The Peswa Podcast

The Peswa

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. DEC 14

    Why Paul Ninson Built Dikan Center (And Why It Matters)

    Send us a text What does it take to build Africa’s most ambitious photographic archive—without institutional backing, without precedent, and far from the global centers of power? In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, Paul Ninson takes us inside the quiet, obsessive journey that led to the creation of Dikan Center—a space that now holds tens of thousands of photographic books and visual records, redefining how African history is preserved, studied, and accessed. Paul walks us through the early years of collecting books one by one, the decision to return to Ghana when opportunity was elsewhere, and the tension between personal ambition and collective responsibility. We talk about ownership of memory, the politics of archives, why Africa must build its own institutions, and the unseen cost of choosing legacy over comfort. This is not just a story about photography. It’s a conversation about cultural power, long-term thinking, and what it means to build something that outlives you. If you care about art, history, education, or institution-building in Africa—this episode will stay with you. 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! Support the show

    1h 34m
  2. DEC 7

    The JP Morgan Banker Building Ghana’s Largest Sock Company — Agyeman Prempeh’s Adinkra Republic

    Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit with Agyeman Prempeh Senkyire, Founder & CEO of Adinkra Republic — Ghana’s premium socks and men’s accessories brand rooted in culture, legacy, and purpose. From a deeply personal journey raising a son with autism to building one of Ghana’s biggest sock companies, Agyeman shares how he turned meaning into business, and business into impact. We dive into legacy, storytelling, networks, culture, and how he manages to balance his role as a VP at JP Morgan and entrepreneurship  Adinkra Republic isn’t just selling socks. They’re telling a story. Each pair is crafted with Adinkra symbols, cultural messages, and intentional design — a wearable lesson in heritage and purpose. And behind it all is a father raising a son with autism, weaving conviction, impact, and legacy into every decision. 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! Support the show

    1h 1m
  3. NOV 30

    Ernest Danjuma: The Visual Storyteller Changing Africa’s Narrative

    Send us a text Ernest Danjuma Enebi (aka @TheDanjuma) — born in Kaduna, trained as an engineer in Boston, started in construction in the U.S., and now leads Denda: a creative agency that tells African stories through photography, film and design. In this episode he tells us how the move from Kaduna → Boston → New York shaped his career, why he left construction to build his own companies, and the origins of his photo project and book Waka Waka — a 15-year visual archive of contemporary African life. FOLLOW ERNEST: Instagram • @thedanjuma — https://instagram.com/thedanjuma Denda Works — https://denda.works 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! Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AICan't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

    1h 25m
  4. NOV 16

    Exclusive with the Founder of Didi Jollof — The Struggles and Success of Ernest Coleman

    Send us a text From a young hustler navigating tough beginnings to the founder behind Didi Jollof, one of Ghana’s most beloved fast-food brands — Ernest Coleman’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, Ernest opens up about his childhood, the struggles that shaped him, and the bold decisions that led to building Didi Jollof from a simple campus food hustle into a fast-growing food brand. He shares the defining moments, the failures he had to survive, the leaps of faith he took, and the mindset that kept him moving even when everything seemed impossible. If you’re an entrepreneur, dreamer, or anyone fighting to build something from scratch, this conversation will hit home. 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! Support the show

    1h 5m
  5. NOV 11

    He Lost His Legs but Built a Wheelchair Company — The Story of Barnabas Nomo, Goliath Robotics

    Send us a text From a young boy fascinated by machines to the founder of Goliath Robotics, Ghana’s first locally manufacturing wheelchair company — Barnabas Nomo’s journey is a masterclass in grit, innovation, and purpose. In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, Barnabas opens up about his humble beginnings, the spark that ignited his love for engineering, and the bold vision behind building assistive technology right here in Africa. He takes us inside the challenges of starting a robotics company with limited resources, his breakthrough moment during the pandemic, and what it really takes to turn a simple idea into a movement that’s transforming lives. 👉 Tune in to hear: •The childhood story that shaped his obsession with machines •How he turned adversity into innovation •The mission behind Goliath Robotics and the future of African tech innovation 🎧 Watch, be inspired, and rethink what’s possible when vision meets resilience. 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! Support the show

    1h 18m
  6. NOV 2

    Richie Mensah: The Mind Behind Lynx & How He Built a Music Empire from Scratch

    Send us a text In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit with Richie Mensah, the visionary Founder & CEO of the Lynx Group, the force behind some of Ghana’s biggest music stars. From his early days at Achimota School to his bold decision to start a studio, Richie opens up about: 🎵 Building Lynx Entertainment from nothing 🧠 Living with ADHD and how it fuels his creativity 💡 The mindset that shaped his journey 🔥 Lessons on leadership, resilience, and legacy This conversation dives deep into the mind of one of Ghana’s most influential creative entrepreneurs. If you’ve ever wondered what drives greatness — this episode is for you. 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! Support the show

    1h 19m
  7. OCT 26

    Why Africa’s Creators Are Struggling — and How Bernard Kafui Sokpe Plans to Change It (Mistameister)

    Send us a text In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Bernard Kafui Sokpe, widely known as Mistameister — one of Ghana’s leading voices in brand strategy, marketing, and the creative ecosystem. From his early journey in media and digital innovation to his pivotal role in shaping opportunities for African creators, Bernard shares deep insights into what it takes to build a thriving creator economy in Ghana and across Africa. He opens up about the challenges creatives face, the mindset shifts needed for sustainability, and how he’s championing a future where African creators can truly own their craft, audience, and value. Whether you’re a content creator, marketer, or entrepreneur, this episode will challenge how you think about creativity, business, and Africa’s digital future.  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! Support the show

    1h 13m

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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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