Leadership in African Business and Society

In this episode’s discussion with one of Cameroon’s leading political scientists and thinkers Professor Tatah Mentan, we dive deep into the rule of 92 year-old Paul Biya, one of Africa’s longest-serving presidents. From his r...

Is a Nigerian state Governor really all-powerful? Many Nigerians believe that their state governors wield close to absolute power in their political domains, but what really happens behind the scenes? In this episode, we sit ...

Does power have to be ruthless? In this episode, we explore leadership in The Gambia through the lens of Yahya Jammeh’s 22-year rule. Some remember him fondly for his contributions to national development, while others recall...

Our 1st How to Become a Leader in Africa podcast is with the brilliant Prof Wale Adebanwi, formerly of Oxford University, now University of Pennsylvania. We explore power and leadership in Africa, discussing his book, How to ...

What does it really take to become a leader in Africa? In this episode, our guest, Jude Feranmi, a Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellow with over ten years experience in grassroots Nigerian politics, dives deep into the essence of ...