Change Africa Podcast
Join hosts Isaac Aboah and Daniel Merki as they engage with Africa's most inspiring thought leaders and doers who are driving the continent's transformation. In each episode, they delve into the work and ideas of these changemakers, exploring Africa's challenges and the abundant opportunities for growth and development. The Winter 2023 season focuses on mavericks and outliers forging Africa's future across media, entertainment, non-profits, tech, creative arts, and entrepreneurship.
Episodes
Peace Hyde: Redefining African Storytelling Through Purpose and Power
In this episode of the Change Africa Podcast, host Isaac Aboah sits down with Peace Hyde, award-winning creator, executive producer, and one of the leading voices in African media, for a powerful conversation on creative risk, storytelling, and the future of African cinema.Peace traces her inspiring journey from being a high school science teacher in the UK to launching Young, Famous & African
Paakow Essandoh: Bridging Cultures Through Fashion and the Power of Representation
In this episode of the Change Africa Podcast, host Isaac Aboah sits down with Paakow Essandoh, founder of the celebrated fashion brand Mizizi, to explore the power of fashion as a tool for cultural identity, diaspora connection, and creative entrepreneurship.Paakow shares how Mizizi was born out of his quest to reconnect with African heritage after feeling culturally disconnected growing up in the
Amma Gyampoh: Transforming Africa Through Impact, Innovation, and Local Power
In this episode of the Change Africa Podcast, host Isaac Aboah sits down with Amma Gyampoh, founder and CEO of Scale Up Africa, for a compelling conversation on digital transformation, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and rethinking finance across the continent.Amma shares how her work in e-government and digital systems in the UK shaped her approach to African development. She reflects on her decis
Claudine Moore: Connecting Africa Through PR, Culture, and the Diaspora
In this episode of the Change Africa Podcast, host Isaac Aboah is joined by guest Claudine Moore, a trailblazer in global PR and communications, to explore how branding, cultural intelligence, and the diaspora can shape Africa’s future.Claudine shares her personal and professional journey, from growing up in the UK with strong Pan-African values to founding C. Moore Media and eventually leading it
Sisters Leading Change in Real Estate Investing in Africa
In this episode of the Change Africa podcast, host Isaac Aboah sits down with sisters Anna and Victoria Agyekum, co-coordinators of On Point Property Management, to explore the growing world of real estate in Ghana and the critical role of the diaspora in shaping the sector’s future.The conversation opens with the sisters sharing their unexpected journey into real estate, grounded in their cultura
Ndubuisi Kejeh: The Power of Storytelling in Building Global Brands
In this episode of the Change Africa podcast, host Isaac Aboah is joined by guest Ndubuisi Kejeh to explore the powerful role of storytelling in building global brands and driving transformation across the African continent.The conversation begins with exploring how narratives shape consumer behavior and brand identity. Ndubuisi highlights storytelling as a fundamental tool in marketing, company b
Selasi Gomado: Bridging Artists and Markets
This episode of the Change Africa podcast features Selasie Gomado, founder and creative director of Artematis, a Ghanaian art collective and agency driving the continent’s artistic renaissance.Selasei begins by tracing his early love for drawing, stifled by familial expectations to pursue engineering, a path he followed until a post-university epiphany sparked Artematis. What started as an online
Maudo Jallow: Rewiring Africa’s Strategic Playbook in Global Geopolitics.
In Episode 3 of Season 6, Change Africa Podcast hosts Isaac Aboah and Daniel Merki sit down with Maudo Jallow, a geopolitical strategist advising governments in the Middle East and Africa on strategy, public policy, and geopolitics. Jallow unpacks the intricate dance of global power, from GCC(Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) influence in Africa to the continent’s untapped leverage in a multipo
Mimi Kalinda: Reshaping Africa's Narrative
In this episode of the Change Africa podcast, host Isaac Aboah and co-host Daniel Merki engage with Mimi Kalinda, a global communication specialist, to explore the importance of storytelling in reshaping Africa's narratives. Mimi reflects on her career, the complexities of African culture, and the power of narratives in influencing perceptions and behaviors. She emphasizes the need for cultur
James Barnor: The Art of Capturing History
In this season premiere of the Change Africa Podcast, we sit down with none other than James Barnor, the legendary Ghanaian photographer and photojournalist whose work has defined generations. Often referred to as the godfather of photography in Ghana, Barnor pioneered color photography and processing in the country, capturing some of the most iconic moments in Ghanaian history.At 95 years old, Gr
Mzamo Masito: Leading with Values at Google Africa
In this season's finale, Dr. Mzamo Masito, Chief Marketing Officer at Google Africa, engages in a captivating and insightful dialogue that transcends the professional realm, delving into the profound interplay of personal philosophy, career trajectory, and transformative technological advancements in Africa.Masito's narrative begins with a reflective journey into his formative years and the philos
Tarek Mouganie: A Mosaic of Innovation - Banking, Sports, and Arts
In this episode of the Change Africa Podcast, we host Tarek Mouganie, the multifaceted founder and CEO of Affinity Africa. The episode traverses the diverse landscape of Tarek's life, from his rich Lebanese-Ghanaian heritage to his impactful strides in banking, art, sports, and entrepreneurship.The episode begins with an introduction to Tarek's intriguing background, highlighting his Lebanese root
Caleb Maru: Navigating Africa's Tech Ecosystem
In this engaging episode of the Change Africa Podcast, we're joined by Caleb Maru, the founder of Tech Safari. Maru's company is at the forefront of amplifying the narratives of Africa’s tech sector, showcasing its potential to reshape the continent.Maru, who pivoted to the tech world after a stint in peace and security policy, shares his insights into the burgeoning African tech ecosystem. His ca
Ameyaw Debrah: The Evolution of Africa's Digital Media Landscape
In this podcast episode, we speak to Ameyaw Kissi Debrah, a blogger and prominent figure in Ghana's online media landscape. Our conversation revolved around the evolution of the internet, blogging, and digital media in Ghana and Debrah's journey in this dynamic field.Ameyaw Debrah reflects on the evolution of blogging and the transition from traditional website-focused platforms to social media. W
Shadrack Frimpong: Creating A Blueprint For Sustainable Rural Development in Africa
In this episode, we speak with Shadrack Frimpong, a global leader and academic, on his remarkable journey in impact and community development in Africa. Shadrack founded Cocoa360, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to facilitate access to education and improve health care through cocoa farming revenue. Shadrack has a PhD, an honorary doctorate, and two master's degrees and is currently in m
Akunna Cook: Shaping Africa's Global Image Through Media
In this episode of the Change Africa Podcast, Akunna Cook, the founder and CEO of Next Narrative Africa, shares her unique journey and vision for transforming Africa's global narrative through media. The conversation began with an exploration of Cook's transition from her career in policy and diplomacy to the realm of media and entertainment. She emphasized the strategic importance of narrati
David Hundeyin: Unmasking Institutions - Activism, Leadership, and Reform in Africa
In this expansive and insightful episode, investigative journalist David Hundeyin dissects the nuanced relationship between activism and African institution-building, exploring the full breadth of work.David demystifies Boko Haram and the broader context facilitating the group's emergence and influence. David Hundeyin discusses how northern Nigeria, initially diverse in its Islamic sects, became i
Mr Eazi: The Evil Genius
In our premiering episode of Season 5, Mr Eazi (Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade), Latin Grammy award-winning musician, tech venture capitalist, entrepreneur, music innovator, and philanthropist, takes centre stage. The conversation begins with Mr. Eazi's philanthropic efforts in supporting universities in Ghana. He emphasises the profound impact of education on national consciousness and its abili
Season 4: End of Season Review
In a riveting culmination to its fourth season, the Change Africa podcast offers listeners a reflective gaze into its most expansive season yet. With the astute hosts Isaac and Daniel at the helm, the episode is not just a mere review. For the first time, the podcast welcomes a listener, Brigitte Perenyi, blurring the lines between audience and content. The discourse meanders through the labyrinth
Addy Awofisayo: Globalizing Afrobeats and African Creativity at YouTube
In this episode, Addy Awofisayo, the Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa at YouTube, takes us on a fascinating deep-dive into the African music universe and the far-reaching impact of digitalization on African music that has just commenced.After her early-stage career stint in finance and what Addy calls a "quarter-life crisis", she knew she wanted a career in the creative industry. Still, the possi
Adora Mba: Creating a Space for Art in Ghana, and African Artists
In this episode, we have an intriguing conversation with Adora Mba, founder of ADA Contemporary Art Gallery, a commercial art space based in Accra.Adora's journey into the art world began during her childhood, surrounded by art collectors in her family. Initially pursuing a career in journalism, she developed a passion for covering African artists, eventually leading her to establish a platform fo
Daniel Damah: Plotting the Future of Ghana (and Africa's) Film Industry
In this episode of the Change Africa Podcast, we speak to award-winning producer and African filmmaker Daniel Damah. Known for his inspiring and impactful Ghanaian films such as "Beast of No Nation" and "Joseph," Danny shares his journey into the world of filmmaking and the passion that drove him to tell African stories.Daniel traces his interest in film back to his time in India, where he observe
Paul Ninson: Dikan - Educating the Next Generation of Africa's Creative Leaders
In this episode, we interview Paul Ninson, the founder and executive director of Dikan, a visionary education and nonprofit organisation in Accra, Ghana educating the Next Generation of Africa's Creative Leaders.Paul shares his journey and passion for storytelling, tracing it back to his childhood, where he was exposed to the rich tradition of oral history in Ghana. Isaac explores why Paul chose p
Ashleigh Moolman Pasio & Xylon van Eyck: Rocacorba Collective - Revolutionizing Cycling in Africa and Empowering Women
In this episode, we are joined by Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio and Xylon van Eyck, founders of the Rocacorba Collective, a cycling community aimed at revolutionising the indoor e-cycling experience by creating an inspiring, uplifting and safe space for women to come together to cycle, whatever their level or experience. Ashley, a three-time Olympian (five-time South African Champion and the 1st UCI Cycl
Anita Erskine: The Power of Owning Your Voice
In this episode, we speak to Anita Erskine, a globally respected authority on media and communications with over two decades of experience. Anita shares her insights on the power of storytelling, the challenges faced by African women entrepreneurs, and the role of initiatives she works with, like Africa's Business Heroes, in supporting and empowering them. She also discusses her journey in the med
Marie Lora-Mungai: Unleashing Africa’s Creative Economy, From Global Stars to Formidable Local Industries.
In this episode, we speak with Marie Lora-Mungai, the founder of Restless Global, an advisory firm that collaborates with organisations and financiers to bridge the gap between investors and local talents, paving the way for Africa's flourishing homegrown creative and sports sectors. Marie's journey, rooted in her background as a journalist covering African stories, took an inspiring turn whe
Benny Bonsu: Africa's Sporting Renaissance and Empowering Women in Sports
In this episode, we are joined by Benny Bonsu, an award-winning industry leader and Director of Daily Content at Olympic Channel Services. Benny shares her remarkable journey from a career in education to becoming a prominent figure in sports journalism, mainly focusing on women's sports. Her diverse experiences and passion for Africa's development make for a thought-provoking discussion at the in
Elfried Samba: A Masterclass on Building Authentic Communities on Social Media
Elfried Samba, co-founder and CEO of Butterfly 3ffect and Chief Community Officer at Iconic, shares valuable insights on social media, community building, influencer marketing, and representation on this episode of the Change Africa Podcast. With a decade of experience, Elfried discusses how social media has evolved from an overlooked gimmick to a crucial part of business strategy. In addition, he
Lucy Quist: The Bold New Normal - A Transformative African Manifesto
In this season opener, we host Lucy Quist, author of The Bold New Normal and a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley serving as the Global Head of Firm Resilience, about the imperative to instigate a mindset shift to overcome Africa's challenges.Lucy begins the podcast advocating for STEM as a critical component of Africa's success. She highlights the invaluable problem-solving skills possessed by e
Stefania Manfreda: Creating Spaces for Artistic Expression
Stefania Manfreda is an Art Enthusiast, Creative Director, and Curator, creating spaces that foster curiosity, experimentation, and self-expression in Ghanaian artists. She is the founder of the unique multi-brand women’s concept space, Elle Lokko, and creative art space, The Container.Stefania’s appreciation and love for creative spaces begin from her experiences in the immersive and culture-rich
Patrick Fynn: Leading Change; Providing Healthcare to Underserved Communities
Patrick Fynn is a confluence between leadership and social impact, and the medical field. He is a telemedicine Physician and founder of Standout Care, an organization that seeks to take healthcare to underserved communities across Ghana. Patrick is also the recipient of the African Youth Awards Discovery and Ambassador of the One Young World Initiative. We discuss his unconventional experienc
Jabari Hall: Self Discovery Through Social and Emotional Learning
Jabari Hall believes in educating and empowering young people to be the very best versions of themselves. He is a speaker, youth pastor, and founder of JHASHEART, an organization using Social-emotional learning (SEL) as a tool to redefine limitless possibilities for students in over 400 schools across five countries. As a staunch believer in kingdom work and a youth pastor, Jabari shares what
Aisha Addo: Building Communities with Empathy, Creating Safe Spaces for Women.
Aisha Addo is the founder of Power to Girls Foundation, a non-profit organization that connects young girls with mentors and role models from across the world. Aisha graduated with a degree in Business Administration-Accounting; however, her passion has always been to make the world a better place for women across the world through the provision of guidance and mentorship opportunities. In th
Kenny Annan-Jonathan: Branding & Marketing in the new age of sports
In this week’s episode, we speak to Kenny Annan-Jonathan, founder of The Mailroom, who’s on a mission to empower sports personalities to own, hone, and harness their authentic voices. The Mailroom represents sports personalities such as Wilfried Zaha, Michail Antonio, Joshua Buatsi, Danielle Carter, Yan Valery, and Ojie Edoburun among others. Kenny is also the founder of fashion brand, P
Del Titus Bawuah: Embracing the Future of Technology; The utility of Web 3 and the Blockchain in Africa
Del Titus Bawuah is a technology enthusiast, futurist and the Founder of a decentralized community building platform, Web3 Accra and Ghana Unity DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization,)Del’s desire to create economic value for others combined with his optimistic outlook of the future led him on a search for the next tecnhological frontier . He describes this as the eureka moment which snowball
Precious Bonsu: Re-imagining the Learning Environment, A Masterclass in Early Childhood Education
German-born Ghanaian Precious Bonsu is a gifted and celebrated teaching and learning expert . She is also a communication consultant, author, publisher, and serial entrepreneur. Precious is on a mission to provide platforms that help children from varying socio-economic backgrounds access high standards of life and success through sustainable and equitable education.In this episode, Precious diagn
Nana Danso Awuah-Asante: The Eye Witness, Contemporary Art in Africa
Nana Danso Awuah-Asante is a self-taught Ghanaian contemporary artist whose work explores African visual symbolism, through the interpretation of a stream of characters onlooking at the reality of the world. He describes his work as a reflection, perception, and critique of the human psyche in its complexities and possibilities. Nana’s journey began as both a hobby and a mental escape.
End of Year Review
Happy New YearIn this special review episode of the Change Africa Podcast, we reflect on the personalities, themes, and moments that made for an intriguing Season 2. Daniel and Isaac, sit for the first time as hosts to share their experience with interacting with the guests of the podcast, their new learning, and insights. We also diagnose what more we could do to improve the podcast and share som
Donald Ambe: Political Activism, Leadership Development and the Economic Freedom Fighters
Donald Ambe is a political activist who hails from Buea in Cameroon. He is a pan-African at heart whose life’s mission is the betterment of the lives of Africans across the world. He also mentors several young political aspirants within the student milieu.Donald’s drive for activism began during his time as a young student when he discovered his fascination with leadership and student governance.
Blessing Abeng: Branding, Tech for Good and Communicating Purpose
Blessing Abeng is a leading Brands and Communications Director in Africa helping brands discover their unique identity so they can tell better stories. She is the co-founder of Ingressive for Good , an ed-tech nonprofit increasing the earning power of African youth through tech. She was also the former CMO and co-founder of Disha, a tech startup acquired by an African Unicorn (Flutterwave). As a t
Adejoke Babington-Ashaye: International Law, Music and Mentorship
Adejoké Babington-Ashaye is a versatile international law expert, social entrepreneur, and musician activist. She has worked with the World Bank, the International Court of Justice, and the International Criminal Court. She is also the founder of ‘Konseye: The Mentorship Network’, which seeks to connect tomorrow’s leaders with experts in their field of choice.Growing up under military rule in Nige
Jacob A. Osae: Science Fiction, Creativity, Afrofuturism and Teaching
Jacob A. Osae is a Ghanaian poet, screenwriter, sci-fi writer, and the founder of TEAM VOLVOX – a creative writing group on the University of Ghana campus. As a self-taught writer, Jacob built a foundation in creative writing and storytelling through an Afro-futuristic lens. He further studied with the Writers Project of Ghana Creative Writing Café and his published works include ‘Oaks of Definiti
Hammed Kayode Alabi: Education, Mentorship and Leadership
Hammed Kayode Alabi is a social entrepreneur, author, SDGs Youth Champion, and educator with thirteen years’ worth of experience in active citizenship and volunteering. He is a young African passionate about the unique African identity, youth development, and activism as a tool for effecting social change.Hammed takes us on a journey that begins from his home slum of Makoko, popularly known as the
Destiny Ogedegbe: A Public Intellectual, Law and Resilience
Destiny Ogedegbe is a Nigerian lawyer and Master of Law candidate at Harvard Law School. He is a public intellectual and advocates for the popularising of insights and ideas that could change the path of hegemonic systems of society and aspires to teach and write.Destiny begins with an in-depth analysis of a previous theory on his social media juxtaposing law and math, and the reason for education
Yawa Hansen and Emerging Public Leaders: Training the Next Generation of Ethical Public Servants
Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) is a fellowship for African public servants committed to social impact. In this episode, we showcased their approach to nurturing ethical leaders in African governance and strengthening civil service from the bottom-up to accelerate Africa's development and economic growth. Yawa Hansen, Global Executive Director, Moses Cofie, Country Director Ghana, and two of its cur
Fungai Ndemera: Fixing Healthcare for the African Diaspora
Fungai Ndemera is a trained nurse, health tech entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of CheckUp Health.Fungai takes us on her journey from Zimbabwe to a small village in the Midlands in the United Kingdom, where she continued in her trained profession as a nurse. Armed with audacity and confidence, she would pursue her own health recruitment company only after a year of being in the UK.Despite her upb
Hannah Ryder and Patrick Anam: Africa-China Relations, AfCFTA and Developmental Finance
Development Reimagined (DI) brings a cross-cultural understanding and gap support to international agencies and governments that wish to work with China to cultivate and share knowledge for the public good. CEO Hannah Ryder and Senior Policy Analyst Patrick Adam joined us to dissect Africa's working relationship with China.We begin the conversation by enquiring from our guests about the foundation
Kwabena Agyare Yeboah: Reconciling History Across Multiple Disciplines, Poetry and Art
Kwabena Agyare Yeboah is a writer and transdisciplinary historian based in Accra.Our conversation with Kwabena embraces the interactions of different knowledge forms and disciplines with history. For example, he traces the history of Accra’s residential segregation back to its public health origins in the 1890s to cement the idea of the inner complexities of seeming banal outcomes in pursuit of wh
Elzine Gawaxab-Mushambi: Building and Impact Venture Builder in Namibia
Elzine Gawaxab-Mushambi is an entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Impact Tank, Namibia's first social impact venture builder, building new commercially viable businesses that solve social issues.After almost 15 years in the private sector, Elzine relocated to Switzerland but could not reconcile her privilege with the endemic scarcities of Namibia, most visible to her, access, particularly infrastruct
David Agyei-Yeboah: Writing, Vulnerability and Self-Acceptance
David Agyei-Yeboah is an experimental writer based in Accra, and the author of the recently published manuscript of exploratory essays and poems, “Kissing Memory into Skin.”We interrogate the writer’s search for purpose in a culture of singular expectation for individuals with his unique brilliance and how the overbearing misery of conformity pushed him to pursue his art. He quit law school twice
Biola Alabi: Media, Tech Investment and Local Content Production
Biola Alabi is a Nigerian media and investment executive, general partner at Atika Ventures, an early-stage VC, and the deputy chair of the Lagos Angel Network.Biola recounts her journey from a public health education to a career in media, drawing parallels between the foundational elements of both fields that are often thought to be dissimilar. We explore her work in Sesame Street and how the res
Teddy Totimeh: A Neurosurgical Practice in Ghana and Documenting Healthcare Frustrations
Teddy Totimeh is a Ghanaian pediatric neurosurgeon and writer.Teddy reflects on his unconventional journey to becoming one of only 20 Ghana-based neurosurgeons, the challenges of his profession in a developing country, and the state and requirements for the transformation of the Ghanaian health care sector.His versatile interests, ability to seek inspiration from all aspects of life and reflective
Bright Simons: Ghana's E-levy, Governance and Public Policy
In this special live episode hosted on TwitterSpaces, we spoke to Bright Simons, a Ghanaian public policy advocate, President of mPedigree, a mobile telephony platform and Vice-President of Imani Africa, a think tank. Our discussion centred around the role of government and policy in Ghana and Africa and the controversial Ghanaian e-levy as a showcase for policy formation. Bright backgrounds the i
Nana Kofi Kusi-Boadum: Neuroscience, Rap, Vulnerability and Addiction Research
Nana Kofi Kusi-Boadum is a Ghanaian rapper, pharmacist and researcher known by the moniker KooKusi. Kusi-Boadum narrates how his multidisciplinary interests led him to pursue a wide range of seemingly unconnected interests ranging from pharmacology, addiction research, rap to photography. Although he had no specific career goals, he would eventually tie all his different interests together to pur
Banasco Nuhu Seidu & Ousman Umar: From a Desert Pilgrimage to Democratizing IT Education
Banasco Nuhu Seidu and Ousman Umar are brothers and Cofounders of NASCO Feeding Minds, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing African immigration problems and changing the direction of humanitarian aid towards enriching the minds of Africans.Oumar describes how a lack of opportunities, education, and perceived perspectives combined with the narrative of a comfortable and easy life in Europ
Joshua Amponsem: Climate Change, Youth Leadership, Indigenous Knowledge and Community-Led Innovations
Environmental sustainability and community development are some of the main goals Joshua Amponsem set out to achieve when he founded the Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO).In this episode, he talks about the journey so far as a climate activist and GAYO’s dedication towards curbing the impact of climate change at a micro level in Sub-Saharan Africa. Progress has been recorded in disaster risk
Akotowaa Ofori: Pursuing Writing as a Career in Africa
Welcome to Season 2 of the Change Africa Podcast!We kick-off this brand new season on a creative note, featuring Ghanaian writer and storyteller Akotowaa Ofori. She has been described as a weaver of words in many forms including; fiction, non-fiction and spoken-word poetry. In this episode, she shared with Host Isaac Kojo Yedonu Aboah her background and unique experiences in the literary world, he
Michael Lawal: Remittance, Building Technology for Africa and Overcoming the Colonial Mindset
Michael Lawal is the CEO Of sendit.money, a social impact business focused on solving the pain of financial exclusion for Africans. Michael joins the Change Africa Podcast to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, philosophy on Africa's developmental lag, colonial programming, and overcoming fear. He tells his story of what inspired him to pursue this startup and the hurdles of being the renegade pr
Dr. Olumide R. Oyefeso & Afam Oyema: Maternal Healthcare and Special Surgical Missions in Rural Nigeria
Dr Olumide R. Oyefeso and Afam Oyema are passionate about maternal and infant mortality in Africa. Afam, inspired by his father's dream to ensure Nigeria and Africa get quality healthcare access, co-founded GEANCO. Afam earned his bachelor's degree from Harvard University and his law degree from Stanford Law School. Yet, he turned down lucrative corporate law offers to help his father realize a lo
Amadou Gallo Fall: Basketball Africa League and Sports for Education
Amadou Gallo Fall is the President of the Basketball Africa League, the premier men's basketball league on the continent. He has been at the helm of the game's transformation and acceleration in Africa for more than two decades notably as the founder of Sports for Education, Economic Development, an organization maximizing the impact of sports for social change and economic empowerment, and VP for
Amini Kajunju: World Class Education in Africa, Scholarship and the African Diaspora
Amini Kajunju is the Executive Director of the International University of Grand Bassam (a private university in La Cote D'Ivoire ) Foundation. Amini was the first African President and CEO of the Africa-America Institute (AAI) - the oldest non-profit organization of its kind in the US - where she initiated and directed the programs in higher education and skills training, including the Future Lea
Adisa Amanor-Wilks: National Identity, Journalism, Communications and the Entrepreneurship Spirit
Adisa Amanor-Wilks is the founder and CEO of Abjel Communications, a social enterprise communications agency focused on Africa, and a former journalist of 18 years’ experience working in the public, private and charity sectors across continents. As the first Ghanaian on the podcast, Kojo and Adisa challenge the ideas of the known Ghanaian hospitality into a rabbit hole of tracing our counter-persp
Lucy Nshuti Mbabazi: Pursuing A Cashless Economy and Reconciling with a Genocide
Lucy Nshuti Mbabazi leads Advocacy and Partnership for the UN's Better Than Cash Alliance in Africa and was previously AVP at Ecobank and Country Manager at Visa Rwanda. In this podcast, we explore Lucy's personal journey transitioning from Uganda to Rwanda after the genocide. After having been disconnected from her country and the continent after high school, Lucy tells an emotional story of how
Viola Llewellyn: An Iron Woman Building Technology for Islamic Finance
Viola Llewellyn is the CEO OF Ovamba Solutions Inc, an award-winning African “TradeTech” company that creates culturally attuned technologies to serve formal and informal African SMEs in the trade & commodities sectors. Ovamba’s solutions combine innovative Sharia compliant structures with eCommerce, logistics services, and technology to drive financial inclusion and promote growth. Our conver
Charles Moyela: Maximizing the Potential of An African Youth Uprising
Charles Moyela is the Board Chairman of Junior Achievement Africa, one of the leading education-focused non-profits with programs across 16 countries. He is an accomplished, civic-minded award-winning communication specialist with a passion for telling authentic African stories. Our winding conversation on this episode delves into everything from the vibrations of Lagos and its role as the economi
Elizabeth Bintliff: Art, Purpose and Leading a Global Refugee Girls School
Elizabeth Bintliff is the CEO and Head of School of the Global Village Project. Elizabeth has more than a decade’s experience in scaling international development organizations in education, poverty and hunger alleviation. She takes us on a personal journey of her life, her love of arts, sensational stories about her father and grandmothers, and many exciting stories she’s never told. Support this
Carl Manlan: Rethinking Africa's Last Mile
Carl Manlan is the Chief Operating Officer of the Ecobank Foundation. Carl joins us on the Change Africa Podcast to discuss the African informal economy, rethinking the theoretical last mile, and approaches to solving the major challenges of the continent. Carl explores how we can rekindle young people’s belief in the continent by taking us into his personal journey and that of his family. Kojo an
Intro - Let’s Tell The African Story
Change Africa Podcast is a weekly long-form conversational style dialogue with inspiring changemakers who are leading Africa's transformation. We seek to inspire, educate and transform young African leaders, specifically millennials, who see themselves standing in the shoes of change leaders we bring to our podcast. New episode every Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor
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