Best Danso Podcasts (2024)

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Mzamo Masito: Leading with Values at Google Africa 1:14:20

7M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

In this season's finale, Dr. Mzamo Masito, Chief Marketing Officer at Google Africa, engages in a captivating and insightful dialogue that transcends the professional realm, delving into the profound interplay of personal philosophy, career trajectory, and transformative technological advancements in Africa. Masito's narrative begins with a reflect…

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Tarek Mouganie: A Mosaic of Innovation - Banking, Sports, and Arts 1:15:03

7M ago1:15:03

1:15:03

In this episode of the Change Africa Podcast, we host Tarek Mouganie, the multifaceted founder and CEO of Affinity Africa. The episode traverses the diverse landscape of Tarek's life, from his rich Lebanese-Ghanaian heritage to his impactful strides in banking, art, sports, and entrepreneurship. The episode begins with an introduction to Tarek's in…

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Caleb Maru: Navigating Africa's Tech Ecosystem 56:29

7M ago56:29

56:29

In this engaging episode of the Change Africa Podcast, we're joined by Caleb Maru, the founder of Tech Safari. Maru's company is at the forefront of amplifying the narratives of Africa’s tech sector, showcasing its potential to reshape the continent. Maru, who pivoted to the tech world after a stint in peace and security policy, shares his insights…

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Ameyaw Debrah: The Evolution of Africa's Digital Media Landscape 59:50

8M ago59:50

59:50

In this podcast episode, we speak to Ameyaw Kissi Debrah, a blogger and prominent figure in Ghana's online media landscape. Our conversation revolved around the evolution of the internet, blogging, and digital media in Ghana and Debrah's journey in this dynamic field. Ameyaw Debrah reflects on the evolution of blogging and the transition from tradi…

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Shadrack Frimpong: Creating A Blueprint For Sustainable Rural Development in Africa 1:40:25

8M ago1:40:25

1:40:25

In this episode, we speak with Shadrack Frimpong, a global leader and academic, on his remarkable journey in impact and community development in Africa. Shadrack founded Cocoa360, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to facilitate access to education and improve health care through cocoa farming revenue. Shadrack has a PhD, an honorary doctora…

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Akunna Cook: Shaping Africa's Global Image Through Media 1:02:55

8M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

In this episode of the Change Africa Podcast, Akunna Cook, the founder and CEO of Next Narrative Africa, shares her unique journey and vision for transforming Africa's global narrative through media. The conversation began with an exploration of Cook's transition from her career in policy and diplomacy to the realm of media and entertainment. She e…

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David Hundeyin: Unmasking Institutions - Activism, Leadership, and Reform in Africa 2:22:43

8M ago2:22:43

2:22:43

In this expansive and insightful episode, investigative journalist David Hundeyin dissects the nuanced relationship between activism and African institution-building, exploring the full breadth of work. David demystifies Boko Haram and the broader context facilitating the group's emergence and influence. David Hundeyin discusses how northern Nigeri…

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Mr Eazi: The Evil Genius 47:12

9M ago47:12

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In our premiering episode of Season 5, Mr Eazi (Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade), Latin Grammy award-winning musician, tech venture capitalist, entrepreneur, music innovator, and philanthropist, takes centre stage. The conversation begins with Mr. Eazi's philanthropic efforts in supporting universities in Ghana. He emphasises the profound impact of educ…

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Season 4: End of Season Review 48:13

11M ago48:13

48:13

In a riveting culmination to its fourth season, the Change Africa podcast offers listeners a reflective gaze into its most expansive season yet. With the astute hosts Isaac and Daniel at the helm, the episode is not just a mere review. For the first time, the podcast welcomes a listener, Brigitte Perenyi, blurring the lines between audience and con…

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Addy Awofisayo: Globalizing Afrobeats and African Creativity at YouTube 59:50

12M ago59:50

59:50

In this episode, Addy Awofisayo, the Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa at YouTube, takes us on a fascinating deep-dive into the African music universe and the far-reaching impact of digitalization on African music that has just commenced. After her early-stage career stint in finance and what Addy calls a "quarter-life crisis", she knew she wanted …

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Adora Mba: Creating a Space for Art in Ghana, and African Artists 1:07:49

12M ago1:07:49

1:07:49

In this episode, we have an intriguing conversation with Adora Mba, founder of ADA Contemporary Art Gallery, a commercial art space based in Accra. Adora's journey into the art world began during her childhood, surrounded by art collectors in her family. Initially pursuing a career in journalism, she developed a passion for covering African artists…

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Daniel Damah: Plotting the Future of Ghana (and Africa's) Film Industry 1:10:17

12M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

In this episode of the Change Africa Podcast, we speak to award-winning producer and African filmmaker Daniel Damah. Known for his inspiring and impactful Ghanaian films such as "Beast of No Nation" and "Joseph," Danny shares his journey into the world of filmmaking and the passion that drove him to tell African stories. Daniel traces his interest …

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Paul Ninson: Dikan - Educating the Next Generation of Africa's Creative Leaders 57:02

1y ago57:02

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In this episode, we interview Paul Ninson, the founder and executive director of Dikan, a visionary education and nonprofit organisation in Accra, Ghana educating the Next Generation of Africa's Creative Leaders. Paul shares his journey and passion for storytelling, tracing it back to his childhood, where he was exposed to the rich tradition of ora…

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Ashleigh Moolman Pasio & Xylon van Eyck: Rocacorba Collective - Revolutionizing Cycling in Africa and Empowering Women 1:05:24

1y ago1:05:24

1:05:24

In this episode, we are joined by Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio and Xylon van Eyck, founders of the Rocacorba Collective, a cycling community aimed at revolutionising the indoor e-cycling experience by creating an inspiring, uplifting and safe space for women to come together to cycle, whatever their level or experience. Ashley, a three-time Olympian (fiv…

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Anita Erskine: The Power of Owning Your Voice 1:19:05

1y ago1:19:05

1:19:05

In this episode, we speak to Anita Erskine, a globally respected authority on media and communications with over two decades of experience. Anita shares her insights on the power of storytelling, the challenges faced by African women entrepreneurs, and the role of initiatives she works with, like Africa's Business Heroes, in supporting and empoweri…

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Marie Lora-Mungai: Unleashing Africa’s Creative Economy, From Global Stars to Formidable Local Industries. 1:10:31

1y ago1:10:31

1:10:31

In this episode, we speak with Marie Lora-Mungai, the founder of Restless Global, an advisory firm that collaborates with organisations and financiers to bridge the gap between investors and local talents, paving the way for Africa's flourishing homegrown creative and sports sectors. Marie's journey, rooted in her background as a journalist coverin…

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Benny Bonsu: Africa's Sporting Renaissance and Empowering Women in Sports 1:00:49

1y ago1:00:49

1:00:49

In this episode, we are joined by Benny Bonsu, an award-winning industry leader and Director of Daily Content at Olympic Channel Services. Benny shares her remarkable journey from a career in education to becoming a prominent figure in sports journalism, mainly focusing on women's sports. Her diverse experiences and passion for Africa's development…

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Elfried Samba: A Masterclass on Building Authentic Communities on Social Media 1:04:07

1y ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Elfried Samba, co-founder and CEO of Butterfly 3ffect and Chief Community Officer at Iconic, shares valuable insights on social media, community building, influencer marketing, and representation on this episode of the Change Africa Podcast. With a decade of experience, Elfried discusses how social media has evolved from an overlooked gimmick to a …

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Lucy Quist: The Bold New Normal - A Transformative African Manifesto 1:22:50

1y ago1:22:50

1:22:50

In this season opener, we host Lucy Quist, author of The Bold New Normal and a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley serving as the Global Head of Firm Resilience, about the imperative to instigate a mindset shift to overcome Africa's challenges. Lucy begins the podcast advocating for STEM as a critical component of Africa's success. She highlights t…

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Stefania Manfreda: Creating Spaces for Artistic Expression 1:11:03

1+ y ago1:11:03

1:11:03

Stefania Manfreda is an Art Enthusiast, Creative Director, and Curator, creating spaces that foster curiosity, experimentation, and self-expression in Ghanaian artists. She is the founder of the unique multi-brand women’s concept space, Elle Lokko, and creative art space, The Container. Stefania’s appreciation and love for creative spaces begin fro…

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Patrick Fynn: Leading Change; Providing Healthcare to Underserved Communities 1:14:42

1+ y ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Patrick Fynn is a confluence between leadership and social impact, and the medical field. He is a telemedicine Physician and founder of Standout Care, an organization that seeks to take healthcare to underserved communities across Ghana. Patrick is also the recipient of the African Youth Awards Discovery and Ambassador of the One Young World Initia…

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Jabari Hall: Self Discovery Through Social and Emotional Learning 1:06:54

1+ y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Jabari Hall believes in educating and empowering young people to be the very best versions of themselves. He is a speaker, youth pastor, and founder of JHASHEART, an organization using Social-emotional learning (SEL) as a tool to redefine limitless possibilities for students in over 400 schools across five countries. As a staunch believer in kingdo…

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Aisha Addo: Building Communities with Empathy, Creating Safe Spaces for Women. 1:03:49

1+ y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Aisha Addo is the founder of Power to Girls Foundation, a non-profit organization that connects young girls with mentors and role models from across the world. Aisha graduated with a degree in Business Administration-Accounting; however, her passion has always been to make the world a better place for women across the world through the provision of…

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Kenny Annan-Jonathan: Branding & Marketing in the new age of sports 53:52

1+ y ago53:52

53:52

In this week’s episode, we speak to Kenny Annan-Jonathan, founder of The Mailroom, who’s on a mission to empower sports personalities to own, hone, and harness their authentic voices. The Mailroom represents sports personalities such as Wilfried Zaha, Michail Antonio, Joshua Buatsi, Danielle Carter, Yan Valery, and Ojie Edoburun among others. Kenny…

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Del Titus Bawuah: Embracing the Future of Technology; The utility of Web 3 and the Blockchain in Africa 44:26

1+ y ago44:26

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Del Titus Bawuah is a technology enthusiast, futurist and the Founder of a decentralized community building platform, Web3 Accra and Ghana Unity DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization,) Del’s desire to create economic value for others combined with his optimistic outlook of the future led him on a search for the next tecnhological frontier . He…

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Precious Bonsu: Re-imagining the Learning Environment, A Masterclass in Early Childhood Education 1:44:01

1+ y ago1:44:01

1:44:01

German-born Ghanaian Precious Bonsu is a gifted and celebrated teaching and learning expert . She is also a communication consultant, author, publisher, and serial entrepreneur. Precious is on a mission to provide platforms that help children from varying socio-economic backgrounds access high standards of life and success through sustainable and e…

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Nana Danso Awuah-Asante: The Eye Witness, Contemporary Art in Africa 1:16:56

1+ y ago1:16:56

1:16:56

Nana Danso Awuah-Asante is a self-taught Ghanaian contemporary artist whose work explores African visual symbolism, through the interpretation of a stream of characters onlooking at the reality of the world. He describes his work as a reflection, perception, and critique of the human psyche in its complexities and possibilities. Nana’s journey bega…

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End of Year Review 37:36

1+ y ago37:36

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Happy New Year In this special review episode of the Change Africa Podcast, we reflect on the personalities, themes, and moments that made for an intriguing Season 2. Daniel and Isaac, sit for the first time as hosts to share their experience with interacting with the guests of the podcast, their new learning, and insights. We also diagnose what mo…

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Donald Ambe: Political Activism, Leadership Development and the Economic Freedom Fighters 1:01:42

1+ y ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Donald Ambe is a political activist who hails from Buea in Cameroon. He is a pan-African at heart whose life’s mission is the betterment of the lives of Africans across the world. He also mentors several young political aspirants within the student milieu. Donald’s drive for activism began during his time as a young student when he discovered his f…

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Blessing Abeng: Branding, Tech for Good and Communicating Purpose 1:05:55

1+ y ago1:05:55

1:05:55

Blessing Abeng is a leading Brands and Communications Director in Africa helping brands discover their unique identity so they can tell better stories. She is the co-founder of Ingressive for Good , an ed-tech nonprofit increasing the earning power of African youth through tech. She was also the former CMO and co-founder of Disha, a tech startup ac…

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Adejoke Babington-Ashaye: International Law, Music and Mentorship 59:37

1+ y ago59:37

59:37

Adejoké Babington-Ashaye is a versatile international law expert, social entrepreneur, and musician activist. She has worked with the World Bank, the International Court of Justice, and the International Criminal Court. She is also the founder of ‘Konseye: The Mentorship Network’, which seeks to connect tomorrow’s leaders with experts in their fiel…

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Jacob A. Osae: Science Fiction, Creativity, Afrofuturism and Teaching 57:38

1+ y ago57:38

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Jacob A. Osae is a Ghanaian poet, screenwriter, sci-fi writer, and the founder of TEAM VOLVOX – a creative writing group on the University of Ghana campus. As a self-taught writer, Jacob built a foundation in creative writing and storytelling through an Afro-futuristic lens. He further studied with the Writers Project of Ghana Creative Writing Café…

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Hammed Kayode Alabi: Education, Mentorship and Leadership 1:05:52

1+ y ago1:05:52

1:05:52

Hammed Kayode Alabi is a social entrepreneur, author, SDGs Youth Champion, and educator with thirteen years’ worth of experience in active citizenship and volunteering. He is a young African passionate about the unique African identity, youth development, and activism as a tool for effecting social change. Hammed takes us on a journey that begins f…

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Destiny Ogedegbe: A Public Intellectual, Law and Resilience 1:10:26

1+ y ago1:10:26

1:10:26

Destiny Ogedegbe is a Nigerian lawyer and Master of Law candidate at Harvard Law School. He is a public intellectual and advocates for the popularising of insights and ideas that could change the path of hegemonic systems of society and aspires to teach and write. Destiny begins with an in-depth analysis of a previous theory on his social media jux…

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Yawa Hansen and Emerging Public Leaders: Training the Next Generation of Ethical Public Servants 1:07:58

2y ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) is a fellowship for African public servants committed to social impact. In this episode, we showcased their approach to nurturing ethical leaders in African governance and strengthening civil service from the bottom-up to accelerate Africa's development and economic growth. Yawa Hansen, Global Executive Director, Moses…

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Fungai Ndemera: Fixing Healthcare for the African Diaspora 1:28:42

2y ago1:28:42

1:28:42

Fungai Ndemera is a trained nurse, health tech entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of CheckUp Health. Fungai takes us on her journey from Zimbabwe to a small village in the Midlands in the United Kingdom, where she continued in her trained profession as a nurse. Armed with audacity and confidence, she would pursue her own health recruitment company o…

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Hannah Ryder and Patrick Anam: Africa-China Relations, AfCFTA and Developmental Finance 1:23:11

2y ago1:23:11

1:23:11

Development Reimagined (DI) brings a cross-cultural understanding and gap support to international agencies and governments that wish to work with China to cultivate and share knowledge for the public good. CEO Hannah Ryder and Senior Policy Analyst Patrick Adam joined us to dissect Africa's working relationship with China. We begin the conversatio…

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Kwabena Agyare Yeboah: Reconciling History Across Multiple Disciplines, Poetry and Art 1:27:31

2y ago1:27:31

1:27:31

Kwabena Agyare Yeboah is a writer and transdisciplinary historian based in Accra. Our conversation with Kwabena embraces the interactions of different knowledge forms and disciplines with history. For example, he traces the history of Accra’s residential segregation back to its public health origins in the 1890s to cement the idea of the inner comp…

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Elzine Gawaxab-Mushambi: Building and Impact Venture Builder in Namibia 1:29:07

2y ago1:29:07

1:29:07

Elzine Gawaxab-Mushambi is an entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Impact Tank, Namibia's first social impact venture builder, building new commercially viable businesses that solve social issues. After almost 15 years in the private sector, Elzine relocated to Switzerland but could not reconcile her privilege with the endemic scarcities of Namibia, mo…

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David Agyei-Yeboah: Writing, Vulnerability and Self-Acceptance 1:24:44

2y ago1:24:44

1:24:44

David Agyei-Yeboah is an experimental writer based in Accra, and the author of the recently published manuscript of exploratory essays and poems, “Kissing Memory into Skin.” We interrogate the writer’s search for purpose in a culture of singular expectation for individuals with his unique brilliance and how the overbearing misery of conformity push…

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Biola Alabi: Media, Tech Investment and Local Content Production 1:07:58

2+ y ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Biola Alabi is a Nigerian media and investment executive, general partner at Atika Ventures, an early-stage VC, and the deputy chair of the Lagos Angel Network. Biola recounts her journey from a public health education to a career in media, drawing parallels between the foundational elements of both fields that are often thought to be dissimilar. W…

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Teddy Totimeh: A Neurosurgical Practice in Ghana and Documenting Healthcare Frustrations 1:41:21

2+ y ago1:41:21

1:41:21

Teddy Totimeh is a Ghanaian pediatric neurosurgeon and writer. Teddy reflects on his unconventional journey to becoming one of only 20 Ghana-based neurosurgeons, the challenges of his profession in a developing country, and the state and requirements for the transformation of the Ghanaian health care sector. His versatile interests, ability to seek…

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Bright Simons: Ghana's E-levy, Governance and Public Policy 1:25:41

2+ y ago1:25:41

1:25:41

In this special live episode hosted on TwitterSpaces, we spoke to Bright Simons, a Ghanaian public policy advocate, President of mPedigree, a mobile telephony platform and Vice-President of Imani Africa, a think tank. Our discussion centred around the role of government and policy in Ghana and Africa and the controversial Ghanaian e-levy as a showc…

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Nana Kofi Kusi-Boadum: Neuroscience, Rap, Vulnerability and Addiction Research 1:43:00

2+ y ago1:43:00

1:43:00

Nana Kofi Kusi-Boadum is a Ghanaian rapper, pharmacist and researcher known by the moniker KooKusi. Kusi-Boadum narrates how his multidisciplinary interests led him to pursue a wide range of seemingly unconnected interests ranging from pharmacology, addiction research, rap to photography. Although he had no specific career goals, he would eventuall…

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Banasco Nuhu Seidu & Ousman Umar: From a Desert Pilgrimage to Democratizing IT Education 1:23:41

2+ y ago1:23:41

1:23:41

Banasco Nuhu Seidu and Ousman Umar are brothers and Cofounders of NASCO Feeding Minds, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing African immigration problems and changing the direction of humanitarian aid towards enriching the minds of Africans. Oumar describes how a lack of opportunities, education, and perceived perspectives combined with th…

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Joshua Amponsem: Climate Change, Youth Leadership, Indigenous Knowledge and Community-Led Innovations 57:57

2+ y ago57:57

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Environmental sustainability and community development are some of the main goals Joshua Amponsem set out to achieve when he founded the Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO). In this episode, he talks about the journey so far as a climate activist and GAYO’s dedication towards curbing the impact of climate change at a micro level in Sub-Saharan A…

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Akotowaa Ofori: Pursuing Writing as a Career in Africa 1:07:54

2+ y ago1:07:54

1:07:54

Welcome to Season 2 of the Change Africa Podcast! We kick-off this brand new season on a creative note, featuring Ghanaian writer and storyteller Akotowaa Ofori. She has been described as a weaver of words in many forms including; fiction, non-fiction and spoken-word poetry. In this episode, she shared with Host Isaac Kojo Yedonu Aboah her backgrou…

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Michael Lawal: Remittance, Building Technology for Africa and Overcoming the Colonial Mindset 58:43

3+ y ago58:43

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Michael Lawal is the CEO Of sendit.money, a social impact business focused on solving the pain of financial exclusion for Africans. Michael joins the Change Africa Podcast to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, philosophy on Africa's developmental lag, colonial programming, and overcoming fear. He tells his story of what inspired him to pursue thi…

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Dr. Olumide R. Oyefeso & Afam Oyema: Maternal Healthcare and Special Surgical Missions in Rural Nigeria 1:18:47

3+ y ago1:18:47

1:18:47

Dr Olumide R. Oyefeso and Afam Oyema are passionate about maternal and infant mortality in Africa. Afam, inspired by his father's dream to ensure Nigeria and Africa get quality healthcare access, co-founded GEANCO. Afam earned his bachelor's degree from Harvard University and his law degree from Stanford Law School. Yet, he turned down lucrative co…

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Amadou Gallo Fall: Basketball Africa League and Sports for Education 52:58

3+ y ago52:58

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Amadou Gallo Fall is the President of the Basketball Africa League, the premier men's basketball league on the continent. He has been at the helm of the game's transformation and acceleration in Africa for more than two decades notably as the founder of Sports for Education, Economic Development, an organization maximizing the impact of sports for …

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