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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 55 MIN

Grace Ussenge: On the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Africans

from The State of Africa · host Bolu Mayode

Boluban and Grace Usenge explore the rich cultural identity of Kenya and Africa, the entrepreneurial spirit of Africans, and the challenges faced by women in business. Grace shares her experiences as an entrepreneur and mentor, emphasizing the importance of resilience and resourcefulness among African entrepreneurs. They discuss the impact of government policies on entrepreneurship and the significance of storytelling in reshaping perceptions of Africa. The conversation concludes with a hopeful outlook on Africa's transition towards development, driven by its young population and their determination to create change.Connect with GloriaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graceussenge/Website: https://graceussenge.co.ke/Connect with BolubanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofafrica_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolumayode

Boluban and Grace Usenge explore the rich cultural identity of Kenya and Africa, the entrepreneurial spirit of Africans, and the challenges faced by women in business. Grace shares her experiences as an entrepreneur and mentor, emphasizing the importance of resilience and resourcefulness among African entrepreneurs. They discuss the impact of government policies on entrepreneurship and the significance of storytelling in reshaping perceptions of Africa. The conversation concludes with a hopeful outlook on Africa's transition towards development, driven by its young population and their determination to create change.Connect with GloriaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graceussenge/Website: https://graceussenge.co.ke/Connect with BolubanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofafrica_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolumayode

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