The Peswa Podcast

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The voice of African entrepreneurship. The African business ecosystem is filled with stories of triumph, grit and innovation. The Peswa is where those stories live.

  1. 3D AGO

    Kafui Dey: The Man Behind Who Wants To Be Rich

    In this episode of the Peswa Podcast, we sit down with legendary Ghanaian broadcaster Kafui Dey for a deep conversation about his incredible journey through media, radio, television, and life.From his early days working with a shipping company and navigating the corporate world, to helping pioneer English radio in Kumasi, Kafui shares how he found his voice in broadcasting and eventually became one of Ghana’s most respected media personalities.We explore:His transition from corporate life into radioThe Kumasi radio era and building English talk radioHosting Who Wants To Be Rich?His experiences at Starr FM, GHOne, and GTVThe pressure of staying relevant in Ghanaian mediaCommunication, branding, discipline, and consistencyWhy he no longer misses interviewing politiciansOne of the standout moments of the episode is when Kafui explains why he stopped enjoying political interviews, saying many politicians are essentially “all the same” and that politics often feels like a game to them.This episode is packed with wisdom, honesty, humor, and lessons for anyone interested in media, communication, leadership, and personal growth.Subscribe for more conversations on business, culture, media, and African excellence.#KafuiDey #PeswaPodcast #WhoWantsToBeRich #GhanaMedia #StarrFM #GTV #PodcastGH #GHOne #Broadcasting #Ghana

    1h 45m

  2. MAY 10

    Building A School for Africa’s Forgotten Workforce – Penelope Brooke Thompson

    In this episode of the Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Penelope Brooke Thompson — entrepreneur, education innovator, and Founder of ACTT (African Centre for Technical Training).Penelope shares her remarkable journey from graduating with first class honours at KNUST and becoming valedictorian, to facing the harsh reality of unemployment and career uncertainty after school.She opens up about:• The pressure of excellence after university• Struggling to find meaningful work• Landing opportunities at major companies• Lessons from the corporate world• Why she chose to leave the traditional path• Building ACTT to transform technical education in Ghana• The future of TVET, youth employment, and skills development in AfricaThis conversation is honest, inspiring, and deeply relevant for students, graduates, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating uncertainty while trying to build a meaningful life and career.If you’ve ever wondered whether setbacks can become the foundation for something bigger, this episode is for you.Subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, careers, business, money, leadership, and African innovation.#PeswaPodcast #PenelopeBrookeThompson #ACTT #TVET #KNUST #Entrepreneurship #Ghana #CareerJourney #YouthEmployment #SkillsDevelopment

    1h 21m

  3. MAY 3

    Ko-Jo Cue: Music, Sex, Love, God & Grief

    On this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Ghanaian rap storyteller Ko-Jo Cue for one of his most raw and revealing conversations yet. From growing up in a crowded home in Bantama to becoming one of Ghana’s most respected voices in hip-hop, Ko-Jo Cue takes us through the journey that shaped him — both as an artist and as a man. He opens up about: His early life in Bantama and how it influenced his storytellingThe rise from underground mixtapes to mainstream recognitionThe emotional weight behind albums like For My Brothers and KANI: A Bantama StoryTaking a break from music after the devastating loss of his twin daughtersHis thoughts on sex, rape, and consent culture in GhanaMasculinity, growth, and the realities of navigating life as a public figureThis is more than music — this is pain, healing, truth, and purpose. If you’ve ever wondered what truly drives Ko-Jo Cue, this is the conversation you need to hear. 🎧 Watch till the end. This one hits different. #KoJoCue #PeswaPodcast #GhanaMusic #Bantama #HipHopAfrica

    1h 28m

  4. APR 28

    What MultiMillion Dollar companies don’t want you to know about Sales

    In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Sarpong — sales expert and serial entrepreneur — to break down what it really takes to 10X your sales and sell anything in today’s market.This is not theory. This is real, practical game.We dive into:•⁠ ⁠The psychology behind closing deals•⁠ ⁠Why most businesses struggle with sales•⁠ ⁠How to position your product so it sells itself•⁠ ⁠The biggest mistakes killing your revenue•⁠ ⁠How to scale from small sales to consistent growthIf you run a business, sell a product, or want to increase your income — this episode is a must-watch.Sales is not luck. It’s a skill.🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations with Africa’s builders.

    1h 19m

  5. APR 22

    Legacy & Pressure: Mensa Otabil's Son Opens Up

    What does it take to walk away from security… and start over?In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Yoofi Otabil — engineer, creative, and entrepreneur — as he shares his journey from corporate America to building something meaningful back home in Ghana.After working with global giants like General Motors, Yoofi made a bold decision: leave stability behind and pursue purpose.This conversation dives deep into:The reality of working in corporate AmericaWhy he walked away from it allThe mindset shift required to start overBuilding The Hive and creating impact in GhanaFaith, identity, and carrying a legacy nameThis is a story about risk, reinvention, and choosing purpose over comfort.If you’ve ever felt stuck, this episode will challenge you.🎧 Subscribe for more conversations shaping Africa’s next generation.#ThePeswaPodcast #YoofiOtabil #StartOver #Ghana #Entrepreneurship #AfricanStoriesClick the link below to support the show—every bit of support goes straight into helping us create even better content, reach more people, and share more incredible conversations. Support the show (click here) -- https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423582/support📩 Connect with us:•⁠ ⁠Follow Bill on Instagram: @billcobbinah•⁠ ⁠Follow us on all socials: @thepeswa📢 SubscribeThe Peswa on all Platforms: https://linktr.ee/thepeswaGet access to amazing royalty-free music for your projects — sign up for an Uppbeat account using the referral link: https://share.uppbeat.io/cy9fcqqxj4tgDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations like this!

    1h 37m
  6. Why Most Business Partnerships Fail… And How They Didn’t | Kokwe Amegavie & Nana Chambers

    MAR 15

    Why Most Business Partnerships Fail… And How They Didn’t | Kokwe Amegavie & Nana Chambers

    Send a text Most people say: never go into business with your friends. But for Kokwe Amegavie and Nana Amobi Chambers, friendship became their greatest competitive advantage. Friends for 30 years and business partners for over a decade, the two entrepreneurs have built multiple ventures together — including the successful Accra salon Polish’d and the fast-growing beauty brand Rooted, created to bring inclusive nail products to women of all skin tones.   In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, they reveal the real dynamics behind building companies with someone you trust — and the unspoken rules that make partnerships survive growth, stress, and money. They discuss: •⁠  ⁠How their 30-year friendship shaped their business decisions •⁠  ⁠The difference between a visionary founder and an execution-focused partner •⁠  ⁠Why most partnerships collapse — and how to prevent it •⁠  ⁠The hard conversations every co-founder must have early •⁠  ⁠Building businesses without sacrificing trust, respect, or friendship •⁠  ⁠The mindset required to scale ventures together Their story proves something most founders overlook: The right partnership can multiply your vision. The wrong one can destroy everything. If you’re building a startup, considering a co-founder, or already navigating a partnership — this conversation may change how you approach business forever. Simplify cross-border payments with WeWire — the smarter way for businesses to send and receive payments in local and international currencies across 80+ countries. Empower your business with fast, secure, and seamless global transactions. 🔗 Start today at WeWire.com Click the link below to support the show—every bit of support goes straight into helping us create even better content, reach more people, and share more incredible conversations.  Support the show (click here) -- https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423582/support 📩 Connect with us: •⁠  ⁠Follow Bill on Instagram: @billcobbinah •⁠  ⁠Follow us on all socials: @thepeswa 📢 Subscribe The Peswa on all Platforms: https://linktr.ee/thepeswa Get access to amazing royalty-free music for your projects —  sign up for an Uppbeat account using the referral link: https://share.uppbeat.io/cy9fcqqxj4tg 🎙 Watch now and learn the blueprint for building — and sustaining — a powerful entrepreneurial partnership. ⸻ ✅ Subscribe for more conversations with Africa’s most impactful entrepreneurs. #ThePeswaPodcast #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPartnerships #AfricanEntrepreneurs The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Support the show

    1h 23m
  7. Lost Everything… Then Made MILLIONS Again: The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Comeback With Dawn Dickson

    MAR 1

    Lost Everything… Then Made MILLIONS Again: The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Comeback With Dawn Dickson

    Send a text In this powerful episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Dawn Dickson — a serial entrepreneur, tech innovator, and real estate developer whose journey proves that losing everything doesn’t mean the story is over. From building multiple multimillion-dollar ventures to facing devastating setbacks when venture capital control went wrong, Dawn opens up like never before about the collapse that nearly cost her everything… and the mindset it took to rebuild from scratch. She walks us through her full entrepreneurial timeline: • Launching early internet ventures in the early 2000s • Building and scaling multiple companies including retail tech and e-commerce brands • Raising millions in venture capital and equity crowdfunding • The painful reality of losing control during a failed VC takeover • Starting over with no guarantees • Moving to Africa and betting on a new future • Rebuilding wealth through strategic real estate development in Ghana • Making millions again — this time on her own terms A six-time founder who has built companies across tech, retail, and consulting, Dawn made history as one of the first women to raise over $1M through equity crowdfunding and has since facilitated millions in property development and investment projects across Ghana and Rwanda.   Now living between the U.S. and Africa, she shares how failure, ownership, and resilience shaped her second rise — and why building again after losing everything requires a different level of courage. This episode is not just about business. It’s about power, control, rebuilding, and what it truly takes to make millions more than once — especially as a woman in male-dominated industries. If you’ve ever lost momentum, capital, or confidence… this conversation will change how you think about comebacks. Simplify cross-border payments with WeWire — the smarter way for businesses to send and receive payments in local and international currencies across 80+ countries. Empower your business with fast, secure, and seamless global transactions. 🔗 Start today at WeWire.com Click the link below to support the show—every bit of support goes straight into helping us create even better content, reach more people, and share more incredible conversations.  Support the show (click here) -- https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423582/support 📩 Connect with us: •⁠  ⁠Follow Bill on Instagram: @billcobbinah •⁠  ⁠Follow us on all socials: @thepeswa 📢 Subscribe The Peswa on all Platforms: https://linktr.ee/thepeswa Get access to amazing royalty-free music for your projects —  sign up for an Uppbeat account using the referral link: https://share.uppbeat.io/cy9fcqqxj4tg Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations like this! The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Support the show

    1h 1m
  8. Joseph Nti: 9 to 5 vs Passion Projects And The Discipline to Do Both

    FEB 23

    Joseph Nti: 9 to 5 vs Passion Projects And The Discipline to Do Both

    Send a text In this powerful episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Joseph Nti — host of Sincerely Accra and founder of Off The Top Show — for an honest, inspiring deep dive into the reality of building passion projects while navigating a full-time corporate career. From his formative years at AIS to graduating from Ashesi University, Joseph shares how his creative instincts were nurtured early on, leading him to launch campus publications and eventually grow into one of Ghana’s most recognisable podcast voices.   Today, he balances a demanding 9–5 career in banking with producing culturally resonant content that speaks to urban Ghanaian youth — proving that purpose and profession don’t have to exist in conflict. In this conversation, Joseph opens up about:  • The transition from student creative to corporate professional  • Managing time, energy and burnout while running multiple shows  • Building Sincerely Accra into a culturally influential podcast rooted in urban Ghanaian life and pop culture  • The mindset required to pursue passion projects when life demands stability  • Why creatives shouldn’t wait for permission to create opportunities for themselves Sincerely Accra, part of the Gold Coast Report network, has become known for its vibrant, fast-paced commentary on urban life in Accra, blending humour, pop culture, and listener interaction.   This episode is a must-watch for:  • Young professionals chasing purpose beyond their day jobs  • Creatives struggling to stay consistent while working corporate roles  • Anyone trying to build something meaningful without quitting stability too early Joseph’s story is a masterclass in discipline, identity, and long-term vision — a reminder that you don’t always have to quit your job to build your dream… you can build in parallel. 🎧 Watch till the end for actionable insights on time management, creative discipline, and navigating the tension between security and passion. Simplify cross-border payments with WeWire — the smarter way for businesses to send and receive payments in local and international currencies across 80+ countries. Empower your business with fast, secure, and seamless global transactions. 🔗 Start today at WeWire.com 📩 Connect with us: •⁠  ⁠Follow Bill on Instagram: @billcobbinah •⁠  ⁠Follow us on all socials: @thepeswa 📢 Subscribe The Peswa on all Platforms: https://linktr.ee/thepeswa Get access to amazing royalty-free music for your projects —  sign up for an Uppbeat account using the referral link: https://share.uppbeat.io/cy9fcqqxj4tg Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations like this! The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Support the show

    1h 49m
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The voice of African entrepreneurship. The African business ecosystem is filled with stories of triumph, grit and innovation. The Peswa is where those stories live.

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  • Creator
    The Peswa
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Peswa
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    The Peswa Podcast

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