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Afropolitan

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From the African DiasporaAbout the African DiasporaEnglishBusinessEntrepreneurshipInvesting
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

Episodes — page 5

  1. How To Build Unshakable Confidence And Self Esteem Today With Nicole Chikwe

    We know Nicole Chikwe as the confident beauty entrepreneur, influencer, and founder of The Mummy Summit. But in this deeply honest conversation, she opens up like never before. N…

    01:04:43
  2. What WOMEN Don't Understand About the Modern Man

    In this solo episode, Chika and Eche dive into one of the most uncomfortable but necessary conversations: Is masculinity dying and what’s really going on with modern womanhood?…

    55:26
  3. How To Reinvent Your Life Starting Today With MI Abaga

    Subscribe to @Afropolitan for more podcasts like this What does it *really* take to reinvent your life especially when the world already thinks it knows who you are? In this raw…

    01:18:56
  4. Shaping the Future of African Commerce Through Vertical Integration With Daniel Yu (Founder & CEO of Wasoko)

    Quote - “The spirit of Afropolitan, and why I'm so excited about the community that's being built, is to connect one of the most powerful forces in the world, which is human commun…

    S2 E128:04
  5. Scaling Impact with Obinna Ukwuani (Chief Digital Officer, Bank of Kigali Plc)

    Quote: "Don't approach entrepreneurship from a position of desperation; instead, build and have leverage." The Afropolitan Podcast highlights Afropolitans who embrace the unknown…

    S1 E152:15
  6. Being A Conduit For Resources and Information With Kyle Maloney (Co-Founder of Tech Beach)

    Quote - “Founders need to realise that investors love founders that have failed before because it is in your failings, you learn the most.” The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afro…

    S2 E137:46
  7. Breaking Boundaries Beyond Africa With Hanu Agbodje (Founder & CEO of PATRICIA)

    Quote - “There is no joy to be found in playing small and dimming your lights.” The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk…

    S2 E134:44
  8. Changing Lives Through Chess With Tunde Onakoya (Founder of Chess In Slums Africa)

    Quote - “This frail body will house the greatest spirit humanity will ever know.” The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and wa…

    S2 E130:27
  9. Venture Capitalist Investing Insights With Yida Gao (Managing General Partner of Shima Capital)

    Yida Gao Quote - “Talent is everything for an early stage company and the people they hire early on define the trajectory of the company.” The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afrop…

    S2 E132:13
  10. Delivering Data-Driven Insights On Africa With Fadekemi Abiru (Head Of Insights at Stears)

    Fadekemi Abiru Quote - “Afropolitan is daring to be yourself in a rapidly changing world and not having to ask for permission.” The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans wh…

    S2 E123:14
  11. Improving Financial Literacy in Africa With Arese Ugwu (Founder of Smart Money Africa)

    Arese Ugwu Quote - “Afropolitan means showcasing the brilliance of Africa on a global stage.” The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the u…

    S2 E127:30
  12. Transforming Home Management With Nadayar Enegesi (CEO and Co-Founder of Eden Life Inc.)

    Quote - “What I like the most about building in Africa and building for Africa is that everything is so greenfield.” The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afr…

    S2 E137:32
  13. Changing The Fashion Industry Through Tech With Ibi Cookey (Co-Founder of Fitted)

    Quote - “Afropolitan means remembering who we were in the last thousand years at scale” The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown…

    S2 E124:54
  14. Building a Media Empire With Morgan DeBaun (Founder/CEO of Blavity Inc.)

    Quote - “As a founder of a startup, we have to get to the end goal - to liquidity and huge wealth gains for ourselves, employees and early investors.” The Afropolitan Podcast spot…

    S2 E141:45
  15. Angel Investing in Africa With Biola Alabi (Co-Founder of Atika Ventures)

    Quote - “Technology is bringing us back all together.” The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this po…

    S2 E132:39
  16. Navigating the Crypto Space With Zeneca (Founder/CEO of ZenAcademy)

    Quote - “Think of all unfortunate experiences as learning experiences.” The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purp…

    S2 E146:29
  17. Transparency and Entrepreneurship With Ngozi Dozie (Co-Founder of Carbon)

    Quote - “If you want something really badly, the whole universe conspires to help you get it.” The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the u…

    S2 E141:56
  18. Creating Your Own Destiny Through Entrepreneurship With Fatima Dicko (Founder & CEO at Sugar)

    Quote - “Great ideas happen when two old ideas meet for the first time.” The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in pur…

    S2 E137:51
  19. How To Conquer The Digital Artspace With Anthony Azekwoh (Digital Artist)

    Quote- “Your environment directly impacts your health and your ability to succeed.” The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and…

    S2 E152:46
  20. Tapping Into DNA Science To Expand Access With Lyona Carter (Founder Of Clinical Data Geek)

    Quote- “One of the things the CDC taught me back in the 90s was to collect data, understand the data, trend the data but also listen to the people.” The Afropolitan Podcast spotli…

    S2 E130:01
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