Welcome to 'Dear Young Afrikan' with your host, Nana Fredua Agyeman. This podcast is dedicated to empowering and inspiring the next generation of African leaders and change-makers. In each episode, we explore topics that matter most to young Africans today so whether you're all about hustling in entrepreneurship, leveling up in personal growth, or fighting for change in your community, consider this your go-to podcast. This is 'Dear Young Afrikan'—where inspiration meets action.
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Wrapping up Season 3! Thank you all for listening and going with me on this journey. We will be back soon with Season 4! Follow us for more inspiring content! Instagram: Dear Young Afrikan Facebook: Dear Young Afrikan --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nana-fredua-agyeman/message…
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"Navigating Jealousy and How to Deal With it" - With Sharmaine Tariro Muchemwa
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In a world where everyone seems to have made it, feeling like you have been left behind is something we are not strangers to. Whether it is a close friend telling you they have just received a promotion, or had a baby or recognized internationally for their work, the nasty feeling of jealousy often shows its head in such moments. So how do we navig…
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Bridging the Data Skills Gap in Africa- With Jeph Acheampong, Director of Blossom Academy
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Today on the podcast I am speaking to a young Afrikan who through his work is trying to close the data skills gap in Africa. But his journey does not begin there. Before setting up Blossom Academy, Jeph encountered challenges that would almost take him off course. Listen to this episode to find out how challenges that were meant to break him instea…
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'The Impact of Water ATMs in the Global South' with Godfred Amankwaa, PhD Researcher in Digital water
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This week we are highlighting the brilliant work of a young African who is currently a PhD Researcher focusing on Water & Development, Digital development, Infrastructure. Academic research papers are only useful if they are applied to make change, so one of things we want to do on the podcast is highlight the research work of young Africans focuse…
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3 Questions You Need to Answer Before 2022 Ends
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This week's episode features the host of the Dear Young Afrikan Podcast! Lol, yes, it's a solo episode! I almost didn't record this because i had a speaker lined up and things just didn't go as planned. But in the spirit of staying consistent, here i am with 3 Questions You Need to Answer Before 2022 Ends. I hope you are inspired into action as usu…
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"From Consumer to Creator Mindset" - With Anthony Dzamefe, CEO of Caveman Watches
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This week on the podcast, i am speaking to Anthony Dzamefe, CEO of Caveman Watches - Ghana's first watchmaking brand. Anthony started as a human signage at the airport but he says he was hungry for more. We spoke about how his mind works and what sparked the idea to build and sell his own brand of watches instead of selling other brands. Anthony hi…
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"Reflecting on Meaningful Friendships and Purpose" - With Mordecai Storm Olupot, Founding Partner, Stormgold Consulting
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This week's episode is a bit unusual. I am speaking to one of my closest friends about a recurring theme in our conversations - friendships and purpose. There is the saying that you don't get to choose your family, but you get to choose your friends. I believe so strongly that the friends we make and how we individually understand purpose and pursu…
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Reflections on Governance from a Young African - With Shadrach Owusu, Communications Strategist- Ministry of Energy, Ghana
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This week on the podcast i am speaking to the youngest member of the communications team at the Ministry of Energy in Ghana. Shadrach Owusu shares his experience and reflections on governance as a young African who gets to be part of the daily operations of one of the most pivotal ministries in Ghana. He reflects on the struggles of making sure ove…
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Becoming a Food Systems Hero, With Mathias Charles Yabe, CEO of AkoFresh
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Ever heard the saying ‘Not all heroes wear capes?’ This is especially true for today’s episode. We are speaking to a food systems hero from Ghana who through what started as a school project has built a social impact business that is solving the problem of food wastage and loss in Ghana. Mathias joined the Enactus club in university and worked on a…
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To be Black in White Spaces - With Tino Chibebe, Author of "The Black Opportunity"
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October happens to be #BlackHistoryMonth in the UK so the timing couldn’t be better for this first episode of season 3. Today on the podcast I am talking to Tino Chibebe, a young Zimbabwean man who now lives in Belgium. He shares how and why your looks could be a key determinant of how you are treated in the venture capital space in Belgium. His bo…
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Hi podcast fam! We are back! After a long hiatus, we are back with conversations with young Africans across the globe. New episode drops every Monday! Don't miss out! Social Media Instagram: Dear Young Afrikan Facebook: Dear Young Afrikan --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nana-fredua-agyeman/message…
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It's a wrap for Season 2! - Keep Going, Keep Growing, Keep Glowing
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It's a wrap for Season 2 of the Dear Young Afrikan Podcast! This season we had guests from all over Africa speaking on diverse issues from climate change, to the global cocoa value chain, to entrepreneurship in Africa, to the habit of doing hard things and many more. I would love to know which one has been your favourite episode and why. Send me a …
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Is Pan-Africanism a scam?(Part 2/2) With Isaac Mutemi, Public Policy Analyst
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This week's episode is a continuation from last week. Isaac Mutemi (my guest) and I continue to delve into other elements of Pan-Africanism and why it matters for Africa's development. Given that Isaac is skeptical about the success of Pan-Africanism, i challenge him to offer a suitable alternative. Isaac also also left a word of advice for young A…
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Is Pan-Africanism a scam? (Part1/2) With Isaac Mutemi, Public Policy Analyst
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This week on the podcast we are talking about something that most Africans can identify with but isn’t something we have constructively delved into to understand what it actually means. We are talking about Pan-Africanism. That spirit, that ideology, that brings Africans together. But truly does pan-africanism do that? Should Pan-Africanism be glor…
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Climate change: A myth or reality? Why should Africans be concerned? - With David Ewusi-Mensah - Co-Founder, Eco Amet Solutions
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This week on the podcast we are talking about a contentious subject - climate change. The skeptics say the climate crisis is a hoax, however most scientists believe it is an imminent crisis that must be taken seriously to protect the planet. Given that we live in a globalized world, Africa is not free from the effects of the crisis. In fact, Africa…
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Building a generation of African investors to break the cycle of poverty - With Chanozya Kabaghe
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This week on the podcast we are in the land of Zambia and we are speaking to a young African woman who has made it her mission to raise a generation of African investors. Miss Chanozya Kabaghe developed an interested for investing during her undergraduate studies. She was surprised how clueless many young Zambians were about the investment opportun…
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African voter amnesia, the culture of clientelism and leadership in Africa - With Emmanuel Adu Amofa, Political Analyst
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This week on the podcast we are discussing elections and leadership in Africa and to help us break this down, I invited my good friend and fellow Amanfo), Emmanuel Adu Amofa. He joins me to talk about the factors that influence voter patterns in Africa, why clientelism has and hasn’t worked in African elections and the tools used by African youth t…
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The global chocolate industry is worth over $100bn. Why do cocoa farmers live on less than $1/day? With Kwame Kwarteng
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My friend and professional troublemaker, Kwame Asamoah Kwarteng joins me on the podcast this week. Kwame loves to tell the world that he is a cocoa farmer’s son but he is more. He is an Agricultural Policy Analyst and a Cocoa-Chocolate Industry expert. We discussed the reasons why small holder cocoa farmers are the least paid in the global cocoa-ch…
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Keep it H.O.T - With Jessica Poku - Global Operations Lead, Uber
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You don’t always get to sit down for close to an hour with one of Uber's top executives, so when Jessica Poku accepted to be on the podcast, it was such a special moment for me! When Jessica graduated from Duke University, it was hard to find work or at least work that she actually wanted. But she is quick to take full responsibility saying “ the r…
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Entrepreneurship in Africa, building from the ground up – With Chidi Nwaogu
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You might have heard the popular saying “Naija people no dey carry last”. This week I am speaking to one of such young Nigerians. Chidi Nwaogu is a serial tech entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, and software developer. He has a reputation for building businesses and selling them at some point. He started learning to code at age 13 and by 16, he had c…
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How to do hard things in 2022 - With Firdaus H. Salim
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This week on the podcast we are in Kenya, specifically a town called Mariakani which is about 2 hours away from Mombasa. I am speaking to a young lady who has defied the odds and pursued her dream of fixing problems with her coding skills. She codes about 100 hours a week but that doesn’t stop her from being an avid reader and writer. She read 58 b…
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Youth-led Social Change - Young Africans need a seat at the big table - With Emmanuel Odonkor
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This week I speak to a Ghanaian youth activist who grew up in the slums of Accra in a place called Chorkor. This young African does not hold his tongue when it comes to issues of national development and that is something he says he got from his mom. “…my mom would be like if you don’t like something, say it, if you are not comfortable, say it” he …
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Building Ghana's fastest online grocery service - With Alfred Afutu
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We kick off season 2 with a conversation I had with Alfred Afutu; co-founder of Konzoom. Konzoom is an online grocery delivery service based in Accra, Ghana. What makes Konzoom outstanding? They promise to deliver your order in 60 minutes and according to the young co-founder, that’s a promise they keep with every single order despite the heavy tra…
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Dear Young Afrikan Podcast: Season 2 Trailer
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We have been silent for a while but we are back and better! New Episode every Monday starting 21st February. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! Also, help us tell a friend about the Podcast! Follow on social media for more updates Instagram: dearyoungafrikan Facebook: Dear Young Afrikan --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…
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It's just been 3 months since i launched the podcast and season 1 has already come to an end. In this short episode, i reflect on starting a podcast and what i have learnt during this time. In a world of endless content, thanks for every second spent listening to this podcast. We will be back with Season 2 in the New Year, bigger and better. I look…
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Mabel Suglo - Founder of Dignified Wear on : Why Disability is NOT Inability
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Disability is not inability. Many would agree with this statement but what happens when you have to be served by a shop attendant who requires some extra time because of their disability? As an employer, would you be intentional about employing persons with disability or you feel they will be a liability? This week, Mabel Suglo joins us to share wh…
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"Exploring Agribusiness as a Young African" with Ama Afriyie Mensah
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This week i speak to a young African women who took a bold step to leave a stable corporate job to pursue her dream in Agribusiness. Her zeal was met with her first big failure in the first farming season where she run at a loss. "I cried" she says. But she bounced back with lessons learnt and renewed vigor to do better. In our conversation, she br…
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"10 Commandments for the Young African" - Final Part
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This is the final episode for the 10 Commandments series I started a couple of weeks ago. If you have not listened to the other ones, please check out episode 4 & 5! In this episode, I discuss why it is necessary to dig deeper to discover the treasure that you are and why you should avoid shortcuts. “Shortcuts will cut you short” I say. I also touc…
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Discovering Purpose & Guarding Mental Health With Chilungamo M'manga
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"Chichi" as she is affectionately called by many, has a way of breaking down mental health in such a relatable way. She says "mental health has everything to do with everything" and that for me captures how seriously it should be taken. In this episode, we discussed how she discovered her purpose and how she and her team help over 1000 mentees acro…
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"10 Commandments for the Young African" (PT 2/3)
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Episode #5!!! This episode is part 2 of the series i started last week, so if you haven't checked out that one please go listen to it! The Bible has some wonderful lessons for the Young African if you pay attention to it and that's what i try to highlight in these series. I talk about being intentional about the thoughts we process, seeking counsel…
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10 Commandments for the Young African (PT 1/3)
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In this episode, i talk about some biblical principles which have shaped the way i think and live. These principles are relevant for all, not just Christians so stick around even if you are not big on faith. This is going to be a three part series so make sure you follow up on the next episodes as they are released. I would love to hear your though…
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In Conversation With Violet Amoabeng; CEO of Skin Gourmet
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When you speak to Violet Awo Amoabeng, you will immediately realize she's passionate about her mission at Skin Gourmet. She believes in it and on this episode she even agrees it's her purpose. We talk about how she started the business with 145 cedis, daddy's printer and an unshakable zeal that would stop at nothing. Today, Skin Gourmet sells in 17…
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In Episode 2 i get a bit personal. I share a bit of my frustrations on the rejections i have been receiving after applying for jobs and how i deal with the disappointment. If you have received countless rejection letters as i have, i am sure you understand how disappointing it can be. I also talk about purpose and i even share one of my favourite p…
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Whew! So it begins! After long hours of Youtube tutorials on how to start a podcast, listening to Larry King on how to ask good questions, endless conversations with myself in the shower, and 7 hours of editing, this pilot episode is ready for the world. On this episode, I share why i decided to start a podcast and the struggle of doing something w…
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