Black and Borderless

Benin wasn’t always on the global tourism radar.But today, that’s changing.In this episode, Sinde Chekete shares how Benin is redefining its global image — from cultural storytelling to diaspora engagement and digital visibility.We explore the strategy behind attracting visitors, reconnecting Afro-descendants to their roots, and positioning Benin as a key destination in West Africa.This is a conversation about identity, perception, and the power of narrative.Follow Black & Borderless for more global conversations.

Central Africa is often left out of the global conversation around Africa’s growth.But according to Loïc Mackosso, that’s not because of a lack of opportunity — it’s a narrative problem.In this episode, we speak with the founder of Aries Energies about his journey from advising foreign investors to becoming one himself, building projects in energy and mining across the region.We explore what it really takes to navigate these markets, the role of local knowledge, and why Central Africa could be one of the continent’s most important investment frontiers.This is a conversation about perception, power, and possibility.Follow Black & Borderless for more stories at the intersection of Africa and the diaspora.

Ada Osakwe didn’t just want to discuss Africa’s food systems — she wanted to rebuild them.After a career in investment banking, the African Development Bank, and public policy, she founded Nuli Foods — a fast-casual brand rooted in locally sourced ingredients and healthier African food options.What began in Lagos is now expanding into Washington, DC.In this episode, we explore what it means to build an African brand for global scale — from supply chains and sourcing to diaspora expansion and competing with international giants.This is a conversation about business, identity, and the future of African enterprise.Follow Black & Borderless for more stories at the intersection of Africa and the diaspora.

In this episode, Barkue Tubman-Zawolo reflects on her journey from Liberia to the U.S. and back again, her work at Essence, and her mission to bridge the continent and the diaspora through culture and commerce. She shares candid insights on economic inclusion, diaspora tensions, and why Africa’s future depends on ownership, exposure, and cross-border collaboration.Press play and follow Black & Borderless for more stories shaping the global African narrative.

To open a new season of Black & Borderless, we’re joined by Runako Celina, a BBC investigative journalist whose work insists that Black lives are not content—they’re context. From Racism for Sale to Death in Dubai, Runako reflects on investigating injustice from within the community, the emotional cost of this work, and how she maintains humanity while confronting exploitation across borders.Press play, follow the show, and leave a review to support independent storytelling across the diaspora.

From Haiti to Ulta Beauty, Yve-Car Momperousse, CEO & Co-founder of Kreyol Essence, is redefining Caribbean beauty and representation. Together with Stephane Jean- Baptiste, she’s built a sustainable brand that empowers farmers, employs women, and turns Haiti’s natural resources into world-class products. She shares the highs of Shark Tank, the hurdles of being a Black woman founder, and why advocacy for Caribbean voices matters now more than ever.Press play, follow Black & Borderless, and leave a 5-star review to support stories of diasporan impact.

Born in Jamaica and now based in Florida, David Mullings is reimagining what ownership looks like for the Caribbean and its diaspora. As CEO & Founder of Blue Mahoe Capital, he’s opening access to investments in real estate, energy, and private equity—proving that Caribbean wealth belongs in Caribbean hands.Press play, follow Black & Borderless, and leave a 5-star review to support diaspora-led stories of innovation and impact.

What started as a simple dinner between friends became a movement. In this episode, Maame and Nina—co-founders of Dine Diaspora—share how they turned their love for food and culture into a global platform celebrating Black food experiences. From connecting chefs and brands to launching Black Women in Food, they’re reshaping how the world sees Black cuisine and the people behind it.Press play, follow the show, and leave a 5-star review to support stories of the Black diaspora.

Coconut waste into valueVictoria Ochieng co-founded Koredo Koir to pay farmers for discarded husks and turn them into cocopeat for better crops and coir products for homes, building a circular, community-first business on Kenya’s coast. Co-Host Chris B explores the journey from student idea to real-world impact, how the team designs for farmers, fixes what doesn’t work, and plans to grow responsibly beyond Kenya. Press play, follow Black & Borderless, and leave a 5-star review so more listeners discover Africa-made solutions.

What does it really mean to be Black in Denmark—and across the Nordics—where community is small but impact can be big? In this Black & Borderless episode, Golda Fania shares her journey from Sierra Leone to Copenhagen and how she’s helping Afro-Danish and Black Nordic communities organize, connect, and be seen. We touch on identity, belonging, and turning visibility into power—policy, partnerships, and opportunity—without giving it all away. LISTEN, FOLLOW, and leave a 5-star review so more listeners discover more stories of impact in the African Diaspora.**Note: In this episode, Golda is introduced as a co-founder of the Afro-Danish Collective. To clarify, she is a founding board member.

From Lagos to Los Angeles, entertainment-lawyer-turned-founder Dami Kujembola breaks down how a family tragedy led him to law—and how that path sparked Amplify Africa, the media-and-experiences platform he co-founded with Timi Adeyeba to center African creatives and the global Black diaspora. Starting with welcome parties for BET Awards nominees so guests felt seen in L.A., those nights grew into culture-shaping staples like Afrolituation and the Afro Ball, plus an annual summit that connects culture and commerce. Press play for the origin story, the blueprint for community-building, and what it takes to scale celebration into strategy.Follow & Subscribe to Black & Borderless to hear more stories of impact in the African Diaspora.

In this episode of Black & Borderless, travel-concierge CEO Kea Simmons—raised amid South Carolina’s Gullah Geechee heritage—reveals how Traverze Culture has guided over 300 Black Americans through a 120-day relocation blueprint . From visas and real-estate tours to VIP care at Nairobi Hospital , her team fields three-to-four relocation inquiries every single day while pioneering Afro-centric regenerative travel that invests back into local communities . Kea unpacks the cultural mindset shifts and soft-landing advantages that make Kenya the diaspora’s new frontier . Listen now, hit Subscribe, and drop a comment on where you’d plant new roots—then SHARE this episode to help more dreamers turn Africa into home.

What happens when remittances turn into a movement?In this first episode of Black and Borderless, Kate Endeley chats with Jermaine Craig, the mind behind Kwanda — a digital village pooling diaspora resources to fund bold, Black-led projects across Africa and the Caribbean.They talk growing up between cultures, the search for belonging, and how transparency and trust could reshape the way we give.📌 Find out more about Kwanda: https://kwanda.co🔔 Hit subscribe for more real conversations with people shaping the global Black economy.