Change Africa Podcast
Episodes
Peace Hyde: Redefining African Storytelling Through Purpose and Power
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Change Africa Podcast, host Isaac Aboah sits down with Peace Hyde, award-winning creator, executive producer, and one of the le...
Paakow Essandoh: Bridging Cultures Through Fashion and the Power of Representation
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Change Africa Podcast, host Isaac Aboah sits down with Paakow Essandoh, founder of the celebrated fashion brand Mizizi, to expl...
Amma Gyampoh: Transforming Africa Through Impact, Innovation, and Local Power
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Change Africa Podcast, host Isaac Aboah sits down with Amma Gyampoh, founder and CEO of Scale Up Africa, for a compelling conve...
Claudine Moore: Connecting Africa Through PR, Culture, and the Diaspora
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Change Africa Podcast, host Isaac Aboah is joined by guest Claudine Moore, a trailblazer in global PR and communications, to ex...
Sisters Leading Change in Real Estate Investing in Africa
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Change Africa podcast, host Isaac Aboah sits down with sisters Anna and Victoria Agyekum, co-coordinators of On Point Property ...
Ndubuisi Kejeh: The Power of Storytelling in Building Global Brands
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Change Africa podcast, host Isaac Aboah is joined by guest Ndubuisi Kejeh to explore the powerful role of storytelling in build...
Selasi Gomado: Bridging Artists and Markets
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Change Africa podcast features Selasie Gomado, founder and creative director of Artematis, a Ghanaian art collective and agency dr...
Maudo Jallow: Rewiring Africa’s Strategic Playbook in Global Geopolitics.
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3 of Season 6, Change Africa Podcast hosts Isaac Aboah and Daniel Merki sit down with Maudo Jallow, a geopolitical strategist advising gove...
Mimi Kalinda: Reshaping Africa's Narrative
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Change Africa podcast, host Isaac Aboah and co-host Daniel Merki engage with Mimi Kalinda, a global communication specialist, t...
James Barnor: The Art of Capturing History
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this season premiere of the Change Africa Podcast, we sit down with none other than James Barnor, the legendary Ghanaian photographer and photojour...
Mzamo Masito: Leading with Values at Google Africa
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this season's finale, Dr. Mzamo Masito, Chief Marketing Officer at Google Africa, engages in a captivating and insightful dialogue that transcends ...
Tarek Mouganie: A Mosaic of Innovation - Banking, Sports, and Arts
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Change Africa Podcast, we host Tarek Mouganie, the multifaceted founder and CEO of Affinity Africa. The episode traverses the d...
Caleb Maru: Navigating Africa's Tech Ecosystem
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of the Change Africa Podcast, we're joined by Caleb Maru, the founder of Tech Safari. Maru's company is at the forefront of a...
Ameyaw Debrah: The Evolution of Africa's Digital Media Landscape
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, we speak to Ameyaw Kissi Debrah, a blogger and prominent figure in Ghana's online media landscape. Our conversation revolved ...
Shadrack Frimpong: Creating A Blueprint For Sustainable Rural Development in Africa
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Shadrack Frimpong, a global leader and academic, on his remarkable journey in impact and community development in Afric...
Akunna Cook: Shaping Africa's Global Image Through Media
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Change Africa Podcast, Akunna Cook, the founder and CEO of Next Narrative Africa, shares her unique journey and vision for tran...
David Hundeyin: Unmasking Institutions - Activism, Leadership, and Reform in Africa
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this expansive and insightful episode, investigative journalist David Hundeyin dissects the nuanced relationship between activism and African insti...
Mr Eazi: The Evil Genius
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our premiering episode of Season 5, Mr Eazi (Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade), Latin Grammy award-winning musician, tech venture capitalist, entrepreneu...
Season 4: End of Season Review
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a riveting culmination to its fourth season, the Change Africa podcast offers listeners a reflective gaze into its most expansive season yet. With ...
Addy Awofisayo: Globalizing Afrobeats and African Creativity at YouTube
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Addy Awofisayo, the Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa at YouTube, takes us on a fascinating deep-dive into the African music universe...
Adora Mba: Creating a Space for Art in Ghana, and African Artists
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have an intriguing conversation with Adora Mba, founder of ADA Contemporary Art Gallery, a commercial art space based in Accra.Ado...
Daniel Damah: Plotting the Future of Ghana (and Africa's) Film Industry
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Change Africa Podcast, we speak to award-winning producer and African filmmaker Daniel Damah. Known for his inspiring and impac...
Paul Ninson: Dikan - Educating the Next Generation of Africa's Creative Leaders
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interview Paul Ninson, the founder and executive director of Dikan, a visionary education and nonprofit organisation in Accra, Gha...
Ashleigh Moolman Pasio & Xylon van Eyck: Rocacorba Collective - Revolutionizing Cycling in Africa and Empowering Women
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio and Xylon van Eyck, founders of the Rocacorba Collective, a cycling community aimed at revolu...
Anita Erskine: The Power of Owning Your Voice
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak to Anita Erskine, a globally respected authority on media and communications with over two decades of experience. Anita shar...
Marie Lora-Mungai: Unleashing Africa’s Creative Economy, From Global Stars to Formidable Local Industries.
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Marie Lora-Mungai, the founder of Restless Global, an advisory firm that collaborates with organisations and financiers...
Benny Bonsu: Africa's Sporting Renaissance and Empowering Women in Sports
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Benny Bonsu, an award-winning industry leader and Director of Daily Content at Olympic Channel Services. Benny share...
Elfried Samba: A Masterclass on Building Authentic Communities on Social Media
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elfried Samba, co-founder and CEO of Butterfly 3ffect and Chief Community Officer at Iconic, shares valuable insights on social media, community build...
Lucy Quist: The Bold New Normal - A Transformative African Manifesto
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this season opener, we host Lucy Quist, author of The Bold New Normal and a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley serving as the Global Head of Firm ...
Stefania Manfreda: Creating Spaces for Artistic Expression
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stefania Manfreda is an Art Enthusiast, Creative Director, and Curator, creating spaces that foster curiosity, experimentation, and self-expression in...
Patrick Fynn: Leading Change; Providing Healthcare to Underserved Communities
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Fynn is a confluence between leadership and social impact, and the medical field. He is a telemedicine Physician and founder of Standout Care,...
Jabari Hall: Self Discovery Through Social and Emotional Learning
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jabari Hall believes in educating and empowering young people to be the very best versions of themselves. He is a speaker, youth pastor, and founder o...
Aisha Addo: Building Communities with Empathy, Creating Safe Spaces for Women.
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aisha Addo is the founder of Power to Girls Foundation, a non-profit organization that connects young girls with mentors and role models from across t...
Kenny Annan-Jonathan: Branding & Marketing in the new age of sports
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we speak to Kenny Annan-Jonathan, founder of The Mailroom, who’s on a mission to empower sports personalities to own, hone...
Del Titus Bawuah: Embracing the Future of Technology; The utility of Web 3 and the Blockchain in Africa
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Del Titus Bawuah is a technology enthusiast, futurist and the Founder of a decentralized community building platform, Web3 Accra and Ghana Unity DAO (...
Precious Bonsu: Re-imagining the Learning Environment, A Masterclass in Early Childhood Education
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
German-born Ghanaian Precious Bonsu is a gifted and celebrated teaching and learning expert . She is also a communication consultant, author, publishe...
Nana Danso Awuah-Asante: The Eye Witness, Contemporary Art in Africa
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nana Danso Awuah-Asante is a self-taught Ghanaian contemporary artist whose work explores African visual symbolism, through the interpretation of a st...
End of Year Review
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New YearIn this special review episode of the Change Africa Podcast, we reflect on the personalities, themes, and moments that made for an intri...
Donald Ambe: Political Activism, Leadership Development and the Economic Freedom Fighters
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Ambe is a political activist who hails from Buea in Cameroon. He is a pan-African at heart whose life’s mission is the betterment of the live...
Blessing Abeng: Branding, Tech for Good and Communicating Purpose
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Blessing Abeng is a leading Brands and Communications Director in Africa helping brands discover their unique identity so they can tell better stories...
Adejoke Babington-Ashaye: International Law, Music and Mentorship
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adejoké Babington-Ashaye is a versatile international law expert, social entrepreneur, and musician activist. She has worked with the World Bank, the...
Jacob A. Osae: Science Fiction, Creativity, Afrofuturism and Teaching
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob A. Osae is a Ghanaian poet, screenwriter, sci-fi writer, and the founder of TEAM VOLVOX – a creative writing group on the University of Ghana ...
Hammed Kayode Alabi: Education, Mentorship and Leadership
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hammed Kayode Alabi is a social entrepreneur, author, SDGs Youth Champion, and educator with thirteen years’ worth of experience in active citizensh...
Destiny Ogedegbe: A Public Intellectual, Law and Resilience
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Destiny Ogedegbe is a Nigerian lawyer and Master of Law candidate at Harvard Law School. He is a public intellectual and advocates for the popularisin...
Yawa Hansen and Emerging Public Leaders: Training the Next Generation of Ethical Public Servants
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) is a fellowship for African public servants committed to social impact. In this episode, we showcased their approach to ...
Fungai Ndemera: Fixing Healthcare for the African Diaspora
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fungai Ndemera is a trained nurse, health tech entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of CheckUp Health.Fungai takes us on her journey from Zimbabwe to a s...
Hannah Ryder and Patrick Anam: Africa-China Relations, AfCFTA and Developmental Finance
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Development Reimagined (DI) brings a cross-cultural understanding and gap support to international agencies and governments that wish to work with Chi...
Kwabena Agyare Yeboah: Reconciling History Across Multiple Disciplines, Poetry and Art
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kwabena Agyare Yeboah is a writer and transdisciplinary historian based in Accra.Our conversation with Kwabena embraces the interactions of different ...
Elzine Gawaxab-Mushambi: Building and Impact Venture Builder in Namibia
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elzine Gawaxab-Mushambi is an entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Impact Tank, Namibia's first social impact venture builder, building new commercially v...
David Agyei-Yeboah: Writing, Vulnerability and Self-Acceptance
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Agyei-Yeboah is an experimental writer based in Accra, and the author of the recently published manuscript of exploratory essays and poems, “K...
Biola Alabi: Media, Tech Investment and Local Content Production
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Biola Alabi is a Nigerian media and investment executive, general partner at Atika Ventures, an early-stage VC, and the deputy chair of the Lagos Ange...
Teddy Totimeh: A Neurosurgical Practice in Ghana and Documenting Healthcare Frustrations
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Teddy Totimeh is a Ghanaian pediatric neurosurgeon and writer.Teddy reflects on his unconventional journey to becoming one of only 20 Ghana-based neur...
Bright Simons: Ghana's E-levy, Governance and Public Policy
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special live episode hosted on TwitterSpaces, we spoke to Bright Simons, a Ghanaian public policy advocate, President of mPedigree, a mobile t...
Nana Kofi Kusi-Boadum: Neuroscience, Rap, Vulnerability and Addiction Research
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nana Kofi Kusi-Boadum is a Ghanaian rapper, pharmacist and researcher known by the moniker KooKusi. Kusi-Boadum narrates how his multidisciplinary in...
Banasco Nuhu Seidu & Ousman Umar: From a Desert Pilgrimage to Democratizing IT Education
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Banasco Nuhu Seidu and Ousman Umar are brothers and Cofounders of NASCO Feeding Minds, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing African immigrat...
Joshua Amponsem: Climate Change, Youth Leadership, Indigenous Knowledge and Community-Led Innovations
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Environmental sustainability and community development are some of the main goals Joshua Amponsem set out to achieve when he founded the Green Africa ...
Akotowaa Ofori: Pursuing Writing as a Career in Africa
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2 of the Change Africa Podcast!We kick-off this brand new season on a creative note, featuring Ghanaian writer and storyteller Akoto...
Michael Lawal: Remittance, Building Technology for Africa and Overcoming the Colonial Mindset
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Lawal is the CEO Of sendit.money, a social impact business focused on solving the pain of financial exclusion for Africans. Michael joins the ...
Dr. Olumide R. Oyefeso & Afam Oyema: Maternal Healthcare and Special Surgical Missions in Rural Nigeria
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Olumide R. Oyefeso and Afam Oyema are passionate about maternal and infant mortality in Africa. Afam, inspired by his father's dream to ensure Nige...
Amadou Gallo Fall: Basketball Africa League and Sports for Education
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amadou Gallo Fall is the President of the Basketball Africa League, the premier men's basketball league on the continent. He has been at the helm of t...
Amini Kajunju: World Class Education in Africa, Scholarship and the African Diaspora
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amini Kajunju is the Executive Director of the International University of Grand Bassam (a private university in La Cote D'Ivoire ) Foundation. Amini ...
Adisa Amanor-Wilks: National Identity, Journalism, Communications and the Entrepreneurship Spirit
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adisa Amanor-Wilks is the founder and CEO of Abjel Communications, a social enterprise communications agency focused on Africa, and a former journalis...
Lucy Nshuti Mbabazi: Pursuing A Cashless Economy and Reconciling with a Genocide
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Nshuti Mbabazi leads Advocacy and Partnership for the UN's Better Than Cash Alliance in Africa and was previously AVP at Ecobank and Country Mana...
Viola Llewellyn: An Iron Woman Building Technology for Islamic Finance
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Viola Llewellyn is the CEO OF Ovamba Solutions Inc, an award-winning African “TradeTech” company that creates culturally attuned technologies to s...
Charles Moyela: Maximizing the Potential of An African Youth Uprising
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Moyela is the Board Chairman of Junior Achievement Africa, one of the leading education-focused non-profits with programs across 16 countries....
Elizabeth Bintliff: Art, Purpose and Leading a Global Refugee Girls School
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Bintliff is the CEO and Head of School of the Global Village Project. Elizabeth has more than a decade’s experience in scaling internation...
Carl Manlan: Rethinking Africa's Last Mile
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Carl Manlan is the Chief Operating Officer of the Ecobank Foundation. Carl joins us on the Change Africa Podcast to discuss the African informal econo...
Intro - Let’s Tell The African Story
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Change Africa Podcast is a weekly long-form conversational style dialogue with inspiring changemakers who are leading Africa's transformation. We seek...