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A podcast - Interviews and conversations with resilient business leaders who against all odds stay winning.

01/07/2025

While in Angola, we also hosted an intimate breakfast in honor of Her Excellency Dr. Ana Dias Lourenço, First Lady of Angola sponsored by Oriki Group.

We gathered phenomenal women leaders from across Africa and the diaspora to celebrate her lifelong commitment to inclusive development and women’s empowerment.

As an economist and advocate, she shared powerful reflections on investing in people and creating opportunities for women and youth.

A special highlight was presenting the African Business Stories Leadership Award, recognizing leaders driving Africa’s growth. Thank you to Yvonne Ike of Bank of America for presenting this award, and to Joycee Awosika and for sponsoring this gathering.

These quiet moments of connection remind me why ABS exists – to amplify women’s voices and spark collaborations that build the Africa we want to see.

30/06/2025

We said we were going to the Continent in 2025 – and we did it! The ABS Roundtable Series debuted in Africa at the US-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola.

We had the immense honor of hosting H.E. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia’s first female president, for an exclusive breakfast and fireside chat themed: “From Leadership to Legacy – Namibia’s Vision for Inclusive Growth.”

She shared powerful insights on integrity in leadership, gender equity, investing in people, and transforming Namibia’s economy for sustainable growth.

Thank you to our sponsors – Moneda Invest, Capship, and NGSER – for making this possible.

03/06/2025

*New Episode Drop!*🎙️✨
 Hard Stops, Bold Restarts: Rebuilding After Setbacks
What do you do when your startup is hit by fraud… Your co-founders walk away… And you’re a brand new mom trying to hold it all together?

Chioma Okotcha-Faloughi ( didn’t quit. She rebuilt.
 In this raw and powerful episode, we talk: ⚡️ Losing it all — and fighting back ⚡️ Pivoting from fintech to clean energy ⚡️ What it really means to be a founder in Africa ⚡️ Building with vision, purpose, and fire

This one’s for the builders, the dreamers, and anyone who’s had to start again. 💪🏾
 🎧 Tap the link in bio to listen now.

13/05/2025

On Season 4 Episode 7, I sit down with Kudzayi Hove, Co-Founder & CEO of Amayi Foods — a Nigerian food company creating affordable, locally sourced products now sold in 29 states, mostly through traditional markets.

She left a successful private equity career to build something from scratch — starting with a love for Sh*to sauce and evolving into a company with mass-market scale and a big vision for Africa’s food ecosystem.

We talk about: 💥 Strategic pivots 💥 Building modular infrastructure 💥 Partnering with aggregators 💥 Creating value from local commodities 💥 Preparing for transformative scale through acquisition

🎧 Listen now — link in bio or here: https://linktr.ee/AfricanBusinessStories

28/04/2025

🌍 An Unforgettable Afternoon of Insight and Inspiration 🌍

On April 23, we hosted another incredible edition of the ABS Roundtable Series during the World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.

This edition’s theme: Leveraging Diaspora Investment for Africa’s Economic Growth.

From powerful keynotes to dynamic panel discussions and a special fireside chat with Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of WTO, the afternoon was filled with action, connection, and purpose.

Special thanks to all our amazing speakers and a huge gratitude to our partners — Akin LLP, Bank of America and Moneda Invest Africa for believing in this vision and making it possible.

Africa’s future belongs to those bold enough to build, collaborate, and lead from within.

Stay tuned for more moments and insights from this unforgettable event!

15/04/2025

On Season 4 Episode 6, I sit down with Kikelomo Fola-Ogunniya , Co-Founder of CargoPlug (formerly ) a tech-enabled logistics company simplifying cross-border shipping with user-friendly dashboards and proprietary APIs.

We talk bootstrapping, co-founder dynamics, raising capital, and how they built in-house tech to power seamless cross-border deliveries. She and her co-founder Ama have spent the last 13 years solving real problems and scaling with purpose.

If you’re an e-commerce founder, investor, or simply curious about logistics tech in Africa—this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now — link in bio and here https://linktr.ee/AfricanBusinessStories

08/04/2025

On Season 4 Episode 5, I sit down with Sarah Dusek Co-Founder & MP, . Sarah is a serial entrepreneur and author who built a $100M company from a wild glamping idea. Now, she’s investing in Africa’s boldest female entrepreneurs 💥🌍

In this episode, Sarah shares how she turned failure into fuel, scaled Under Canvas, launched Enygma Ventures, and why she believes Africa is “like Silicon Valley in its early days.”

We also dive into her new venture , a net-positive travel company restoring land in South Africa and rewilding the planet — and her powerful book Thinking Bigger: A Pitch Deck Formula for Women Who Want to Change the World.

💬 “Failure isn’t the end. It’s the beginning of a new chapter.” 💬 “I became the investor I couldn’t find.”

🎧 Listen now — link in bio and here https://linktr.ee/AfricanBusinessStories
 🔖 Tag a visionary woman ready to build something big.

04/04/2025

Mobilizing diaspora investment is more critical than ever. As African nations seek sustainable growth, diaspora capital holds the key to driving development and private sector expansion.

We will address this at the next ABS Funding the Gap Roundtable:
Leveraging Diaspora Investment for Africa’s Economic Growth
🗓 April 23, 2025 | 📍 Washington, D.C.
By invitation only

Are you an entrepreneur or an investor interested in attending? Email [email protected]

01/04/2025

On Season 4 Episode 3, I sit down with Banke Kuku, Founder and Creative Director of the luxury fashion brand, Banke Kuku .

Imagine launching a fashion line just months before the world shut down—and not only surviving, but thriving. That’s exactly what Banke did. Built on bold prints, Nigerian heritage, and a deep commitment to purpose, her brand is redefining African luxury fashion.

In this conversation, we talk about: 👗 Her journey from textile design to fashion entrepreneurship 🌍 Building and scaling a brand during COVID 🤝 Collaborating with Gabrielle Union & Moët & Chandon 🌱 Using fashion to drive sustainability and social impact

It’s fashion, impact, and innovation all wrapped in one inspiring story! A must-listen for fashion lovers, entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about African creativity, storytelling, and innovation.

🎧 Fashion with Purpose: Sustainability & Innovation in Luxury Design Now streaming on all platforms. Listen here 👉🏽https://linktr.ee/AfricanBusinessStories 

25/03/2025

**NEW EPISODE** On Season 4 Episode 3, I sit down with Chilufya Mutale-Mwila , Co-Founder & CEO of eShandi, a Pan-African challenger bank transforming financial access for underserved communities.

Imagine raising $11M+ to bring banking to small-scale traders across Africa. That’s exactly what Chilufya has done—proving that when tech meets purpose, the impact is massive.

In this conversation, we talk about: 💡 Her leap from microfinance to fintech 💡 The challenges of scaling a startup across multiple African markets 💡 Why financial inclusion is a right—not a privilege 💡 The future of banking without borders

This is a must-listen for founders, fintech enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about building solutions that work for the people.

🔗 Link here and in Bio to listen now : https://linktr.ee/AfricanBusinessStories

Tag someone who needs to hear this 👇🏾
 

18/03/2025

**NEW EPISODE** On Season 4 Episode 2, I sit down with the powerhouse behind Aruwa Capital Management, one of Africa’s few women-led growth equity funds.

Imagine raising $60M to back female led and female focused businesses when less than 2% of venture capital in Africa flows to women. That’s exactly what Adesuwa has done—proving that investing in women isn’t just impact-driven, it’s smart business. In this conversation, we talk about:
💡 Her journey from investment banking to entrepreneurship 💡 The challenges of raising capital as a female fund manager 💡 The future of private capital in Africa and how to increase funding for female entrepreneurs

This is a must-listen for founders, investors, and anyone passionate about women’s economic growth in Africa!

🔗 Link in bio to listen and here: https://linktr.ee/AfricanBusinessStories

Tag a friend who needs to hear this! 👇🏾

11/03/2025

🎉 Excited to kick off Season 4 of the African Business Stories Podcast! 🎙️

This season, we’re exploring how women are driving change and scaling their businesses across Africa. Expect deep dives into areas such as:

💰 Funding & investment trends 🌍 Scaling African businesses globally 🚀 The impact of fintech, AI & digital transformation 📈 Success stories in key industries 🤝 The power of networks & mentorship

This is more than a podcast—it’s a movement. Join the conversation and let’s continue to amplify the voices of women shaping Africa’s future.

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https://linktr.ee/AfricanBusinessStories

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