Join us for a special live interview as we spotlight Lagos Leather Fair 2025—West Africa’s premier leather showcase, set to take place on June 28th and 29th at the Balmoral Event Center, Victoria Island, Lagos. Now in its 8th year, LLF has become a powerful catalyst for growth within Africa’s leather industry—offering a vibrant platform where top designers, skilled artisans, and emerging entrepreneurs connect, collaborate, and showcase their craftsmanship. This year’s theme, “Designing for Tomorrow,” is a bold call to action—championing innovation, sustainability, and cross-industry partnerships that will shape the future of African leather. Tune in as we speak with Niyi Abiola, a seasoned marketing and communications expert, about LLF’s evolution, its impact on the continent’s creative economy, and what to expect from this year’s landmark edition.
Talent Development in Africa
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 • Duration 29:15
On this episode, Nonso Mordi delves into the pressing topic of Talent Development in Africa with Paul Breloff, a workforce innovation and entrepreneurship pioneer. We explore how businesses can identify, develop, and retain the right talent, address skill gaps, and leverage technology for workforce transformation. Paul will also share success stories, lessons learned from his work across Africa and India, and his vision for the future of Africa's workforce. Paul Breloff, Co-Founder & CEO of Shortlist, a talent advisory firm serving Africa’s impact and innovation sectors. Since its founding in 2016, Shortlist has worked with 1,000+ companies and 2,000,000+ jobseekers across 30 countries. Previously, Paul was the founder & MD of Accion Venture Lab, a VC fund investing in inclusive fintech startups globally, and the new business head for SKS Microfinance in Hyderabad, which IPO’ed in 2010. He is an active angel investor and advises multiple funds investing across Africa, with a particular focus on human capital, jobtech, and future of work.
"UP NEPA" - A Spotlight on the Ongoing Electricity Supply Challenge in Nigeria
Monday, July 15, 2024 • Duration 39:21
Nigeria’s power sector has been a source of concern for the masses as its numerous challenges affect their day-to-day lives. There is an urgent need for solutions, which the documentary “UP NEPA” addresses. "Up NEPA!" sheds light on the ongoing electricity supply challenge in Nigeria that has lasted for more than 50 years. On the show, we speak to Ishaya Bako, the director and writer of the documentary series on the making, the systemic problems within the power sector and the urgent need for solutions. Ishaya Bako is a Writer & Director. His passion for filmmaking cuts across fiction and documentary narratives. He studied filmmaking at the London Film School where he graduated with a distinction and has since gone on to direct over a dozen short films and two award-winning documentaries – ‘Fuelling Poverty’ and ‘Silent Tears’. His films have been screened at film festivals in Seattle, Durban, New York, London, Lagos and Clermont-Ferrand.
Elon Musk, Just What is he Doing Right - A Finance Expert’s View
Season 6 · Episode 316
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 • Duration 23:38
To the average person, the actions of Elon Musk can sometimes seem strange and unpredictable. Given the impact he is capable of having on the world, Our guest, Fred Razak, Chief Trading Strategist at CMTrading, shares insight into how we can understand this seemingly erratic billionaire.
Elon Musk, Just What is he Doing Right - A Finance Expert’s View
Season 6 · Episode 316
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 • Duration 23:38
To the average person, the actions of Elon Musk can sometimes seem strange and unpredictable. Given the impact he is capable of having on the world, Our guest, Fred Razak, Chief Trading Strategist at CMTrading, shares insight into how we can understand this seemingly erratic billionaire.
Elon Musk, Just What is he Doing Right - A Finance Expert’s View
Season 6
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 • Duration 23:38
To the average person, the actions of Elon Musk can sometimes seem strange and unpredictable. Given the impact he is capable of having on the world, Our guest, Fred Razak, Chief Trading Strategist at CMTrading, shares insight into how we can understand this seemingly erratic billionaire.
Implementing Climate Finance In Africa Through Rwanda - Antonny Mukulu Nshimye
Season 6 · Episode 315
Friday, December 2, 2022 • Duration 14:33
Climate change is impacting communities in every country, across every continent. Rising sea levels. Extreme weather events. Disrupted economies. Food and water insecurity. Resource scarcity. Conflict. Yet global efforts to combat climate change and achieve sustainable development are falling short. One of such challenge in Africa is climate finance but that will soon change as Rwanda is playing a key role in Implementing climate finance with the recently launched sustainable financial roadmap. On the show, we have Antonny Mukulu Nshimye, the Chief Legal Officer / Company Secretary of Rwanda Finance Limited to speak to us about this initiative. He is responsible for legal advisory, regulation, and compliance.
Implementing Climate Finance In Africa Through Rwanda - Antonny Mukulu Nshimye
Season 6 · Episode 315
Friday, December 2, 2022 • Duration 14:33
Climate change is impacting communities in every country, across every continent. Rising sea levels. Extreme weather events. Disrupted economies. Food and water insecurity. Resource scarcity. Conflict. Yet global efforts to combat climate change and achieve sustainable development are falling short. One of such challenge in Africa is climate finance but that will soon change as Rwanda is playing a key role in Implementing climate finance with the recently launched sustainable financial roadmap. On the show, we have Antonny Mukulu Nshimye, the Chief Legal Officer / Company Secretary of Rwanda Finance Limited to speak to us about this initiative. He is responsible for legal advisory, regulation, and compliance.
Implementing Climate Finance In Africa Through Rwanda - Antonny Mukulu Nshimye
Season 6
Friday, December 2, 2022 • Duration 14:33
Climate change is impacting communities in every country, across every continent. Rising sea levels. Extreme weather events. Disrupted economies. Food and water insecurity. Resource scarcity. Conflict. Yet global efforts to combat climate change and achieve sustainable development are falling short. One of such challenge in Africa is climate finance but that will soon change as Rwanda is playing a key role in Implementing climate finance with the recently launched sustainable financial roadmap. On the show, we have Antonny Mukulu Nshimye, the Chief Legal Officer / Company Secretary of Rwanda Finance Limited to speak to us about this initiative. He is responsible for legal advisory, regulation, and compliance.
Women In Tech Startups: Driving Best Practice And Good Governance From The Ground Up With Amanda Fischer And Chris Heaton
Season 6 · Episode 314
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 • Duration 22:11
Women in tech startups in South Africa make up less than 25% of the workforce but those that do thrive, stand out. Amanda Fischer is a partner and head of legal and compliance at Skrmiish, ensuring all the i’s are dotted and the t’s are crossed but also, helping to pioneer a unique company that is operating on the threshold of global tech. On the show, She, alongside Chris Heaton, the Founder and Managing Director of Skrmiish- the world's first app that gives any gamer the opportunity to monetize their matches in the games they love to play, share with Nonso Mordi, the journey so far and how Tech startups can navigate in the legal world.
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