'll have one particular role for life but you can actually be capable of a lot more.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving famili...
2022-08-1034 minAfropolitanHow Fintech Is Shaping The Future Of Banking With Tayo Oviosu (CEO OF Paga)Tayo OviosuQuote- “A life of service is worth living.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.This episode features Tayo Oviosu, founder and group CEO Paga,a mobile payments company focused on dig...
2022-07-2749 minAfropolitanHow Fintech Is Shaping The Future Of Banking With Tayo Oviosu (CEO OF Paga)Tayo OviosuQuote- “A life of service is worth living.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.This episode features Tayo Oviosu, founder and group CEO Paga,a mobile payments company focused on dig...
2022-07-2749 minAfropolitanHow Fintech Is Shaping The Future Of Banking With Tayo Oviosu (CEO OF Paga)Tayo OviosuQuote- “A life of service is worth living.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.This episode features Tayo Oviosu, founder and group CEO Paga,a mobile payments company focused on dig...
2022-07-2749 minAfropolitanUnderstanding NFTs with Deeze (Director of Vibes at Fractional)Deeze's Quote"Don't enjoy to the point where you're not doing hard work again and don't do hard work to the point where you don't take a moment to enjoy just a little bit."The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Today’s episode features Deeze, the Director of vibes at Fractional, a decentralized protocol that...
2022-07-2055 minAfropolitanUnderstanding NFTs with Deeze (Director of Vibes at Fractional)Deeze's Quote"Don't enjoy to the point where you're not doing hard work again and don't do hard work to the point where you don't take a moment to enjoy just a little bit."The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Today’s episode features Deeze, the Director of vibes at Fractional, a decentralized protocol that...
2022-07-2055 minAfropolitanUnderstanding NFTs with Deeze (Director of Vibes at Fractional)Deeze's Quote"Don't enjoy to the point where you're not doing hard work again and don't do hard work to the point where you don't take a moment to enjoy just a little bit."The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Today’s episode features Deeze, the Director of vibes at Fractional, a decentralized protocol that...
2022-07-2055 minAfropolitanInvesting with Empathy With Mercedes Bent (Partner at LightSpeed Ventures)MERCEDES BENTQuote - “one of the biggest, most profound realization I've had is there is no life path that can be planned or followed.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.This e...
2022-07-1328 minAfropolitanInvesting with Empathy With Mercedes Bent (Partner at LightSpeed Ventures)MERCEDES BENTQuote - “one of the biggest, most profound realization I've had is there is no life path that can be planned or followed.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.This e...
2022-07-1328 minAfropolitanInvesting with Empathy With Mercedes Bent (Partner at LightSpeed Ventures)MERCEDES BENTQuote - “one of the biggest, most profound realization I've had is there is no life path that can be planned or followed.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.This e...
2022-07-1328 minAfropolitanThe Bet That Paid Off with Atsu Davoh (Founder of Bitsika)Atsu Davoh Quote- “Focus on the process, the destination will eventually come but the process is what gets you there.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.This episode features Atsu Davoh, the MD...
2022-07-061h 10AfropolitanThe Bet That Paid Off with Atsu Davoh (Founder of Bitsika)Atsu Davoh Quote- “Focus on the process, the destination will eventually come but the process is what gets you there.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.This episode features Atsu Davoh, the MD...
2022-07-061h 10AfropolitanThe Bet That Paid Off with Atsu Davoh (Founder of Bitsika)Atsu Davoh Quote- “Focus on the process, the destination will eventually come but the process is what gets you there.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.This episode features Atsu Davoh, the MD...
2022-07-061h 10AfropolitanIntroducing Afropolitan: A Digital Nation With Eche Emole & Chika Uwazie.Afropolitan is creating a digital nation to enable Africans and the diaspora to build abundant lives. Our history as Africans is one of abundance. Systemic oppression has limited our progress, and being Black is associated with scarcity. It is time to reclaim our abundance.Our knowledge and history have been passed down in Africa through oral tradition. That oral tradition continues till this day, but today we call it podcasting. We seek to preserve our history, achievements, and knowledge for today and the future.This episode features Eche Emole and Chika Uwazie, co-founders of Afropolitan, a...
2022-06-081h 13AfropolitanIntroducing Afropolitan: A Digital Nation With Eche Emole & Chika Uwazie.Afropolitan is creating a digital nation to enable Africans and the diaspora to build abundant lives. Our history as Africans is one of abundance. Systemic oppression has limited our progress, and being Black is associated with scarcity. It is time to reclaim our abundance.Our knowledge and history have been passed down in Africa through oral tradition. That oral tradition continues till this day, but today we call it podcasting. We seek to preserve our history, achievements, and knowledge for today and the future.This episode features Eche Emole and Chika Uwazie, co-founders of Afropolitan, a...
2022-06-081h 13AfropolitanIntroducing Afropolitan: A Digital Nation With Eche Emole & Chika Uwazie.Afropolitan is creating a digital nation to enable Africans and the diaspora to build abundant lives. Our history as Africans is one of abundance. Systemic oppression has limited our progress, and being Black is associated with scarcity. It is time to reclaim our abundance.Our knowledge and history have been passed down in Africa through oral tradition. That oral tradition continues till this day, but today we call it podcasting. We seek to preserve our history, achievements, and knowledge for today and the future.This episode features Eche Emole and Chika Uwazie, co-founders of Afropolitan, a...
2022-06-081h 13AfropolitanIntroducing: Afropolitan Season 2Hi I'm Eche, co-founder of Afropolitan and host of the Afropolitan Podcast, In this new season I’m excited to share what we’ve been up to. Afropolitan is creating a digital nation to enable Africans and the diaspora to build abundant lives. Our history as Africans is one of abundance. Systemic oppression has limited our progress and being Black is associated with scarcity. It is time to reclaim our abundance. In Africa, our knowledge and history has been passed down through oral tradition. That oral tradition continues till this day, but today we call it podc...
2022-06-0101 minAfropolitanIntroducing: Afropolitan Season 2Hi I'm Eche, co-founder of Afropolitan and host of the Afropolitan Podcast, In this new season I’m excited to share what we’ve been up to. Afropolitan is creating a digital nation to enable Africans and the diaspora to build abundant lives. Our history as Africans is one of abundance. Systemic oppression has limited our progress and being Black is associated with scarcity. It is time to reclaim our abundance. In Africa, our knowledge and history has been passed down through oral tradition. That oral tradition continues till this day, but today we call it podc...
2022-06-0101 minAfropolitanIntroducing: Afropolitan Season 2Hi I'm Eche, co-founder of Afropolitan and host of the Afropolitan Podcast, In this new season I’m excited to share what we’ve been up to. Afropolitan is creating a digital nation to enable Africans and the diaspora to build abundant lives. Our history as Africans is one of abundance. Systemic oppression has limited our progress and being Black is associated with scarcity. It is time to reclaim our abundance. In Africa, our knowledge and history has been passed down through oral tradition. That oral tradition continues till this day, but today we call it podc...
2022-06-0101 min
Afropolitan CentralS2 Ep 9- Pan African to Afropolitan, are they too elite?Hello everyone, thanks for joining us for another episode of Afropolitan Central! We’ve heard the arguments made about the term Afropolitan being too elite much like its predecessor of sorts, Pan African. But is that such a bad thing after all?
Why is the portrayal of Africans as rich and economically mobile often hotly contested?
Is there merit in the argument that terms like Afropolitan for instance, focuses more on making us palatable for the Western gaze?
Is our development threatened because it’s too Western identified and elite led?
Is all this dialogue much ado about nothing with litt...
2019-03-051h 00
Afropolitan CentralS2 Ep 2: Dear Afropolitan, how are you really doing?On this episode of Afropolitan Central, we're joined by our lovely friend and licensed therapist, Kobe Campbell from the Healing Circle, to have an insightful, vulnerable and honest conversation about our mental health as Afropolitans. We start by sharing the perceptions and misconceptions we held growing up in African households, the shifts that have occurred as adults, the nuanced factors and burdens that impair our mental well-being as Afropolitans living in Western societies among others. Finally, we share some simple tips that can help us to continually take better care of our mental and emotional well-being. You absolutely don’t wa...
2018-11-191h 23
Afropolitan CentralS2 Ep 1: What's Afropolitan Anyway?And just like that, we’re back again and so excited to bring you the 2nd season of Afropolitan Central! This first episode is a laid back conversation where we re-introduce ourselves and catch you up on all our latest updates including Omolayo’s recent move to London, Nana’s travels to Thailand among others. Then, we explore the word “Afropolitan” and delve into the meaning and vision behind this podcast.
We want to hear from you as well on what the word Afropolitan means to you! Join us at Afropolitan Central on instagram and Facebook to share your insights!
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2018-11-0447 min
Afropolitan CentralAn Intro to the Afropolitan Central podcastWe're so excited to bring you the very first episode of the Afropolitan Central podcast! On this intro podcast, we talk about our Nigerian and Ghanaian backgrounds, our experiences navigating the challenges of the "single story" of the African continent and highlight our motivation for starting the Afropolitan Central podcast.
We aim to build Afropolitan Central into a true community where we celebrate the varied cultures and narratives of the African continent and diaspora through fresh and exciting content. We're excited to have you on this journey with us!
Be sure to share your thoughts on this episode and keep...
2018-04-0821 min