Episodes
Mobile Money Was Africa's Original Stablecoin - How M-Pesa Predicted Crypto by 20 Years
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/qHdoyy_5Cxk In this snippet, Adrian sits down with the team behind PawaPay to unpack one of the most underrated stories in African fintech: how mobile money, starting with M-Pesa in 2007, quietly became the blueprint for everything the crypto world now calls "stablecoin." The core idea is when mobile penetration grew across Africa, people were already handing over shillings, kwacha and cedis to mobile network operators to buy air...
Why Ghana's Diaspora Sent $6.5 Billion Home in 2024 & Where That Money Is Really Going
Listen to this episode next: "From $50K to $120M: How an Indian Entrepreneur Unlocked Ghana’s Invisible Economy": https://open.spotify.com/episode/77R8TPtq28wEpGinpg9kDW?si=Kv4Ml72pQbCab70PtHqjhQ In this episode, Adrian breaks down one of the most important and least talked about stories in Ghana's growth right now: the relationship between diaspora remittances and Ghana's real estate boom. In 2024, Ghana received close to $6.5 billion in remittances, almost four times the c...
Is Mahama Finishing What Nkrumah Started? Ghana's 60-Year Vision Is Finally Being Executed
The episode explores the parallels between Mahama and Nkrumah, highlighting similarities in their policies and ambitions. It delves into the themes of the 24-hour economy, self-reliance, national coordination, Pan-African gateway, and infrastructure-led growth, drawing comparisons between the two leaders. Takeaways Parallels between Mahama and Nkrumah in policies and ambitions Similarities in economic and development strategies Chapters 00:00 Exploring Parallels 07:12 Pan-Af...
From $50K to $120M: How an Indian Entrepreneur Unlocked Ghana’s Invisible Economy
Listen to this episode next: "Meet Accra's Superfast Grocery Delivery Startup! X Konzoom Shop": https://open.spotify.com/episode/20jDEjYO5beSMjMEPoMYjL?si=d15f698052ab45e5 In this episode, Adrian explores how Deepankar Rustagi identified and capitalised on the invisible economy in West Africa to build a multi-million dollar platform to support the Ghanaian economy. We explore the significance of seeing overlooked markets, the importance of digital data and the strategic move...
How a Payment Provider in Africa Helped a Business Double Digital Sales in a Year
Listen to the full episode next: “The Secrets behind Mobile Money's Explosive Growth in Africa: Insights from Pawa Pay's CFO": https://open.spotify.com/episode/0U2GPEUfyPmhtpmlSu3DoZ?si=CPc16FnAQ9-9CBTMscFFZw In this episode snippet, Adrian and Aaron explores how PawaPay is transforming digital payments across Africa, highlighting the strategic growth, customer success stories and the broader implications for businesses expanding into new markets. Special thanks to our Partn...
The Surprising Complexity of Cross-Border Payments in Africa Revealed | Fintech Fridays
Listen to the full episode next: “The Secrets behind Mobile Money's Explosive Growth in Africa: Insights from Pawa Pay's CFO": https://open.spotify.com/episode/0U2GPEUfyPmhtpmlSu3DoZ?si=CPc16FnAQ9-9CBTMscFFZw In this episode snippet, Adrian and Aaron explore the unique challenges and opportunities of operating within Africa's payments ecosystem. PawaPay 's CFO (Aaron) shares how the company's strategic presence on the ground fuels its success and how payments are a critical ...
Ghana's 7th in the Global Rankings: What this means for Ghanaians
Listen to this episode next: “The Secrets behind Mobile Money's Explosive Growth in Africa: Insights from Pawa Pay's CFO": https://open.spotify.com/episode/0U2GPEUfyPmhtpmlSu3DoZ?si=CPc16FnAQ9-9CBTMscFFZw Adrian breaks down Ghana's recent top 10 African ranking in the 2026 Best Countries list, according to Business Insider Africa . He explains what this achievement truly signifies beyond the celebration and explores the deeper implications for Ghana's development, entreprene...
The Secrets behind Mobile Money's Explosive Growth in Africa: Insights from PawaPay's CFO
Listen to this episode next: “The Future of Ghana's Real Estate with Kofi Anku": https://open.spotify.com/episode/25fircS0ZSeFl3g2VGnPNh Discover how Pawa Pay is revolutionizing digital payments across Africa, focusing on the power of mobile money, and explore the evolving landscape that shapes Africa’s fintech ecosystem. Join us as we speak to Pawa Pay's CFO Aaron Markowitz-Schulman, as we dive into strategies for scaling, regulatory challenges and the exciting potential of...
Why Ghana Is Losing Its Brightest Talent to Other African Countries
Listen to the full episode with Christina Carmel, How to effectively do business in the African Music industry: https://thesoundofaccra.com/episode/how-to-effectively-do-business-in-the-african-music-industry-x-christina-carmel-s6-ep10 In this snippet, we explore with African Music and Entertainment Industry Expert, Christina Carmel, why Ghana is seeing its top creators, promoters and influencers being sought after by other African countries such as Rwanda and South Africa. ...