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Once upon a time, Africa’s foremost investors and entrepreneurs lacked the necessary domestic capital to make significant bets on the continent. As a result, the continent languished behind with the dream of having pockets deep enough to facilitate its transformation, whiles relying on aid and external financing to push forward. Today the story is different, capital no longer is the problem. Taken from the Africa Finance Corporation’s 2026 State of Africa’s Infrastructure report, Africa now has $4T waiting to be deployed in the right manner. Episodes referencedEpisode 6_Abracadabra: I create as I speak

One of the buzzwords in the world of Startups is EXECUTION. Some describe execution as a strategy and others describe it as a skill. But what really is execution and why does every company have what is called the Chief ‘Execution’ Officer. In this episode I describe what execution is as more than just a strategy or a skill. I delve into how you can identify if you’re an executioner or not and how you can be an executioner. After listening to this episode the key difference between who a CEO is and an entrepreneur will be ingrained in your minds. But above all, the key to growth for your startup will be unlocked. As you listen and learn from this episode, you are ready to take your startup to the next level. Reach out to the Dakwahene Podcast host via [email protected] and book a session to elevate your startup on all fronts.

Bootstrapping isn’t just a funding strategy — it’s a mindset. It’s about building something real with what you already have, staying resourceful when capital is tight, and making disciplined decisions that prioritize long-term value over short-term hype. In today’s episode, we’re diving into what it truly means to bootstrap a business, why some of the world’s most resilient companies started this way, and how operating with constraints can actually sharpen your strategy. Whether you’re just starting out or rethinking your growth path, this conversation will challenge how you see money, control, and sustainability in business.

Silicon Valley lied to aspiring founders. It led many to believe that to be a founder was to be a tech entrepreneur. As a result many young folk who decided on becoming founders focused on forming the next big tech startup and not the next startup fosuced on riding the economic trends of its continent. Tell me why every startup must be a software company focused on payments. This episode is not an indictment of tech but a call for a redefinition of the word “startup”. In this episode I cite the example of Aliko Dangote who took billion dollar opportunities by the horns without being a tech founder. Today those opportunities still exist and it’s time we had that conversation in the startup community. And here’s a question to Angel investors, venture capitalists and finance corporations, Are you funding the next Facebook or PayPal or Amazon of Africa, or you are funding behemoths with an authentic African DNA solving Africa’s problems.

If you have a startup that is less than 5 years old and situated within the shores of Africa, this is the right episode for you. Over the last decade, the Tony Elumelu foundation has consistently funded 24,000 entrepreneurs to the tune of more than $100 million. With partners such as the EU, world bank and UN, the foundation has spurred radical growth in entrepreneurship on the back of what Tony Elumelu calls Africapitalism. As you listen to this episode you will find the keys to be able to join such a prestigious network and get funded yourself.Reach out to us via [email protected] to help you grow your startup into that formidable force that can be funded and scaled.

Africa doesn’t have a capital problem — it has a venture thinking problem. This episode challenges conventional narratives and ushers into a new era on the Dakwahene podcast.

In this episode, I break down the concept of distribution in startups—its origins, why it matters as much as product-market fit, and how great companies and founders win by mastering how their products reach customers.

This concept was popularized by venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, who described it as “being in a good market with a product that can satisfy that market.” product–market fit (PMF) is the moment when a product satisfies a strong market demand so effectively that customers adopt it rapidly and organically.

The right players elevate a company without even needing direction most of the time. This episode details the role of effective team building in creating a world class company.References Episode 8_The Roaring 20s: There Is An Economic Storm Cominghttps://substack.com/@kingkerr/note/p-188887044?r=1d2ty2&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

Today’s episode: Focuses on financial management in the startup community.

To steer clear of failure you must understand what caused others to fail which will automatically propel you into success.

The secret to longevity is structures that can make the company exist outside of the entrepreneur’s control.

The reels and highlights are curated content. The real work is boring, several hours of doing the same thing over and over again. Reach out via [email protected]

Capitalism is rooted in the idea of making others rich whiles enriching yourself simultaneously. True wealth can only be obtained if the entrepreneur is prepared to make others rich. It’s this reason that the entrepreneur must learn how to build relationships, raise capital and maintain connections. In this episode I delve into the art & science of raising money and why it’s essential to the entrepreneur who wants to grow beyond their wildest imaginations. Sit back and enjoy.

I believe we all have our hard times. Those years of mistakes when we set out to conquer the world or even to become number are often overlooked and as years go escape from. What if you changed your perspective and began to see it as the learning curve, and the propelling years. That’s what I did, and it took me levels I never expected. In this episode I take you through my learning curve. Sit back get hooked up and prepare for victory.

It’s been a minute, having you all on this incredible ride. I never thought the Dakwahene Podcast will see another year when I started it. Today it’s a fast growing podcast with reach in 24 countries and continues to grow at such a rapid pace. I’m beyond elated to have you listen to me and learn from me. As a special holiday treat I’ve done my best to summarize the entire story from episode 1-28 for you. Happy holidays to you all. Hope to see you beaming with smiles and growing in 2026.Hasta La Vista Baby

Over 400 years ago ships sailed across the Atlantic to find a continent rich with every known resource under the sun. After several weeks they landed on the soil of the African continent and set out on the arduous task of doing business with this “new-found” ally. After several centuries of extraction, the African continent was semi-liberated from the chains that held it from its development. Though the continent had progressed with the world in time, it didn’t progress per the effects of civilization. Today, the African continent remains largely undiscovered; mineral resources, human resources, industries, ventures, all untapped. It thus supposes that Africa remains the final frontier of the world, the last continent to be fully discovered. In 1957 when Ghana gained independence from British colonial rule, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah said “The independence of Ghana is meaningless until it is linked to the total liberation of the African continent.” Sadly the African continent still remains unliberated by forces of neo-colonialism and thus begs the supposition that Africa remains the final frontier of the world. It is no wonder then that present Xi Jinping, a man of great foresight and insight and the leader of the second superpower of the world has said that “Africa is the future of the world.”I believe you will enjoy this episode of The Dakwahene Podcast as I touch on Africa as the final frontier of the world, the 5 areas that anyone can take advantage of to lay claims on the future of the continent and to position the continent its glory.

Your achievements are only a fraction of the amount of work you put in. Think Elon, Rockefeller, the greats of history. This episode is to set you on that path of greatness yourself, by introducing you to the idea of the pineapple juice phenomenon. You can’t allow yourself to lose. That is a disservice to mankind and a huge disservice to yourself. Take charge and do the insanely hardwork required of you to win win win.

The entrepreneur carries a curse that looks, to outsiders, like confidence. It’s the delusion that everything will fall into place—that success is just a matter of showing up, that luck will favor him because he dares to believe it will. He walks into chaos like it’s already conquered, underestimating the grind, the loneliness, the cost of every mistake. This blind optimism shields him from fear but also blinds him to reality. It’s his greatest strength and his downfall: the unwavering belief that it’s all going to be easy. That belief keeps him moving when logic says stop—but it also ensures he’ll learn the hard way just how brutal building something real can be. His curse is that he dreams too boldly to quit, and too blindly to see the storm he’s walking into.

Enjoy my random thoughts on the future of the world and the real essence of enduring wealth.

In this episode you’ll learn how to build on rocks and not sand. You’ll learn the art of enshrining your name in the sands of time. You will not be a forgotten name nor one of the numbers if you carefully listen to this episode.

The subject of wealth creation is one that though simple has remained uneasy for many to comprehend. As a result, many are left out of the race, and oftentimes have found themselves questioning the fairness of wealth creation structures. Truth is that creating wealth is 3-step simple process and requires only grade school intellect to secure. In this thought provoking episode I take a deep dive with you and open you up to a world where you too can become part of the 1%. Don’t forget to follow and leave a comment and you can reach out to us on [email protected]

Ever asked yourself what the ladder to success is?The host answers that’s question with experience and insights from accumulated years of entrepreneurial ventures. It’s time for you to elevate your business and this is the episode for you. Email:[email protected]

The entrepreneur’s guide to the reality of being grounded in time.

If I were to ask you what the path to success is, there stands a 90% chance that you would describe a path less arduous and difficult. You would omit all or most of the difficulties and emphasize the good times of success. This through no fault of ours is the inability of our minds to imagine the future without smoothening the edges to create a perfect picture. The reality is that, the path to success is adorned with thorns and thistles bleeding you out till you learn how to maneuver the path. Enjoy the latest installment of the Dakwahene Podcast.

In this episode, we dive into the concept of stealth wealth—how many of the truly wealthy live low-key lives, work in “boring” industries, and avoid flashy spending. Discover why modesty, smart choices, and quiet success are the real markers of lasting wealth, not luxury cars or designer clothes.

Inspired by the movie titled Pursuit of Happyness, the host shares his philosophy on the relationship between entrepreneurship and happiness. Many people chasing financial freedom are doing so with the expectation of achieving “happiness” as a goal but is it truly a worthwhile goal. How do you stay consistent on the path of entrepreneurship. How do you become truly successful through grit. It’s by eliminating happiness as a goal that the resilience of the entrepreneur is strengthened to bring lasting success.Reach out to the Dakwahene podcast via [email protected]

The word Grit has been used to describe the trait that separates the winners from the losers. My most favorite definition of Grit is by Angela Lee Duckworth “Passion and perseverance for long term goals.” In this episode I delve deep into what grit is, how is it acquired and what does the entrepreneur stand to benefit from this one in a million trait. Place an order for a shirt The Dakwahene Podcast Store with the link below. wa.me/233545587560

Failure serves as a demoralizing force. Even the best of us do fail. But what really is failure and how do you overcome it. In this episode Dr. Dakwahene shares the real meaning of failure and what it poses for an entrepreneur on the entrepreneurial journey.Pick your favorite quote using the link below.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSed2RSc6_6JtVaHrTOtwYnb5RoOzHT8ltByaNChuwweQUvY5A/viewform?usp=header

This episode is what I learnt from reading Dangote; The Richest Black Person In The World. In 2008, Forbes declared Aliko Dangote a foremost African Industrialist the richest black man in the world with a net worth of $3.3 billion. Fast forward to 2013 and Dangote had become the richest African in the world and still is today. This episode takes a deep dive into the entrepreneurial prowess of Dangote and what budding entrepreneurs can learn from him.Tap on the link below to vote on pills you’d love to have on your Dakwahene Podcast shirt.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSed2RSc6_6JtVaHrTOtwYnb5RoOzHT8ltByaNChuwweQUvY5A/viewform?usp=header

This episode is about the power of partnerships in creating immense wealth at accelerated speeds. He shares a story about Nigerian immigrants in the UK during the 1990s, highlighting how their communal living helped them thrive financially compared to other African immigrants. Detailed in this episode are solutions to some of the dire problems Africa faces economically, with laid emphasis on bilateral and multilateral partnerships, free trade agreements and transnational investments. The podcast combines partnership motivations and its importance, storytelling, and cultural insights to inspire listeners.Opening Fan Voice The Dakwahene Podcast is praised by Naa Nhyira for its positive impact, especially Episode 6: Abracadabra, I Create as I Speak, which emphasizes the power of words in shaping success. The host, Dr. Dakwahene, extends his heartfelt gratitude to the growing global audience. If anybody has such words to share with the world through the Dakwahene podcast, they can record a short audio and email it to [email protected] Dakwahene Podcast shirts as announced in Episode 11 is almost complete and would soon be released for public viewing. Stay tuned for more updates.

Step into the mind of the podcast host, Dr. Dakwahene as he carefully weaves the fabric comprised of all the episodes from episode 7-10 in this second part of a series of podcast episodes. In this episode you will learn how the episodes are intertwined and how they were systematically arranged to form a perfect picture of an entrepreneurial journey.

Step into the mind of the podcast host, Dr. Dakwahene as he carefully weaves the fabric comprised of all the episodes from episode 1-6 in this first part of a series of podcast episodes. In this episode you will learn how the episodes are intertwined and how they were systematically arranged to form a perfect picture of an entrepreneurial journey

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Having established in episode 9 that history is made only by men who defied the odds against them, this second part goes on to cement this finding by adding layers of stories of men such as Steve Jobs, Thomas Edison and “listen to find out the rest”.Reach out on [email protected] us here:https://linktr.ee/TheDakwahenePodcast

Why is Abraham Lincoln still remembered. Why are the soldiers who fought the Trojan War more remembered than most men who lived just 5 years ago. Why will Elon Musk be remembered in history as perhaps the most significant entrepreneur in all of recorded time. Few names have found their way into the sands of time. In this riveting episode, one for the history books, the host uncovers the secret behind this phenomenon that will inspire you to defy the odds and etch your name in the hearts and minds of men for eternity.Follow us on X @thedakwahenepodEmail us on [email protected]

Every decade business trends change, creating both winners and losers in the economic landscape. New millionaires are minted, new billionaires are sainted and some go completely broke. In the 2010s anyone who bought into the story of technology companies made ridiculous gains. In the 2020s however the economic winds have changed, and the biggest winner of this will not be AI but a sector not talked about till today on The Dakwahene Podcast. Tune into this episode and listen to the host, Dr. Dakwahene as he reveals the hottest money maker in the 2020s.PS: The information in this podcast reflects solely the opinion of this podcast’s host and does not serve as a buy or sell recommendation for any security or financial product. Listeners are encouraged to make their own financial decisions based on thorough research. Investments carry risk of complete loss of capital.Reach out to the host via [email protected] us on X @thedakwahenepod

The human mind is millions of years old. As a result of this, it has developed many complex faculties that influence the decision making systems of humans. As an entrepreneur, the human mind must be of importance to you because your main duty is to be the CPU of the company you’re building. It behoves on the entrepreneur thus to be curious about the mind and how to maximize its capabilities. In this episode, the host Dr. Dakwahene addresses these thinking processes. Enjoy the episode. Follow us on X: ThedakwahenepodEmail us on: [email protected]

Long before the words Abracadabra was attributed to magic, it was a word of the ancient Mesopotamian Language which meant “I create as I speak”. This was a validation of the knowledge that the tongue of every man can make or unmake him. Tune into this episode to hear how these words can transform your life and make you a highly successful and accomplished individual from the host, Dr. Dakwahene.Follow on X @thedakwahenepodEmail via [email protected]

Dive into the captivating world of economic freedom and uncover the timeless laws governing the mastery of money. In this episode, we explore how wealth shapes societies, empowers individuals, and reflects deeper truths. Discover the principles to harness financial power and reclaim control over your economic destiny.Follow on X @thedakwahenepodEmail via @[email protected]

In this episode, Dr. Dakwahene delves into the essential foundations of building enduring success in business and personal life. Exploring infrastructure, systems, and strategies, he discusses how to foster growth, drive innovation, and establish a lasting legacy. Learn actionable insights to empower future generations and ensure your business thrives for years to come.

Life does not consist in the number of years you count but how you make your years count. Central to the theme of entrepreneurship, business and investing is understanding that there are seasons where most of your progress will come from. Vladimir Lenin once said, “There are decades where nothing happens and there are weeks where decades happen.” Founded on this quote is this thought-provoking and insightful episode by the Host, Dr. Dakwahene. As you listen, you’ll gain knowledge on how these seasons come about and how to take advantage of them.

Discover the secrets to decision making and productivity in this insightful episode of The Dakwahene Podcast. At the end of this episode you should be well on your way to maximize your time and day through a simple trick shared by the Host Dr. Dakwahene. Email @thedakwahenepodcastFollow us on X @thedakwahenepod

The world as we have it is divided between the doers and those who through idleness watch on as the doers take on the world and conquer it. In this maiden episode of The Dakwahene Podcast, the host, Dr. Dakwahene shares the secret to becoming a doer and the secret to etching your name in the sands of time as one of history’s greatest acts. Email: [email protected]: Thedakwahenepod