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Atuma Chidi is a teacher and education entrepreneur. He is the Coordinator of Deo Gratias Tutors in Lambe, Ogun State.
Anthony Kehinde Joseph is a screenwriter with more than 20 titles to his credit. His latest work, Ijakumo: The Born Again Stripper, is currently showing in cinemas across Nigeria.
Jide Alli is a reality TV director with more than 14 credits to his name. He has been a series director and content director on such shows as Big Brother Naija, Project Fame, Nigerian Idol, and most recently, the Real Housewives of Lagos.
Azeez Amida is the CEO of Pan African Towers Ltd. He has over 18 years of professional experience that cuts across 6 countries and over 12 industries including telecommunications, fast moving consumer goods, healthcare, investment banking, private equity, art, publishing, etc.But that's his Clark Kent persona. When he puts his cape on, he is, in his own words, "on a mission to help BUILD a new generation of leaders, professionals, and businesses with enough capacity to make Africa the next world leader on all fronts." He is the author of the book "EPE Principle: understanding the opportunity cycle." EPE stands for Enter, Perform and Exit.
Oluwabukola Ajayi (first of her name, slapper of goat balls and Baba Iskilu's worst nightmare) is a butcher and livestock supplier in Lagos, Nigeria. Find her on Instagram at @lagosbutcher or contact her via WhatsApp at +2348188887438.
Shola Edu is the Creative Director of "Deluxe Creation Studios" in Ebute Meta, Lagos. He is a game developer, a 3D/2D Animation & Graphics Designer, and an Arsenal fan.
Edem Dorothy Ossai is the founder and executive director of Mentoring Assistance for Youths and Entrepreneurs Initiative (MAYEIN). Her organization started as a mobile library for rural and impoverished communities in Oyo State, but now does everything from vocational training to tutoring for students who are trying to get into universities.We talk about the childhood observations and experience that led Edem to advocacy work, which ultimately led to creating her organization; we discuss how she tries to engineer cultural change in the communities she serves and the challenges of keeping young people engaged in her programs. We also talk about some success stories of her work, the importance of role models in mentoring young people, and a lot more.
Timothy Adeniji (aka Coach Emir) if the owner of Team G Boxing Academy in Agbelekakale, Lagos, where he trains young boys and girls free-of-charge.
Kanyinsola Ogunsolu (@thatofadagirl) started selling ofada sauce on a lark in 2019. Within less than a year, she had turned it into a full-fledged profitable business. In this episode, we talk about EVERY aspect of her business - preparation, profits, losses, employees, customers, good/bad reviews, etc., as well as her plans for expansion.
Mrs. Sherifat Motunrayo Salawu sells smoked fish near the Ten Ten bus stop in Lambe, Ogun State. She talks to us about the joys and agonies of life, and the challenges of raising and supporting her children with limited resources.
Adeleke Adeyeye is the Proprietor and CEO of Wembley Viewing Center in Lambe, Ogun State.
Akin-Tijani Balogun is a film and TV director, producer, writer and actor. His recent credits include The Best Men (2021), Best Friends (2020), and Baby Daddy (2017).
Priest Faloore Omosile Fakayode is a babaláwo, and one one the leaders at Ile Ijosin Alabalaye Society of Nigeria, Ogbe Ola, in Ibadan.
Our conversation this week is with Tobiloba Ogunbanjo, a Nigerian politician and social media curator (based in Lagos) who talks to us about his passion and faith in Nigeria as he continues to believe that the country is on the right path.
Tope Asokere is a photographer, photo journalist and travel agent in Abeokuta, who specializes in mobile photography. We talk to him about his craft, his beginnings as a photographer, the advantages of ditching DSLRs for mobile phone cameras, the risks and rewards of his profession in Nigeria, experience working in other countries, and more.
NB: This episode is in Yoruba.Tosin Agunbiade, aka "Sir T Woko" is a boxer and boxing trainer in Shala, Iju Ishaga.We discuss his career as a boxer, starting in the 80s, following in the footsteps of his dad, his experiences in the many tournaments he's competed in, and his desire to compete professionally in spite of his age.
Emeka Ossai is the founder of Campus Labs. He is a social entrepreneur, who is focused on designing and implementing solutions that address the curriculum gaps in Nigerian higher institutions with the goal of ensuring young people gain the required employability, entrepreneurial and technology skills to compete in the 21st century.We talk to him about why he cares about young people, what skills young Nigerians need to prepare for the future, why he won't go into politics, balancing public service and making money, and more.
In this episode, we speak with veteran actor, Toyin Oshinaike, about the agonies and ecstasies of his 30+ year career on stage and screen.
From not being able to write her own name to successfully completing an OND at the Polytechnic, Ibadan, Olamide Ogunyemi - a dispatch rider in Ibadan - has bootstrapped her way through life quite remarkably. We talk to her about her background, what growing up was like in a polygamous home, how she developed an interest in motorcycles, plans for the future, and more.
Michael Apoti-Eri Erinle is the head coach of Akanbites football club in Lambe, Ogun State, and he also runs the academy for the club.We talk about the structure, or lack of structure, of the grassroots football system in Nigeria, the challenges of making it in the professional game, how he got into coaching, the backgrounds of the players in his academy. We also talk about whether football age as a big a problem as we think it is in football, and more.