Labari Media Podcast

Today on the show, we talk to Austin Okpagu, Verto’s Country Director for Nigeria, to explore the fast-evolving world of cross-border payments in Africa. We discuss Verto’s role in enabling instant, low-cost multi-currency transactions, the shift from slow traditional banking to fintech solutions, regulatory challenges and opportunities across the continent, and the rise of stablecoins and AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Labari Media podcast, host Joseph Kuuire sat down with Kanessa Muluneh, founder of Nyle, a VC firm investing to scale companies in Africa, to unpack her journey, the gritty realities of investing in Africa, and the untapped opportunities waiting to be seized.Nyle Fund: https://nyle.africa/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we spoke to Gori Yahaya, an entrepreneur, learning specialist, keynote speaker, and diversity and inclusion evangelist. He is the founder and CEO of UpSkill Universe, a digital training and transformation consultancy that develops and delivers learning programs to help organisations' workforce adapt to change at scale.We discussed how digital skills, tools, and platforms like AI and e-commerce can help SMEs grow sustainably. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Thursday, 6th February, Tech Labari, in collaboration with Kora, held an online webinar to discuss the evolving landscape of FinTech in Africa, highlighting trends, challenges, and future opportunities in the sector.The webinar also delved into the topic of Embedded Finance in Africa and the opportunities that it helps for the fintech industry and consumers.This episode features the live recording from the webinar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we speak to Babajide Duroshola, general manager of M-KOPA Nigeria. Prior to M-KOPA, he was the Country Director at SafeBoda Nigeria, where he was responsible for the overall growth of the business.We spoke to Babajide about M-KOPA’s progress in advancing financial and digital inclusion in Nigeria, regulation and policies in Nigeria as a fintech, and how the company promotes its products and services to low-income households in the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we talked to Cecil Nutakor, founder of the Ghanaian Edtech company, eCampus.On the show, we discussed their new brand identity which they announced at the Tech in Ghana conference, why they decided to go in a new direction with the new brand, and what new services they will be offering customers and users. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we spoke to Jaco Nel, Chief Technology Officer at Deimos. In this role, Jaco is responsible for overseeing the development and cross-functional delivery of Deimos’ software portfolio for Deimos and its clientsWe discussed the role of cybersecurity in Africa, the emerging threats, and how collaboration needs to be explored more between countries and companies to combat new cybersecurity threats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damilola Teidi-Ayoola is an ecosystem builder with 10+ years of experience in the technology space in Africa, with most of that time spent supporting and facilitating access to capital for high-growth technology startups across different stages of growth.She is currently the Head of Platform and Networks at Ventures Platform, where she leads a team focused on building expertise-driven post-investment support initiatives that create value for the fund’s portfolio companies and founders.On the podcast, we discussed how Venture Platform does due diligence when investing, the trends in the current VC space on the continent and other topics related to investing in Africa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we spoke to Akua Sencherey, a Ghanaian-American product marketing leader at Andela, one of the world's largest private marketplaces of skilled technical talent, reshaping how companies hire through its AI-powered platform. Akua will be at the Tech in Ghana conference happening in November in Accra (Tech Labari is a media partner for the event). We discussed Andela's "adaptive hiring" process and how companies, schools, and governments can leverage this process to get better talent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talked to Yemi Keri of Heckerbella, a Digital Transformation and Software Development company empowering African decision-makers to shape the future. Yemi Keri has over 23 years of experience in the Information Technology and Telecommunications industries serving in both the public and private sectors. We discussed Artificial Intelligence in Africa, the current opportunities, how the Government can help create the environment to help AI growth, and which sectors will see growth in AI on the continent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we talked to Kristen Wilson, co-founder of the Innovate Africa Fund, an angel investment fund that supports early-stage founders in funding life-changing ideas, taking startups from conception to product and financing innovative ventures.The fund was co-founded by Kristin Wilson and Christian Idiodi and aims to support up to 20 startups in its first year to solve complex, recognised problems such as insecurity, unemployment, and poverty with purpose-driven technology.We discussed the fund, why they started it and what the current landscape for VC investments looks like in Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emmanuel Adegboye is the Head of Madica. He is a technology executive and leader with a thorough knowledge of Africa’s entrepreneurial and political landscape. He has significant experience designing and managing large technology projects and initiatives in emerging markets.He has previously worked with reputable organisations such as Andela, Venture Garden Group, and Flourish Ventures. On this episode, we discussed Madica's investment in three startups from Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa. We touched on Madica's mission to invest in early-stage startups, what they look for when investing, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we talked to Ifelade Ayodele, CEO and Founder of Blaaiz, an early-stage cross-border payments company based in Canada and offering financial services and remittance payments to African countries.The company is only five months in operations but has so far secured a $1.5M pre-seed investment round to fuel its expansion and innovation. Before founding Blaaiz, Ifelade distinguished himself as a leader in the management consulting arena at Accenture UK. We discussed regulation, challenges, technology, and competition in remittance payments in Africa and their plans for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's we spoke to Perseus Mlambo, co-founder and CEO of Union54, about ChitChat, the startup's recently launched social commerce platform. We discussed various topics including the current challenges and opportunities of sending money across borders in Africa, how ChitChat had a goal of trying to help solve the issue, partnerships and compliance, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we talk to the founders of the African Animation Studio, Kugali Meda. The studio created the new Disney+ animated series "Iwaju" which has received critical acclaim for its depiction of a futuristic Lagos.We talked to the founders about the inspiration behind the creation of their studio, how the Iwaju project came to be, and the current state of African animation on the continent.You can learn more about the company on their website and social media pages: https://kugali.com/Trailer for the Iwaju series: Video Trailer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we talk to  Weyinmi Aghadiuno, Bolt's Senior Public Policy Manager for West and Central Africa.For International Women's Day, we discussed encouraging women in tech and transportation, the safety initiatives Bolt has on their platform, and other initiatives Bolt is doing to encourage more female participation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we talked with Ray Youssef, the CEO of Noones, a financial communication super app that allows users to purchase and sell Bitcoin.Before Noones, Youssef was the CEO and Co-Founder at Paxful. In the episode, we discussed the latest developments on the crackdown of crypto in Nigeria, his call to the Nigerian government for a dialogue, and the hope for crypto and Bitcoin in Africa.CEO of NoOnes Invites Nigeria Government For Official Dialogue On Crypto Regulation - https://techlabari.com/ceo-of-noones-invites-nigeria-government-for-official-dialogue-on-crypto-regulation/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we spoke with Eugene Tawiah from SecondSTAX, a tech startup involved in the capital markets in Africa. We discussed how SecondSTAX is working with multiple stock exchanges in Ghana and Nigeria, the current state of economies in Africa, and how technology is helping investors gain access to markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we managed to talk to Yaw Amponsah Apenteng, founder of the production team Sun Up To Sun Down. We spoke to him about the recent NFL Superbowl ad "Born To Play" which aired after the Superbowl Half Time show.We discussed his experience with filming the ad, the locations they used especially the ever-busy Makola market, and what they're up to next.NFL Born to Play Ad - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we speak to the team of John and Emmanuella from the health platform Drdogood. We discuss the platform's benefits, especially for startups and companies who are looking for affordable health packages for their employees.You can learn more about Drdogood's platform on their website Drdogood.health or contact them via email at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we speak with Mike Ndimurukundo, Managing Director at Andela Rwanda, a role he has been in for the past three years. We discuss Andela, the African developer ecosystem, trends in Artificial intelligence and moreandela.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we spoke with John Eyo, of of the co-founders of the startup Dr Do Good, a health startup in Africa. We discussed why he started the company, the challenges of running a health startup in Africa, and what the new year in 2024 looks like for the company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we spoke with Isis Nyong'o, a mentor at Madica. a structured investment program for pre-seed stage companies in Africa. We discussed trends of investment in 2023, sectors in Africa that have potential for more investment, and what 2024 might look like for VCs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we talked with Nadeem Anjarwalla, Director of Binance for East and West Africa. We discussed Binance's efforts in the African regions, regulation, and what it hopes to achieve in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we talk to Michael Zaitsev, the Managing Director in Africa for a company called AppsFlyer. We discussed the trends of apps in the African region, the rise and popularity of fintech apps, and whether AI will play a part in app development in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we talked to Jessica Hope, the founder and CEO of Wimbart, a Personal Relations company that helps African tech companies with their PR.We discussed PR tech in the Africa region, crisis management, and what Wimbart is focused on for 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we spoke to Jessica Uche, country director of Native Teams in Nigeria.We spoke about the Native Teams platform, how they're contributing to helping companies onboard remote workers, and how partnerships helps Native Teams to scale in Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we talked to Aphua Larbi. She's a producer and writer and has worked on multiple projects including the Global Citizen event which took place in Accra in 2022.We brought Aphua on the show to talk about Ghanaian media, experiences with shooting on set in Ghana, residual payments, and online streaming.Website: techlabari.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, we talked to Natalie Narh, a Co-Founder and the CEO of New Comma, a digital platform for African creatives.We discussed New Comma, their recent fundraise, her thoughts about the creator economy in Africa, the current state of monetization for creators, and what New Comma has in the future for its creator.Check out ⁠NewComma.com⁠ to learn more.Check out ⁠TechLabari.com⁠ for tech news in Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, we spoke to Maureen Atebawone of Bawoni CX about customer experience in Ghana.We talked about the differences between customer service and customer experience, the trends with customer experience in Ghana and ways for businesses to improve using customer experience. Check out ⁠techlabari.com for all your tech news in Africa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, we talked with Molly Jensen, CEO of Afripods. Afripods is a platform that allows podcasters to upload their shows and episodes and get access to analytics and monetizing opportunities.We discussed her recent guest editing for TAP magazine which explored podcasting in Africa and highlighting podcasters in different countries.We also talked about podcasting in the African region, the latest trends for podcasting, and what monetization looks like for podcast creators.Website: Afripods.comCheck out Techlabari.com for the latest news on tech in Africa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, we had a discussion with Marjorie Saint Lot, the current country manager for Uber in Ghana and Ivory Coast.We discussed Uber's safety initiatives, its new partnership with Enterprise Insurance, its work with local governments, and more.Website: Uber Ghana Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have been in the news for some time. Ghana announced its CBDC, the eCedi, a couple of years ago and started piloting it. Nigeria has already launched its CDBC, the eNaira, which is currently live in the country but has not been as widely adopted as predicted.We talked to Carmelle Cadet of EMTECH, a fintech specializing in CBDCs to break down what they do, the tech behind it, why they're so important, and also to answer this: Is Web3 dead or just not as mainstream in the media anymore?Website: EMTECHCheck out Techlabari.com for news on tech in Africa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the Labari Media Podcast.On this show, we speak to CEOs, Business Persons, and Creatives from different industries about different topics including fintech, podcasting, transportation, and more.Subscribe/Follow now and get episodes when they come out. Visit TechLabari.com for all tech news in Ghana and Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.