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Afropolitan

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The Afropolitan Podcast Hosted by Chika Uwazie & Eche Emole This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a mirror to the soul of the African diaspora. Each week, co-hosts Chika & Eche sit down with founders, culture-shapers, and bold thinkers to explore the truth behind the highlights, shedding light on grief, growth, legacy, power, identity, and everything in between. You’ll hear the stories you won’t find on panels. The questions most people are too afraid to ask. The answers that stay with you long after the episode ends. From billion-dollar builders to first-gen visionaries, we go there. About Afropolitan: Afropolitan is building a digital nation for Africans and the diaspora—powered by culture, capital, and code. The podcast is one piece of a global movement to create infrastructure for Black and African ambition at scale. This is the sound of a new era. Raw. Soulful. Unapologetically Afropolitan. Watch on Youtube as well https://www.youtube.com/@Afropolitan?sub_confirmation=1

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  1. Ex–Silicon Valley Engineer: The Brutal Truth About African Fintech They Don’t Want You To Know

    Tayo Oviosu, founder & CEO of Paga, one of Africa’s most successful mobile money companies processing over $20 billion in transactions, joins The Afropolitan Podcast for a rare, un…

    01:48:24
  2. Why 82% of YouTube Creators Will Never Make Real Money

    FOLLOW ADETUTU Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ Woof Studios – (add link) SUBSCRIBE TO AFROPOLITAN PODCAST For more unfiltered conversations with Africa’s boldest builders, c…

    01:15:17
  3. He Left Johns Hopkins to Transform Africa’s Healthcare & Built a $243M Empire

    Dr. 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 hea…

    01:35:48
  4. David Oyelowo: We’re Not Asking to Be Seen, We’re Taking the Camera

    David Oyelowo, award-winning British actor, producer, and founder of Mansa, the streaming platform reshaping Black storytelling, joins The Afropolitan Podcast to discuss why Africa…

    01:41:03
  5. How Banke Kuku Built a Global Fashion Brand From Lagos Worn by Gabrielle Union

    Banke 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 Nyo…

    01:01:50
  6. Austin 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 bu…

    01:35:36
  7. Vusi Thembekwayo: The Truth About Money, His Traumas, and Building Africa’s Future

    Guest: Vusi Thembekwayo - Investor, Speaker, Founder of MyGrowthFund & Executive Chairman of Thembekwayo Legacy Group In this groundbreaking episode, we sit down with Vusi Thembekw…

    01:52:50
  8. Simi Williams, Ex-Banker: How Burnout at 26 Forced Me to ALL Start Over again

    From Burnout To Beyond: The Untold Story Of Building Africa’s Leading Wellness Brand Guest: Simi Williams, Founder of Beyond Fitness At 26, Simi Williams was hospitalised from burn…

    56:49
  9. Founder Who Lost $3.9M Reveals The Hard Truth About Money And Freedom

    Yele Bademosi is a founder, investor, and creative thinker at the intersection of culture, capital, and clarity. He’s the Co-creator and CEO of Onboard. He reveals the untold truth…

    01:52:51
  10. From Losing $1.5M Overnight To Raising Millions The Brutal Reality Of Fundraising With Chika & Eche

    From $0 To $2.4M In 3 Weeks The Brutal Truth About Startup Fundraising Guests: Chika & Eche Founders of Afropolitan What does it really take to raise millions as an African founder…

    01:17:12
  11. The Business Behind Afrobeat Festivals And Why "Detty December" Became Africa's Summer Sensation

    Darey On LiveSpot, Dirty December, Cardi B, And The Business Of African Entertainment Guest: Darey Art Alade, Founder of LiveSpot 360 What if entertainment wasn’t just about the mu…

    01:32:48
  12. [DELETED ON YOUTUBE] The Harsh Truth About Nigeria’s Music Industry Fame Betrayal And Building Billion Naira Businesses

    The Harsh Truth About Nigeria’s Music Industry Fame Betrayal And Building Billion Naira Businesses Guest: Ubi Franklin, Music Executive & Founder of Made Men Music Group (Triple MG…

    01:58:02
  13. AI Startups Unicorns And The Harsh Truth About Building In Africa

    AI Startups Unicorns And The Future Of Africa With Ike Eze 🎙️ Guest: Ike Eze, Venture Capitalist, Author of Founders Fit, and Co-founder of Beta.Ventures From Silicon Valley exits…

    01:40:42
  14. The Truth About Nigerian Politics Betrayal Corruption And Fighting For A Better Future

    🎙️ Guest: Femi Kuti, Afrobeat Pioneer & Son of Fela Kuti What does it mean to carry a legacy in a country that keeps failing its people? In this explosive conversation, Femi Kuti…

    02:48:27
  15. From Medicine to Harvard to Building Nigeria’s First $1B Private Equity Firm

    From Harvard To MTN: How One Man Built Africa’s First Billion-Dollar Private Equity Firm Okechukwu Okey Enelamah, Founder of African Capital Alliance by Chika Uwazie and Eche Emole…

    01:41:01
  16. How I Negotiate Multi-Million Dollar Deals Without Giving Up Ownership

    “How I Negotiate Multi-Million Dollar Deals Without Giving Up Ownership” Amy Oraefo: The Entertainment Lawyer Rewriting the Rules | Afropolitan Podcast From Atlanta to Lagos, enter…

    01:05:00
  17. ⁠How I Learned That Passion Alone Will Keep You Broke

    Chopstix: The Grammy-Winning Producer Behind Burna Boy’s “Last Last” & Chris Brown’s “Nightmares” | Afropolitan Podcast From the streets of Jos to the global stage, Nigerian produc…

    01:48:43
  18. The Advice That Made Him a Billionaire Chef

    From Lagos Kitchens to Hollywood Tables: Chef Tolu Eros on Building Africa’s Culinary Future | Afropolitan Podcast They don’t call him The Billionaire Chef for nothing. From baking…

    01:29:20
  19. How the Creative Industry Became the Hardest Hustle No One Talks About

    The Man Who Built Afrobeats' Visual Empire Just Revealed How Africa Can Own Its Future 🎬 Clarence Peters didn't just direct music videos—he architected the visual language that ma…

    02:19:10
  20. The Business Expert: How I Made Millions By Investing in People

    The Future of African Investment: Olu Oyinsan on Betting Early & Building Bold | Afropolitan Podcast What does it take to spot a billion-dollar company before anyone else does? In…

    01:56:22
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