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Welcome to the Shaping Africa podcast. Each week, we highlight an inspiring person that is Shaping Africa so that you can learn how to use your own skills and uniqueness to make real impact on the continent.
EP20 - From Growing up in Chicago to Building a Business in Nigeria w/ Adeola Adediran
Shaping Africa
54 minutes 30 seconds
3 years ago
EP20 - From Growing up in Chicago to Building a Business in Nigeria w/ Adeola Adediran
On this episode, I am joined by Adeola Adediran who is equal parts smart, witty and driven. He grew up in Chicago and would find his way to Nigeria through a job with a multinational after graduate school. In addition to his transition we talk about:
His exposure to the downstream oil & gas industry and how that opened his eyes to the entrepreneurial opportunity in Nigeria
The importance of mentors in the transition
His forray into consulting (Petrol Afrique)
How he ended up in the LPG industry
His decision to come back to the continent and how that gives a real sense of contribution
The role the diaspora can play in the African renaissance, and building the continent using their skills, connections and professionalism
His advice for planning your return back to the continent
The qualities and values he has had to embody as a returnee from the diaspora
His hope for the African continent and words of advice for anyone wanting to make the transition
This episode is just as much humor as it is deep wisdom and thought leadership. I hope you enjoy the conversation and obtain some actionable advice if you or someone you know is planning to make the transition. Please do share the podcast with anyone considering a move to the continent. I am sure they will find the advice useful.
Shaping Africa
Welcome to the Shaping Africa podcast. Each week, we highlight an inspiring person that is Shaping Africa so that you can learn how to use your own skills and uniqueness to make real impact on the continent.