
Venture Valley
Venture Valley is a podcast about building businesses in Africa and beyond. Hosted by Ingene Studios, it features conversations with entrepreneurs who share the stories behind their companies, including their successes, setbacks and strategies. The tone is down-to-earth and practical, aimed at listeners who are starting or growing their own ventures. Episodes mix personal stories with actionable tips for navigating entrepreneurship.
Episodes

The Two Industries Creating Africa’s Next Generation of Billionaires | Sanmi Lajuwomi
In this powerful episode, Sanmi Lajuwomi, founder of Winox Group, shares his incredible journey from a lucrative business analyst career in the UK (earning £500 a day) to returning to Nigeria to build a solar energy, agro-trading, and microfinance conglomerate. He explains the 'call to adventure' that led him to give up his comfortable life, the challenges of navigating FX volatility and e

Why Jane Left a Global Career at Meta for Public service | Jane Egerton Idehen
In this episode of Venture Valley, Jane Egerton-Idehen shares her extraordinary journey from growing up in the flood-prone slums of Ajegunle to becoming the Managing Director and CEO of NigComSat. She reflects on how her parents' unwavering belief in education became her pathway out of poverty, the friendships and mentors who shaped her ambition, and the heartbreaking loss of her closest frien

How Stears Raised $3.2M After Nigerian VCs Said NO | The True Story
How do you go from studying philosophy, working in corporate law, and quitting a prestigious career to building one of Africa’s most ambitious data companies?In this episode of Venture Valley, Abdul shares the real story behind Stears — from its early days as a media company, to its election data breakthrough, to raising its first $650,000, and later expanding a funding round after interest from S

How Tara Fela- Durotoye Built a Multi-Billion Dollar Beauty Brand Without Investors
For over two decades, Tara Fela-Durotoye has built one of Africa's most respected beauty brands—House of Tara. But behind the success is a remarkable story of sacrifice, leadership, resilience, and long-term thinking.In this episode of Venture Valley, Tara shares the untold lessons behind building a business without venture capital, raising capital through credibility, transitioning leadership

Sim Shagaya Reveals How He Chooses Billion-Dollar Business Ideas
After building Konga into one of Nigeria's biggest e-commerce companies, Sim Shagaya returned to the idea he had postponed for years—education.In this conversation, Sim explains why he ignored the critics who said EdTech was a losing business, how ULesson was conceived before Konga, and the framework he uses to identify billion-dollar opportunities. He also shares insights on AI, insurance, re

The Billion-Dollar Lie Startups Keep Telling | Sim Shagaya
Are unicorns really the goal?In this episode, Sim Shagaya challenges one of the biggest myths in entrepreneurship: that billion-dollar valuations are the ultimate measure of success.From building Konga and DealDey to founding uLesson and Miva, Sim shares why sustainable businesses, real value creation, and solving meaningful problems matter more than chasing headlines.Watch the full conversation n

From Comic Books to Grammy Projects: Chuka Obi on Building a Real Creative Economy
Creativity starts with ideas, but it scales with structure and intention.In this episode of Venture Valley, we sit down with Chuka Obi, Director of Creativity & Innovation at Globacom and a leading voice in Africa’s creative ecosystem, to unpack what it really takes to build a sustainable creative economy—beyond hype, raw talent, and viral moments.Chuka shares his journey from writing comic bo

The Billion-Dollar Industry Nigeria Abandoned
In this episode of Venture Valley, we sit down with Bello-Osagie A. Teslim, a Global Agricultural Finance Expert, ACCA, MSc (The University of Manchester Business School), and Group CEO & Co-Founder of Sunclave Investment Limited.
Teslim has spent years structuring agricultural finance solutions across Africa, and he breaks down why agriculture is the continent’s most undervalued yet highest-p

The Creative Economy Is Nigeria’s $250B Goldmine — Obi Asika Breaks It Down
What if Nigeria’s greatest goldmine isn’t oil but creativity?In this episode of Venture Valley, we sit down with Obi Asika, Director General of the National Council for Arts & Culture (NCAC) and a foundational architect of Nigeria’s modern creative industry.Obi breaks down the true power of Nigerian culture, the rise of Afrobeats, the evolution of Nollywood, and why the creative economy is alr

The Quiet Revolution of an African Organic Care Brand | Janada Ajeroh
In this episode of Venture Valley, we sit with Janada, the visionary founder of Mint Organic Care, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing organic skincare brands.Her journey started not from a boardroom — but from a personal struggle with sensitive skin and a deep desire to live more intentionally. What began as a homemade routine in her father’s kitchen evolved into a quiet revolution that’s shaping Af

The Hidden Opportunities in Africa's Creative Economy | Tochukwu "Dr Foy" Macfoy
How do you turn attention into revenue in Africa’s booming creative economy?In this episode of Venture Valley, we sit down with Dr. Tochukwu Macfoy, popularly known as “Dr. Foy”—a medical doctor turned media entrepreneur and founder of Same Energy Global and Energize Music. Dr. Foy breaks down the hidden opportunities in Africa’s creative landscape and reveals how creators can build sustainable em

The Hidden Opportunities in Africa's Creative Economy| Tochukwu "Dr Foy" Macfoy
How do you turn attention into revenue in Africa’s booming creative economy?In this episode of Venture Valley, we sit down with Dr. Tochukwu Macfoy, popularly known as “Dr. Foy”—a medical doctor turned media entrepreneur and founder of Same Energy Global and Energize Music. Dr. Foy breaks down the hidden opportunities in Africa’s creative landscape and reveals how creators can build sustainable em

The Fashion Empire Dressing Africa | Adedoyin Balogun shares his story.
From selling shirts during ASUU strike to building one of Africa’s fastest-growing fashion empires, Adedoyin Balogun’s story is a masterclass in resilience, creativity, and vision.In this episode of Venture Valley, we sit with Adedoyin Balogun — Founder and Creative Director of Baldon Clothiers, as he shares his story on how he turned a moment of frustration into a billion-dollar opportunity, now

How Crypto Currency Can Change Africa’s Economy Forever.
In this episode of Venture Valley, we sit down with Adedeji Owonibi, fintech entrepreneur, blockchain advocate, and former banker, to unpack the myths and realities of blockchain in Africa. Deji shares his insights on why blockchain is often misunderstood, the link between crypto scams and regulation, and how Africa can use blockchain to solve real problems — from financial inclusion to trust in i

Life In and After Aso Rock: Bayo Omoboriowo shares his Journey
In this episode of Venture Valley, we sit down with Bayo Omoboriowo, the man who went from hustling in Mushin to becoming the Official Photographer to Fmr President Muhammadu Buhari, a Guinness World Record holder, and the builder of creative spaces empowering Africa’s next generation.Bayo shares his raw journey: how he risked it all, turned setbacks into stepping stones, and built multiple creati

The Truth Behind Generational Business Failure in Africa | Odera McFoy
In this episode of Venture Valley, African entrepreneur Odera McFoy-Akachukwu shares why he turned down a $20K offer from Apple to pursue something far more important—building scalable African businesses and creating generational wealth.This conversation dives into:✅ The courage to reject prestige and security for vision and purpose✅ Childhood lessons that shaped his entrepreneurial mindset and bu

I Turned Passion into a Global Brand | Jacqueline Suowari
In this episode of Venture Valley Podcast, we sit down with Jacqueline Suowari, a globally recognised Nigerian ballpoint pen artist whose journey is nothing short of extraordinary. She shares how she went from 500 rejected emails and 4 years without a single gig, to building a career that has taken her art to international galleries and collectors worldwide. Jacqueline opens up about resilience, t

This American Lawyer is Helping African Startups Break Into America Legally | Crystal Ikani
In this episode of Venture Valley, we sit down with Crystal Ikani Musa — Managing Partner at Visa Immigration Pro and Partner at Expectation State — to explore her inspiring journey from practicing law in Washington, D.C. to building a purpose-driven career in Nigeria.Crystal reveals one of the biggest mistakes founders make when seeking investors: chasing money before building the right legal and

The Truth About Building a Fashion Empire in Nigeria | Charles Oronsaye
He started out showing designs on an iPad in Nigerian clubs and hotel lobbies. Today, Charles Oronsaye is the Founder & Creative Director of Africana Couture, a global menswear brand dressing presidents, celebrities, and business leaders.In this episode of Venture Valley, Charles reveals how he turned a student hustle into one of Africa’s biggest fashion powerhouses and the business lessons he

Privilege vs Hustle: The Nepo & Lapo Baby Debate
In this episode of Venture Valley Podcast, we dive into the hot debate: Nepo Babies vs Lapo Babies — Privilege vs Hustle.Does being born into privilege guarantee success, or does true impact come from those who grind from scratch?We explore powerful examples from Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, Tony Elumelu, and other African business leaders shaping the startup and entrepreneurship scene. Along the

The Surprising Secrets to Success in the Food Industry
Join us as we explore the intersection of food and business with Chef Stone. He insights, and expertise on what it takes to succeed in the competitive food industry.Whether you're passionate about entrepreneurship, the restaurant business, or African success stories, this episode is packed with lessons and insights for you.Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the food industry and learn fro

How We Made Multi-Million Dollars Profit Investing In i-Fitness
In this episode, Yomi Jemibewon, Managing Partner at CardinalStone Capital Advisers, shares how his team helped scale the i-Fitness brand while tackling challenges in Nigeria’s business environment, and transforming i-Fitness into a household name.Yomi shares how they have managed to thrive despite multiple downturns in the global economic scene.If you're interested in knowing what to do and w

See How He Rebuilt His Restaurant Business 4 Weeks After Demolition In Abuja
How do you bounce back when your entire business is demolished overnight?
That’s exactly what happened to Obi, founder of Papiee’s Maetro, and in this episode, he shares his journey of resilience, strategy, making tough business decisions and how he has remained resilient and adaptable through it all.
In this episode, he shares what it truly takes to run a successful business in Nigeria’s tough

Top Nigerian Business Consultant Shares Growth Hacks for SMEs
In this episode, Toyin Olufon, Lead Consultant at Lefort Professional Services, shares lessons learned from growing up in a business-oriented family. She shares her journey from helping her businesswoman mother to becoming a business consultant with a focus on innovation, adaptability, and leveraging financial data to navigate economic challenges.
In this episode, she shows us:
- How to track c

How I Accidentally Started a Successful Content Creation Career | Salem King
Ever wondered what it takes to turn content creation into a business?
In this episode, we chat with Salem King, the accidental content creator who turned a 30-day video challenge into a thriving career. Salem shares how he started creating content to improve his communication skills and accidentally found success through authentic storytelling.
In this conversation, we uncover:
- How Salem tra

Nigerian Financial Expert Shares Top Business Insights for 2025
In this episode, we sit down with Toyin Olufon, Lead Consultant at Lefort Professional Services, to explore the business landscape, and outlook for 2025.
Toyin offers practical strategies and insights to help businesses navigate the challenges of 2025 and beyond.
In this episode, you’ll also learn:
- How to prepare your business for the coming year.
- Key market trends that every entrepreneur

Former Wall Street Professional Shares Top Investment Secrets For Nigerians
In this episode, we sit down with Yomi Jemibewon, Managing Partner at Cardinal Stone Capital Advisers, to discuss, among other things, their journey with i-Fitness, West Africa’s leading fitness chain.
Yomi shares how his team helped scale the brand, tackle challenges in Nigeria’s business environment, and transform i-Fitness into a household name.
In this episode, you’ll also learn:
- Lessons

Moniepoint & Piggyvest Investor Reveals Why VCs and Angel Investors Say No to Founders
In this episode, Olumide Soyombo, co-founder Bluechip Technologies Ltd, shares his journey as a Venture Capitalist, highlighting the evolution of Africa's tech ecosystem.
Discover his investment strategies, lessons learned from other founders, and his call for innovation to solve real-world problems. This discussion covers talent development, co-founder dynamics, and how African startups can tap

This Nigerian Cybersecurity Expert Exposes the Dark Side of the Internet
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of cybersecurity with Gbolabo Awelewa, a tech founder specializing in safeguarding organizations and individuals from online threats.
Gbolabo shares his unique journey from building IT infrastructures at InterSwitch to co-founding Cybervergent, a leading cybersecurity firm in Nigeria.
We discuss the growing importance of data protection, cyber defe

How This Nigerian Woman Raised $500k from Trash
In this Founders Friday episode, we join Cynthia Chisom and the remarkable Rita Idehai, the CEO of Eco Barter, a social enterprise turning waste into value. Rita shares how her background in geology sparked a passion for sustainability, leading her to create a social enterprise that allows households to exchange waste for value.
Discover her inspiring journey through building a thriving climate

How This Nigerian Woman is Solving Money Problems for Business Owners
Discover how Yemisi Isidi, founder of Triift Africa, is making impact in Nigeria's nano and small businesses through microfinance, digital literacy, and capacity building. In this video, we dive into Yemisi’s journey from community work in the UK to empowering entrepreneurs across Africa.
She shares her inspiring story from microfinancing to creating a transformative impact on Nigerian business

Transitioning from FMCG, to Lecturing, to Tech CEO
From aerospace engineering to managing large-scale tech projects, Ronald's story is one of resilience, learning, and overcoming challenges.
Join us as we sit down with Ronald Ajiboye, a visionary leader pushing the boundaries of technology in Nigeria.
In this episode, Ronald, CEO of Baba Sky Technologies (drone technologies) and Omeife Technologies (developer of Africa's first humanoi

How This Nigerian Woman is Solving Money Problems for Business Owners
Discover how Yemisi Isidi, founder of Triift Africa, is making impact in Nigeria's nano and small businesses through microfinance, digital literacy, and capacity building. In this video, we dive into Yemisi’s journey from community work in the UK to empowering entrepreneurs across Africa.
She shares her inspiring story from microfinancing to creating a transformative impact on Nigerian busi

This Nigerian Man Has Educated Over 1.5m Out-of-School Children
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Prince Gideon Olanrewaju, popularly called Lanre Shaper, a development professional, edtech entrepreneur, and researcher who is making a significant impact in the education sector.
Lanre shares his journey from humble beginnings to founding AREAi Foundation and DigiLearns—two innovative platforms that are transforming education for disadvantaged commu

This Nigerian Founder Started his Logistics Company as the First Rider
In this episode of Venture Valley, Etuk Essien, co-founder of Messenger, shares the story behind building a successful logistics company from the ground up.
Learn about the challenges he faced, the lessons he learned, and the strategies that led to his success.
Learn how they've overcome challenges, built a sustainable business model, and are now expanding their reach.
This episode is p

Meet The Nigerian Man Who Quit His Job & Started his Business Without Investors
Tired of the same old business advice? Get ready to be inspired!
In this episode of Founder’s corner, we sit down with Ndu Ekwomadu, a serial entrepreneur who has defied the odds to create multiple successful businesses. From overcoming initial challenges to scaling a profitable venture, Ndu shares invaluable insights and practical advice.
Discover the secrets behind his success and gain the

The Nigerian man that makes Millionaires: Learn his Business Secrets!
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur struggling to break through the noise?
This episode of Venture Valley dives deep into the mind of a seasoned entrepreneur and business activator, JP Iwuoha.
He shares insights on the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make and invaluable advice on overcoming obstacles.
Discover why capital might be an excuse rather than a problem and how understanding human beha

How This Nigerian Entrepreneur Turned a Power Outage into a Million-Dollar Business | Buy Power Success Story
Welcome to the first episode of Founder's Corner on Venture Valley, in collaboration with Founders Friday! 🎉
In this exciting debut, we sit down with Ojima Benjamin Ufaruna, the Co-founder and CEO of BuyPower Inc.
Join us as Ojima shares his journey, from the challenges of raising capital to the innovative solutions that led to the success of BuyPower.
Key Highlights:
* OJIMA's unexpe

Distribution vs. Product: The SECRET to Startup Success (Avoid This Fatal Mistake!)
In this short from Venture Valley, we sit down with Marvin Uche, the visionary behind Hala and ShopsApp, for a deep dive into crucial startup insights:
- Learn from Failure: Even successful founders make mistakes. Gain valuable insights from Marvin's failures to avoid similar pitfalls.
- Forge Strong Partnerships: Explore the value of strategic partnerships in building a thriving startup.
- B

3 Mistakes Every Fintech Founder Makes (and How to Avoid Them)
In this insightful episode of Venture Valley, we explore into the intersection of AI, machine learning, and FinTech with our distinguished guest, Lee Victor. Lee is a seasoned entrepreneur with a robust background in engineering and product development, having successfully built and scaled several innovative solutions in the FinTech space.
Key Highlights:
* Navigating FinTech Saturation: Lee sh

Low-Skill Jobs vs AI: Is There Still Hope for the Nigerian Workforce?
Can low-level jobs provide a sustainable solution for millions of young Nigerians, or should we focus on upskilling for high-level positions?
In this episode, we answer major questions around the future of work, AI's impact, and why Continuous skill development is crucial right now.
Our special guest, Mr. Gbenga Totoyi, a partner of Alan and Grant and a seasoned HR expert, shares honest ad

"Nigeria's Telecom Industry Is About To Change Forever - Here's Why" | MVNOs
Have you heard about MVNO before?
We just released a unique episode on Building from Africa!
Our guest is Mr Ernest Akinlola, the pioneering Managing Director of Bboxx Nigeria, one of Africa's biggest renewable energy company.
Mr Ernest has spent more than 25 years in the telecoms industry developing unique and extensive expertise in the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) industry, ha

Do Not Launch Your Startup Without Knowing This | Iyin Aboyeji's 2 Rules
Have you ever wondered what models most successful startups live by?
In this episode, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, two time unicorn founder of Andela and Flutterwave shares on the need for you to focus on doing things you are good at, rather than trying to be a jack of all trades and master of none.
He talks about his own strengths and how he delegates things to other people who are better at the task.

What it Takes to Succeed in Nollywood | Uzee Usman’s Story | Actor in “A Tribe Called Judah”
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an actor in Nigeria?
We just released a new episode on Building from Africa!
Our guest is the exceptional Dr. Uzee Usman Adeyemi, a down to earth, bubbly personality. He is a phenomenal Nigerian actor and film producer known nationally and internationally, for his films and features: A Tribe Called Judah, Anikulapo, Voiceless, Anikulapo, Oga Abuja and.

How Supa Strikas Became The World’s Greatest Comic from Africa #Africa #comics #branding
As a child, did you also long for Mr. Biggs just to grab a Supa Strikas comic book?
Welcome to another episode on Building from Africa!
In this video, I talk about Supa Strikas, one of the world’s biggest comic books created in Africa. It was founded by four unique South African creatives through innovative thinking, cultural relevance, and sheer marketing brilliance that any brand, marketer, o

How Iyinoluwa Aboyeji is Building Africa's Silicon Valley in Nigeria
Have you ever wondered what it takes to build the next Silicon Valley, but for Africa?
In this episode of Venture Valley, we're thrilled to chat with Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, the visionary entrepreneur behind Itana, a groundbreaking project aiming to become Africa's premier tech hub. ITANA is Africa's first digital zone in Nigeria where global technology-powered companies — such as tech s

Avoid Costly Mistakes! Filmmaking Essentials for Filmmakers (FREE Tips from Top Producer!)
In this must-watch episode for aspiring filmmakers, we sit down with Chris Odeh, a Film & TV Producer, Creative Entrepreneur, and Founder of Sozo Films and Coal360Global. Packed with filmmaking tips for beginners and movie producer advice, Chris shares invaluable insights from his 20+ years of experience to empower aspiring and established creatives, movie producers, film investors, directors

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji Reveals The Biggest Reason Why Tech Startups Are Failing Now
Would you like to know what kinds of early practices Founders used that led to their successes?
In our last podcast episode, we had the privilege of having a second time conversation, with Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, the two-time tech company builder of Flutterwave and Andela, and CEO/ Co-Founder of Future Africa.
He shared 4 vital things that made old time tech companies to succeed:
-Community of genu

First-Time Home Buyer in Nigeria? Watch This Before Investing!
Struggling to navigate the real estate market in Nigeria? Worried about dodgy developers and unfinished projects?
This episode of Venture Valley explores the current state of Nigerian real estate, with a focus on avoiding scams and making smart investment decisions. Our guest, Ayobami Folarin, shares valuable insights and practical tips for both first-time homebuyers and seasoned investors.
In

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji Reveals What it Takes to Build a Successful Tech Company from Nigeria
Have you ever thought about the likelihood of solving a problem that troubles you a lot?
In this newest episode of Building from Africa, we dive into the world of Nigerian entrepreneurship with Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, CEO and general partner of Future Africa. As a serial entrepreneur, he's known for unlocking Africa's potential through technology. Having founded unicorns like Flutterwave and A

How to Create a High Performing Team in 2024 | The Star Team Work Culture
Have you ever wondered what it takes to find the right people to work with?
Today’s guest on our latest episode of Building from Africa gives you a breakdown on how to build a conducive work culture that will make your team, employees and partners to tie themselves to your vision, in order to achieve business success.
He and the Host of this podcast have been good friends for almost two decade

From Uber Driver to an Award-Winning Property Business Mogul: How He Hacked Property Investment in the UK
After relocating to the United Kingdom about 20 years ago to no family but the passion to make ends meet and have a better life, this Nigerian man pushed against all odds. Today, he is regarded by the US as an entrepreneur set to disrupt in 2024.
He is also an Award-winning entrepreneur nationally and internationally, and has been featured in CEO Magazine alongside Elon Musk, guest on Property T

Outperform Your Competition as an Entrepreneur - The Winning Business Strategy
Ever thought about how to be competitive as an entrepreneur?
Our exceptional guest in today’s latest episode of Building from Africa gives you tips on how to stand out in your business.
In this video, you will learn ways to maintain customer loyalty, how to make your brand known, how to innovate wisely, and how to be a leader in your business venture.
He stated something insightful:
“When it com

How To Sell Anything to Anyone | Master the Psychology of Sales
Welcome to a new episode on Building from Africa with Elijah!
In this interview, Strategist, in Media and Advertising at Technology Media Global, Solomon Dawudu talks with Elijah Affi about the importance of selling as a life skill, how to understand who your customers are, how to build relationships with people, and how to win negotiations with people. He unravels how you can effectively sell an

Learn from the Best: Nigeria’s Leading Corporate Lawyer on Winning in Business
We had an interview with Saadatu Falila, the Managing Partner of Hamu Legal, an innovative multi-disciplinary firm based in Abuja. Her practice is focused on the intersection of law, policy and emerging technology. Falila is many things, and wears many hats. With an in-depth understanding of the Nigerian legal system, she has advised clients across various industries including banking, fintech, he

Meet The Nigerian Building An App That Is Changing The African Business Ecosystem Forever
Have you ever thought about what it will feel like, to access everything you need within your comfort zone?
We have a new episode for you from Building from Africa!
Our guest is a young and ambitious Nigerian businessman, who is on a quest to transform the lives of local business owners through his E-Commerce platform called Hala, on which he has a product called ShopsApp. Being a problem solver r

How He Built A Successful Real Estate Business in Nigeria | Learn The SECRET! - Building from Africa E7
Has it ever crossed your mind how Real Estate developers in Nigeria, Africa earn their money?
We have a phenomenal guest in our latest episode of Building from Africa. He goes way back with the Host of Building from Africa, Elijah Affi and you can tell by their rapport and brotherliness.
In this video, you will get to find out from him firsthand what processes he followed to attain success in the

She is Building Nigeria's Biggest Interior Design Company - Building from Africa E6
Welcome to our latest episode featuring the remarkable journey of a Nigerian woman who defied the odds to build an interior design empire from humble beginnings. Join us as we delve into the inspiring story of Freda Anegbe, the Creative Director and CEO of Panto Interiors, a design entrepreneur who transformed her childhood dream of selling tomatoes into a thriving business in the world of interio

Wale Jana of Sapphire Scents FINALLY Breaks His Silence: ‘This is What Really Happened’ - Building from Africa E5
Have you ever wondered how it feels to be crucified by the public, only to emerge stronger on the other side?
Tune into the raw, unfiltered journey of resilience and comeback in our latest episode on Building from Africa, featuring the story of Mr. Adewale Aladejana, widely known as Wale Jana. As the visionary behind Sapphire Scents, Wale carved a niche in the fragrance industry with dedication

How this Nigerian Man Became a MILLIONAIRE from CLEANING | Nigeria’s Cleaning King | Building from Africa E4
Check out our latest podcast episode on Building from Africa featuring Yakubu Mohammed Yazeed Esq., CEO of YAZ LAUNDRY & CLEANING SERVICES (YLCS ) LTD and President of THE CLEANERS NETWORK. He also goes by the name “THE CLEANING KING”.
With almost a decade of entrepreneurial experience, Yazeed founded YLCS in 2019 and launched "PROJECT CLEAN ABUJA" in 2020, uniting cleaners against d

This Nigerian Woman Has Helped over 8,000 Prisoners Get Justice | Building from Africa EP 3
Meet our guest, Barr. Funke Adeoye, a seasoned Lawyer and Social Entrepreneur who has made a significant impact, aiding over 8,000 individuals through her organization, Hope Behind Bars.
Delve into her insights on being a woman in the legal space, her passion for Criminal Law, and the origin of Hope Behind Bars rooted in a personal tragedy in 2018 linked to issues in Nigeria's healthcare sys

How Iyin Aboyeji Built Two Billion Dollar Tech Companies From Nigeria | Africa’s Greatest Tech Story | Building from Africa EP 2
It’s another episode yet again on Building from Africa!!!
Our guest Iyinoluwa Aboyeji is the CEO and general partner of Future Africa, a fund supporting innovative leaders in Africa. He is a serial entrepreneur who focuses on leveraging technology to unlock Africa's potential.
He has built two unicorns, Flutterwave and Andela, and invested in projects like Moove, a flexible car ownership pl

Why AI will take your jobs in 3 years or not | Adapt or CRUMBLE! | Building from Africa EP 1
Have you ever wondered if AI has come to disrupt the nature of human work?
Welcome to the first episode of Building from Africa!
In this episode, we discussed with Mr. Gbenga Totoyi, a partner of Alan and Grant who has a passion for simplifying complex things. He has a background in Economics and is in the people business.
Two things keep Mr. Gbenga at night, and they are;
Thinking about sol

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