The Dakwahene Podcast
The Dakwahene Podcast discovers and connects Africa's most ambitious founders with capital. Each episode explores the ideas, decisions, and strategies behind promising African companies through in-depth conversations and venture breakdowns. The show translates founder journeys into real investment insight, serving as a platform for founders to gain visibility and investors to find opportunities.
Episodes
Episode 53_Femi Otedola 2.0: $1.2B Debt to $2B Net Worth
On the 19th of September 2026, Femi Otedola was declared as officially hitting the $2 billion mark by Forbes. Undoubtedly, a great African entrepreneur and a prophet of business, Femi Otedola has successfully engineered a successful comeback. In his first attempt at creating wealth, he crossed the 1 billion dollar mark. In his second attempt, he has successfully touched the $2 billion mark.This ep
Episode 52_$2.5M Debt to $420M Fortune: Dr. Theresa Oppong Beeko’s Rise to Dominance
Sitting atop Ghana’s real estate sector is Manet Group, a company with market share in real estate(commercial & residential), hospitality & construction. In the 3 decades of its existence it has developed about 2,000 homes and several commercial properties including the iconic Manet Twin Towers, made statements with its hospitality projects and built the modern day Ghana. But who is the force behi
Episode 51_Adesuwa Okunbo-Rhodes: The $80M Woman King
One of Africa’s biggest setbacks is that we do not tell our stories enough and so today, we tell the story of an African woman breaking boundaries and playing on the global stage. This is the story of Adesuwa Okunbo-Rhodes, a private equity titan in Africa with $80 AUM through her company Aruwa Capital Management. Having spent 8 years raising her first fund, she became the first African woman to r
EPISODE 50_Profit is Sanity, Cashflow is Reality: The Antidote to Feeling Broke
There’s a money trap we as entrepreneurs always fall into, worshipping profits and disregarding the flow of cash in our business. How money flows in the business as a matter of fact is more important than how much you’re making. It ultimately determines whether you’re going to walk away with money or not. This is what the rich really care about, not net worth, but cashflow. This episode also appli
EPISODE 49_Do Not Give Up: A Heartfelt Message To the Entrepreneur Achieving the Impossible
When the journey feels impossible, remember why you started. Episode 49 is a heartfelt message to every entrepreneur facing doubt: Do Not Give Up. Your breakthrough may be closer than you think.
Episode 48_The Story of 1 Billion Dollars: How Moniepoint Came To Rule
In the whole of Africa, only 9 tech startups have reached a valuation of over a billion dollars. These companies are known as unicorns and highly dominated by fintech companies, one of which is Moniepoint. Founded by two Friends from the same company, Moniepoint has grown to become a beacon of hope to entrepreneurs seeking to create value and wealth simultaneously. In this episode we dive into the
Episode 47_Follow The Money: Dreaming Up Your Business Idea
In a very emotional episode, the host shares insights into the phrase “follow the money”. Listening to this episode will drill into the mind and heart of the entrepreneur the true import of the stories successful people share about their journey and why the host himself pivoted two years ago and the effect it has had on his entrepreneurial ventures. If you want a comfortable life this episode isn’
Episode 46_Making It Big: What I Learnt From Otedola’s Autobiography
On the African continent, few names come to mind when talking about those who have ascended the heights of business and capital. One of such names is Femi Otedola. Having climbed the mountain, dwelt on the peak and seen it all, he released his memoir Making It Big to give to young entrepreneurs a playbook to accomplishing great feats on the continent. In this episode we pick up lessons that will h
Episode 45_Hustler Vs Entrepreneur: Escaping the Hustler Mentality
Often confused with being an entrepreneur is the idea of the hustler. Today we debunk the myth and set the tone straight.
Episode 44_Africa’s $4T Secret: Africa’s Problem is No Longer Capital
Once upon a time, Africa’s foremost investors and entrepreneurs lacked the necessary domestic capital to make significant bets on the continent. As a result, the continent languished behind with the dream of having pockets deep enough to facilitate its transformation, whiles relying on aid and external financing to push forward. Today the story is different, capital no longer is the problem. Taken
Episode 43_Execution: The Functional Key to Startup Growth
One of the buzzwords in the world of Startups is EXECUTION. Some describe execution as a strategy and others describe it as a skill. But what really is execution and why does every company have what is called the Chief ‘Execution’ Officer. In this episode I describe what execution is as more than just a strategy or a skill. I delve into how you can identify if you’re an executioner or not and how
Episode 42_Bootstrapping: The Truth vs The Lies
Bootstrapping isn’t just a funding strategy — it’s a mindset. It’s about building something real with what you already have, staying resourceful when capital is tight, and making disciplined decisions that prioritize long-term value over short-term hype. In today’s episode, we’re diving into what it truly means to bootstrap a business, why some of the world’s most resilient companies started this
Episode 41_The Biggest Lie Out of Silicon Valley: You Don’t Need To Be a Tech Founder
Silicon Valley lied to aspiring founders. It led many to believe that to be a founder was to be a tech entrepreneur. As a result many young folk who decided on becoming founders focused on forming the next big tech startup and not the next startup fosuced on riding the economic trends of its continent. Tell me why every startup must be a software company focused on payments. This episode is not an
Episode 40_The Tony Elumelu Foundation: $5k To Power Your Startup
If you have a startup that is less than 5 years old and situated within the shores of Africa, this is the right episode for you. Over the last decade, the Tony Elumelu foundation has consistently funded 24,000 entrepreneurs to the tune of more than $100 million. With partners such as the EU, world bank and UN, the foundation has spurred radical growth in entrepreneurship on the back of what Tony E
Episode 39_Rethinking Venture, Venture Capital and the African Renaissance: My Manifesto
Africa doesn’t have a capital problem — it has a venture thinking problem. This episode challenges conventional narratives and ushers into a new era on the Dakwahene podcast.
Episode 38_My Startup is Failing: Mastering The Art of Distribution
In this episode, I break down the concept of distribution in startups—its origins, why it matters as much as product-market fit, and how great companies and founders win by mastering how their products reach customers.
Episode 37_My Startup is Failing: Product-Market Fit (Part 3)
This concept was popularized by venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, who described it as “being in a good market with a product that can satisfy that market.” product–market fit (PMF) is the moment when a product satisfies a strong market demand so effectively that customers adopt it rapidly and organically.
Episode 36_My Startup is Failing: The A Team (Part 3)
The right players elevate a company without even needing direction most of the time. This episode details the role of effective team building in creating a world class company.References Episode 8_The Roaring 20s: There Is An Economic Storm Cominghttps://substack.com/@kingkerr/note/p-188887044?r=1d2ty2&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
Episode 35_ My Startup is Failing: Keeping The Taps On (Part 2)
Today’s episode: Focuses on financial management in the startup community.
Episode 34_My Startup is Failing: The KPIs of Failure (Part 1)
To steer clear of failure you must understand what caused others to fail which will automatically propel you into success.
Episode 33_Governance: How To Save Your Business From Yourself
The secret to longevity is structures that can make the company exist outside of the entrepreneur’s control.
Episode 32_Bored Makes Rich: The Truth You are Not Told
The reels and highlights are curated content. The real work is boring, several hours of doing the same thing over and over again. Reach out via thedakwahenepodcast@gmail.com
Episode 31_Other People’s Money: The Science of Raising Money
Capitalism is rooted in the idea of making others rich whiles enriching yourself simultaneously. True wealth can only be obtained if the entrepreneur is prepared to make others rich. It’s this reason that the entrepreneur must learn how to build relationships, raise capital and maintain connections. In this episode I delve into the art & science of raising money and why it’s essential to the entre
Episode 30_7 Years of Mistakes: 7 different lessons
I believe we all have our hard times. Those years of mistakes when we set out to conquer the world or even to become number are often overlooked and as years go escape from. What if you changed your perspective and began to see it as the learning curve, and the propelling years. That’s what I did, and it took me levels I never expected. In this episode I take you through my learning curve. Sit bac
Episode 29_A Holiday Special: The Year in Retrospect
It’s been a minute, having you all on this incredible ride. I never thought the Dakwahene Podcast will see another year when I started it. Today it’s a fast growing podcast with reach in 24 countries and continues to grow at such a rapid pace. I’m beyond elated to have you listen to me and learn from me. As a special holiday treat I’ve done my best to summarize the entire story from episode 1-28 f
Episode 28_The Next Frontier: Participating in Africa’s Future
Over 400 years ago ships sailed across the Atlantic to find a continent rich with every known resource under the sun. After several weeks they landed on the soil of the African continent and set out on the arduous task of doing business with this “new-found” ally. After several centuries of extraction, the African continent was semi-liberated from the chains that held it from its development. Thou
Episode 27_Pineapple Juice Phenomenon: Winning in an Age of Competitiveness
Your achievements are only a fraction of the amount of work you put in. Think Elon, Rockefeller, the greats of history. This episode is to set you on that path of greatness yourself, by introducing you to the idea of the pineapple juice phenomenon. You can’t allow yourself to lose. That is a disservice to mankind and a huge disservice to yourself. Take charge and do the insanely hardwork required
Episode 26_The Entrepreneur’s Curse: The Undying Optimism
The entrepreneur carries a curse that looks, to outsiders, like confidence. It’s the delusion that everything will fall into place—that success is just a matter of showing up, that luck will favor him because he dares to believe it will. He walks into chaos like it’s already conquered, underestimating the grind, the loneliness, the cost of every mistake. This blind optimism shields him from fear b
Episode 25_Random Thoughts: Some Hard Truths About Business and Investments
Enjoy my random thoughts on the future of the world and the real essence of enduring wealth.
Episode 24_The Wise and Foolish Builder: Building To Last
In this episode you’ll learn how to build on rocks and not sand. You’ll learn the art of enshrining your name in the sands of time. You will not be a forgotten name nor one of the numbers if you carefully listen to this episode.
Episode 23_Enduring Wealth: Creating Generational Wealth In 3 Steps
The subject of wealth creation is one that though simple has remained uneasy for many to comprehend. As a result, many are left out of the race, and oftentimes have found themselves questioning the fairness of wealth creation structures. Truth is that creating wealth is 3-step simple process and requires only grade school intellect to secure. In this thought provoking episode I take a deep dive wi
Episode 22_The Mentor: The Shoulders of Giants
Ever asked yourself what the ladder to success is?The host answers that’s question with experience and insights from accumulated years of entrepreneurial ventures. It’s time for you to elevate your business and this is the episode for you. Email:thedakwahenepodcast@gmail.com
Episode 21_The Time Element: Slow & Steady Wins the Race
The entrepreneur’s guide to the reality of being grounded in time.
Episode 20_The Failure Paradox: The Obstacle is the Way
If I were to ask you what the path to success is, there stands a 90% chance that you would describe a path less arduous and difficult. You would omit all or most of the difficulties and emphasize the good times of success. This through no fault of ours is the inability of our minds to imagine the future without smoothening the edges to create a perfect picture. The reality is that, the path to suc
Episode 19_Stealth Wealth: Boring Life of the Filthy Rich
In this episode, we dive into the concept of stealth wealth—how many of the truly wealthy live low-key lives, work in “boring” industries, and avoid flashy spending. Discover why modesty, smart choices, and quiet success are the real markers of lasting wealth, not luxury cars or designer clothes.
Episode 18_The Pursuit of Happiness: How To Succeed Despite the Storms
Inspired by the movie titled Pursuit of Happyness, the host shares his philosophy on the relationship between entrepreneurship and happiness. Many people chasing financial freedom are doing so with the expectation of achieving “happiness” as a goal but is it truly a worthwhile goal. How do you stay consistent on the path of entrepreneurship. How do you become truly successful through grit. It’s by
Episode 17_Grit: The Stuff Greatness is Made of
The word Grit has been used to describe the trait that separates the winners from the losers. My most favorite definition of Grit is by Angela Lee Duckworth “Passion and perseverance for long term goals.” In this episode I delve deep into what grit is, how is it acquired and what does the entrepreneur stand to benefit from this one in a million trait. Place an order for a shirt The Dakwahene Podca
Episode 16_Failure Equilibrium: The True Essence Of The Demoralizing Force
Failure serves as a demoralizing force. Even the best of us do fail. But what really is failure and how do you overcome it. In this episode Dr. Dakwahene shares the real meaning of failure and what it poses for an entrepreneur on the entrepreneurial journey.Pick your favorite quote using the link below.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSed2RSc6_6JtVaHrTOtwYnb5RoOzHT8ltByaNChuwweQUvY5A/viewf
Episode 15_What I learnt from reading Aliko Mohammed Dangote: The Richest Black Person In The World
This episode is what I learnt from reading Dangote; The Richest Black Person In The World. In 2008, Forbes declared Aliko Dangote a foremost African Industrialist the richest black man in the world with a net worth of $3.3 billion. Fast forward to 2013 and Dangote had become the richest African in the world and still is today. This episode takes a deep dive into the entrepreneurial prowess of Dang
Episode 14_The Partner Principle: Accelerating Wealth Creation Doing Less Work
This episode is about the power of partnerships in creating immense wealth at accelerated speeds. He shares a story about Nigerian immigrants in the UK during the 1990s, highlighting how their communal living helped them thrive financially compared to other African immigrants. Detailed in this episode are solutions to some of the dire problems Africa faces economically, with laid emphasis on bilat
Episode 13_Woven Fabric: The Story So Far Pt. 2
Step into the mind of the podcast host, Dr. Dakwahene as he carefully weaves the fabric comprised of all the episodes from episode 7-10 in this second part of a series of podcast episodes. In this episode you will learn how the episodes are intertwined and how they were systematically arranged to form a perfect picture of an entrepreneurial journey.
Episode 12_Woven Fabric : The Story So Far Pt 1
Step into the mind of the podcast host, Dr. Dakwahene as he carefully weaves the fabric comprised of all the episodes from episode 1-6 in this first part of a series of podcast episodes. In this episode you will learn how the episodes are intertwined and how they were systematically arranged to form a perfect picture of an entrepreneurial journey
Episode 11_The Brave New World: The Next Phase of The Podcast
Step into the newest episode of The Dakwahene Podcast and receive exciting updates on the next phase of the podcast.Follow and listen to the podcasthttps://linktr.ee/TheDakwahenePodcast
Episode 10_The Defiant Ones: How To Make More History
Having established in episode 9 that history is made only by men who defied the odds against them, this second part goes on to cement this finding by adding layers of stories of men such as Steve Jobs, Thomas Edison and “listen to find out the rest”.Reach out on thedakwahenepodcast@gmail.comFollow us here:https://linktr.ee/TheDakwahenePodcast
Episode 9_The Defiant Ones: How To Make History
Why is Abraham Lincoln still remembered. Why are the soldiers who fought the Trojan War more remembered than most men who lived just 5 years ago. Why will Elon Musk be remembered in history as perhaps the most significant entrepreneur in all of recorded time. Few names have found their way into the sands of time. In this riveting episode, one for the history books, the host uncovers the secret beh
Episode 8_The Roaring 20s: There Is An Economic Storm Coming
Every decade business trends change, creating both winners and losers in the economic landscape. New millionaires are minted, new billionaires are sainted and some go completely broke. In the 2010s anyone who bought into the story of technology companies made ridiculous gains. In the 2020s however the economic winds have changed, and the biggest winner of this will not be AI but a sector not talke
Episode 7_The Mind of The Enterpreneur: Think and Grow Big
The human mind is millions of years old. As a result of this, it has developed many complex faculties that influence the decision making systems of humans. As an entrepreneur, the human mind must be of importance to you because your main duty is to be the CPU of the company you’re building. It behoves on the entrepreneur thus to be curious about the mind and how to maximize its capabilities. In th
Episode 6_Abracadabra: I Create As I Speak
Long before the words Abracadabra was attributed to magic, it was a word of the ancient Mesopotamian Language which meant “I create as I speak”. This was a validation of the knowledge that the tongue of every man can make or unmake him. Tune into this episode to hear how these words can transform your life and make you a highly successful and accomplished individual from the host, Dr. Dakwahene.Fo
Episode 5_gods of Mammon: He Who Has The Gold Makes The Rules
Dive into the captivating world of economic freedom and uncover the timeless laws governing the mastery of money. In this episode, we explore how wealth shapes societies, empowers individuals, and reflects deeper truths. Discover the principles to harness financial power and reclaim control over your economic destiny.Follow on X @thedakwahenepodEmail via @thedakwahenepodcast@gmail.com
Episode 4_Foundations
In this episode, Dr. Dakwahene delves into the essential foundations of building enduring success in business and personal life. Exploring infrastructure, systems, and strategies, he discusses how to foster growth, drive innovation, and establish a lasting legacy. Learn actionable insights to empower future generations and ensure your business thrives for years to come.
Episode 3_Moments Of Glory
Life does not consist in the number of years you count but how you make your years count. Central to the theme of entrepreneurship, business and investing is understanding that there are seasons where most of your progress will come from. Vladimir Lenin once said, “There are decades where nothing happens and there are weeks where decades happen.” Founded on this quote is this thought-provoking and
Episode 2_The Efficient Machine Hypothesis
Discover the secrets to decision making and productivity in this insightful episode of The Dakwahene Podcast. At the end of this episode you should be well on your way to maximize your time and day through a simple trick shared by the Host Dr. Dakwahene. Email @thedakwahenepodcastFollow us on X @thedakwahenepod
Episode 1_The Will To Act
The world as we have it is divided between the doers and those who through idleness watch on as the doers take on the world and conquer it. In this maiden episode of The Dakwahene Podcast, the host, Dr. Dakwahene shares the secret to becoming a doer and the secret to etching your name in the sands of time as one of history’s greatest acts. Email: thedakwahenepodcast@gmail.comX: Thedakwahenepod
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