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Frankly Business Podcast

Frank Fagbo
Entrepreneurship
Nigeria
Fintech
Africa
Real Estate
Venture Capital
Leadership
Grants
Corruption
Nigerian Economy
Small Businesses
Consulting
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (smes)
Business Funding
Affordable Housing
Productivity
Funding
Small and Medium Enterprises
Msmes
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The Frankly Business Podcast is a platform for clear, intelligent conversations on business, finance, and the economy across Nigeria and Africa. Hosted by Frank Fagbo, a business media professional with deep experience in markets and economic reporting, the show features founders, CEOs, policymakers, and industry leaders shaping Africa's digital and economic landscape. We break down fintech, macro... more

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Every year, thousands of Nigerians lose millions of naira to real estate scams, fake land documents, government acquisition issues, Omo-onile disputes, and costly mistakes that could have been avoided. In this episode of Frankly Business, real estate... more

Everybody wants to leave Nigeria. Japa. Escape. Start over abroad. But what if everything you believe about migration, wealth, and “the West as heaven” is wrong? In this episode of Frankly Business Podcast, serial entrepreneur and real estate develop... more

What if corruption in Nigeria isn’t disappearing anytime soon… but simply becoming more organized? On this explosive episode of Frankly Business, Keji Giwa — founder of Shortlet.ng and Giwa Gardens — shares one of the most controversial business take... more

In this episode of Frankly Business, I sit down with Abasiama Idaresit — one of Africa’s pioneering digital entrepreneurs, early-stage investor, and CEO of Wild Fusion Holdings. From launching one of Nigeria’s first digital marketing agencies in 2010... more

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Femi Rogers
Houston-based real estate developer
Self-employed / real estate entrepreneur
Episode: Japa Won’t Make You Rich — The Truth About Migration, Wealth & Nigeria’s Broken Investment System | Femi Rogers
Keji Giwa
Entrepreneur and businessman pivotal in the Shortlet and Giwa Gardens ventures
Giwa Gardens / Giwa Water Park
Episode: The Truth About Business, Power & Survival “Nigeria Should Structure Corruption” | Keji Giwa
Abasiama Idaresit
CEO of Wild Fusion; investor and technologist
Wild Fusion
Episode: I Missed a 10,000x Startup… After Investing Early in Paystack | Abasiama Idaresit
Ife Durosinmi-Etti
Founder and CEO of Herconomy, a fintech focused on women's financial inclusion in Africa
Herconomy
Episode: She Raised $600k in 24 Hours — Here’s What Most Founders Get Wrong About Funding
Samson Esemuede
Guest investor discussing venture capital in Africa and fund structures
Episode: How Venture Capital Works in Africa: Funding, LPs & Startup Success Samson Esemuede
Niyi Adesanya
Africa's foremost leadership strategist
Episode: Why Great Companies Fail Even When They Do Everything Right | Niyi Adesanya
Dr. Stanley Jacob
CEO of Zest Payment and President of the Fintech Association of Nigeria
Zest Payment
Episode: 🔥 “Inside Africa’s $4.6bn Fintech Boom — Dr. Stanley Jacob Reveals the Real Playbook”
Babatunde Akin Moses
CEO & Co-Founder of Sycamore, a fintech platform supporting African businesses.
Sycamore
Episode: Get ₦3 Million in Funding — Learn How! - Babatunde Akin Moses (CEO &Co-Founder of Sycamore)
Nancy Nnadi
Experienced business and financial coach, CEO of Agunansi Nigeria Limited, lead coach at the Nancy Inandi Company.
Agunansi Nigeria Limited
Episode: Proven Business Strategies to Make Millions - Coach Nancy Nnadi

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She Raised $600k in 24 Hours — Here’s What Most Founders Get Wrong About Funding
Q: How did you build trust with investors enough to raise $600,000 in 24 hours?
By being transparent about risks, sharing credible evidence of impact, showcasing a track record through grants and community work, and leveraging a strong, well-connected network that vouched for her credibility.
From A Village to Raising Billions for a Fintech Startup - Sam Eze (CEO, OurPass)
Q: What is your take regarding the issues happening in the ecosystem?
A lot of startups shut down due to a lack of genuine intention to build a business or because their product did not meet market needs.
From A Village to Raising Billions for a Fintech Startup - Sam Eze (CEO, OurPass)
Q: How was it launching the product and also educating the customer about how to use this product?
We partnered with trusted companies and used their brand equity to drive our product.
From A Village to Raising Billions for a Fintech Startup - Sam Eze (CEO, OurPass)
Q: What will you say is the ABC of networking? What will you say is the way to partner, especially if you're coming from the shorter end of the band?
Leverage is the key thing you must know or have; approach it from top to bottom to get to decision makers.
🔥 “Inside Africa’s $4.6bn Fintech Boom — Dr. Stanley Jacob Reveals the Real Playbook”
Q: What informed your decision to switch from construction to payment?
It was more of unintended consequences as my career evolved into payment and banking from deploying ATMs.

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The show concentrates on business, finance, and the African economy, with a steady stream of conversations featuring founders, CEOs, policymakers, and industry leaders shaping fintech, digital payments, entrepreneurship, and startup funding across Nigeria and broader Africa. Episodes frequently explore practical strategies for building, funding, and scaling ventures, along with leadership mindset, regulation, and macroeconomic dynamics that impact growth. A standout pattern is the emphasis on real-world experiences, practical lessons, and actionable insights, often anchored by guests who have built or led high-growth companies in tech, fintech, and adjacent sectors. Potential listeners can expect candid storytelling, clear takeaways, and pe... more

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2. Keji Giwa
3. Abasiama Idaresit
4. Ife Durosinmi-Etti
5. Samson Esemuede
6. Niyi Adesanya
7. Dr. Stanley Jacob
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