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Diaspora Betrayal After 7 Years in Dubai: How to Protect Your Investments in Ghana
Listen to this episode next: "Africa's Trusted Property Marketplace, PropTech & Navigating Land in Ghana x Kweku Essien": https://open.spotify.com/episode/7D7LMajQpVN1JNhMOLoSug In this episode, Adrian shares a cautionary tale about a Ghanaian brother who built his dream home in Ghana after years abroad in Dubai, only to face a disaster due to lack of proper systems and safeguards. He discusses practical steps for the diaspora to avoid similar pitfalls in real estate and...
Unlocking AI Wealth in Ghana and Africa: Driving Startup Innovation and Remote Working (Highlights)
Listen to this episode next: "Ghana Fintech Boom: How Mobile Money Powers Africa's $1.4 Trillion Economy": https://open.spotify.com/episode/2U6DPdhkqKg74D4hpyFPVW?si=EDwjREEbSDKEIxVcLOPftw This episode snippet argues that while AI disrupts traditional jobs, it will also spark new opportunities in Ghana and across Africa, driving startup creation, specialist tech roles, and economic innovation across sectors like fintech, healthtech and agritech. Highlighting Africa’s strong ...
Ghana Fintech Boom: How Mobile Money Powers Africa's $1.4 Trillion Economy
Listen to this episode next: "Super Apps in Africa: Gozem, Jumia, PalmPay and the future after Ayoba": https://open.spotify.com/episode/174OIuYZmYkFDwvFp6Ai73 Discover how Ghana is leading West Africa’s digital payments surge, transforming traditional financial system and empowering the diaspora through innovative mobile money solutions. This episode explores Ghana’s fintech success stories, regulatory environment and future prospects in digital finance. Special thanks to ou...
From Nkrumah to Mahama: Is Ghana’s Pan-African Dream Coming Full Circle? (Highlights)
Listen to the full episode: "Is THIS Africa's next Export Powerhouse": https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ftW7MF8OqqNtzK510TB1P In this snippet, Adrian draws a clear parallel between John Mahama's current initiatives and the legacy of Kwame Nkrumah. As Adrian explains, Mahama's administration is pursuing aggressive industrialisation, value addition and positioning Ghana as a manufacturing hub, much like Nkrumah’s era, which was heavily about creating industries. Could Mahama'...
Super Apps in Africa: Gozem, Jumia, PalmPay & the Future After Ayoba
Listen to this episode next: "Ghana's first super app": https://open.spotify.com/episode/55N1PpyiwlKpIOggYTnRBZ This episode explores the evolution of super apps in Africa, highlighting key players like Gozem, Safe Boda, Gokada, and Jumia. It discusses why MTN's Ayoba failed to gain traction and what the future holds for super apps on the continent. Key Topics: Evolution of super apps in Africa Key players: Gozem, Safe Boda, Gokada, Jumia Reasons behind MTN Ayoba's failure F...