In this episode of Minding Your Business Africa, I sit down with Zimbabwean media entrepreneur Nigel Mugamu, the founder of 263Chat.
What began as a simple Twitter discussion grew into one of Zimbabwe’s most influential digital media platforms, shaping national conversations and challenging how African stories are told.
Nigel shares his journey from being an accountant to becoming a storyteller, the sacrifices he made and the challenges of building independent media in a difficult political and economic environment.
We talk about the legacy of 263Chat, the importance of dialogue, and why Africans must continue to tell their own stories.
What happens when activism meets politics?
In this episode of Minding Your Business Africa, Ugandan lawyer, activist, and presidential contender Yvonne Mpambara shares her journey from grassroots advocacy to national politics. She talks about breaking barriers for women, empowering youth, and her bold vision for an inclusive Uganda.
Ebenezer Wikina went from Port Harcourt with just a basic phone to influencing global policy conversations. In this episode, he shares how he built Policy Shapers, led the Reform IELTS campaign, and why he believes young Africans hold the key to shaping the continent’s future.
Liboi grew up in Nairobi’s Kariobangi North, turning her experiences into powerful music that blends tradition with modern sounds.
In this episode, she shares her journey as an artivist, using her voice to champion culture, social change, and mental health.
In this episode, I sit down with Ayo Adams — a Nigerian filmmaker, and digital creator whose work explores culture, identity, and social change.
From his childhood in Ibadan to studying Theatre Arts and carving out a space as a culture influencer, Ayo shares his journey of creativity, self-discovery, and impact.
In this episode of Minding Your Business Africa, I speak with Ugandan theatre pioneer Philip Luswata.
From his work in films like Queen of Katwe to founding Theatre Factory and creating community spaces like Wava Theatre, Luswata has spent over 20 years shaping Uganda’s arts and theatre scene.
He shares his journey, the lessons he’s learned, and why theatre remains at the center of his life and work.
In September 2016, Omowunmi Kolawole founded founded Shoepify, an e-commerce fashion retail store, targeted at working women who want to be fashionable without having to break the bank.
By offering quality fashion products at a relatively low cost, Shoepify has captured an attractive number of cost-driven online shoppers
On this episode, Omowunmi talked about her passion for retail, the challenges she faced while building Shoepify, her triumphs and her vision for the brand's future.
Farida Kabir is an exceptional manager with a wealth of experience across various sectors. With over a decade of expertise in both the private and public spheres, as well as the international development arena, Farida has truly left her mark on the world of tech
Currently serving as the Group Head of Growth and Brand at Sudo Africa, Farida spearheads the expansion of the company's innovative products throughout sub-Saharan Africa across their group of companies.
Her recent appointment to this position follows her role as a digital development consultant with the World Bank Group's Digital Development Global Practice, where she made a significant impact on the global stage.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Farida is deeply committed to mentoring and empowering young girls and women. Her passion lies in utilizing technology as a conscious tool to uplift socio-economic development in developing countries, particularly in her home country, Nigeria. In areas like healthcare and governance, Farida envisions harnessing technology's potential to improve service delivery and promote transparency.
Farida's groundbreaking contributions have not gone unnoticed, as she has been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, both locally and internationally. In 2016, she received special recognition from the former French President, François Hollande, for her pioneering strides in Health Technology, making her the sole Nigerian among five distinguished Africans to be honored.
In July 2022, Farida's expertise and vision led to her appointment as the Head of Growth at Nigerian fintech powerhouse, Sudo Africa. This dynamic startup, set its sights on conquering new markets under Farida's leadership.
In this episode, we dive into Farida Kabir's driving force and motivations, her successful growth strategies, and her empowering leadership approach. Additionally, we explore the crucial role of women in tech, a subject close to Farida's heart, as she continues to blaze a trail for women in tech.
In 2017,South African media personality and travel blogger, Katchie Nzama, also known as The Solo Wanderer, backpacked from Capetown South Africa to Cairo Egypt, on her own
It took her six months to travel across 21 countries in a trip she tagged #BreakingBorders.
Since then she has visited 35 of Africa’s 54 countries.
Following Katchie’s work through her very active social platforms, Her life sometimes looks like one big vacation and talking to her, she has stories for days.
But Travel is more than a vacation for Katchie. It’s about helping Africans travel and explore the continent in affordable ways, promoting community based travel and finding ways for tourism to benefit African communities.
On this episode of Minding Your Business Africa, Katchie talks about promoting intra-African travel and how important it is, to document our stories and our journeys from our perspective.
