Inspire Africa Series
Inspire Africa Series is a knowledge-sharing platform that documents the lived experiences, values, and strategies of Africa's most accomplished visionaries. Founded by Tokunbo Akerele, it features in-depth conversations with leaders across culture, business, policy, and various industries. Each episode serves as part of a growing archive designed to inspire, empower, and mentor emerging leaders through reflection, honesty, and long-term thinking. The channel exists as a public record of African leadership journeys, preserving insight, experience, and perspective for current and future generations.
Episodes
In Conversation With Funke Osibodu
Funke Osibodu currently serves as the Chairman of the Advisory Board of University of Lagos Business School in Nigeria; as a member of the Board of Trustees, Elizade University, Nigeria; and as a member of the Advisory Board of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)- a not-for-profit, non-partisan private sector organization with the mission to promote and champion positive sustainabl
In Conversation With Olatowun Candide-Johnson
Olatowun Candide-Johnson is a highly accomplished lawyer and executive with decades of experience in corporate and commercial law, governance, and strategic business development across the legal, shipping & logistics, and oil & gas sectors. Her distinguished career includes several leadership roles at TotalEnergies, where she held key positions both in Nigeria and internationally. At Total
In Conversation with Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo is a soldier, Nigerian politician, statesman, nationalist, farmer, and former army general who served as Nigeria's Military Head of State from 1976 to 1979 and later as its president from 1999 to 2007. As a statesman he was called upon by the international community to serve as co-chair of the Commonwealth Eminent Persons’ Group constituted to work on negotiated settlement
In Conversation with Dorothy Atake
Mrs Dorothy Atake is a lawyer by Profession. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English before proceeding to study law both at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. She was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1992. She had a brilliant career in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria spanning 35 years. A highly motivated professional with exemplary leadership skills, Dorothy Atake started her career in t
In Conversation With Kunle Elebute
Mr. Kunle Elebute is an experienced Chartered Accountant, Financial/Management Consultant, Non-Executive Director/Board Committee Chair gained over a period of 40 years serving clients in the private/public sectors in Nigeria, West and Sub-Sahara Africa. While at KPMG he led several business units, Financial Services Audit, Privatization & Emerging Markets, and Financial Advisory Services &
In Conversation With Yewande Zaccheaus
Mrs Yewande Zaccheaus is the Founder and Chairman of Eventful Ltd, a leading event planning and consulting company in Nigeria. She studied Law at the University of Lagos and thereafter obtained an LL.M from Cambridge University, England. After a successful career in law and banking, Yewande established her own business, Eventful Ltd in 2002. She retired in March 2021 after 19 years of leading the
In Conversation with Nicky Gumbel
Inspire Africa Series, Tokunbo Akerele sits down with Nicky Gumbel to document his journey and lived experience. Nicky Gumbel, Author, Chairman Alpha International, former Vicar, Holy Trinity Brompton. This episode forms part of the Inspire Africa Series archive, a collection of conversations meant to inspire younger leaders through the lived experiences of Africa’s most accomplished visionaries.
In Conversation with Chris Okeke
Inspire Africa Series, Tokunbo Akerele sits down with Chris Okeke to document his journey and lived experience. Chris Okeke, Lawyer, Farmer, Diplomat, and multiple board director. This episode forms part of the Inspire Africa Series archive, a collection of conversations meant to inspire younger leaders through the lived experiences of Africa’s most accomplished visionaries. Hosted on Acast. See a
In Conversation with Richard Akerele
Inspire Africa Series, Tokunbo Akerele sits down with Richard Akerele to document his journey and lived experience. Richard Akerele, Chairman Newrest (ASL) Nigeria Limited, The Company operates an inflight catering facilities, lounges, and restaurants. Newrest ASL serves the aviation industry operating in Nigeria. This episode forms part of the Inspire Africa Series archive, a collection of conver
In Conversation with Ademola Akinrele
Inspire Africa Series, Tokunbo Akerele sits down with Ademola Akinrele SAN to document his journey and lived experience. Ademola Akinrele SAN, Chairman Oando PLC and one of the sharpest legal minds in Nigeria. Got elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN at 38. This episode forms part of the Inspire Africa Series archive, a collection of conversations meant to inspire younger leaders
In Conversation with Prince Albert Esiri
Inspire Africa Series, Tokunbo Akerele sits down with Prince Albert Esiri to document his journey and lived experience. Prince Esiri, an environmental conservationist, visionary leader and founder, Abraka Resort - located in Delta State, Nigeria, is a visionary eco-tourism destination that embodies sustainable living and environmental stewardship. Spanning over 100 acres of vibrant biodiversity, t
In Conversation with Chief RC Okafor
Inspire Africa Series, Tokunbo Akerele sits down with Chief Okafor to document his journey and lived experience. Chief Okafor, founder of RCO properties and Co. established in 1978, a premier firm of Estate Surveyors and Valuers. This episode forms part of the Inspire Africa Series archive, a collection of conversations meant to inspire younger leaders through the lived experiences of Africa’s mos
In Conversation with Nadu Denloye
Inspire Africa Series, Tokunbo Akerele sits down with Dr Nadu Denloye, to document her journey and lived experience. Dr Denloye got a PhD in Electronic Engineering at the age of 25. Co-founder of the Telnet Group Nigeria. “Out of the Telnet Group evolved ipNX Nigeria Limited. Interswitch, Nigeria’s leading payment company, was birthed in Telnet”.This episode forms part of the Inspire Africa Series
In Conversation with Atedo Peterside "ANAP"
Inspire Africa Series, Tokunbo Akerele sits down with Atedo Peterside, to document his journey and lived experience. Founded the Investment Banking & Trust Company Limited (IBTC), now called Stanbic IBTC in 1999 at the age of 33. He served as the Bank’s CEO till 2007. This episode forms part of the Inspire Africa Series archive, a collection of conversations meant to inspire younger leaders th
In Conversation with Hakeem “Keem” Belo‑Osagie
Inspire Africa Series, Tokunbo Akerele sits down with the original “whizkid” himself, Hakeem “Keem” BeloOsagie, to document his journey and lived experience. Acquired 51% of United Bank for Africa (UBA) for $15million in 1994 at the age of 39 and sold his stake for $250million in 2005. He played a pivotal role in bringing Etisalat (mobile phone operator) into the Nigerian market. This episode form
Inspire Africa Series
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