Afropolitan

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The Afropolitan Podcast Hosted by Chika Uwazie & Eche Emole This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a mirror to the soul of the African diaspora. Each week, co-hosts Chika & Eche sit down with founders, culture-shapers, and bold thinkers to explore the truth behind the highlights, shedding light on grief, growth, legacy, power, identity, and everything in between. You’ll hear the stories you won’t find on panels. The questions most people are too afraid to ask. The answers that stay with you long after the episode ends. From billion-dollar builders to first-gen visionaries, we go there. About Afropolitan: Afropolitan is building a digital nation for Africans and the diaspora—powered by culture, capital, and code. The podcast is one piece of a global movement to create infrastructure for Black and African ambition at scale. This is the sound of a new era. Raw. Soulful. Unapologetically Afropolitan. Watch on Youtube as well https://www.youtube.com/@Afropolitan?sub_confirmation=1

  1. 4 uur geleden ·  Video

    Seven-Figure Founder: Social Media Has Changed. Here's What's Working Now

    She built a soft life on purpose — and made it look easy. In this episode, Chi Adogu (the real Chi) breaks down the 10-year journey behind the aesthetic: how she went from $7 declined chai lattes and parental allowance to running her own hair brand, why "followers" are dead in 2026, what brands actually pay (and how PR agencies lowball you), the heartbreak that built her confidence, and the friendship lessons that nearly broke her. We get into the creator economy in Nigeria vs. America, why her agent told her to "come back" from Lagos, the Hanifa discourse, lifestyle creep, and what timeline grief looks like when you're 30, soft, and unmarried by choice. If you strip away the followers, the brand deals, the aesthetic — who's cheering when nobody's watching? — Become a Member of The Room Join our private community for deeper insights and exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/c/Afropolitanpodcast EPISODE SPONSORS Zobo Money — Zobo is a money transfer app built for Africans in the diaspora. It lets you send money from the US, UK, and Europe to countries like Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, and more. https://www.zobo.money/afropolitan BONUS OFFER: Use code AFROPOLITAN and get a $10 bonus when you sign up, complete your KYC, and send $50 or more to Africa. Hisa — Borderless investments for Africa. Use code AFROPOLITAN: https://hisa.co/ CONVO BY AFROPOLITAN Book 1:1 calls with Africa's boldest thinkers: https://convo.vip/ — WHERE TO FIND CHI ADOGU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_real_chi?igsh=MWsxaWEwaGZoOHk2Zw== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_real_chi_?_r=1&_t=ZP-97HwXrFb0e7 YouTube: AFROPOLITAN Twitter/X: https://x.com/afropolitan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afropolitanpodcast Newsletter: https://www.afropolitan.io/newsletter Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Afropolitanpodcast — TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — "If your life looks soft, people assume you're shallow" 1:28 — The biggest misconception about influencers 2:58 — Are influencers still allowed to grow? 5:47 — The 10-year journey behind the "overnight" success 10:17 — Why she studied accounting (and hated it) 10:48 — Bad management deals & how agencies trap young creators 14:17 — Moving to Nigeria for MBGN + winning her dad over 17:12 — How much creators really make (and why followers don't matter) 18:49 — The $3K brand email everyone got 20:49 — Everyone wants to be a creator now 23:05 — The reality show idea that hit 10M views 24:42 — The Room 25:52 — Zobo Money 26:32 — Confidence, heartbreak, and "I never want to feel that again" 29:32 — Being so in love with yourself nothing can shake you 31:14 — US vs. Nigeria: the brutal truth about the creator economy 34:23 — Medical tourism reality check 35:05 — Building Chi's Lux Hair + the Hanifa discourse 42:45 — When your Nigerian audience becomes a "problem" for brands 45:34 — The "mean girl" assumption that comes with soft life aesthetics 49:32 — Influencer friendships — who's real, who's playing 52:34 — How she developed discernment 54:42 — The friendship lesson she had to learn the hard way 58:38 — Money advice for creators 59:06 — Lifestyle creep & the trap of always wanting more 1:04:37 — Timeline grief: the marriage and kids she thought she'd have by 30 1:11:08 — Who is Chi when nobody's watching? 1:13:10 — 10 years from now 1:13:59 — Hisa 1:14:42 — Rapid fire 1:18:15 — Why emotional intelligence is non-negotiable 1:19:19 — Find your community, not your niche 1:20:24 — Who should we interview next?

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  2. 10 jun ·  Video

    Boris Kodjoe Opens Up About His Absent Father, Therapy & Breaking Generational Cycles

    Boris Kodjoe sits down with Eche and Chika for one of the most layered conversations we've ever had on the Afropolitan Podcast - about ownership, ancestry, Black manhood, marriage, nervous-system regulation, and what it really takes to build a life that's yours. He breaks down why he doesn't see himself as "an actor who became an investor" (he sees it as a mindset shift from consumer to owner), how a broken back led to his TheraBody investment, and how Full Circle and the Year of Return quietly created what he now calls "investment tourism" - billions in capital and a brand-new narrative for the continent. We get into the harder stuff too: his father's existential grief, the childhood pain that became self-worth issues, why "peace is expensive," the difference between meaningful suffering and modern fragility, and why Black men have to give each other permission to just be. He goes deep on his almost-21-year marriage to Nicole, why you can't enter a relationship trying to fill a void, and the one line every parent (and every diaspora kid) needs to hear: "You're the star of your own movie. Everyone else is an extra." Plus: telling authentic African stories, owning your IP, AI as the great equalizer, "we're not a minority - we're 76% of the world," and why the West doesn't get to validate our sovereignty. Become a Member of The Room: Join our private community for deeper insights and exclusive content: The Room https://www.patreon.com/c/Afropolitanpodcast EPISODE SPONSORS Zobo Money - Zobo is a money transfer app built for Africans in the diaspora. It lets you send money from the US, UK, and Europe to countries like Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, and more. https://www.zobo.money/afropolitan BONUS OFFER: Use code AFROPOLITAN and get a $10 bonus. Hisa - Borderless investments For Africa. Use code AFROPOLITAN: https://hisa.co/ CONVO BY AFROPOLITAN Book 1:1 calls with Africa's boldest thinkers: https://convo.vip/ WHERE TO FIND Boris Kodjoe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boriskodjoe Twitter/X: https://x.com/boriskodjoe Full Circle Festival: https://www.fullcirclefestival.com/ AFROPOLITAN Twitter/X: https://x.com/afropolitan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afropolitanpodcast Newsletter: https://www.afropolitan.io/newsletter Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Afropolitanpodcast Timestamps 00:00 — Cold open 00:16 — Why "actor to investor" is the wrong frame 03:50 — The TheraBody origin: access through inquiry 06:49 — Emotional intelligence, therapy, and the pain that leads to revelation 11:33 — Father leaving at age 5 and relearning the story of love 14:53 — Why reconnecting with ancestry is our superpower 17:57 — Full Circle, the Year of Return, and investment tourism 22:25 — Favorite moments from Ghana: AJ Johnson, Anthony Anderson 28:15 — Eche on the role of suffering in modern life 32:21 — Comfort zone vs. forcing yourself to grow 35:42 — Discovering Blackness as a spectrum 39:07 — Coming to America from Germany: the propaganda awakening 43:16 — One voice cannot define the entire Black experience 45:39 — America's lack of courage to confront its past 51:17 — How fast institutions crumble: Baldwin between despair and hope 55:45 — Why he was named after Boris Pasternak 57:16 — The stories Africa needs to tell next 1:01:11 — The creative industry as hard economic power 1:03:28 — How Boris uses AI every day 1:05:37 — 21 years with Nicole and working with your partner 1:10:24 — The conversations Black men aren't having 1:15:33 — Nervous system regulation and upgrading your identity 1:21:37 — Therapy, childhood trauma, and not offloading on your kids 1:27:31 — Truth as a liberator for Black men 1:31:11 — Timeline grief and the pressure of social media 1:34:11 — Advice to his son: you are the star of your movie 1:36:48 — His father's existential grief 1:42:50 — Why the hero's journey is overrated 1:48:53 — Rapid fire: jollof, sovereignty, the next role 1:52:29 — Whose story needs to be told next

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  3. 3 jun ·  Video

    Africa Spends $22B on Diesel Every Year. One Man is Ending It.

    Nigeria's economy cannot be built on the back of diesel generators. It's too stressful and way too expensive. In this episode, Eche and Chika sit down with Victor Tobenna Ezenwoko, Country Head at Daystar Power (acquired by Shell in 2022), to break down the real economics of Africa's energy crisis. Africa spends $22 billion a year on diesel. Nigeria is in the global top five for diesel consumption, and unlike the US and China, ours is mostly going into power generation, not transportation. Victor walks us through the math behind energy poverty, why Nigerian businesses pay nearly 2x what American factories pay per kilowatt-hour, how Daystar built a model that slashed energy costs by 44% for industrial clients, and why the future of power in Africa has to be decentralized, a patchwork of solar, gas, and grid. We also get into the AI boom and Africa's data center problem, the EV market quietly taking off in Lagos, the BD playbook Victor used to grow from associate to Country CEO in under 8 years, what investors keep getting wrong about African energy infrastructure, and why "the future of solar" is actually now. If you're an investor, a founder, or just someone tired of generator noise, this is the episode. Become a Member of The Room: Join our private community for deeper insights and exclusive content: The Room https://www.patreon.com/c/Afropolitanpodcast EPISODE SPONSORS Hisa - Borderless investments For Africa. Use code AFROPOLITAN: https://hisa.co/ AUNTY'S SCULPTURE COLLECTION A limited collection by Anthony Azekwoh x Afropolitan. 100 pieces. Application only. https://formless.ai/c/q1GB9jAzOWTr CONVO BY AFROPOLITAN Book 1:1 calls with Africa's boldest thinkers: https://convo.vip/ WHERE TO FIND Victor Tobenna Ezenwoko LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-tobenna-ezenwoko-3b660a113/ AFROPOLITAN Twitter/X: https://x.com/afropolitan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afropolitanpodcast Newsletter: https://www.afropolitan.io/newsletter Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Afropolitanpodcast TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Cold open: Why Africa's diesel spend is a top-five global problem 01:39 Why you should care about energy in Africa 03:01 What every investor needs to know about the energy sector 03:58 Energy poverty in Nigeria, what the numbers actually look like 07:18 Cost of power: US, China, Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana compared 09:39 Breaking down "dollar cents" per kilowatt-hour 10:14 AI, data centers, and Africa's role in the global energy race 12:25 Africa's $22B diesel market broken down by sector and country 14:01 How Nigeria fell into energy poverty 18:08 Power Africa in 2008 vs energy in 2025, why are we still stuck? 20:51 Victor's journey: from electrical engineering to joining Daystar as employee #4 25:00 Series A, building the company, and never going back to consulting 27:25 From associate to Country CEO and the Shell acquisition 28:36 The business development playbook for Africa 34:09 Uncles, mentors, and the power of genuine relationships 40:55 The three things that drive success: diligence, reliability, likeability 42:53 The most expensive mistakes investors make in African energy 49:18 The "Nigerian way" of doing energy, can we innovate around our culture? 52:50 Energy abundance, fusion, and maximizing what we already have 54:54 Can Nigeria run 100% on solar? Why gas has to be part of the mix 57:48 The CNG debate and why Victor doesn't love retrofitting cars 59:23 Why you don't see more Teslas, BYDs, and EVs in Lagos (yet) 1:05:54 Smaller energy investment opportunities for the diaspora 1:08:24 Pan-African energy strategy with unlimited capital 1:12:24 Aunty's Sculpture Collection 1:13:20 Hisa sponsor spot 1:14:20 Rapid fire: best Jollof in Africa 1:14:54 Three African investors, dead or alive, at one dinner table 1:19:09 Victor's guilty pleasure spend 1:20:28 What legacy actually means 1:23:07 One truth for every African policymaker 1:24:08 Who should sit in this chair next

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  4. 27 mei ·  Video

    $80 To His Name: How He Became Davido’s Lead Director

    JOIN THE ROOM — Our Private Member Community Weekly Sunday Signal, monthly Live Rooms, quarterly gatherings in Lagos, London & beyond. https://www.patreon.com/c/Afropolitanpodcast Dammy Twitch has directed music videos across 30+ countries, built his career from an unpaid behind-the-scenes role on a Nigerian TV show, and the night he met Rihanna outside Selfridges  she already knew his name. In this episode, he breaks down what it actually takes to build a creative career from nothing in Lagos, why the naira collapse changed the economics of Afrobeats visuals forever, and what his debut feature film Color of My Life cost him to make. We unpack why big-budget music video culture died in Nigeria, what a 10-minute scene at a Lagos restaurant actually costs a filmmaker, and why the directors who collaborate are the ones winning. Plus — AI micro dramas, the distribution problem no one has solved, and why he's still here while everyone else japa'd. Dammy breaks down: • Why the naira collapse killed the big-budget music video era • What a 10-minute scene at a Lagos location actually costs • How he got selected out of four videographers on Davido's tour • Why he refuses to japa — and who he thinks should stay home • The night Rihanna shouted his name outside Selfridges • AI micro dramas and where Nigerian film is actually heading • The real cost of making Color of My Life and getting it into cinemas EPISODE SPONSORS VBAN — Open a free global account in minutes. Use code AFROPOLITAN: https://vban.com Risevest — Invest in US stocks, crypto, ETFs and the Nigerian market. Use code AFROPOLITAN: https://risevest.com AUNTY'S SCULPTURE COLLECTION A limited collection by Anthony Azekwoh x Afropolitan. 100 pieces. Application only. https://formless.ai/c/q1GB9jAzOWTr CONVO BY AFROPOLITAN Book 1:1 calls with Africa's boldest thinkers: https://convo.vip/ WHERE TO FIND DAMMY TWITCH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dammytwitch Twitter/X: https://x.com/dammytwitch AFROPOLITAN Twitter/X: https://x.com/afropolitan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afropolitanpodcast Newsletter: https://www.afropolitan.io/newsletter Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/Afropolitanpodcast 0:00 - Intro 2:12 - The biggest misconception about filmmakers 3:26 - What a music video really costs 5:31 - Why artists stopped shooting music videos 6:32 - Can Afrobeats and film finally merge? 9:21 - Knowing your value in the room 11:31 - The come-up & the story no one knows 13:53 - The Davido tour & his first music video 17:14 - How video budgets exploded 20:31 - Working with rival artists 23:55 - The philosophies he lives by 26:49 - Why he never left Nigeria 28:21 - Visas, travel & the Nigerian passport 32:08 - How he actually uses AI 34:33 - AI videos, micro dramas & "give Nigeria 40 years" 38:05 - Making timeless art 40:00 - Convincing his parents to let go of the degree 42:38 - When Rihanna knew his name 43:56 - The real cost of "Call of My Life" 48:04 - Nollywood's YouTube machine 49:16 - Micro dramas: the future of distribution 51:32 - Romance vs heartbreak: the films he carries 53:40 - Have you ever been in love? 59:18 - Rapid fire 1:02:37 - The most underrated person in film 1:03:45 - The video he's most proud of 1:05:31 - The film era he loves 1:07:08 - Where to watch "Call of My Life" 1:09:24 - The meaning behind his name 1:10:57 - Who he wants in the chair next 1:12:00 - How films get into theaters 1:16:24 - Wrap-up

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  5. 20 mei ·  Video

    We Made Millions Selling Candles. We Were Still Broke.

    JOIN THE ROOM — Our Private Member Community Weekly Sunday Signal, monthly Live Rooms, quarterly gatherings in Lagos, London & beyond. → https://www.patreon.com/c/Afropolitanpodcast Dennis Asamoah built Forever Mood alongside his wife Jackie Aina, turning a candle business into a full fragrance brand that sold 20,000 units in 4 hours on launch day. Six years later, he has navigated warehouse disasters, partnership breakdowns, and the brutal economics of CPG — all while operating as the behind-the-scenes CEO in one of the most visible creator-brand partnerships in the beauty space. We unpack why making millions doesn't mean you're rich, what it really takes to run a business with your spouse, and why most creators overestimate how much their followers will actually buy. EPISODE SPONSORS 💳 VBAN — Open a free global account in minutes. Use code AFROPOLITAN: https://vban.com 📈 Hisa — Borderless investments for Africa. Use code AFROPOLITAN: https://hisa.co/ AUNTY'S SCULPTURE COLLECTION 🎨 A limited collection by Anthony Azekwoh x Afropolitan. 100 pieces. Application only. → https://formless.ai/c/q1GB9jAzOWTr CONVO BY AFROPOLITAN 📞 Book 1:1 calls with Africa's boldest thinkers: https://convo.vip/ WHERE TO FIND DENNIS ASAMOAH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisasamoah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forvrmood Website: https://forvrmood.com/ AFROPOLITAN Twitter/X: https://x.com/afropolitan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afropolitanpodcast Newsletter: https://www.afropolitan.io/newsletter Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Afropolitanpodcast TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: The myth of having it all figured out 2:29 – The uncomfortable truth about building a CPG business 3:21 – Selling 20,000 candles in 4 hours (and freaking out) 6:04 – Why they chose candles over perfume 9:23 – Understanding the creator economy from the inside 13:13 – Do followers actually convert to customers? 15:38 – Making millions doesn't mean you're rich 18:10 – The 70%+ gross margin rule in CPG 21:21 – What happens when you sell out 6 months of inventory in 8 hours 24:03 – The $50K/month warehouse mistake 26:06 – Partnership lessons: when things go wrong 29:28 – Heuristics for choosing business partners 31:39 – Grace in entrepreneurship as Black founders 39:11 – Building Forvr Mood with Jackie Aina: face vs. engine 50:40 – The one rule that protects the relationship and the business 56:15 – The 90-day content series that grew 8,000 email subscribers 1:00:22 – Dyslexia as a superpower 1:04:33 – AI tools: Whisper, Fixer, and Claude for productivity 1:11:02 – Bootstrapping vs. raising investment 1:15:22 – The worst time to raise money 1:19:22 – Rapid Fire: Jollof, overrated founder advice & who should be next

    1 u 22 m

  6. 15 mei ·  Video

    Chaos is Profitable: The Governor of Lagos on Why Money is Hiding in Plain Sight

    Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu governs Lagos — a city of over 20 million people. From banking halls to public service, his journey reflects a larger question: What does it take to govern ambition at this scale? This conversation was hosted at the National Theater in collaboration with Lens for Good — empowering creatives to transform the Nigerian narrative, one story at a time. In this episode, the Governor opens up about what the world gets wrong about Lagos, why creatives are the city's first pitch to the world, and what keeps him up at night leading Africa's most chaotic, creative, and resilient city. "You know Burna Boy, you know Wizkid, you know Davido — I tell you, there are a thousand other Burna Boys and Wizkids somewhere waiting to be discovered. And they are there in Lagos." AUNTY'S SCULPTURE COLLECTION A limited collection by Anthony Azekwoh x Afropolitan. 100 pieces. Application only. Apply here: https://formless.ai/c/q1GB9jAzOWTr WHERE TO FIND MAI ATAFO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maiatafo Atafo Brand: https://www.instagram.com/atafo__ EPISODE SPONSORS Vban - Open a free global account in minutes. Use code AFROPOLITAN: https://vban.com CONVO BY AFROPOLITAN Book 1:1 calls with Africa's boldest thinkers: https://convo.vip/ AFROPOLITAN Twitter/X: https://x.com/afropolitan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afropolitanpodcast Newsletter: https://www.afropolitan.io/newsletter Patreon: Patreon.com/AfropolitanPodcast TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Intro: What images come to mind when you think of Lagos? 1:29 – The two sides of Lagos: chaos and creativity 3:07 – The energy you can feel on every street 4:25 – The next Wizkid might be working in the same studio as you 5:27 – Governing through a burst of creativity (Wizkid concert, E1, Lagos Fashion Week) 6:35 – The E1 race: "They never believed we could put on the best" 7:57 – Breaking records is in Lagos' DNA 9:44 – What story does Lagos tell international investors? 10:02 – "Creatives open the conversation. Infrastructure closes the deal." 12:25 – What Lagos offers that no other African city can 13:52 – The "no giving up" spirit that defines Lagosians 14:47 – What do you tell creatives who see government as an obstacle? 17:01 – The one thing that can derail Lagos' creative momentum 18:34 – What keeps the Governor up at night 20:53 – 10 years from now: What should Lagos be known for?

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  7. 13 mei ·  Video

    I Quit Medical School to Build a Startup My Dad Disowned Me

    Eghosa Nehikhare walked away from medicine to build Multigate a treasury and trade operating system now serving enterprises across Africa. Eight years later, he's helped companies manage hundreds of bank accounts, navigated a $27M crisis that would have broken most founders, and learned every brutal lesson about building financial infrastructure on the continent. But this conversation goes far beyond fintech. We unpack why African payments still route through New York, what it really costs to build enterprise trust in emerging markets, and why most founders underestimate the compliance game until it's too late. Eghosa breaks down: • Why now is the best time for diaspora to move back: "All the components are aligned" • The pain point hiding in plain sight: enterprises manually logging into 300-400 bank accounts daily • Treasury and trade operating system explained: the iOS moment for African corporate finance • The medicine-to-tech pivot: how a food delivery startup grew from $300K to $6.5M in six months • The one-year disownment: "I don't want to see any of my properties" • Swift demystified: it's a messaging layer, not a payment infrastructure • The $27M PR crisis: "First is shock. This is not true. It's painful, it was humbling." • What saved them: documentation, governance, and transparency • Why he'd say no if he knew what he knows now: "Let me look for something easier" • Living life in parallel lanes: "You can't put all other lanes on hold" • The 5-point market entry framework: political, regulatory, legal, taxation, media • GLIPH values: Generosity, Loyalty, Integrity, Perseverance, Humility • How he chose his wife using a checklist — and she did the same • Why he never considered Japa: "I just fell in love with Nigeria" This isn't just about fintech. It's about building something that lasts in a region that tests you at every turn. AUNTY'S SCULPTURE COLLECTION A limited collection by Anthony Azekwoh x Afropolitan. 100 pieces. Application only. Apply here: https://formless.ai/c/q1GB9jAzOWTr WHERE TO FIND EGHOSA OKONKWO LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/eghosa-nehikhare-39483148 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eghosa.n/ EPISODE SPONSORS Vban - Open a free global account in minutes. Use code AFROPOLITAN: https://vban.com CONVO BY AFROPOLITAN Book 1:1 calls with Africa's boldest thinkers: https://convo.vip/ AFROPOLITAN Twitter/X: https://x.com/afropolitan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afropolitanpodcast Newsletter: https://www.afropolitan.io/newsletter Patreon: Patreon.com/AfropolitanPodcast TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Introduction & Patreon Announcement 0:53 – What It Truly Takes to Build in Africa 2:49 – Advice for Diaspora Considering Moving Back 6:00 – How Multigate Discovered the Enterprise Treasury Pain Point 9:07 – The Manual Reconciliation Nightmare: 300+ Bank Accounts 11:29 – Treasury and Trade Operating System Explained 15:28 – Walking Away from Medicine 17:20 – The Father's Reaction: One Year Disowned 20:45 – Reconciliation: The 30th Birthday Speech 22:32 – How Lagos Networking Led to VGG 25:03 – Understanding Swift and Intra-African Payments 30:14 – Building on Unstable Currencies 32:04 – Would He Start Again Knowing What He Knows Now? 38:37 – The $27M PR Crisis: What It Felt Like 41:06 – Compliance Advice for Founders 44:22 – Living Life in Parallel Lanes 45:44 – The 5-Point Market Entry Framework 50:01 – Books and Mentors That Shaped Him 52:26 – How Two Entrepreneurs Make Marriage Work 53:58 – What He'd Tell His 2017 Self 59:41 – Rapid Fire: Food, Travel, AI 1:02:52 – You Cannot Outsource Culture 1:04:07 – GLIPH: Values for Choosing Partners 1:07:10 – How He Chose His Wife 1:09:12 – The Power of Compounding 1:11:16 – Why He Never Considered Japa 1:14:44 – Who Should Sit in This Chair Next

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  8. 6 mei ·  Video

    The Mistake African Parents Make in America (Why I’m Raising My Kids Differently)

    Beverly Adaeze turned African auntie impressions into a full-blown media career. From running a hair salon in Houston to landing five-figure brand deals with Princess Cruises and Capital One, she's proof that authenticity scales. She's the creator behind Mama Agnes, the character that made millions of Africans in the diaspora feel seen. This conversation goes far beyond content creation. We unpack what it actually takes to monetize a personal brand, why African creators are underpricing themselves, and how to build multiple revenue streams without burning out. Beverly breaks down: • Why she refuses to stay in the "African creator" box • The pricing learning curve and finding the right manager • How she became an MC by putting hashtags in her videos • Her first wedding: doing bridal hair AND hosting the reception • Why YouTube is the platform for long-term income • Managing creator burnout: "I also have to live life" • The stock fish story every African kid in America understands • Why she wants to move back to Lagos AUNTY'S SCULPTURE COLLECTION A limited collection by Anthony Azekwoh x Afropolitan. 100 pieces. Application only. Apply here: https://formless.ai/c/q1GB9jAzOWTr WHERE TO FIND BEVERLY ADAEZE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beverlyadaeze Twitter/X: https://x.com/beverlyadaez249 EPISODE SPONSORS Vban - Open a free global account in minutes. Use code: AFROPOLITAN: https://vban.com Hisa - Borderless investments For Africa. Use code: AFROPOLITAN: https://hisa.co/ CONVO BY AFROPOLITAN Book 1:1 calls with Africa's boldest thinkers: https://convo.vip/ AFROPOLITAN Twitter/X: https://x.com/afropolitan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afropolitanpodcast Newsletter: https://www.afropolitan.io/newsletter Patreon: Patreon.com/AfropolitanPodcast TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 2:12 - The opportunity of being an African creative 3:06 - When Beverly realized she could make money from content 5:01 - Biggest brand deals: Princess Cruises & Capital One 6:01 - Why she refuses to stay in the "African creator" box 7:01 - The diaspora brand deal gap: US vs Nigerian rates 8:46 - Learning how to price yourself as a creator 10:44 - Content creator vs influencer: What's the difference? 12:24 - The inspiration behind Mama Agnes & her characters 14:31 - Balancing the salon business with content creation 15:48 - Revenue streams: Content, hosting, and color classes 16:40 - Why she's never had a manager (and what she's looking for) 19:34 - Pitching brands vs brands coming to you 20:53 - How she became an MC by putting hashtags in videos 22:50 - Her first wedding: Doing bridal hair AND hosting 24:05 - The future: Red carpets, movies, and acting 25:01 - Craziest hosting story (wedding chaos) 26:29 - Financial planning during slow seasons 27:26 - How her relationship with her parents has evolved 30:52 - Does going viral actually make you money? 32:52 - Dating as a content creator with a platform 35:46 - The first time she went viral (the plantain video) 37:02 - Investing in equipment: When to level up 38:06 - Best platform for creators: Why YouTube wins long-term 39:14 - Are African creators underpricing themselves? 40:01 - Code-switching: Mastering accents naturally 41:02 - The ideal version of Beverly Adaeze (Wikipedia goals) 43:03 - Why she stopped doing hair (burnout, not content) 44:20 - Living in Colombia: Her gap year experience 45:18 - Is content creation a long-term career? 46:02 - Managing creator burnout: Taking breaks 47:11 - Ghana vs Nigeria: Less chaos, more laid back 49:01 - The hilarious Ghana DJ story 51:13 - RAPID FIRE: Lagos or Houston? 52:45 - Jollof rice debate: Nigerian, Ghanaian, or Senegalese? 54:48 - TikTok or Instagram? 56:16 - What African women need to stop apologizing for 56:40 - Would she move back to Lagos? 58:53 - The stock fish story every diaspora kid understands 1:00:32 - Falling back in love with African culture 1:03:06 - Who should be on this podcast next: Bozoma Saint John

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The Afropolitan Podcast Hosted by Chika Uwazie & Eche Emole This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a mirror to the soul of the African diaspora. Each week, co-hosts Chika & Eche sit down with founders, culture-shapers, and bold thinkers to explore the truth behind the highlights, shedding light on grief, growth, legacy, power, identity, and everything in between. You’ll hear the stories you won’t find on panels. The questions most people are too afraid to ask. The answers that stay with you long after the episode ends. From billion-dollar builders to first-gen visionaries, we go there. About Afropolitan: Afropolitan is building a digital nation for Africans and the diaspora—powered by culture, capital, and code. The podcast is one piece of a global movement to create infrastructure for Black and African ambition at scale. This is the sound of a new era. Raw. Soulful. Unapologetically Afropolitan. Watch on Youtube as well https://www.youtube.com/@Afropolitan?sub_confirmation=1

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    Afropolitan
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