LIMBsimple Podcast – Life, Investing, Money and Business Made Simple
LIMBsimple Podcast - Life, Investing, Money and Business Made Simple
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Welcome to LIMBsimple Podcast: Life, Investing, Money and Business Made Simple.
Learn Practical Business Strategies That Work!
Running a business is challenging. You need clear strategies to grow, increase revenue, and manage operations without wasting time on theories that don’t deliver. That’s where the LIMBsimple Podcast comes in.
This podcast is for Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and Corporate Leaders looking for practical, real-world strategies to improve profits, scale their businesses, and stay ahead in competitive markets like Lagos, Nigeria, and beyond.
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The podcast covers a variety of topics including business growth, negotiation techniques, leadership development, and industry-specific insights, with episodes such as Mastering Negotiation featuring expert guests sharing actionable strategies and Mindset Shifts for Business Growth highlighting essential business positioning tactics.
Welcome to LIMBsimple Podcast: Life, Investing, Money and Business Made Simple.
Learn Practical Business Strategies That Work!
Running a business is challenging. You need clear strategies to grow, increase revenue, and manage operations without wasting time on theories that don’t deliver. That’s where the LIMBsimple Podcast comes in.
This podcast is for Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and Corporate Leaders looking for practical, real-world strategies to improve profits, scale their businesses, and stay ahead in competitive markets like Lagos, Nigeria, and beyond.
Africa’s future will be shaped by the stories its children grow up watching.
In this powerful episode of the LIMBsimple Podcast, we had an interesting time with Damilola Solesi, the founder of Smids Animation Studio and creator of Keko Africa. She discussed the future of African storytelling, animation, creativity, and identity.
From building one of Africa’s leading animation studios over 15 years, to creating African cartoons that help children see themselves represented on screen.
This conversation explores:
👉 The business of African animation
👉 Why representation matters for African children
👉 How storytelling shapes culture and identity
👉 The future of Africa’s creative industry
👉 Building global creative businesses from Nigeria
👉 The challenges of building an industry from scratch
👉 Why Africa needs its own Disney
If you're an entrepreneur, creative, parent, investor, or visionary interested in Africa’s future, this episode is for you.
Make sure you watch till the end.
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction
02:08 – 15 Years Building Africa’s Animation Industry
05:11 – Why African Children Need Representation
06:16 – Following Her Passion Despite Studying Computer Science
08:55 – Building Talent in Africa’s Creative Industry
10:55 – Challenges of Starting an Animation Studio in Nigeria
14:31 – Women in Animation & The She Animate Initiative
19:37 – Building Teams, Culture & Retaining Talent
23:06 – Winning International Awards for African Stories
24:17 – The Story Behind “Hadoo”
27:09 – Keiko Africa & Teaching African History Through Cartoons
31:01 – Why African Stories Matter
36:15 – The Process of Creating African Animated Stories
38:39 – What Parents Should Expect From African Content
41:46 – The Power of Storytelling to Shape Generations
45:47 – Investment Opportunities in African Animation
46:50 – Advice for Parents Raising Creative Children
48:54 – Advice for Young Creatives & Entrepreneurs
50:33 – Final Thoughts & Closing Message
Hosted: Melvis Ihezuonu
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