Limitless Africa

TRUE Africa

Welcome to Limitless, the podcast series that  asks the questions which matter to Africa. Are tech start-ups the answer to Africa's unemployment problem? Can we stop fake news from spreading on the continent? How do we raise a generation of football stars?  These are just some of the topics we’ll be tackling. And we’re not looking for simple answers. Just as Africa’s potential is limitless, so are the possible solutions to any challenges the continent faces. During each podcast episode, we’ll be asking three very different subject experts to give their take on each question. This will come as no surprise but they don’t always agree. Made possible with a grant from the U.S. Department of State and the Seenfire Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Bame Pule - "Investments in the US were incremental; in Africa they would be transformational"

    2 DAYS AGO

    Bame Pule - "Investments in the US were incremental; in Africa they would be transformational"

    "That's where I think we've missed a trick. And that's really where I have focused my entrepreneurship and energy and time and talent" Bame Pule is the chief executive of private equity firm Africa Lighthouse Capital, based in Botswana. He is a graduate of Pomona College in California and received his MBA degree from Harvard Business School. He worked at Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, Citigroup, some of the biggest names in finance. But we wanted to find out why he decided to move back to the African continent, even though he was on a fast track in the United States. (Interview from 2025) Plus: Why risk premium is often mispriced 🌟 IN THIS EPISODE: 2:49 Why return to Africa? 5:52 Why local investors matter more than foreign 8:58 Family offices investing in Africa 11:50 Why America matters 16:12 American investors looking to Africa 💬 QUOTES TO REMEMBER: "We need foreign investment and we want foreign investment. " "People see an opportunity for strong financial returns and good businesses." "As Africans, we don't just want investment, but we recognize that we are dealing with investors." "There is untapped market and untapped talent." 🌍 ABOUT LIMITLESS AFRICA The podcast that asks how Africans and Americans can work together for shared prosperity Every Monday: 15-minute episodes that dive into an issue that matters to Africans Every Thursday: extended interview with someone unlocking Africa's limitless potential ➕ WANT MORE? “The VC model is the wrong fit for Africa. Do something different.” https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/the-vc-model-is-just-fundamentally-the-wrong-fit-for-africa-you-have-to-do-something-different/ Is venture capital the right choice for African start-ups? https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/is-venture-capital-the-right-choice-for-african-start-ups/ “Foreign aid has fuelled corruption, dependence, weak governance” - Maya Horgan Famodu https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/foreign-aid-has-fuelled-corruption-dependence-weak-governance/ 💗 LOVE LIMITLESS AFRICA? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts Leave a 5⭐ review – it helps get the word out Share with someone passionate about investing in Africa 🚀 FOLLOW LIMITLESS AFRICA Instagram: @_trueafrica Website: https://trueafrica.co/ Substack: https://limitlessafrica.substack.com/ Limitless Africa is sponsored by the US Department of State and the Seenfire Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  2. What is holding back internet connectivity in Africa?

    5 DAYS AGO

    What is holding back internet connectivity in Africa?

    "Big companies are waking up to this opportunity and are moving in." Today, we’re talking about something that shapes everything from jobs to education to healthcare… internet access. And Africa, we have a problem! Only a fifth of our population have access to the internet... compare that to the global average of about 70%. Africa is lagging behind. We wanted to find out why. And what can be done about it. Plus: How laser beams are replacing satellites. 🌟 IN THIS EPISODE: 2:08 Why internet is still a problem 3:26 Leapfrogging fibre 5:48 How African start-ups are providing solutions 7:41 Laser beams bringing internet 10:37 Impact on poverty 💬 QUOTES TO REMEMBER: "Kenya has much better connectivity than the U.S. does." "People on the street need to feel the impact of a cable that's lying on their shores." 🌍 ABOUT LIMITLESS AFRICA The podcast that asks how Africans and Americans can work together for shared prosperity Every Monday: 15-minute episodes that dive into an issue that matters to Africans Every Thursday: extended interview with someone unlocking Africa's limitless potential ➕ WANT MORE? The entrepreneur bringing refrigeration to Africa https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/how-i-made-it-the-entrepreneur-bringing-refrigeration-to-africa/ How crypto is making sending money cheaper in Africa https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/how-crypto-is-making-sending-money-cheaper-in-africa/ “African AI solutions are not being talked about” https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/african-homegrown-ai-solutions-are-not-being-talked-about/ 💗 LOVE LIMITLESS AFRICA? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts Leave a 5⭐ review – it helps get the word out Share with someone passionate about pop culture in Africa 🚀 FOLLOW LIMITLESS AFRICA Instagram: @_trueafrica Website: https://trueafrica.co/ Substack: https://limitlessafrica.substack.com/ 🤝 FRIENDS OF LIMITLESS AFRICA Kendall Ananyi https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-ananyi Frank Eleanya https://ng.linkedin.com/in/frank-eleanya-0514b335 Jay Shapiro https://ke.linkedin.com/in/jayshapiro Limitless Africa is sponsored by the US Department of State and the Seenfire Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min
  3. Entrepreneur Hugo Obi - "Game revenue exceeds film and music combined"

    8 JAN

    Entrepreneur Hugo Obi - "Game revenue exceeds film and music combined"

    "We haven't provided the market with a clear proposition from a confidence standpoint." Welcome to our extended episode with Hugo Obi - the founder of Maliyo Games. It's a gaming studio based in Lagos, Nigeria. They design, develop, and distribute games to mobile audiences on the continent. And in 2024, they partnered with the US company Disney to launch a mobile game. Nigeria has the largest gaming population on the continent. That's around 46 million people. So, as the founder of one of the leading studios in Nigeria, what Hugo says matters. 🌟 IN THIS EPISODE: 1:00 About Maliyo Games 3:46 Working with Disney 6:45 Surprising findings in the gaming research 8:29 How to increase monetization 12:24 The value chain 16:53 How Nigeria can catch up with South Africa 19:32 Studio maturity 20:16 The confidence gap 21:33 What Africa can offer America 💬 QUOTES TO REMEMBER: "Just because they don't monetize as well as North Americans, doesn't mean that Africans don't deserve to play." "We haven't provided the market with a clear proposition from a confidence standpoint." "There's also that opportunity for taking the local content to a global market." 🌍 ABOUT LIMITLESS AFRICA The podcast that asks how Africans and Americans can work together for shared prosperity Every Monday: 15-minute episodes that dive into an issue that matters to Africans Every Thursday: extended interview with someone unlocking Africa's limitless potential ➕ WANT MORE? Why young Africans could be the champions in e-sports https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/why-young-africans-could-be-the-champions-in-e-sports/ "We don't have huge numbers, but we have huge profits" - interview with Cameroon's leading game developer https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/olivier-madiba-video-gaming-africa/ Peruse Maliyo Games' Africa Games Report https://africagamesreport.com/ 💗 LOVE LIMITLESS AFRICA? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts Leave a 5⭐ review – it helps get the word out Share with someone passionate about gaming in Africa 🚀 FOLLOW LIMITLESS AFRICA Instagram: @_trueafrica Website: https://trueafrica.co/ Substack: https://limitlessafrica.substack.com/ Limitless Africa is sponsored by the US Department of State and the Seenfire Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  4. The young Africans set to be the next champions in e-sports

    5 JAN

    The young Africans set to be the next champions in e-sports

    "Gaming saved my life." In this episode of Limitless Africa, Claude Grunitzky and Dimpho Lekgeu explore the rise of African e-sports with two of Kenya’s most compelling voices. Brian Diang’a, known as Brian The Beast, one of East Africa’s first professional e-sports athletes, and Shirley Adema, also known as Dark Willow, a competitive Dota player and co-founder of Tunza E-sports. Through their stories, this episode unpacks how gaming is becoming both a career and a lifeline. From escaping violence in Kibra to creating safe spaces for young women in gaming, the episode uncovers an unexpected source of talent, innovation, and youth empowerment. Plus: The pitfalls of being a woman in gaming 🌟 IN THIS EPISODE: 1:21 Why are e-sports gamers athletes? 3:51 How gaming saves lives? 6:51 How American athletes inspire others 9:01 From virtual to IRL skills 12:08 Girls in gaming 💬 QUOTES TO REMEMBER: "Everything I do in gaming is inspired by the U.S." "I want to leave a legacy." "When you're a lady, there are more opportunities" 🌍 ABOUT LIMITLESS AFRICA The podcast that asks how Africans and Americans can work together for shared prosperity Every Monday: 15-minute episodes that dive into an issue that matters to Africans Every Thursday: extended interview with someone unlocking Africa's limitless potential ➕ WANT MORE? Can Africa and America win the AI race? https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/why-america-is-africas-best-partner-in-the-ai-race/ How Africa is transforming video gaming https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/how-is-africa-transforming-the-future-of-video-gaming/ “We don’t have huge numbers, but we have huge profits” https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/olivier-madiba-video-gaming-africa/ 💗 LOVE LIMITLESS AFRICA? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts Leave a 5⭐ review – it helps get the word out Share with someone passionate about pop culture in Africa 🚀 FOLLOW LIMITLESS AFRICA Instagram: @_trueafrica Website: https://trueafrica.co/ Substack: https://limitlessafrica.substack.com/ Limitless Africa is sponsored by the US Department of State and the Seenfire Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  5. Rapper GNL Zamba - "Sometimes to build Africa, you have to leave Africa."

    18/12/2025

    Rapper GNL Zamba - "Sometimes to build Africa, you have to leave Africa."

    Welcome to our extended episode with G. N. L. Zamba, a Ugandan hip-hop artist who lives between Kampala and Los Angeles. He's the founder and CEO of the independent hip-hop record label Baboon Forest Entertainment. He's been credited with popularizing Lungaflow - a blend of Afrobeats and Luganda, the most widely spoken of Uganda's 40 languages. In this extended episode, he talks to Claude about why American rappers like Nas are such an inspiration. 🌟 IN THIS EPISODE: 3:47 How rapping in Luganda kickstarted it all 8:07 The musical wildebeests of Uganda 9:40 Coming to America 13:00 Nas the legend 20:53 Making money 29:11 Advice for entrepreneurs 💬 QUOTES TO REMEMBER: "If alignment is a thing, this must be it." "Africa is entering a creative renaissance" "Your ancestors have been waiting for someone with your strength to carry their name" "I would compare it to a wildebeest migration." "Sometimes to build Africa, you have to leave Africa." " My career was run like it was a business from the very beginning." "The Africans and the Americans have a chance right now" 🌍 ABOUT LIMITLESS AFRICA The podcast that asks how Africans and Americans can work together for shared prosperity Every Monday: 15-minute episodes that dive into an issue that matters to Africans Every Thursday: extended interview with someone unlocking Africa's limitless potential ➕ WANT MORE? “It’s all unseen and unknown as to how big this is” – Inside the business of podcasting https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/its-all-unseen-and-unknown-as-to-how-big-this-is-molly-jensen-ceo-of-africas-largest-podcasting-platform/ How to make money from your creativity https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/how-can-african-creatives-make-money-from-their-art/ 💗 LOVE LIMITLESS AFRICA? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts Leave a 5⭐ review – it helps get the word out Share with someone passionate about hip hop in Africa 🚀 FOLLOW LIMITLESS AFRICA Instagram: @_trueafrica Website: https://trueafrica.co/ Substack: https://limitlessafrica.substack.com/ Limitless Africa is sponsored by the US Department of State and the Seenfire Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  6. How hip hop can build a business empire

    15/12/2025

    How hip hop can build a business empire

    "I would compare it to a wildebeest migration" Hip-hop is one of America’s most influential cultural exports. But what happens when African artists reclaim it through language, ancestry and community? In this episode of Limitless Africa, host Claude Grunitzky speaks with GNL Zamba, a Ugandan hip-hop artist, filmmaker and creative entrepreneur, about how African languages, independent systems and family-led business models are reshaping global hip hop. Zamba reflects on why switching to Luganda transformed his career, how Africa’s young population represents untapped creative power, and why financial success without community impact is incomplete. He also shares insights on avoiding exploitative industry contracts and building sustainable creative infrastructure between Africa and America. Plus: What the Beyonce family unit get so right 🌟 IN THIS EPISODE: 3:43 The yardstick to success 5:17 Choosing Luganda over English 6:54 Bobi Wine and the music scene in Uganda 8:40 The importance of family in hip hop 13:55 Who won the beef 💬 QUOTES TO REMEMBER: "I chose Luganda because it is my ancestors' language." "Hip-Hop is going to change the world." "Once minds like ours connect, it's limitless." "Africa is going through a creative renaissance." "The Africans and the Americans have a chance right now to either catch up with the world or even overtake the world with the collaborations they can form." 🌍 ABOUT LIMITLESS AFRICA The podcast that asks how Africans and Americans can work together for shared prosperity Every Monday: 15-minute episodes that dive into an issue that matters to Africans Every Thursday: extended interview with someone unlocking Africa's limitless potential ➕ WANT MORE? The producer bringing African stories to the small screen https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/we-need-that-visionary-brave-first-money-in/ The Hollywood moguls investing in African wrestling https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/how-hollywood-moguls-are-investing-in-african-wrestling/ 💗 LOVE LIMITLESS AFRICA? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts Leave a 5⭐ review – it helps get the word out Share with someone passionate about pop culture in Africa 🚀 FOLLOW LIMITLESS AFRICA Instagram: @_trueafrica Website: https://trueafrica.co/ Substack: https://limitlessafrica.substack.com/ Limitless Africa is sponsored by the US Department of State and the Seenfire Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  7. TV star Déborah Mutund - "People want to see themselves on television."

    11/12/2025

    TV star Déborah Mutund - "People want to see themselves on television."

    "Why do we all dream of going to America today? Because we've seen movies our entire life portraying America as the but as the best place in the world. We want to go to Beverly Hills. But we need to create these same stories for ourselves." Déborah Mutund is a rising star in Francophone TV and the host of the reality TV show called Who Wants to Marry My Son? She talks to Claude Grunitzky about reality TV in Africa, why it’s key to soft power, and what’s holding us back from telling more of our own amazing, compelling, and inspiring stories. Plus: Why you can't get too steamy on African TV. 🌟 IN THIS EPISODE: 2:18 From PR to presenting 4:59 Who wants to marry my son? 9:40 Producing content costs money 13:49 Idolizing America 18:28 Self love, the American way 22:23 Advice for the next Oprah 26:47 The importance of self belief 💬 QUOTES TO REMEMBER: "People are having their faces exposed and seen by the world. and they need to be able to protect themselves and live off that." "I love the dynamism that countries such as Benin and Ghana have. Cote d'Ivoire is also on the same pathway. We no longer dream of going to New York." "Hollywood is powerful because people are consuming Hollywood products." "People want to see themselves on television. They want to see people that look like themselves." 🌍 ABOUT LIMITLESS AFRICA The podcast that asks how Africans and Americans can work together for shared prosperity Every Monday: 15-minute episodes that dive into an issue that matters to Africans Every Thursday: extended interview with someone unlocking Africa's limitless potential ➕ WANT MORE? What happens when the Real Housewives come to Africa? https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/what-happens-when-the-real-housewives-come-to-africa/ Why Hollywood moguls are investing in African wrestling https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/how-hollywood-moguls-are-investing-in-african-wrestling/ 💗 LOVE LIMITLESS AFRICA? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts Leave a 5⭐ review – it helps get the word out Share with someone passionate about pop culture in Africa 🚀 FOLLOW LIMITLESS AFRICA Instagram: @_trueafrica Website: https://trueafrica.co/ Substack: https://limitlessafrica.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  8. What happens when the Real Housewives come to Africa

    08/12/2025

    What happens when the Real Housewives come to Africa

    "Women like this really do exist." The Real Housewives reality TV franchise has become one of America's biggest cultural exports. But what happens when this franchise lands in Africa? In this episode of Limitless Africa, hosts Claude Grunitzky and Dimpho Lekgeu speak with Portia Hlubi, producer of The Real Housewives of Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and Lagos, and Eugene Mbugua, executive producer of The Real Housewives of Nairobi. Together, they unpack how the franchise’s glamor and drama are being reimagined by African producers. From casting and cultural nuance to conflict style and aesthetics, this episode explores the behind-the-scenes decisions that make the show work across African cities. Plus: The difference between the Real Housewives in Joburg and Lagos. 🌟 IN THIS EPISODE: 1:21 The Instagram skit that started it all 2:41 The universal appeal of reality TV 3:34 Adapting the format 4:42 The Real Housewives bible 5:11 From Joburg to Nairobi 7:48 Different rules for glamour 8:25 Drama 10:46 Audience expectations 12:55 Stories that travel 💬 QUOTES TO REMEMBER:  "It does a number on your own psychology." "As people, we all have universal problems. We're all looking for love." "It's a whole college education on its own on how to make good television." "Nigerian ladies argue or conflict very differently." " There was one crazy scene where a cast member brought a life size casket to a lunch." "The ladies in Nigeria are quite superstars in that they don't really like being told what to do." 🌍 ABOUT LIMITLESS AFRICA The podcast that asks how Africans and Americans can work together for shared prosperity Every Monday: 15-minute episodes that dive into an issue that matters to Africans Every Thursday: extended interview with someone unlocking Africa's limitless potential ➕ WANT MORE? The producer bringing African stories to the small screen https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/we-need-that-visionary-brave-first-money-in/ The Hollywood moguls investing in African wrestling https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/how-hollywood-moguls-are-investing-in-african-wrestling/ 💗 LOVE LIMITLESS AFRICA? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts Leave a 5⭐ review – it helps get the word out Share with someone passionate about pop culture in Africa 🚀 FOLLOW LIMITLESS AFRICA Instagram: @_trueafrica Website: https://trueafrica.co/ Substack: https://limitlessafrica.substack.com/ Limitless Africa is sponsored by the US Department of State and the Seenfire Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to Limitless, the podcast series that  asks the questions which matter to Africa. Are tech start-ups the answer to Africa's unemployment problem? Can we stop fake news from spreading on the continent? How do we raise a generation of football stars?  These are just some of the topics we’ll be tackling. And we’re not looking for simple answers. Just as Africa’s potential is limitless, so are the possible solutions to any challenges the continent faces. During each podcast episode, we’ll be asking three very different subject experts to give their take on each question. This will come as no surprise but they don’t always agree. Made possible with a grant from the U.S. Department of State and the Seenfire Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    TRUE Africa
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    123
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © TRUE Africa
  • Show Website
    Limitless Africa

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