Segment: Cutting Corners Kills Business, Building Excellence From Ground Up in Africa

In this episode of Konnected Minds, I sit down with Funke Bucknor Obruthe, the founder of Zapphaire Events, Africa's biggest events company, and a global speaker who has built a reputation for delivering excellence across the continent. We dive deep into what it actually takes to build an events empire known for going 101% every single time. Funke breaks down the mindset behind excellence, why most people in Africa just do things anyhow and how she's created a culture where mediocrity is not an option. From planning product launches to weddings, funerals to corporate events, she explains the process from vision to execution, why her team must aim for 101% even if they don't always hit it, and how she carries people along who don't see what she sees. We also get into the hard conversations around leadership, patience, and dealing with human beings who all have different strengths, weaknesses, and paces. Funke opens up about why leading people is the hardest part of her business, how she handles the stress of being the only one with the bird's eye view, and why structure, processes, and SOPs are just as important as passion. She also shares her thoughts on marriage, supporting women in business, and why the man you marry determines how far you can go as a woman in this part of the world. If you're building a business, leading a team, or trying to create something excellent in an environment that accepts average, this conversation will challenge you to raise your standards and do the work. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎙️ ABOUT THE HOST Derrick Abaitey is a Ghanaian entrepreneur, podcast host, and personal development advocate. IG: https://www.instagram.com/derrick.abaitey