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Afropolitan 115 Episodes Jul 22, 2026

The Afropolitan Podcast, hosted by Chika Uwazie and Eche Emole, explores the soul of the African diaspora. Each week, they sit down with founders, culture-shapers, and bold thinkers to discuss grief, growth, legacy, power, and identity. The podcast is part of Afropolitan, a movement building a digital nation for Africans and the diaspora through culture, capital, and code.

Episodes

Preston Ideh: Why Data is the Most Valuable Asset in Africa
Preston Ideh: Why Data is the Most Valuable Asset in Africa Jul 22, 2026 4457 Preston Ideh is the co-founder and CEO of Stears, the company building the data infrastructure for African markets (think Crunchbase meets the Bloomberg Terminal, built for Africa). A UK-qualified lawyer who walked away from big law, moved back to Nigeria, and bet everything on one idea: information is power, and Africa is dangerously under-documented. In this episode we get into why data is "stru
Eni Aluko: How Suing The FA Made Her More Money Than Playing For England
Eni Aluko: How Suing The FA Made Her More Money Than Playing For England Jul 15, 2026 6199 She went from a Birmingham estate to 104 caps for England, qualified as a lawyer at one of the most elite firms in the world, and wrote a six-figure check to prove women's football is an investable asset. But Eni Aluko's story was never just about sport. In this episode, Eche and Chika sit down with Eni Aluko — former England and Chelsea striker, qualified solicitor, sporting director, and investo
We Are A Generation Of Influencers, Not Builders
We Are A Generation Of Influencers, Not Builders Jul 8, 2026 7553 Iyinoluwa "Iyin" Aboyeji helped build two of Africa's most important tech companies — Andela and Flutterwave. Now he's after something bigger: making sure every African can earn at least $10,000 a year by leveraging AI. In this episode, Iyin sits down with Eche and Chika to break down why "investing is for lazy people," the two competing visions of the future (America vs. China), why the real orig
Nelson Mandela's Widow Has One Warning for the Diaspora
Nelson Mandela's Widow Has One Warning for the Diaspora Jul 3, 2026 5226 Join us for a historic fireside chat with Her Excellency Graça Machel—liberation fighter, former Education Minister of Mozambique, global humanitarian, and the only woman in modern history to serve as First Lady of two nations. Three days before the first G20 Summit ever held on African soil, this conversation couldn't be more timely. As world leaders gather in Johannesburg, we're asking the uncom
These AI Stocks Could Print Millionaires You're Investing in AI Wrong
These AI Stocks Could Print Millionaires You're Investing in AI Wrong Jul 1, 2026 4392 She turned $30,000 and one stubborn goal into an eight-figure fortune — then almost lost herself building it. Teri Ijeoma quit her job as an assistant principal, put $30,000 of trading education on a credit card, and went on to make her first million dollars in a single day. In this episode she breaks down the number one myth about trading options, the $26,000 loss that taught her everything, how
The Hidden Truth About Streaming Money (No One Says This)
The Hidden Truth About Streaming Money (No One Says This) Jun 24, 2026 4603 YCee disappeared for four years. The story behind why is heavier than anyone knew. In 2020, at the peak of his run — Jagaban everywhere, Juice on every aux, sold-out shows, a sound that helped define Afrobeats — he got diagnosed with bipolar disorder. What followed was six years of meds that fogged his creativity, hospitalizations, a Nigerian mental health system not built for it, and the strange
Seven-Figure Founder: Social Media Has Changed. Here's What's Working Now
Seven-Figure Founder: Social Media Has Changed. Here's What's Working Now Jun 17, 2026 4945 She built a soft life on purpose — and made it look easy. In this episode, Chi Adogu (the real Chi) breaks down the 10-year journey behind the aesthetic: how she went from $7 declined chai lattes and parental allowance to running her own hair brand, why "followers" are dead in 2026, what brands actually pay (and how PR agencies lowball you), the heartbreak that built her confidence, and the friend
Boris Kodjoe Opens Up About His Absent Father, Therapy & Breaking Generational Cycles
Boris Kodjoe Opens Up About His Absent Father, Therapy & Breaking Generational Cycles Jun 10, 2026 6882 Boris Kodjoe sits down with Eche and Chika for one of the most layered conversations we've ever had on the Afropolitan Podcast - about ownership, ancestry, Black manhood, marriage, nervous-system regulation, and what it really takes to build a life that's yours. He breaks down why he doesn't see himself as "an actor who became an investor" (he sees it as a mindset shift from consumer to owner),
Africa Spends $22B on Diesel Every Year. One Man is Ending It.
Africa Spends $22B on Diesel Every Year. One Man is Ending It. Jun 3, 2026 5149 Nigeria's economy cannot be built on the back of diesel generators. It's too stressful and way too expensive. In this episode, Eche and Chika sit down with Victor Tobenna Ezenwoko, Country Head at Daystar Power (acquired by Shell in 2022), to break down the real economics of Africa's energy crisis. Africa spends $22 billion a year on diesel. Nigeria is in the global top five for diesel consumption
$80 To His Name: How He Became Davido’s Lead Director
$80 To His Name: How He Became Davido’s Lead Director May 27, 2026 4614 JOIN THE ROOM — Our Private Member Community Weekly Sunday Signal, monthly Live Rooms, quarterly gatherings in Lagos, London & beyond. https://www.patreon.com/c/Afropolitanpodcast Dammy Twitch has directed music videos across 30+ countries, built his career from an unpaid behind-the-scenes role on a Nigerian TV show, and the night he met Rihanna outside Selfridges  she already knew his name.
We Made Millions Selling Candles. We Were Still Broke.
We Made Millions Selling Candles. We Were Still Broke. May 20, 2026 4939 JOIN THE ROOM — Our Private Member Community Weekly Sunday Signal, monthly Live Rooms, quarterly gatherings in Lagos, London & beyond. → https://www.patreon.com/c/Afropolitanpodcast Dennis Asamoah built Forever Mood alongside his wife Jackie Aina, turning a candle business into a full fragrance brand that sold 20,000 units in 4 hours on launch day. Six years later, he has navigated warehouse disas
Chaos is Profitable: The Governor of Lagos on Why Money is Hiding in Plain Sight
Chaos is Profitable: The Governor of Lagos on Why Money is Hiding in Plain Sight May 15, 2026 1386 Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu governs Lagos — a city of over 20 million people. From banking halls to public service, his journey reflects a larger question: What does it take to govern ambition at this scale? This conversation was hosted at the National Theater in collaboration with Lens for Good — empowering creatives to transform the Nigerian narrative, one story at a time. In this episode, the

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