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Brick by Brick07 Business Lessons: Chime Okwuokenye Shares Hard Won Insights From Building Bottom Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-171h 23Brick by Brick06 The Storyteller's Blueprint: Obi Asika on Africa's Entertainment EvolutionThis episode takes us on an extraordinary journey through Africa's cultural landscape with Obi Asika, the visionary behind Storm 360 and current Director-General of Nigeria's National Council for Arts and Culture. Born during Nigeria's Civil War, Asika has spent three decades at the forefront of Africa's entertainment revolution, from pioneering Afrobeats' global rise to bringing formats like Big Brother and The Voice to the continent.Far more than an industry conversation, this episode weaves together cultural history, personal revelation, and is a passionate call to action. Asika takes us on a history lesson that touches on everything...2025-04-101h 08Brick by Brick05 Making New Patterns: Kunbi Odubogun on How She Built HerselfThis episode marks a meaningful shift in our Brick by Brick journey as we explore the foundation of all building: the self. Join us for an intimate conversation with Kunbi, founder of Legally Set, lawyer, and a dedicated mother of two, as she courageously shares her experience growing up in a polygamous Nigerian family.Kunbi is well known in the Nigerian American community for being the queen of celebrations. Perfête, which she has since sold, was a platform centered around the art of celebrating. She is also known for sharing her IVF journey at a t...2025-03-0650 minBrick by Brick04 From Faith to Fortune: Iyin Aboyeji on Becoming The Unicorn MakerIyin "E" Aboyeji built two unicorns from Lagos, Nigeria. What does it take to build not just one, but two billion-dollar companies? In this episode we merge two conversations which took place over the course of two years.When E co-founded Andela in 2014, Nigeria's tech ecosystem was still quite young. His audacious bet on Nigeria's potential wasn't his first venture, but it would become the catalyst which helped to transform Africa's tech landscape forever. In this deeply personal conversation, E takes us through his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of Africa's most influential...2025-02-271h 39Brick by Brick03 From Deep Sea Diving to $600M Exits: Edmund Olotu on Building a Life Without LimitsWhat does it mean to truly live life to its fullest? In this episode, we sit down with Edmund Olotu, a serial entrepreneur whose $600M exit to Johnson & Johnson is just one chapter in his remarkable story.Through our conversation, Edmund reveals how his parents' bold investment in his education became the catalyst for a life of continuous expansion. We explore his journey from founding multiple successful businesses including Supergeeks, Novira Technologies, and now Bloc, to pursuing his passions as a car enthusiast and restaurateur.Key Insights:The intentionality...2025-02-201h 02Brick by Brick02 Building a Media Empire: Jide Martin's Journey with Comic RepublicJide Martin, founder of Comic Republic, takes us on an exhilarating journey from audacious beginnings to global recognition. Discover how a superhuman level of self-belief transformed a "crazy idea" into one of Nigeria's biggest multimedia powerhouses.From developing a unique freemium model to signing landmark deals with industry giants, Jide shares the trials, triumphs, and invaluable lessons learned while building Comic Republic, brick by brick.Join us for an inspiring conversation about defying norms, fostering local talent, and taking African stories to the global stage. Learn how Jide turned his passion for comics...2025-02-131h 52Brick by Brick01 Navigating the Entertainment Industry: Niyi Osidipe on Adekunle Gold, Sony, United Masters & building a beautiful lifeWhat does it take to leave a mark on an industry? In this inaugural episode of Brick by Brick, we explore the extraordinary journey of Niyi Osidipe, a visionary who begain her career at a gelataria, but currently architects chart-topping hits in music. Niyi's story is a testament to the power of adaptability, creativity, and relentless ambition in the fast-paced world of entertainment.From her unexpected entry into the Nigerian music scene to becoming the driving force behind Adekunle Gold's meteoric rise, Niyi shares the challenges, triumphs, and invaluable lessons learned along the way. Her narrative...2024-09-0553 min
Brick by BrickNiyi Osidipe: On Navigating the Entertainment Industry, Adekunle Gold, Sony, United Masters & building a beautiful lifeWhat does it take to leave a mark on an industry? In this inaugural episode of Brick by Brick, we explore the extraordinary journey of Niyi Osidipe, a visionary who begain her career at a gelataria, but currently architects chart-topping hits in music. Niyi's story is a testament to the power of adaptability, creativity, and relentless ambition in the fast-paced world of entertainment.From her unexpected entry into the Nigerian music scene to becoming the driving force behind Adekunle Gold's meteoric rise, Niyi shares the challenges, triumphs, and invaluable lessons learned along the way. Her narrative...2024-09-0553 minBrick by BrickBrick by Brick Trailer: Building extraordinary lives and careers, one honest conversation at a timeWelcome to Brick by Brick. In each episode, we (that's me, your host, Reni Somoye, and you) dive deep into the personal and professional journeys of inspiring individuals. We're not just talking about their triumphs; we're uncovering the challenges, the failures, and the hard-won lessons that shaped their paths.You'll hear honest conversations about what it truly takes to create a beautiful life. We're lifting the veil on the whispered truths and unspoken realities of building success.Join us as we explore resilience in the face of setbacks, innovative thinking in times of...2024-09-0500 min