VOICES OF INNOVATION

Leticia Makafui
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I am Leticia Makafui, a young African woman passionate about youth innovation. I’ve had many ideas but lacked the resources, mentorship, and confidence to bring them to life. Many young people face the same struggle and those already creating solutions sometimes lose hope, feeling that African innovation is undervalued or overlooked. Through my podcast, I amplify african youth voices, share real stories, and inspire belief. When young people see others like them solve problems, they start to believe they can too and that belief can reshape Africa's future!

  1. Feb 22

    Building Culture | The Night Market App

    Africa is often described through it's challenges but what happens when the communities most affected by social, climate, economic, and technological pressures begin engineering their own solutions? In this episode of Voices of Innovation, Leticia Makafui sits down with Harold Benji;the CEO, and the mind behind the Night Market App. He built the app with clear intention, not just because he wanted to be the CEO of another delivery app BUT to make local food vendors more visible, affordable and accessible. The epsiode highlights how this app in collaboration with Aldin Cycles, has reshaped student realities and created income pathways for young people in Ghana. This is a conversation about courage, responsibility, and redefining what innovation looks like in Africa. Because sometimes innovation isn’t technology. Sometimes it’s creating spaces where people finally feel seen and reflects everyday Ghanaian life. Tune in. Download the Night Market App if you're in Ghana and see how it works! Follow our page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voices-of-innovation/ Follow Harold Benji : https://www.linkedin.com/in/harold-benji-444348193?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_android

    24 min

  2. Feb 17

    Starting Afraid : In Between Becoming

    Happy New Year, and welcome back to Voices of Innovation. I hope you stepped into this year with hope, clarity, and the courage to keep building whatever is on your heart. I think there’s something beautiful about starting again, even if you’re still figuring things out. If you’ve been sitting on an idea… If you’ve been waiting to feel ready… This episode is your reminder that you don’t need everything figured out to begin. You just need to start. What does it mean to keep building while you’re still becoming? In this episode, I reflect on fear, growth, and the quiet courage it takes to continue. This is for every young African voice learning to begin anyway. Welcome to Voices of Innovation. Let’s tell our story our way.

    8 min

  3. 12/02/2025

    Turning Waste into Wonder: The Innovation of Adutwum Doku

    What if the materials we throw away every day could become something powerful, something beautiful, something that sparks social change? In this episode of Voices of Innovation, Leticia sits down with Adutwum Doku, a visual artist, eco-creator, and social innovator redefining what sustainability can look like in Ghana. From polystyrene to scrap wood and plastics, Adutwum transforms discarded materials into meaningful sculptures that challenge perception and inspire action. We explore: His journey into art and eco-creativity How he turns waste into thought-provoking pieces What drives his mission to shift mindsets around sustainability The social impact of his work in local communities Lessons for young innovators merging creativity and environmental consciousness. This is a reminder that innovation isn’t always about technology, sometimes, it’s about seeing value where others see waste. Follow Adutwum Doku's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/adutwum.doku/ Follow the podcast's page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voices-of-innovation/ Follow the podcast's page on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicesofinnovation_podcast?igsh=ZXFsdWxsN21ibnU5 Check out our website: https://voicesofinnovation.netlify.app/ To be featured as a guest fill out the guest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkS90KyONmPyrcIORCEhrgbjGBzEHjtg5FspR5bWMYpcAUkg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113665338191856839822

    17 min

  4. 11/24/2025

    Afrofuturism & Climate Action

    In this episode, Leticia sits down with a representative of the Creative Brilliance Afroverse (CBA), an Afrofuturist edutainment platform blending storytelling, science, and African heritage to inspire bold, creative action. Together, we dive into Afro-Sentinels, their flagship teen series that uses adventure and culture to spark climate awareness and empower Africa’s next generation of eco-leaders. Join us as we explore how Afrofuturism, imagination, and youth-driven creativity are shaping the future of climate action across the continent. Discover more from CBA: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjRTQW5CVUdaRVIzZ2g3MVZidl90Vm9iZVRfd3xBQ3Jtc0tsZkh1MFpIUVNHZWEtMnZqTGNHM0NmdC10dTdZRGZSZ0dRX1ZQWnIyckxYQ2x3MlBZNXZGalVfRHREMlg3Zl9VbGxEMU9zNU1YMGNMallNcnBsVjFsdG9qdWFuUXQ1RWp4eHVsbHR1U0ZyS3lyN2NfRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcbaofficial1%2F Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE1peUVpYkNUNXRGc1ZmUjRKZEJUWUg1V25sQXxBQ3Jtc0trUl9ZUGVYckNfZnhnZElOYVBjWXl2d09GemhFd1RFUUJZdDhYYnczc3ZxRi1oczF5MTktTUJiUUdQYTN0dmdIaElxNV9OX1E2VmVQS2c0cjNxaVZSNlZHbGZhdkl0aU9qOXVtaWROdjVNWDNrcWI3Zw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcbaofficial1%2F X: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0hZRXQ1OV9lYXo5bGFPcGRzMWxiN3JIU0ZJd3xBQ3Jtc0ttNHFSWjBxZmZZS1dnVmkyOWZmcnF6Sm56dnFpdXdKZXBxclRST2RxS2RkWExYWE1mc2h0dnlXWW1jclpvTElTYmYyd04zTktUdmhUS1p6bVZtWGRGQldPdVp5VElxTmlYV1NPczVrdWp6a0JJWmkxdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fcbafroverse%3Fs%3D11 Follow the podcast's page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voices-of-innovation/ Follow the podcast's page on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicesofinnovation_podcast?igsh=ZXFsdWxsN21ibnU5 Check out our website: https://voicesofinnovation.netlify.app/ To be featured as a guest fill out the guest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkS90KyONmPyrcIORCEhrgbjGBzEHjtg5FspR5bWMYpcAUkg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113665338191856839822

    15 min

  5. 11/16/2025

    Designing for Impact | Building Smarter Systems for Africa’s Future

    Africa’s future is being built by young innovators who design with intention, empathy, and purpose. Robotics may spark curiosity, but digital product design, human-centered solutions, and AI-powered tools are transforming how we work, build, and solve problems at scale. In this episode, I’m joined by Elpidio Tossou;  Product Designer, Digital Platforms Engineer, and Co-founder of FeatheryCare, an agritech platform empowering poultry farmers with AI-driven tools such as CluckLens, CluckChat, Cluck Mobile, and Cluck Web. Together, we explore: How Elpidio’s journey into tech, design thinking, and innovation began The gaps he noticed in Africa’s digital ecosystem, and why he chose to solve them The mission behind FeatheryCare and its impact on everyday farmers How AI-enabled solutions are reshaping agriculture and sustainability What the next decade of African digital product design could look like This episode is a reminder that African problems need African frameworks, African solutions, and African builders. “If we want an Africa that leads, we must design an Africa that works, one solution, one ecosystem, one vision at a time.” Follow Elpidio (Daté) Tossou's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elpidio-tossou-b179171ab/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B5Ylg97AdS4qQL6%2FJGIETNA%3D%3D Follow FeatheryCare's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/featherycare/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3BU571BVrmT%2Faspiu3WJmDkA%3D%3D Follow the podcast's page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voices-of-innovation/ Follow the podcast's page on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicesofinnovation_podcast?igsh=ZXFsdWxsN21ibnU5 Check out our website: https://voicesofinnovation.netlify.app/

    17 min

  6. 10/26/2025

    ECO WATCH | Fighting Illegal Mining with Innovation

    What happens when technology meets environmental advocacy? Meet Biana Bubune Bottozah, the innovator behind ECO WATCH, a groundbreaking system using IoT and seismic sensors to help Ghana tackle illegal mining. In this episode, Biana shares her journey from engineering student to Ms. Geek Ghana 2024 winner, her mission to protect communities affected by galamsey, and how she’s empowering young minds through EUREKA, her STEM mentorship club. Her story proves that sustainable tech isn’t a dream, it’s already happening across Africa. Follow Bubune Biana Bottozah's Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bubune-bottozah-38622b239?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BfMoGLkqdThKmmMxd4Kr4IQ%3D%3D Follow the podcast's page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voices-of-innovation/ Follow the podcast's page on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicesofinnovation_podcast?igsh=ZXFsdWxsN21ibnU5 Check out our website: https://voicesofinnovation.netlify.app/

    16 min

  7. 10/21/2025 ·  Bonus

    Bukola’s Outtake : How Young Women Are Changing the Narrative in the Climate Tech Space.

    In this short outtake, Bukola sits down with the VOI Team to share how her passion for education led her to start her own NGO, The Weather and Everything. From the first spark of inspiration to the challenges of building something meaningful from scratch, she opens up about what it takes to create lasting impact in her community. It’s an honest, inspiring conversation about purpose, perseverance, and the power of giving back. Follow Oluwabukola Babalola's Page on LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/oluwabukola-babalola-08081319b⁠ Check Out Bukola's work at: https://climateinafrica.com/miri-air/ Follow the podcast's page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voices-of-innovation/

    7 min

  8. 10/12/2025 ·  Bonus

    Dear African Changemaker and Innovator

    In this episode, Leticia opens up about the heart behind Voices of Innovation, the “why” that started it all. She talks about the power of storytelling, and reminds us that even small steps of courage matter. “Change doesn’t always look revolutionary, sometimes it’s consistency, resilience, and faith in the unseen.” If you’ve ever felt unseen or unsure of your impact, this episode is a reminder that your story matters. Follow the podcast's page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voices-of-innovation/ Follow the podcast's page on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicesofinnovation_podcast?igsh=ZXFsdWxsN21ibnU5 Check out our website: https://voicesofinnovation.netlify.app/

    4 min
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I am Leticia Makafui, a young African woman passionate about youth innovation. I’ve had many ideas but lacked the resources, mentorship, and confidence to bring them to life. Many young people face the same struggle and those already creating solutions sometimes lose hope, feeling that African innovation is undervalued or overlooked. Through my podcast, I amplify african youth voices, share real stories, and inspire belief. When young people see others like them solve problems, they start to believe they can too and that belief can reshape Africa's future!

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  • Creator
    Leticia Makafui
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Leticia Makafui
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