Afropolitan
Afropolitan
Podcast Description
🎙️ The Afropolitan PodcastHosted by Chika Uwazie & Eche EmoleThis isn’t just a podcast. It’s a mirror to the soul of the African diaspora.Each week, co-hosts Chika & Eche sit down with founders, culture-shapers, and bold thinkers to explore the truth behind the highlight reel—grief, growth, legacy, power, identity, and everything in between.You’ll hear the stories you won’t find on panels.The questions most people are too afraid to ask.The answers that stay with you long after the episode ends.From billion-dollar builders to first-gen visionaries, we go there.🔗 About Afropolitan:Afropolitan is building a digital nation for Africans and the diaspora—powered by culture, capital, and code. The podcast is one piece of a global movement to create infrastructure for Black and African ambition at scale.This is the sound of a new era.Raw. Soulful. Unapologetically Afropolitan.New episodes every week. Tap in.https://linktr.ee/afropolitannation
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as personal growth, entrepreneurship, societal impact, and cultural identity. Notable episodes explore topics like building confidence in the influencer industry, redefining masculinity, and leveraging technology for commerce in Africa. Specific discussions include the evolution of the music industry, financial literacy, and the implications of cryptocurrency.
🎙️ The Afropolitan PodcastHosted by Chika Uwazie & Eche EmoleThis isn’t just a podcast. It’s a mirror to the soul of the African diaspora.Each week, co-hosts Chika & Eche sit down with founders, culture-shapers, and bold thinkers to explore the truth behind the highlight reel—grief, growth, legacy, power, identity, and everything in between.You’ll hear the stories you won’t find on panels.The questions most people are too afraid to ask.The answers that stay with you long after the episode ends.From billion-dollar builders to first-gen visionaries, we go there.🔗 About Afropolitan:Afropolitan is building a digital nation for Africans and the diaspora—powered by culture, capital, and code. The podcast is one piece of a global movement to create infrastructure for Black and African ambition at scale.This is the sound of a new era.Raw. Soulful. Unapologetically Afropolitan.New episodes every week. Tap in.https://linktr.ee/afropolitannation
The Future of African Investment: Olu Oyinsan on Betting Early & Building Bold | Afropolitan Podcast
What does it take to spot a billion-dollar company before anyone else does?
In this must-watch episode, we sit down with Olu Oyinsan, Managing Partner at Oui Capital and one of the most respected minds in African venture capital. From backing unicorns like Paystack and Moneypoint to pioneering a thesis around cultural exports as the next tech, Olu shares the blueprint for investing in Africa before it becomes obvious.
🎯 In this episode:
Why AI has democratized creation—but not attention—and how that shifts the game for African founders
How Moneypoint beat OPay, even when outfunded 18:1
The $1B Afrobeats economy hiding in plain sight
Why Olu invests in underdogs before the world sees their value
What VCs still get wrong about the continent
The soft skills and storytelling edge founders need to win
💡 Olu doesn’t just fund businesses—he backs belief. This conversation blends tactical insight with emotional clarity and should be required viewing for anyone building or investing in Africa.
🔗 Resources:
Download the full Oui Capital x TAG Afrobeats Economy Report:
https://tagafrica.com.ng/assets/documents/Uncharted_Waters_Nigerias_Afrobeats_Economy.pdf
Connect with Olu on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/oluoyinsan/
📢 Don’t forget to subscribe to the Afropolitan Podcast:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@afropolitan
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YwRlkSOq8e35xU6bOp9pU
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afropolitan/id1808954585
📺 Chapters
00:00 – Intro
01:43 – Why Africa is the world’s final investment frontier
06:27 – Olu’s journey: From Nigerian banking to Silicon Valley
16:20 – Leading with empathy: How Olu shows up for founders
22:05 – The Moneypoint story: Betting on overlooked talent
32:10 – VC vs. Private Equity: What African founders must understand
39:59 – The $1B Afrobeats report & why cultural exports are the next tech
54:53 – Infrastructure gaps no one is talking about
1:17:59 – Storytelling and data: Africa’s missing link
1:28:23 – The future of AI in African startups
1:34:10 – New moats: Influence, infrastructure, and IP
1:40:10 – Lessons from building the Moneypoint playbook
1:51:27 – Rapid fire: Olu’s wisdom in 90 seconds
🎙️ About Olu Oyinsan:
Managing Partner at Oui Capital, Olu has backed some of Africa’s most important companies, including Paystack, Tizeti, and Moneypoint. Before launching Oui, he built a global career at Forrester, Silicon Valley Bank, and other firms, before returning to invest in Africa’s future—on its own terms.
🌍 About the Afropolitan Podcast:
Each week, we explore the people, power, and ideas shaping the future of Africa and its diaspora. From cultural icons to venture capitalists, we tell the stories of who we are—and who we’re becoming.
🧠 Want to connect 1:1 with Africa’s boldest thinkers?
Book a 15-minute convo on https://convo.vip/ with leaders like Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Asa Asika, and more.
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