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See the World with Ajala NeneEnd of Season 2 with Ajala NeneSeason 2 of see the world with Ajala Nene has come to an end, and we want to appreciate our listeners and guest
2024-12-0502 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here With Michael Balogun (CEO, Tour2Nigeria)Otunba Michael Balogun is the CEO and Founder of Xtrm Tours 2 Nigeria Ltd., brand name Tour2Nigeria which is a multi-award-winning domestic tour company based in the aquatic city of Lagos State. The company was established solely to offer tour packages,
promoting them, and creating an inroad to Nigeria's tourism destinations.
Otunba Michael is the South-West Vice President of the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP). He has also partnered with a lot of hospitality businesses across the continent, and in the process, collaborated with acolleague from Tanzania (Msifari Travels and Tours) to create a dedicated group called Intra Africa...
2024-11-2843 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here With Susan Akporiaye (MD/CEO Topaz Travels and Tours Ltd)Susan Akon Akporiaye is the Managing Director/Chief Executive of Topaz Travel and Tours Limited, Abuja. In the space of two years of operation, her company became fully accredited, locally by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and internationally by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Susan was awarded the Top 100 African Women in the Travel and Tourism Industry in 2017 by ATQ. Topaz Travel and Tours has gotten the British Airways Gold Agent Award and British Airways Award of Best Selling Agent – Abuja and Northern Nigeria. She has also received outstanding performance awards from other Airline companies like Lufthansa; Ethiopia Ai...
2024-11-2149 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here With Bolaji Seun (Brand Manager, Naija Explorers)Bolaji Seun is the Brand Manager of Naija Explorers - a Nigerian Tourism brand that seeks to showcase Nigeria's unique destinations and promote domestic tourism in Nigeria.
Having travelled to 33 states of the country, Bolaji is a Travel writer, tourism promoter, and Tour operator. He has bagged a number of awards for his brand, including The Rising Start of the Year (Tourism) at The Pyne Award Africa 2022, Best Domestic Traveller in Nigeria at the Abuja Jabamah Festival 2022, Champions of Domestic Tourism in Nigeria 2023, and many more.
A holder of a Bachelor's Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Bolaji was inducted...
2024-11-1429 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here With Ayomofe Yejide Runsewe(Founder, Naija Nomads)Ayomofe Yejide Runsewe created an online travel company called Naija Nomads after an eye-opening trip to Morocco in 2011.
Mofe started her travel platform in 2015 due to the lack of stories from Nigerian travelers. There were no online resources that Nigerians could relate to, and she wanted to change that. Since then, Naija Nomads has evolved from a blog to a full company that provides all kinds of travel needs, from content to experiences. It curates travel experiences and organizes group and custom travel trips for Nigerian green passport holders.
She also runs Casa Nomads, a premier Short-Term Rental Company in...
2024-11-0747 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here With Omotoke Fatoki(Founder, Alarinka)Known as the Alárìnká of Africa, Omotoke Fatoki is a dedicated tourism promoter and “Travel Africa” Advocate. Her journey of backpacking across all 36 states in Nigeria garnered her numerous recognitions and awards, including being honored as Travel Blogger of the Year, Rising Star of the Year in Africa, Top 100 Tourism Promoter in Nigeria, and Tourism Personality of the Year. In 2023, she explored 13 West African countries in 70 days which earned her numerous accolades like the Rising Star of the Year (Tourism) by the Pyne Awards Africa.
She is the Founder of Impact Adventurers Africa - An Impact and SDGs-oriented travel...
2024-10-3140 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here (Dr. Raphael James - Founder, Center for Research, Information Management & Media Development)Dr. Raphael James is the Founder and Director General of the Centre for Research, Information and Media Development (CRIMMD). He first established it as a library in 2004 at Ejigbo but later advanced into what we now see as a non-political, non-governmental, non-profit-making but standard research developmental institution.
In the area of tourism, he is a historic and educational tourist. He has visited 33 out of 36 states of Nigeria and documented over 500 tourist sites in the last 9 years. To promote tourism, he has donated 50 books on Tourism to the Association of Travel and Tourism Writers of Nigeria, ATTWON.
Dr. Raphael James has...
2024-10-2438 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow I Did Get Here with Omowumi Etiko(Lead Travel Planner & CEO, The nuSafiri Experience)Omowumi Etiko is a travel and tourism expert with over 12 years’ experience in human resource management as well as travel and logistics management across industries. She is the founder and CEO of nuSafiri Hospitality which comprises of the nuSafiri Experience (focused on luxury bespoke travel) and nuSafiri Consulting (focused on Human Resource Management within the Hospitality industry). She holds a BA in Psychology from the Catholic University of America and an M.sc in Human Resources Management from the University of Sheffield and is certified by IATA.
Omowumi and her team have lovingly executed countless memorable bespoke travel experiences, conferences an...
2024-10-1744 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here With Sòókò Deji Ajomale-Mcword (Founder of Sports, Tourism & Diplomacy Forum, and Editor-In-Chief of Afri Diplomat Magazine)Sòókò Deji Ajomale-McWord is the Founder of Sports, Tourism & Diplomacy Forum (Formerly African Sports Tourism Week), World Sports Tourism Day, Organizer of International Diplomacy Stableford Golf Tournament, Editor-In-Chief of Afri Diplomat Magazine and Managing Director at Diplomacy Publishing & Events and Commissioner of Sports Tourism, African Tourism Board.
He has been recognized as one of the United Nations Most Influential People of African Descent, in the Media & Culture by Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD). He has also received a Special Recognition Award for Sports Tourism by the Nigerian Tourism Awards and Top 100 Most Powerful People in African Hospitality by...
2024-10-1044 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here With Aisha Salami (Founder, Magsha Africa)Aisha Salami is a Travel & Tour Consultant with almost a decade of experience working with trade partners from across the globe to offer the best deals to her clients. She’s the Founder/CEO of Magsha Africa.
With a background in Customer Relations, administration, Managerial & Human Resources, her career expands over several industries including; Fashion, Logistics, Finance & Travel.
She’s passionate about her clients well well-being and getting the best deals for maximum satisfaction from their trips and when she’s not booking up or curating trips, Aisha enjoys travelling, listening to music, art, going on road trips, and dancing.
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2024-10-0327 min
See the World with Ajala NeneAjala Nene's Puff Puff Party - Special EditionTo launch her tourism podcast, '𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗷𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗻𝗲', Nnenna Fakoya-Smith hosted the "𝗔𝗷𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗻𝗲'𝘀 𝗣𝘂𝗳𝗳-𝗣𝘂𝗳𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆" and invited her community for a physical listening session 🎧🎙
This special edition features the Q&A session where Nnenna shares what inspired her to start the podcast, the challenges she faced, and lessons learned along the way🎙✈
So, grab your cup of delicious coffee and tune in to this special episode with our Afrocentric host, Ajala Nene 👣
🔋The launch party was powered by Africa Business Radio and Wokpa
2024-09-3035 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here With Pelu Awofeso(Travel Next Door Africa & Publisher, Travu Magazine)Pelu Awofeso, founder and CEO of Travel Next Door Africa, is one of the leading names in Nigeria and Africa's domestic tourism space. His contributions to, and influence in, the industry cuts across journalism, publishing, and cultural consultancy. He is also the founder of Travu, a travel magazine that showcases tourist gems in Nigeria. He is also a regular contributor to Lonely Planet, the world's biggest publisher of travel guides.
Pelu won the CNN/Multichoice African Journalists Awards in tourism reporting. He was awarded the Best Tour Guide in Nigeria (2017) and Best Travel Journalist in Nigeria (2019) by the Nigeria Tourism...
2024-09-2647 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here With Abiola K. Ogunbiyi(SJ Tours & Allied Services Ltd)Abiola Kudirat Ogunbiyi, (LL.M) MITP is a woman on a change mission, a legal practitioner, founder and Managing Director of SJ Tours & Allied Services. She is the Chairperson, of the Hotel and Tourism Sectoral Group of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
She is using Tourism as a Tool for constructive engagement to find achievable solutions to the - real or perceived - lack of integrity and character as well as Trust issues which hinder the citizen's commitment to the common good, peaceful collaboration, conscious regional integration, impacting trade, job and wealth creation.
In addition to overseeing the...
2024-09-1943 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here With Ayomide Adediji (Founder, The Ayomide Travels)Ayomide Adediji is a highly skilled Tour packager, Experience Curator, Destination Promoter, and Tourism Marketer. He is presently the Founder of The Ayomide Travels. A Tour Operating agency that provides local and international vacation packages, and promotes inbound tourism by actively participating in adventurous and cultural tours.
Passionate and Vibrant, with almost a decade of experience working in the Nigerian Tourism space, he has risen to become a stakeholder in the industry; working with brands such as Goge Africa, Discoveria, etc. He has travelled across the country, actively promoting the Nigerian culture and festivals through media coverage, content writing and...
2024-09-1236 min
85 Percent: A Wanderful PodcastNo Luggage; No Problem: Gabby Beckford vs an Icelandic VolcanoI'm thrilled to share with you the latest episode of 85 Percent, where we dive deep into the world of travel, empowerment, and incredible personal growth stories. In this episode, I chatted with the amazing Gabby Beckford, the award-winning travel entrepreneur behind Packs Light. 🌍✨Her audience is women who aspire to a life of adventure lived on their terms, and Gabby delivers in many ways from her inspiring content, to her Saas start-up that amplifies funded travel opportunities SeekPTO, and the $30,000 in travel grants she's directly offered to her audience. Because of her accolades she's been featured in national publications like...
2024-09-1124 min
See the World with Ajala NeneWe Got Here : Ajala Nene's Outro (End of Season 1)To wrap up Season 1 of '𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗷𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗻𝗲', our Afrocentric host, Ajala Nene, takes a trip down memory lane to revisit the incredible stories and adventures shared by our amazing guests.
A heartfelt thank you to every one of you, our dedicated listeners, for joining us on this incredible ride.
A special shoutout to our amazing guests, our industry experts, who shared invaluable insights and experiences on the importance of tourism development in Nigeria and Africa.
• Oluwaseyi Adegoke-Adeyemo
• Ibrahim Makunjola
• Jumoke Munu
• Wemimo Kolade
• Ayodele Omotosho
• Vera Sharon Ohioma
• Adedeji Olalekan
• Sewedo Balogun
• Nike Oresanya
• Jibola Oluseye
• Sam Adeleke and...
• Faridah Sagaya
Our dear listeners, this is not goodbye. We shall be back with more captivating tales fo...
2024-07-1114 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here With Faridah Bambo Sagaya(CEO, Angel Style World Travels & Tours)Faridah Olabambo Sagaya is a seasoned Travel and Tour Consultant with a wealth of experience spanning over two (2) decades, promoting Local and International Tourism. She is the CEO of Angel Style World Travels and Tours Ltd, a leading Travel & Tour company in Nigeria providing top-notch services to premium clients. She is a Zoology graduate, a member of SKAL International Lagos and an alumnus of the Lagos Business School (OMP11).
Mrs. Faridah Sagaya an Ambassador of the African Tourism Board for Nigeria is also a member of the NESG (Nigeria Economic Summit Group) Sub-group on Industry Self-Regulation, Tourism and Hospitality Industries...
2024-07-0423 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here With Sam Adeleke(Founder, Travel With Sam)Sam Adeleke leads the Nigerian chapter of Travel Massive, the world’s largest community of travel and tourism professionals. A well sought after, and multi-award winning professional, Sam is skilled at deploying his vast industry network in building community, driving organizational growth and profitability. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Lagos Business School (LBS), and the Dubai College of Tourism. He also is the Co-Founder of TravelWithSamGlobal, a boutique travel company providing bespoke vacation experiences and solutions.
A business leader with expertise in destination marketing, he has worked on destination marketing campaigns with government agencies and parastatals, nationally and in...
2024-06-2727 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here With Jibola Oluseye (Founder, Taste of Africa Vibes)Jibola Oluseye Abati is an award-winning tourism practitioner, and founder of Taste of Africa Vibes - Africa’s largest digital tourism platform on Facebook. It is a digital global community of over 61,000+ active members of Africa travellers, storytellers and content creators changing the narratives about Africa for good through digital tourism.
His passion has earned him an edge to be one of the African voices as the winner of the 2022 Facebook Accelerator Programme. He is a member of the Meta Leaders Network and was awarded the Best Tour Guide and Young Tourism Personality of the Year 2021. He is also the co...
2024-06-1924 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here With Nike Oresanya (Travel Content Creator, Hey Nikeh)Odenike Oresanya, or Hey Nikeh is a Travel Influencer and Content Creator. With over 50K+ followers on Instagram, she inspires people to live their best life and discover the beauty of God’s Green Earth.
Having travelled to all of the 36 states in Nigeria including the FCT, she is an advocate for Nigerian Tourism, showcasing known and unknown travel destinations in Nigeria through her content. She is keen on changing the negative narrative surrounding the country.
Nike has authored travel guidebooks for locations within Nigeria and West Africa and is a certified Travel and Tours Management Practitioner with a Bachelor’s de...
2024-06-1317 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here With Sewedo Balogun(Founder, Sewedo Tours)Sewedo Balogun, the Founder of Sewedo Tours, is a passionate tour guide, tour operator, and sustainable tourism promoter who ardently promotes responsible travel practices that benefit both travellers and destinations. He is experienced in implementing eco-friendly initiatives, fostering cultural exchange, and supporting local economies while minimizing environmental impact.
Sewedo has orchestrated seamless travel itineraries, collaborating with local communities and businesses to create authentic and sustainable experiences; and has guided diverse groups of travellers through breathtaking destinations, providing insightful knowledge, whilst optimizing safety and satisfaction.
Follow Sewedo on Instagram: @thebigtobbie
Follow Sewedo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sewedo-balogun-0a860290
2024-06-0443 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here with Adedeji Olalekan(Travel Photographer, Lordside Stylo Photo)Adedeji Olalekan is a seasoned photographer, arts and design professional, and the Creative Director of Lordside Stylo Media.
With over a decade of experience in the Creative industry, he has worked on documentary projects as a Photographer and Editor. He is a firm believer in equipping the next generation of creatives and has facilitated workshops for that purpose, including America Corner and Social Media Week Lagos.
Follow Adedeji on Instagram: @lordsidefoto
Follow Adedeji on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lordsidestylomedia
2024-05-3035 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here with Vera Sharon Iremuah Ohioma(Founder, GateHub & Lead, Tourism Invest Africa)Vera Sharon Iremuah Ohioma is a tourism enthusiast committed to promoting Africa as a top tourism destination globally. She is the founder of GATEHUB, a company focused on driving projects with investment potentials to market-ready tourism and hospitality products. The company is also a visible player in developing intra-African tourism trade as a destination marketing, consultancy, advisory and facilitator.
Vera is the lead initiator of the Tourism Invest Africa (TIA) project leveraging the AFCFTA to fill the gaps in investment opportunities and African tourism industries. She serves as an Ambassador in Nigeria to the prestigious African Tourism Board (ATB), and...
2024-05-2343 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here With Ayodele Omotosho (President & CEO, Travelogue Communications Ltd)Ayodele Stephen Omotoso is the President/CEO of Travelogue Communications Ltd and Publisher of Destination Magazine (Formerly Travelogue Magazine). He is a Tourism Aficionado who has made tourism his business, he lives and breathes tourism.
He is also the Executive Producer of TravelogueTV Broadcasting which airs on STV Network, Lagos and BCOS, Ibadan, Osun State. He is the organizer of Destination Tourism Night—A Tourism and Entertainment platform which he coined as “Touritainment”, an iconic event held annually.
Ayodele is also the Founder, the African Youth Tourism Festival; Chairman of, Tourism Committee, the Asian African Chambers of Commerce, AACCI -Nigeria Chapte...
2024-05-1636 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here With Wemimo Toluse Kolade (Founder, The Fika Experience)Wemimo Kolade is a Nigerian traveller, adventure lover & experience curator. She has a passion for helping people explore better, showcase the beauty of the motherland and improve their mental health through maintaining a better work-life balance by curating fun experiences & tour packages, and sharing her travel stories via social media & writings.
Also, she’s the founder of “The Fika Experience” a tourism brand with a thriving community of professionals, creatives, students etc of different age groups with the aims of fulfilling their travel dreams & adventures with budget-friendly packages across Africa and Nigeria.
Follow Wemimo on Instagram: @im_wehmie
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2024-05-0919 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here With Jumoke Munu (Founder, The Smiley's Place Travels)Jumoke Munu is the founder and lead advisor at The Smileys Place Travels, a travel and tour company that provides quality services, enjoyable tours and vacations on time and budget; to help millennials discover and experience the world while collecting the moment. She is an award-nominated traveller and has explored and promoted off-beaten paths in Nigeria.
A Product Designer, Podcast Co-Host, Content Creator, Writer, and two-time AFRICANXT Host, Jumoke has consistently provided solutions within the Travel and Tech space. Her work has been featured on platforms such as Deutsche Well Documentary, New Telegraph, Lead City Radio, etc.
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2024-05-0233 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here With Ibrahim Makunjola (Co-Founder, Nigeria Tourism Lovers)Popularly known as IBM, Ibrahim Makunjola is a distinguished tour operator, celebrated for his outstanding contributions to Nigeria's tourism industry. Renowned as an award-winning figure, he clinched the prestigious title of the Top 100 Tourism Personalities in Nigeria in 2019, marking a pivotal moment in his illustrious career. He has been nominated by The Pyne Award and the Nigeria Tourism Awards, for his dedication and expertise in the industry.
Ibrahim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNNAB). He is currently serving as the Manager at Getitome Travels and Tourism and...
2024-04-2428 min
See the World with Ajala NeneHow Did I Get Here With Oluwaseyi Adegoke-Adeyemo - CEO, Kristomedia Limited & Publisher, Inside Watch AfricaOluwaseyi aka Mr. IWA, is the CEO of Kristomedia Limited, a multimedia, general communication outfit and publisher of Inside Watch Africa. This quarterly Afro-centric publication has been documenting the rich African culture and traditions, covering indigenous and international trade as well as travel and tour activities throughout the African region for the past sixteen years!
Before venturing into private practice he worked with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for eighteen years. Oluwaseyi is a public commentator, program director, moderator, and the Council Member of the events committee of the Nigeria-Britain Association (N-BA).
Follow Oluwaseyi on Instagram: @oluwaseyiaa; @insidewatchafrica_iwa
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2024-04-1823 min