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The Open Africa Podcast

Open Africa Podcast
Central Bank Of Nigeria
Cryptocurrency
Fintech
Naira
Global Payments
TBD
First Bank
Africa
Patricia
Nigeria
Financial Inclusion
Blockchain
CMGN Stablecoin
Remittances
Decentralized Identifiers
Identity Verification
Hackathon
MTN Momo
First Bank Of Nigeria
Moniepoint

On this podcast 'Laolu, Furo, and Nosa talk about technology, startups, and issues across the African banking and technology ecosystems.

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On this episode, Laolu, Furo, and Nosa talk about Moniepoint taking Alerzo to court over ₦5 billion unpaid loan, NIN for sale and data compromise, Terra Industries’ partnership with DICON to boost sovereign defence production and give some context to... more

On this episode, Laolu, Furo, and Nosa talk about CBN upgrading OPay, Moniepoint, and Kuda to national MFB licences, Paystack turning 10 and launching The Stack Group, Busha launching crypto-backed loans, Raenest expanding into India, and a deep dive... more

Welcome to a new season of The Open Africa Podcast!

On this episode, Laolu, Furo, and Nosa talk about Flutterwave acquiring Mono, the peculiarities of Fintech product names, Glovo’s call out by Corporate Ewa, and Moniepoint trying to recover a ₦2.4 ... more

On this episode, Laolu, Furo, and Nosa do the usual Year in Review and make few predictions for 2026!

Thank you for loving the podcast all year long!

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We love hearing your thoughts! Find us on X (@TheOAPod) and Instagram (@openafricapod) and tag ... more

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Recent Guests

Fola Emi
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Angie Jones
Global Vice President of Developer Relations at TBD
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Episode: Global Payments and a hackathon with tbDEX

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Laolu
Host of The Open Africa Podcast (and frequent co-host)
Nosa
Host of The Open Africa Podcast (and frequent co-host)
Furo
Host of The Open Africa Podcast (and frequent co-host)

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#68
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Apple Podcasts
#225
Finland/Technology

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The Food Episode
Q: What is the impact of demographic shifts on food ordering behavior?
Generation shifts have made ordering food online more acceptable as younger demographics prioritize convenience over traditional methods.
Rise, Chipper, and US Dollar Woes
Q: What does the IMTO license mean for Fincra?
The IMTO license enables Fincra to facilitate cross-border payment services, enhancing its ability to support international transactions for its B2B clients.
Global Payments and a hackathon with tbDEX
Q: What does the winning application look like?
Judges will evaluate projects based on technical building, profitability, optionality, customer management, and customer satisfaction methods.
Global Payments and a hackathon with tbDEX
Q: Can you give us a brief overview of the TBD hackathon and what you aim to achieve with it?
The TBD hackathon challenges developers who live in Africa to create innovative payment applications that integrate with the TBDex protocol for seamless financial access on a global scale.

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What is The Open Africa Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A tech-focused show centered on Africa's startup scene, fintech, and broader technology ecosystems. Episodes repeatedly dissect regulatory moves, funding rounds, and strategic deals shaping the continent's digital economy, often with a candid take on investor sentiment, journalism quality, and market structure. A notable facet is the three-host dynamic—Laolu, Nosa, and Furo—who regularly challenge each other with diverse viewpoints, covering topics from central bank licensing shifts and bank charges to acquisitions and regional expansion plans. The program tends to blend practical industry analysis with on-the-ground impressions from expert guests, making it a potentially valuable resource for founders, operators, investors, and media buyer... more

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