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Unlocking Africa

Terser Adamu
Africa
Entrepreneurship
Innovation
Fintech
Financial Inclusion
Nigeria
Ethiopia
Artificial Intelligence
Blockchain
Web3
Kenya
Sustainability
Africa Oxford Initiative
African Entrepreneurship
Research Collaboration
Nawah-Scientific
Ener-G-Africa
Mobile Money
Impact Investing
Cross-Border Payments

Terser Adamu, who is an Africa Business Strategist, International Trade Adviser, and Director at ETK Group, hosts the award-nominated Unlocking Africa Podcast. During each episode he shares his thoughts on how to unlock Africa’s economic potential in the 21st century. This is delivered through engaging and thought-provoking discussions with innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and b... more

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Episode 231 with Amanda Etuk, Program Director at Cascador, an Africa focused platform supporting growth stage entrepreneurs with the leadership, networks, strategic partnerships and catalytic capital needed to build resilient, high impact businesses... more

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Episode 232 with Shain Shapiro, Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Music Ecosystems and one of the world's leading experts on music, public policy, and economic development. Through his work advising more than 130 cities and governments... more

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Episode 231 with Daniel Yu, Founder of Africa Jobs Fund, a philanthropic venture builder focused on creating high productivity jobs across Sub Saharan Africa through export manufacturing and international labour mobility.

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Episode 230 with Soledad Sanchez Canamares, Family Friendly Workplace Policy Specialist at UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa, where she works with businesses, governments, and development partners to advance workplace policies that improve employee ... more

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Soledad Sanchez-Cañamares
Corporate Alliances Specialist in UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office
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Episode: Are Businesses in Africa Leaving Money on the Table by Ignoring Working Parents? with Soledad Sanchez Canamares
Esther Tumbare
CEO of Friendship Bench
Friendship Bench
Episode: The Grandmothers Helping Solve Africa's Mental Health Crisis with Esther Tumbare
Nena Sanderson
Chief Product Officer at M-Kopa; MD of Mobility Department
M-Kopa
Episode: Can Financing Unlock Africa's EV Revolution Faster Than Technology? with Nena Sanderson
Mimi Kufour
CEO / Global COO of KoinKoin, Pan-African Digital Assets Exchange
KoinKoin
Episode: The Battle for Africa's Financial Rails: Stablecoins, Regulators, Cross Border Payments and Trade with Mimi Kufuor
Nicholas Bassey
Chief Operations and Program Officer at the African Diaspora Network
African Diaspora Network
Episode: The Untapped Trillion Dollar Opportunity in Africa’s Diaspora Economy with Nicholas Bassey
Ernestine Van Rappard
Chief Commercial Officer, Workpay
Workpay
Episode: Why Hiring and Paying Employees in Africa Is Harder Than Most Companies Expect with Ernestine Van Rappard
Dima Rasnovsky
General Manager for Africa at Glovo
Glovo
Episode: The Future of Ecommerce in Africa and Why Speed and Reliability Is Everything with Dima Rasnovsky
Ezekiel Adamu
Entrepreneur, change agent and group CEO of Balmoral Group
Balmoral Group
Episode: The Nigerian Entrepreneur Building Africa’s Sports Economy Through Boxing, Events and Entertainment with Ezekiel Adamu
Shamim Ehsani
Co-founder of the Tribe Group; behind Tribe Hotel in Nairobi, Hero Bar, and Tribe Beach House in Caliphate
Tribe Group
Episode: Building Kenya’s Luxury Hospitality Industry, Nairobi’s Creative Economy, and the Future of Tourism with Shamim Ehsani

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Terser Adamu
Host of Unlocking Africa Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 94 ratings
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    *A vital resource for entrepreneurs*

    As an aspiring entrepreneur from Africa, I find "Unlocking Africa" to be an invaluable resource.

    I love how Terser curates discussions that delve deep into the challenges and opportunities within various sectors, including technology, agriculture, and finance.

    The guests he invites are not only knowledgeable but also passionate about driving change in their communities. This podcast has inspired me to think critically about how I can contribute to Africa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abdelshafy 99
    Saudi Arabia2 years ago
  • Insightful and Engaging

    The “Unlocking Africa" podcast is a treasure trove of insights into the African business landscape.

    Terser's ability to ask probing questions ensures that listeners gain not only knowledge but also actionable strategies to implement in their own ventures.

    This podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of business in Africa.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J.G.R.F
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Empowering voices of change

    Listening to "Unlocking Africa" is like having a front-row seat to the dynamic changes happening across the continent.

    Terser not only brings on inspiring guests but also emphasizes the importance of local leadership and innovation in driving economic growth.

    What I love most is that the podcast amplifies voices that would often go unheard, consultants, change makers that aren’t there for the limelight but who have really valuable insights.

    This is a must-listen for anyone interested in do... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TeodoraP.
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • If you love Africa...

    you will love this podcast. Terser is such a great host and gets the best out of his varied fascinating guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mac_fleurie
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Amazing insight generator

    Thank you so much for the market deep dives and insights. Totally appreciate all the work you do in the background to bring all these together on a regular basis. Don’t stop the excellent work you are doing -Dej

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DejiAB
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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How Traverze Travel Became Zimbabwe’s Leading Travel Management Company and Expanded Across Africa with Zodwa Mkandla
Q: How has the pandemic reshaped your business, and what permanent changes do you see in the industry?
The pandemic forced a move to remote work, reduced staff, and a pivot to online operations; we diversified into car hire and events, embraced digital bookings, and anticipate a continued emphasis on online platforms and diversified revenue streams.
How Traverze Travel Became Zimbabwe’s Leading Travel Management Company and Expanded Across Africa with Zodwa Mkandla
Q: What were the turning points that helped establish Traverze as a trusted brand across Africa?
A critical moment was securing a bank loan in 2008 during a downturn, proving trust earns resilience; thereafter, focusing on client-first service, expanding to Zambia and DRC, and differentiating with a premium lounge and 24/7 service solidified our brand.
How Traverze Travel Became Zimbabwe’s Leading Travel Management Company and Expanded Across Africa with Zodwa Mkandla
Q: Could you take us back to the early days and share what inspired you to start Traverze Travel?
I started in travel in 1993, working various roles and realizing I deserved more than moving between companies; in 2003 I launched my own agency because I wanted to build something of lasting value and control my own destiny.
From Concept to Capital: Designing Smarter and Simpler Blended Finance Funds for Africa with Aly-Khan Jamal
Q: Why is blended finance crucial for unlocking private capital for Africa's development and climate goals?
Blended finance brings together different capital types to unlock investments that neither side would make alone, leveraging concessional support to attract commercial capital and address large funding gaps in Africa.
Can Financing Unlock Africa's EV Revolution Faster Than Technology? with Nena Sanderson
Q: What building blocks would another African country need to replicate Kenya's model?
Key blocks are reliable and affordable electricity, smart mobile-money and payments infrastructure for daily financing, and a supportive policy environment with long-term incentives such as tax exemptions or subsidies. Additionally, strong partnerships across OEMs, fleet/rideshare platforms, and local financing enablement are essential to scale quickly.

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5. Nicholas Bassey
6. Ernestine Van Rappard
7. Dima Rasnovsky
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