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Game-changing discussions on the big ideas that shape our thinking and help move society forward. Hosted by Tokunbo Shitta-Bey. For more about this programme and other episodes, visit us online on YouTube and https://www.one2oneshow.com. You can also follow us via our social media accounts: @thisisone2one one2one is available as a podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google and wherever you get your podcasts. The one2one show is an Intelligentsia Publishing LTD production.

  1. 4d ago

    The Karl Toriola One — Building a Digital Nation

    What responsibilities come with building the digital infrastructure of a nation?In Part Two of this three-part ONE2ONE conversation with Tokunbo Shitta-Bey, Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria and Vice President for Francophone Africa, reflects on the changing role of telecommunications in modern society, the responsibilities of leading critical national infrastructure, and the opportunities and challenges shaping Africa’s digital future.Moving beyond leadership and personal journey, this conversation explores the wider role of telecommunications in national development, digital inclusion and economic transformation, including:• Telecommunications as critical national infrastructure• Building a digital nation• MTN’s role beyond connectivity• Digital inclusion and infrastructure gaps• Nation-building and corporate responsibility• Health, education and digital transformation• Africa’s digital trajectory• Artificial intelligence and the future of connectivity• Why Africa’s youth are its greatest competitive advantageFrom infrastructure and investment to digital inclusion and nation-building, this conversation explores how technology is reshaping African economies—and what it will take to ensure no one is left behind.ℹ️ About ONE2ONEONE2ONE is a long-form interview series exploring the ideas, people and institutions that shape African society.Through thoughtful, in-depth conversations, ONE2ONE examines how institutions are conceived, built, governed and sustained—and the leadership, values and decisions that determine whether they endure.Each conversation explores the thinking behind the work across business, government, healthcare, finance, technology, infrastructure, education, culture and public life—preserving not only what leaders have done, but how they think about the challenges of building societies that last.📡 Broadcast on Channels TV (DStv) and Channels 24 UK (Sky 515)🌐 Available on YouTube, Spotify and all major podcast platforms©️ 2026 Intelligentsia One Ltd. All rights reserved.This broadcast edition is a time-adapted version of the complete ONE2ONE conversation.Watch Part 1 here: https://bit.ly/one2oneS6EP1#ONE2ONE #KarlToriola #MTNNigeria #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #Telecommunications #Nigeria #Africa #Technology #InstitutionBuilding #DigitalEconomy

  2. Jul 6

    The Karl Toriola One — Building Institutions in a Digital Africa | ONE2ONE

    How do you build institutions that shape the future of a continent?In Part One of this three-part ONE2ONE conversation with Tokunbo Shitta-Bey, Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria and Vice President for Francophone Africa, reflects on his journey from engineer to CEO, the evolution of his leadership philosophy, and the challenge of building enduring institutions in an increasingly interconnected Africa.Beginning with his journey from engineer to CEO, Karl reflects on the mindset that has shaped his career, the evolution of his leadership philosophy, and the responsibility of leading one of Nigeria’s largest and most influential institutions.The discussion moves beyond telecommunications to explore broader questions of institution-building, national development and Africa’s future, including:• Engineering as a way of thinking• Leadership and lifelong learning• Building institutions at scale• Telecommunications as critical national infrastructure• MTN’s role in Nigeria’s digital transformation• Leading under public scrutiny and during periods of crisis• Pan-African business, integration and economic development• Why technology has become central to modern societyFrom connectivity and nation-building to leadership, purpose and Africa’s future, this conversation explores what it takes to build institutions that endure—and why strong institutions remain central to Africa’s long-term development.ℹ️ About ONE2ONEONE2ONE is a long-form interview series exploring the ideas, people and institutions that shape African society.Through thoughtful, in-depth conversations, ONE2ONE examines how institutions are conceived, built, governed and sustained—and the leadership, values and decisions that determine whether they endure.Each conversation explores the thinking behind the work across business, government, healthcare, finance, technology, infrastructure, education, culture and public life—preserving not only what leaders have done, but how they think about the challenges of building societies that last.📡 Broadcast on Channels TV (DStv) and Channels 24 UK (Sky 515)🌐 Available on YouTube, Spotify and all major podcast platforms©️ 2026 Intelligentsia One Ltd. All rights reserved.This broadcast edition is a time-adapted version of the complete ONE2ONE conversation.#ONE2ONE #KarlToriola #MTNNigeria #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #Telecommunications #Nigeria #Africa #Technology #InstitutionBuilding #DigitalEconomy

  3. Jun 8

    The Akin Abayomi One — The Future of Healthcare

    Prof. Akin Abayomi became one of the most recognisable public-health voices in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic. But beyond crisis management lies an even bigger question. What does it actually take to build a healthcare system capable of serving millions?In Part 2 of this conversation on ONE2ONE, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health reflects on:• lessons from COVID-19 and governance• healthcare reform in Lagos and Nigeria• the challenge of public systems transformation• health financing and universal healthcare• politics, leadership and public service• the Lagos Smart Health Information Platform (SHIP)• AI, technology and the future of healthcare• trust between citizens and governmentHe also shares deeply personal reflections on public service, institutional reform, and what he hopes his contribution to Lagos will ultimately mean.ℹ️ About ONE2ONEONE2ONE is a long-form documentary archive of African institutional leadership.Through structured and reflective conversations, ONE2ONE documents the individuals who build and govern the institutions shaping African society — across finance, telecommunications, infrastructure, regulation, culture, healthcare, and public administration.Each episode contributes to a durable public record of African institutional life, preserving the perspectives of those responsible for designing and sustaining complex systems, and examining the decisions within them that have shaped economies, industries, and public life.Together, these conversations form an evolving record of how institutions are built, stewarded, and tested across generations.📡 Broadcast on Channels TV (DSTV) and Channels 24 UK (Sky 515)🌐 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms© 2026 Intelligentsia One Ltd. All rights reserved.This broadcast edition is a time-adapted version of the complete ONE2ONE conversation. Watch Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/ye_vBxI0MYw#ONE2ONE #AkinAbayomi #Healthcare #Lagos #PublicHealth #HealthcareReform #UniversalHealthcare #Leadership #AI #Nigeria

  4. Jun 1

    The Kunle Soname One — Counting the Cost | ONE2ONE (S5 EP10)

    In Part 2 of this wide-ranging conversation, Kunle Soname reflects on what it means to build businesses, institutions, and systems in some of Nigeria’s most difficult operating environments.From betting and aviation to football and infrastructure, he discusses risk, regulation, institutional weakness, and the societal consequences and trade-offs involved in building within complex systems. The conversation explores the opportunities these systems create — and the personal, institutional, and societal costs that often accompany them.This episode contains discussion of betting, gambling addiction, and the social consequences associated with betting and gaming. ONE2ONE presents this conversation as part of an ongoing examination of business, society, regulation, and public responsibility in modern Nigeria.ℹ️ About ONE2ONEONE2ONE is a long-form documentary archive of African institutional leadership.Through structured and reflective conversations, ONE2ONE documents the individuals who build and govern the institutions shaping African society — across finance, telecommunications, infrastructure, regulation, culture, healthcare, and public administration.Each episode contributes to a durable public record of African institutional life, preserving the perspectives of those responsible for designing and sustaining complex systems, and examining the decisions within them that have shaped economies, industries, and public life.Together, these conversations form an evolving record of how institutions are built, stewarded, and tested across generations.📡 Broadcast on Channels TV (DSTV) and Channels 24 UK (Sky 515)🌐 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms© 2026 Intelligentsia One Ltd. All rights reserved.This broadcast edition is a time-adapted version of the complete ONE2ONE conversation. Watch Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/fbMgJHEyd38#ONE2ONE #KunleSoname #Nigeria #Leadership #Business #InstitutionBuilding #RemoStars #ValueJet #Aviation #Football

  5. May 25

    The Kunle Soname One — From Politics to Football Infrastructure | ONE2ONE (S5 E9)

    In Part 1 of this wide-ranging conversation on politics, football, and institution-building in Nigeria, Kunle Soname reflects on his accidental entry into grassroots politics and what local government leadership taught him about power, governance, and the modest expectations many ordinary Nigerians have of the state.He discusses the importance of placing the “best brains” at local government level, and how football — and eventually Remo Stars FC — became both a personal passion and a tool for social intervention.This is a conversation about systems, leadership, football, local economies, and the long work of building institutions in fragile environments.ℹ️ About ONE2ONEONE2ONE is a long-form documentary archive of African institutional leadership.Through structured and reflective conversations, ONE2ONE documents the individuals who build and govern the institutions shaping African society — across finance, telecommunications, infrastructure, regulation, culture, healthcare, and public administration.Each episode contributes to a durable public record of African institutional life, preserving the perspectives of those responsible for designing and sustaining complex systems, and examining the decisions within them that have shaped economies, industries, and public life.Together, these conversations form an evolving record of how institutions are built, stewarded, and tested across generations.📡 Broadcast on Channels TV (DSTV) and Channels 24 UK (Sky 515)🌐 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms© 2026 Intelligentsia One Ltd. All rights reserved.This broadcast edition is a time-adapted version of the complete ONE2ONE conversation.Watch Part 2 here: https://youtu.be/aysC1ezE0yo#ONE2ONE #KunleSoname #RemoStars #NigerianFootball #Nigeria #Leadership #FootballBusiness #InstitutionBuilding #NPFL #ValueJet

  6. May 18

    The Akin Abayomi One — Inside the COVID War Room | ONE2ONE (S5 E8)

    Prof. Akin Abayomi became one of the most recognisable public-health voices in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic. But beyond the daily briefings and policy decisions was a deeper story — one of pressure, uncertainty, sleepless nights, and the challenge of leading Lagos through an unprecedented global crisis.In Part 1 of this conversation on ONE2ONE, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health reflects on:• the early days of COVID-19• preparing Lagos after Ebola• managing fear and misinformation• balancing science and economics• the emotional burden of leadership• healthcare infrastructure in Lagos• what the pandemic revealed about societyHe also shares deeply personal reflections on medicine, public service, and the clanging of oxygen cylinders he still remembers most vividly from the pandemic years.ℹ️ About ONE2ONEONE2ONE is a long-form documentary archive of African institutional leadership.Through structured and reflective conversations, ONE2ONE documents the individuals who build and govern the institutions shaping African society — across finance, telecommunications, infrastructure, regulation, culture, healthcare, and public administration.Each episode contributes to a durable public record of African institutional life, preserving the perspectives of those responsible for designing and sustaining complex systems, and examining the decisions within them that have shaped economies, industries, and public life.Together, these conversations form an evolving record of how institutions are built, stewarded, and tested across generations.📡 Broadcast on Channels TV (DSTV) and Channels 24 UK (Sky 515)🌐 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms© 2026 Intelligentsia One Ltd. All rights reserved.This broadcast edition is a time-adapted version of the complete ONE2ONE conversation.Watch Part 2 here: https://youtu.be/ye_vBxI0MYw#ONE2ONE #AkinAbayomi #COVID19 #Lagos #PublicHealth #Leadership #Healthcare #Nigeria #Pandemic #HealthPolicy

  7. May 11

    The Richardson Ajayi One — IVF & Healthcare Reform | ONE2ONE (S5 E7)

    In Part 2 of this insightful ONE2ONE conversation, Dr Richardson Ajayi — healthcare entrepreneur, fertility specialist, and founder of Bridge Clinic — reflects on the future of healthcare systems in Nigeria, the ethics and realities of IVF treatment, and the institutional reforms required to improve medical standards across Africa.Drawing from decades of experience building one of West Africa’s leading fertility and reproductive health institutions, Dr. Ajayi discusses the deeper structural challenges facing healthcare delivery, the importance of regulation and institutional oversight, and why healthcare quality cannot depend solely on the ethics of individual doctors.He also reflects on:• The realities and misconceptions surrounding IVF• Why healthcare systems require strong institutions and regulation• The dangers of weak oversight in medical practice• Nigeria’s maternal mortality crisis and healthcare infrastructure gaps• The challenge of building globally competitive healthcare systems in Africa• Leadership, entrepreneurship, and scaling healthcare businesses sustainably• The story and legacy of Jaiye Memorial Hospital• Building Bridge Clinic to international standards• Why consolidation and quality control matter in the future of fertility careThis is a conversation about healthcare, ethics, institutional leadership, and the difficult work of building systems that can endure beyond individuals.ℹ️ About ONE2ONEONE2ONE is a long-form documentary archive of African institutional leadership.Through structured and reflective conversations, ONE2ONE documents the individuals who build and govern the institutions shaping African society — across finance, telecommunications, infrastructure, regulation, culture, healthcare, and public administration.Each episode contributes to a durable public record of African institutional life, preserving the perspectives of those responsible for designing and sustaining complex systems, and examining the decisions within them that have shaped economies, industries, and public life.Together, these conversations form an evolving record of how institutions are built, stewarded, and tested across generations.📡 Broadcast on Channels TV (DSTV) and Channels 24 UK (Sky 515)🌐 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms© 2026 Intelligentsia One Ltd. All rights reserved.This broadcast edition is a time-adapted version of the complete ONE2ONE conversation.#RichardsonAjayi #HealthcareLeadership #IVF #BridgeClinic #OneToOne #AfricanHealthcare #HealthcareSystems #MedicalEthics #InstitutionBuilding #NigeriaHealthcare

  8. May 4

    The Steve Babaeko One: Don’t Ask for a Seat — Bring Your Own Table | ONE2ONE (S5 E6)

    In Part 2 of this insightful ONE2ONE conversation, Steve Babaeko — creative leader, entrepreneur, and global voice for African storytelling — discusses why Africa must tell its own stories. We go deeper into his early struggles and pivot away from television to building a multi-country creative network, Steve shares powerful insights on:• Why Africa must tell its own stories — authentically• The global misunderstanding of African creativity• Leadership lessons from being a copywriter at heart• The rise of Gen Z creators and digital natives• Why Africa shouldn’t ask for a seat at the table — but bring its ownHe also reflects on his global recognition at the Cannes Lions award, the phenomenal rise of artists like Burna Boy, and the future of African influence in culture, business, and innovation.This is a conversation about identity, power, legacy, and the future of African creativity on the global stage.🧭 CHAPTERS00:00 – Introduction00:17 – From indigenization to building an independent network01:09 – Theatre arts, early ambitions & career pivot02:13 – The reality of TV vs survival03:17 – The Nigerian hustle story03:51 – Why Africa must tell its own story04:06 – What makes storytelling authentically African05:12 – Afrobeats, language & global appeal06:41 – Copywriting mindset → leadership philosophy07:33 – The “blank page” as an entrepreneur08:36 – Discipline & early influences09:22 – What the world gets wrong about African creativity09:45 – Diversity in global judging (Cannes Lions insight)11:03 – Africa’s future: population & creative power12:38 – Soft power & government responsibility13:32 – “Bring your own table” 🔥14:28 – Building Africa’s creative ecosystem16:18 – Infrastructure, policy & long-term vision17:45 – Creativity vs leadership lessons19:30 – Self-development & global education20:36 – Gen Z: bold, confident, unstoppable22:00 – Digital natives & the information advantage23:54 – Bridging generations & leadership gaps25:23 – Legacy & expansion across Africa26:24 – Courage, risk & global ambition27:39 – Final thoughts & closingℹ️ About ONE2ONEONE2ONE is a long-form documentary archive of African institutional leadership.Through structured and reflective conversations, ONE2ONE documents the individuals who build and govern the institutions shaping African society — across finance, telecommunications, infrastructure, regulation, culture, and public administration.Each episode contributes to a durable public record of African institutional life, preserving the perspectives of those responsible for designing and sustaining complex systems, and examining the decisions within them that have shaped economies, industries, and public life. Together, these conversations form an evolving record of how institutions are built, stewarded, and tested across generations.📡 Broadcast on Channels TV (DSTV) and Channels 24 UK (Sky 515)🌐 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms© 2026 Intelligentsia One Ltd. All rights reserved.This broadcast edition is a time-adapted version of the complete ONE2ONE conversation.Watch Part 1 here: https://bit.ly/one2oneS4Ep1#SteveBabaeko #AfricanCreativity #OneToOne #AfricanStories #CreativeLeadership #Afrobeats #GenZAfrica #Entrepreneurship #AfricanFuture #Storytelling

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Game-changing discussions on the big ideas that shape our thinking and help move society forward. Hosted by Tokunbo Shitta-Bey. For more about this programme and other episodes, visit us online on YouTube and https://www.one2oneshow.com. You can also follow us via our social media accounts: @thisisone2one one2one is available as a podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google and wherever you get your podcasts. The one2one show is an Intelligentsia Publishing LTD production.

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    Intelligentsia Publishing
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
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