Frankly Business Podcast
The Frankly Business Podcast offers clear, intelligent conversations about business, finance, and the economy across Nigeria and Africa. Hosted by business media professional Frank Fagbo, it features founders, CEOs, policymakers, and industry leaders shaping the region's digital and economic landscape. Episodes break down fintech, macroeconomic trends, regulation, digital payments, startup funding, capital markets, and strategies behind Africa's fastest-growing companies. The show aims to make complex ideas accessible for founders, investors, professionals, and anyone interested in African business, financial markets, entrepreneurship, and technology.
Episodes
Dangote Refinery IPO: Should You Buy? Mukhtar Mohammed Breaks It Down
The Dangote Refinery IPO is here. But beyond the excitement, the real question is simple: is Dangote Refinery a good business at the price investors are being asked to pay?
On this episode of Frankly Business Podcast, I sit down with Mukhtar Mohammed, finance analyst, stock market investor, mentor and Non-Executive Director of Blue Marina Secu
The Nigerian Stock Market Will Explode - Gbolahan Olojede Explains Why
Could the Nigerian stock market be on the verge of its next major move?
After years of economic turbulence, currency pressure, reforms and market volatility, Nigeria’s financial markets are entering an interesting period. But where are the real opportunities — and what should investors be watching?
In this episode, we sit down with Gbolahan O
He Left Mercedes-Benz to Prove Africa Can Build Cars | Tobi Ajayi (Nord Automobiles)
Nigeria has over 220 million people, yet imports nearly everything—from cars and furniture to industrial machinery.
Why?
In this episode of the Frankly Business Podcast, Frank Fagbo sits down with Oluwatobi Ajayi, Founder and CEO of Nord Automobiles, to unpack one of the biggest questions facing Africa’s largest economy.
They discuss:
• Why
Before You Buy Land in Nigeria, Watch This | The Complete Real Estate Guide
Every year, thousands of Nigerians lose millions of naira to real estate scams, fake land documents, government acquisition issues, Omo-onile disputes, and costly mistakes that could have been avoided.
In this episode of Frankly Business, real estate expert Folajomi Ibrahim shares a practical guide to buying land and property in Nigeria the ri
Japa Won’t Make You Rich — The Truth About Migration, Wealth & Nigeria’s Broken Investment System | Femi Rogers
Everybody wants to leave Nigeria.
Japa.
Escape.
Start over abroad.
But what if everything you believe about migration, wealth, and “the West as heaven” is wrong?
In this episode of Frankly Business Podcast, serial entrepreneur and real estate developer Femi Rogers breaks down the uncomfortable truth about money, migration, and wealth creatio
The Truth About Business, Power & Survival “Nigeria Should Structure Corruption” | Keji Giwa
What if corruption in Nigeria isn’t disappearing anytime soon…
but simply becoming more organized?
On this explosive episode of Frankly Business, Keji Giwa — founder of Shortlet.ng and Giwa Gardens — shares one of the most controversial business takes we’ve ever heard on the podcast:
“Nigeria should structure corruption.”
But that’s only th
I Missed a 10,000x Startup… After Investing Early in Paystack | Abasiama Idaresit
In this episode of Frankly Business, I sit down with Abasiama Idaresit — one of Africa’s pioneering digital entrepreneurs, early-stage investor, and CEO of Wild Fusion Holdings.
From launching one of Nigeria’s first digital marketing agencies in 2010 to investing early in companies like Paystack, Big Cabal Media, and Casava, Abasiama has been
From Walmart to Wakanow: How Bayo Adedeji Is Fixing Africa’s Travel Problem | $50M Raised
From Walmart to Wakanow. In this episode, Bayo Adedeji, CEO of Wakanow, shares how he transitioned from working at Walmart to building one of Africa’s leading travel tech companies — raising over $50 million along the way.
We also unpack why flights are expensive in Africa and what must change
Why are flights so expensive in Africa — especially
She Raised $600k in 24 Hours — Here’s What Most Founders Get Wrong About Funding
Most founders think funding is about pitch decks. They’re wrong.
In this episode, we sat down with Ife Durosinmi-Etti, Founder and CEO of Herconomy, to unpack how she raised $600,000 in 24 hours, attracted over $5 million in commitments, and what most founders misunderstand about funding.
We talk about crowdfunding on Instagram, visibility an
How Venture Capital Works in Africa: Funding, LPs & Startup Success Samson Esemuede
In this capsule of the Frankly Business Podcast, Samson Esemuede — founder of Zrosk Investment Ltd and one of Africa’s most exciting young investors — breaks down the truth behind venture capital, fundraising, and how investors actually make money.
From how VCs raise capital, to who funds them, to why emerging markets need a new investment mod
The Truth About Why Investors Are Pouring Billions Into Africa—From the CFA Betting $Millions+ On It
Samson Esemuede, CFA, is one of Africa’s most respected investment minds.
He began his career at CitiBank and Deutsche Bank, rising to the position of Vice President, before becoming a founding partner at Zrosk Investment Management, a firm now managing north of $100+ million AUM.
In this exclusive 130-minute conversation, Samson and Frank div
Why Great Companies Fail Even When They Do Everything Right | Niyi Adesanya
Some companies do everything right — and still fail. Why?
In this episode of the Frankly Business Podcast, Africa’s foremost leadership strategist Niyi Adesanya explains why vision, talent, and execution are not enough without strong systems, culture, and leadership design.
Drawing from real-world examples like Nokia and Kodak, Niyi breaks do
🔥 “Inside Africa’s $4.6bn Fintech Boom — Dr. Stanley Jacob Reveals the Real Playbook”
In a continent where innovation meets necessity, one leader sits at the center of Africa’s fintech revolution.
Dr. Stanley Jacob — President of the Fintech Association of Nigeria and CEO of Zest Payment (Stanbic IBTC subsidiary) — joins Frankly Business for a deep dive into the truth behind Africa’s $4.6bn fintech boom.
From the North of Nige
Get ₦3 Million in Funding — Learn How! - Babatunde Akin Moses (CEO &Co-Founder of Sycamore)
What if we told you that ₦3 million could be within your reach — legally and smartly? In this episode of Frankly Business, we break down practical, proven ways to access business funding in Nigeria. From grants and accelerator programs to pitching tips and hidden opportunities most entrepreneurs miss — this is your roadmap to getting funded.
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From A Village to Raising Billions for a Fintech Startup - Sam Eze (CEO, OurPass)
How does someone go from a small village background to building a billion-naira fintech company? In this inspiring episode of Frankly Business, we sit down with a visionary founder who turned humble beginnings into a global success story.
From early struggles to groundbreaking innovation, he shares the mindset, mistakes, and miracles behind hi
Proven Business Strategies to Make Millions - Coach Nancy Nnadi
Tired of motivational talk with no real results? In this power-packed episode of Frankly Business, we reveal tested and proven business strategies that actually make money — not just in theory, but in the real Nigerian market.
From pricing hacks and customer retention secrets to digital marketing moves that drive serious profit, our guest brea
Why Some Founders Need to Go to Jail - Omoruyi Edoigiawere
Let’s be honest — not every startup failure is innocent. In this no-holds-barred episode of Frankly Business Speaking, we dive into the dark side of entrepreneurship: fraud, exploitation, and the toxic “fake it till you make it” culture that’s ruining trust in the startup ecosystem.
From misused investor funds to unpaid staff and deceptive mar
Make Millions with These Skills in 14 Days - Nduka Ukpabi (CEO OF PLURALCODE)
What if you could learn a skill today and start earning big in just two weeks? In this episode of Frankly Speaking, we uncover high-demand, fast-monetising skills that Nigerians are using to make millions — even with little or no capital.
From digital services to creative freelancing and AI-powered tools, our guest reveals the exact skills, pl
How Big Businesses Crush Small Businesses - Demola Aderibigbe
Why do small businesses struggle to survive while big brands keep getting bigger? In this explosive episode of Frankly Speaking, we expose the strategies — and sometimes the silent wars — that big corporations use to dominate markets, edge out competitors, and control consumer choices.
From pricing power and marketing muscle to government influ
I Won 11 Business Grants Worth Millions - Stella Adebayo Matthew
Getting business funding in Nigeria isn’t easy — but what if you could learn directly from someone who’s cracked the code 11 times? In this episode of Frankly Speaking, we break down the real steps, strategies, and mindset that helped our guest secure 11 business grants worth millions of naira.
From crafting irresistible proposals to standing
Nigeria’s Hidden Real Estate Sales Secret - Folajimi Ibrahim
Behind every booming estate and luxury apartment in Nigeria lies a secret few people talk about — the unconventional strategies, silent partnerships, and local dynamics that truly drive property sales. In this episode, we uncover how agents, developers, and even influencers are reshaping the real estate game. From off-market deals to the psycho
