Minding Your Business Africa
Minding Your Business Africa is a podcast that amplifies the stories of African business owners, founders, and creators. Hosted by Fola Folayan, it covers essential business topics such as leadership, online marketing, business management, and branding. The show aims to help African entrepreneurs achieve success and stand out in the crowded marketplace.
Episodes
Lanre Lawal: The Music Executive Rebuilding Public School Libraries
In this episode of Minding Your Business Africa, Fola Folayan sits down with creative entrepreneur and talent manager Lanre Lawal to explore the journey behind the man known as The Consultant. From growing up in Agege to building artist brands and launching the Lanre Lawal Library Project, Lanre shares why reading changed his life and why he's committed to restoring public school libraries acr
Christian Ngabo - Building The Future Of Commerce In Rwanda
In this episode of Minding Your Business Africa, we sit down with Christian Ngabo, the 26-year-old founder of the Isokko App, an e-commerce platform helping people in Kigali order groceries and everyday essentials from local stores, while creating flexible income opportunities for young people through Isokko agents.Christian’s journey started with pure curiosity and grew into building tech product
Christopher Williams: From Corporate Success to Courageous Leadership
On this episode of Minding Your Business Africa, I sit down with Christopher O. H. Williams to talk about what success really looks like for young Africans navigating corporate spaces.Christopher shares his journey from growing up in Sierra Leone to studying and building a career in the United States, rising through global institutions, and eventually stepping away to focus on something deeper, pu
How Suo Chapele Found Her Voice Through Sports & Media
Sports media plays a major role in shaping public conversation and culture, but it has historically been dominated by male voices. For many women in sports broadcasting, entering that space means pushing against long standing expectations about who belongs and who is taken seriously.In this episode of Minding Your Business Africa, Fola Folayan sits down with Chief Suo Chapele, a trailblazer in Afr
Building A Successful Food Brand: The SoFreshNG Story
Building a successful food brand in Nigeria is about patience, systems, and learning the market one decision at a time.In this episode of Minding Your Business Africa, Olagoke Balogun, co founder and CEO of So Fresh Nigeria, shares the real story behind building So Fresh from a small fruit and vegetable store into one of Nigeria’s most trusted healthy food brands.We talk about listening to custome
From Radio Voice to CEO: Aissa Cyiza is Leading Rwanda’s Airwaves
In this episode of Minding Your Business Africa, Fola sits down with Aissa Cyiza, one of Rwanda’s most recognizable radio personalities and the CEO of Royal FM.Aissa opens up about her journey from the studio microphone to the executive office, the challenges and breakthroughs that shaped her career.She shares the lessons she has learned along the way, how she continues to grow personally and prof
How Waithera Wambugu Is Driving Africa's Clean Tech Revolution
In this episode, Fola sits down with Dr. Waithera Wambugu, a Kenyan scientist and founder of Kasi Desert Circuit, who is merging motorsport and clean technology to power Africa’s sustainable future.From polymer chemistry to the racetrack, Waithera’s work challenges how we think about science, innovation, and who gets to lead Africa’s next big breakthroughs. She shares her journey as a young founde
YorubaChic: Preserving Heritage, One Post at a Time
In this episode, I talk with Oyindamola Abbatty, popularly known asYorubaChic, whose creative storytelling on social media is changing how people see and understand Yoruba culture.She shares how a love for her heritage turned into a digital movement — one that challenges stereotypes, corrects misinformation, and inspires pride among Yoruba people everywhere. From conversations about identity and l
Learning Kinyarwanda, Learning Rwanda With Shema Reagan
In this episode, I sit down with Shema Reagan — a Kinyarwanda teacher, creative writer, and passionate cultural advocate — for a conversation about how language connects us to who we are.We talk about what it really means to learn Rwanda through its language — from the subtle ways Rwandans greet each other, to the cultural meanings tucked inside everyday words. Shema shares how teaching Kinyarwand
Nigel Mugamu: The Accountant Who Became A Storyteller
In this episode of Minding Your Business Africa, I sit down with Zimbabwean media entrepreneur Nigel Mugamu, the founder of 263Chat. What began as a simple Twitter discussion grew into one of Zimbabwe’s most influential digital media platforms, shaping national conversations and challenging how African stories are told.Nigel shares his journey from being an accountant to becoming a storyteller, th
Activism Meets Politics: Yvonne Mpambara’s Fight for Inclusive Leadership
What happens when activism meets politics? In this episode of Minding Your Business Africa, Ugandan lawyer, activist, and presidential contender Yvonne Mpambara shares her journey from grassroots advocacy to national politics. She talks about breaking barriers for women, empowering youth, and her bold vision for an inclusive Uganda.
Can Young Africans Truly Shape National Policy?
Ebenezer Wikina went from Port Harcourt with just a basic phone to influencing global policy conversations. In this episode, he shares how he built Policy Shapers, led the Reform IELTS campaign, and why he believes young Africans hold the key to shaping the continent’s future.
Liboi: Music, Culture and The Fight For Representation
Liboi grew up in Nairobi’s Kariobangi North, turning her experiences into powerful music that blends tradition with modern sounds. In this episode, she shares her journey as an artivist, using her voice to champion culture, social change, and mental health.
Ayo Adams' Journey to Cultural Storytelling
In this episode, I sit down with Ayo Adams — a Nigerian filmmaker, and digital creator whose work explores culture, identity, and social change. From his childhood in Ibadan to studying Theatre Arts and carving out a space as a culture influencer, Ayo shares his journey of creativity, self-discovery, and impact.
What Does Theatre In Uganda Need?
In this episode of Minding Your Business Africa, I speak with Ugandan theatre pioneer Philip Luswata. From his work in films like Queen of Katwe to founding Theatre Factory and creating community spaces like Wava Theatre, Luswata has spent over 20 years shaping Uganda’s arts and theatre scene. He shares his journey, the lessons he’s learned, and why theatre remains at the center of his life and wo
Building An Exceptional E-Commerce Brand; The Shoepify Experience
In September 2016, Omowunmi Kolawole founded founded Shoepify, an e-commerce fashion retail store, targeted at working women who want to be fashionable without having to break the bank.By offering quality fashion products at a relatively low cost, Shoepify has captured an attractive number of cost-driven online shoppersOn this episode, Omowunmi talked about her passion for retail, the challenges s
Farida Kabir: Inspiring African Women In Tech and Finance
Farida Kabir is an exceptional manager with a wealth of experience across various sectors. With over a decade of expertise in both the private and public spheres, as well as the international development arena, Farida has truly left her mark on the world of tech
Currently serving as the Group Head of Growth and Brand at Sudo Africa, Farida spearheads the expansion of the company's innovative produ
Travelling Africa With Katchie Nzama
In 2017,South African media personality and travel blogger, Katchie Nzama, also known as The Solo Wanderer, backpacked from Capetown South Africa to Cairo Egypt, on her ownIt took her six months to travel across 21 countries in a trip she tagged #BreakingBorders.Since then she has visited 35 of Africa’s 54 countries.Following Katchie’s work through her very active social platforms, Her life someti
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