Watts Your Impact?

Oseiwe Ehiremhen

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Watts Your Impact is a podcast amplifying the stories of the people shaping Africa's energy future. Through honest, unscripted conversations with founders, executives, investors, engineers, and policymakers, we make energy conversations more human, accessible, and relatable - helping a growing community of listeners understand not just the industry, but the people building it. One conversation, one impact.

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Watts Your Impact Live: THE PEOPLE POWERING AFRICA'S ENERGY FUTURE

WattsYourImpact Live | The People Powering Africa’s Energy FutureIs Nigeria moving towards a more distributed energy market, and what will it take to finance and build it at scale?The first ever WattsYourImpact Live brought together industry leaders, energy professionals and changemakers to examine this question and explore the opportunities, challenges and practical solutions shaping Nigeria’s energy future.Featuring Aisha Raji, Chinenye Ajayi, Engr. Debo Dosunmu, Sele Inegbedion, Robo Igbu and Yetunde Demuren, alongside our host, Oseiwe Ehiremhen, Founder of WattsYourImpact, the event created a platform for insightful discussions, diverse perspectives and meaningful engagement on the future of Africa’s energy sector.From the panel session exploring Nigeria’s evolving distributed energy market to audience questions and interactions, the event encouraged an exchange of ideas on the financing, infrastructure, innovation and collaboration required to scale energy solutions across the country.This video captures key moments from the event, including the central discussion, perspectives shared by our speakers, audience contributions and the conversations that brought the experience to life.Join the conversation on the future of energy in Africa.Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders and changemakers shaping the continent’s energy future.Instagram: @wattsyourimpactTikTok: @wattsyourimpactThe People Powering Africa’s Energy Future.#WattsYourImpactLive #AfricaEnergy #EnergyTransition #DistributedEnergy #EnergyInnovation
Aug 28

Unlocking Energy Access in Nigeria

We’re the World’s Most Energetic People, Yet Under-Energized Nigeria is home to some of the most energetic and resourceful people in the world. Yet millions still lack reliable access to energy. On this episode of Watts Your Impact, we sit down with Rotimi Thomas, CEO and Co-Founder of SUNFI, an omnichannel platform unlocking Africa’s clean energy economy by empowering solar installer sales agents with the tools and infrastructure to connect customers with accessible and sustainable energy solutions. With over 10 MW of installed capacity and more than $6.8 million in annual consumer savings, Rotimi brings a practical perspective to the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s energy transition. We explore what it will take to move energy access beyond infrastructure and into the hands of the people who need it most.On this episode, we discuss: • Why Nigeria remains under-energised despite its enormous energy potential • What it takes to solve energy access at the last mile • The opportunity to transition Nigeria’s generator economy to cleaner energy • Why financing and payment plans are critical to making solar more accessible • The role of distribution companies, regulation, and collaboration in scaling distributed energy • Why energy projects need more than development capital to achieve bankability • How the clean energy transition can create new markets, businesses, and livelihoods • How SUNFI is helping build the infrastructure and ecosystem needed to scale clean energy access This is a conversation about energy access, infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and the systems required to unlock Africa’s energy potential. Watch the full episode and join the conversation. Subscribe to Watts Your Impact for more conversations with the people, ideas, and businesses shaping Africa’s energy future. Instagram: @wattsyourimpact TikTok: @wattsyourimpact #WattsYourImpact #EnergyAccess #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #AfricaEnergy #EnergyInfrastructure
Jul 10

Beyond Access: The Energy Problem We Keep Ignoring.

Beyond Access: The Energy Problem We Keep Ignoring What if the real energy challenge isn't access, but what people can actually do with that access? On this episode of Watts Your Impact, we sit down with Folawiyo Aminu, Senior Associate at RMI, renewable energy project developer, Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) engineer, and project manager, to unpack one of the biggest misconceptions about energy access. From energy poverty to productive energy use, Folawiyo explains why meaningful progress goes beyond connecting homes to electricity—and how the right energy solutions can unlock economic growth, create jobs, and improve livelihoods across communities. In this episode, we discuss:• Why access to electricity is only the first step• The danger of scaling before solving the right problems• How renewable energy transforms livelihoods and local economies• Why small, decentralized energy solutions create lasting impact• The role of innovation, policy, and leadership in accelerating sustainable energy access Follow Watts Your Impact on Spotify and never miss conversations with the leaders driving innovation, sustainability, and Africa's energy future. Instagram: @wattsyourimpactTikTok: @wattsyourimpact #WattsYourImpact #EnergyAccess #RenewableEnergy
May 15

Everyone has a voice...but what are we doing with it?

In a generation driven by content, conversations are shaping culture faster than ever before. But beyond trends, virality, and noise what kind of impact are we truly creating with our voices? On Episode 5 of WattsYourImpact: Gen Z Series, we sit with Tolu Afilaka entrepreneur, media strategist, speaker, and founder of A3 Media & Network for a conversation on influence, culture, responsibility, and the future of meaningful media. From building viral podcasts to championing African storytelling, Tolu shares the mindset behind the platforms he’s building and why depth matters more than noise. This episode explores: – Why “podcasts are the next bible” – How meaningful conversations shape identity and culture – Why your brain is your most important muscle – The pressure that comes with purpose and visibility – Why the program is always bigger than you – The importance of staying intellectually curious in a fast-moving world – What it truly means to use your voice intentionally Tolu Afilaka isn’t just building media. He’s building narratives that restore Africa’s voice, image, and perception on a global scale. This conversation is a reminder that influence is not just about being heard. It’s about what your voice is building. Watch. Reflect. Contribute to the conversation. #WattsYourImpact #WYIGenz #ToluAfilaka #AfricanStorytelling #MediaCulture #PurposeDriven #GenZConversations #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #PodcastCulture
Apr 17

Nobody is Coming to Save You

“Nobody Is Coming To Save You.” It’s an uncomfortable truth but it’s also a strategic advantage. What changes when you stop waiting and start taking full ownership of your life, your growth, and your direction? In Episode 4 of WattsYourImpact: Gen Z Series “Nobody Is Going To Save You Pt 2” with The Don (Adewale Adejuro), the conversation shifts from awareness to execution: – What does “saving yourself” really look like in real life? – Why there is no competition in authenticity – The importance of staying grounded while building your vision – How self-responsibility unlocks real power – Why everything starts from the drawing board The Don — actor, athlete, and community builder brings clarity, structure, and real-life perspective to what it means to build intentionally. This episode doesn’t just challenge your mindset. It demands action. No waiting. No excuses. Just alignment and execution. Share your perspective in the comments.
Apr 3 · Bonus

Nobody is coming to save you

“Nobody Is Coming To Save You.” It’s a hard truth many people avoid. But what if the real shift is realizing you’re responsible for your own growth, your own healing, your own life? In Episode 3 of WattsYourImpact: Gen Z Series, we confront this reality head-on and break it down: – Are we waiting too long for help that may never come? – What does taking full ownership actually look like? – Is independence empowering or overwhelming? – How do you build discipline when no one is watching? This episode challenges comfort and calls for action. No excuses. Just responsibility. Watch. Reflect. Share your perspective in the comments.
Mar 20 · Bonus

We are not Behind, the Timeline is Fake

Are we really behind in life or have we been sold a false timeline? In this episode of the WYI Gen Z Series, we sit down with Yetunde Omobolanle (Divayetty) writer, author, and the internet’s big sister to dismantle one of the most damaging narratives of this generation: comparison. “We are not behind. The timeline is fake.” This conversation explores how society and social media have: • Normalized unhealthy comparison • Compressed timelines, showing only results not the process • Created pressure to “arrive” too quickly Divayetty shares her personal journey the unseen process, the delays, the lessons and how those moments shaped who she is today. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running out of time or falling behind, this episode will reset your perspective and remind you: growth is not a race. Subscribe to wattsyourimpact (WYI) for honest, thought-provoking conversations shaping the Gen Z experience.
Mar 6

Are Gen Z(s) Lazy or Just Tired of Broken Systems?

“Gen Z (s) are lazy.” It’s a label we’ve heard too often. But what if the real issue isn’t work ethic — it’s outdated structures? In Episode 1 of WattsYourImpact: Gen Z Series, we confront the narrative head-on and unpack what’s really happening: – Are Gen Z professionals avoiding work — or redefining it? – Is flexibility killing productivity — or increasing it? – Are we disengaged — or just uninterested in broken systems? – What does impact look like in this generation? This episode challenges the assumptions and reframes the conversation. Different approach. Same impact. Watch. Reflect. Share your perspective in the comments. #WattsYourImpact #GenZSeries #FutureOfWork #Leadership #WorkCulture #GenZ

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Watts your Impact is a podcast dedicated to sharing stories of industry disruptors creating an impact.

Watts Your Impact is a podcast amplifying the stories of the people shaping Africa's energy future. Through honest, unscripted conversations with founders, executives, investors, engineers, and policymakers, we make energy conversations more human, accessible, and relatable - helping a growing community of listeners understand not just the industry, but the people building it. One conversation, one impact.

Creator

Oseiwe Ehiremhen
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

19
Rating

Clean
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© Oseiwe Ehiremhen
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Watts Your Impact?