The Truth About Why Investors Are Pouring Billions Into Africa—From the CFA Betting $Millions+ On It

Samson Esemuede, CFA, is one of Africa’s most respected investment minds. He began his career at CitiBank and Deutsche Bank, rising to the position of Vice President, before becoming a founding partner at Zrosk Investment Management, a firm now managing north of $100+ million AUM. In this exclusive 130-minute conversation, Samson and Frank dive into: Topics Covered • The real state of the Nigerian economy • Why investors are betting billions on African startups • China’s economic slowdown and its implications • The secrets behind successful venture capital • The psychology of wealth and the habits of elite investors • What determines “luck” — and how to increase your opportunity surface area • A deep breakdown of equities, capital markets, and investment cycles Samson’s investments include: LemFi, MAX.ng, Nord Motors, Lafarge, and several of Africa’s fastest-growing ventures. This episode is a masterclass for founders, investors, analysts, and entrepreneurs who want to understand Africa’s economic future. * Africa economy * Nigerian investment * Samson Esemuede * Zrosk investment * venture capital Africa * startup funding 2024 * Nigerian stock market * China slowdown Africa * Frankly Business Podcast * Frontier Business Podcast