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WOYM Ep 15: Leadership Voids and The Culture of Violence

NEW EPISODE OUT!!!

From Nigeria to the UK and the US, there seems to be a total dearth of courageous, morally upright leadership. Ekene asks: Where are the "servant leaders"? 

Have we reached a point where leadership is only about holding onto power for power's sake?

As we move closer home, Ayisha addresses the tragic killing of Oghenemine Ogidi by police in Delta State. 

We explore the "culture of violence" that permeates policing not just in Nigeria, but across the globe, and ask the difficult question: Why are some humans seemingly immune to the most basic universal values?

LINK(S):
1) https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYSTK0QSHoO/?igsh=MTBoaHpkNXpqcWt1ZA==

2) https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-local-elections-england-scotland-wales-2026-starmer-12593360

3) https://punchng.com/us-iran-war-fg-earns-n5tn-oil-windfall-amid-rising-fuel-hardship

4) https://www.instagram.com/p/DXpoVeOE5sk/?igsh=Z3FzZGJ3MGxmbDFq

 

GUEST:
Chuka Ihonor is an Architect, the Principal of Ci Studio, furniture and product designers based in London, and founder of 9H Media who organize 9H DesignTalk; Lagos’s foremost architecture/art/design conversations. 

He is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Open House Lagos.

Duration: ~54 minutes 
Produced by: Africa Tech Radio
Listen on: Podbean | Spotify | Apple Podcasts
Hosts: Ekene Ezeji and Ayisha Osori

SA's major regulator AI blunder, Q1 2025 Startup Funding Breakdown and Africa's Top Tech Stories

From one of SA’s major regulator failing its own AI test, to Startup Funding in Q1 2026 compared to 2025 and then a look into what Apple’s incoming CEO has to offer, Tony takes us into the biggest tech stories of the past week on the continent.

WOYM Ep 14: Does Love Truly Conquer All?

Special Episode Out Now!

 

Will everything in your relationship fall into place if you love each other?

Can you build love? Does love last a lifetime?

Shireen and Luisa, guest hosts on this special episode lead the conversation on love.

 

Tell us what you think about this week’s episode of “What's on Your Mind Podcast” and share your love experiences with us in the comments.

Replays are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & other podcast platforms!

 

Links:

https://www.theideasletter.org/essay/feminism-made-in-china/

Guest Hosts:
a) Shireen Noor: a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and licensed couple’s therapist in private practice in Hertfordshire and London. Shireen’s clinical and academic interests include trauma, culture, migration, identity, and decolonising psychoanalysis, with a particular focus on South Asian experiences of mental health.

b) Luisa Bloom: is a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with 15 years of clinical experience. Before training in psychotherapy, she worked in the entertainment industry on non-fiction and factual films, which informs her narrative sensibility and attention to life stories. As a psychoanalyst she specializes in relational work, helping individuals and couples reflect on and work through interpersonal difficulties, and—when possible—transform entrenched patterns. 

Duration: ~51 minutes
Produced by: Africa Tech Radio
Listen on: Podbean | Spotify | Apple Podcasts |
Hosts: Ekene Ezeji and Ayisha Osori

Design Trends Shaping Africa

Is the future of AI in Design?

 

The world of Design got a boost this year when Open AI took in Apple’s legendary Chief Design Officer, Jonny Ive.

 

In this special session designers discuss the design trends that shaped 2025. 

 

Host and Designer; Chima Ifeji chats with Product and Creative Interface Designer; Emisho Victor and Brand & Type Designer; Amarachi Nwauwa in this ALL Designer episode.

 

Bridging Africa’s Cybersecurity Gap: Insights from the Zero Day Africa Report

Africa’s digital growth is accelerating, but are organisations building on secure foundations?

In this conversation with Gideon Aniechi, Chief Security Officer at 3Cs Aquarah, we explore the findings of the Zero Day Africa Report, from cloud misconfigurations and third-party risks to insider threats and the real cost of lost trust.

WOYM Ep 13: Inclusion, Identity, and the Invisible Walls We Build

New Episode out NOW!

This week, Ekene is calling out the stigma surrounding Autism and special needs, while Ayisha is questioning identity politics. 

Does sharing a race or religion make us blind to political flaws? Why do we still struggle with inclusion?

Tell us what you think about this week’s episode of “What's on Your Mind Podcast”.

Replays are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & other podcast platforms!

Guests Feature:
a) Yinka Ogunnubi - Yinka is a corporate treasury leader and President of the Association of Corporate Treasurers of Nigeria (ACTN), known for shaping financial strategy, policy discourse, and industry collaboration. 

As a Finance Professional, he champions innovation in liquidity, FX risk, and digital finance, while influencing national conversations on governance, taxation, and economic development.

Duration: ~51 minutes
Produced by: Africa Tech Radio
Listen on: Podbean | Spotify | Apple Podcasts |
Hosts: Ekene Ezeji and Ayisha Osori

WOYM Ep 12: Should Nigerians Boycott the 2027 Election and Do Awards Really Matter?

New “What’s On Your Mind Podcast” episode out now!

2 thought-provoking discussions this week - our obsession with awards/recognition and Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.

This week, Ekene asks, “What’s our obsession with awards, honours and accolades?”

While Ayisha interrogates if Nigerians should bother to vote in the 2027 general elections.

Tell us what you think in the comments.

Replays are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & other podcast platforms every 2nd and 4th Fridays!

 

Links
Behind the smile: The inner theatre of the sycophant - https://medium.com/@manfred.ketsdevries_62226/behind-the-smile-the-inner-theatre-of-the-sycophant-fa4639f798f4

One dictator, two dictators; no difference for Nigeria and Nigerians - https://ayio.substack.com/p/one-dictator-two-dictators-no-difference

Nike of Nike Art Gallery welcoming Pres. Tinubu on his UK State Visit - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWE5C6YCDcB/?igsh=cjBzYzN4NGI3bWNs

Misan Harriman’s thoughts on Pres. Tinubu’s State visit to the UK -  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWD2EOrjGFr/?igsh=MWRyM3lvb3J5NjI0bg==

Nigeria’s State visit to the UK, Who benefits - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWD2EOrjGFr/?igsh=MWRyM3lvb3J5NjI0bg==

Adesuwa (A Nigerian on Instagram, commenting on Nigeria’s State visit to the UK - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWCXcxXDERs/?igsh=MWoyc210cjNhdGpnMw==

Guest Feature :
a) Ufuoma Nnamdi-Udeh - Executive Director of EiE Nigeria, a leading voice in civic engagement and democratic accountability.

Duration: ~49 minutes
Produced by: Africa Tech Radio
Listen on: Podbean | Spotify | Apple Podcasts |
Hosts: Ekene Ezeji and Ayisha Osori

Beyond the Cloud: Sovereign AI, Governance, and the Future of Intelligent Enterprises in Nigeria

The future of Al in Nigeria isn't just about innovation it's about sovereignty and governance.

As Al adoption accelerates across industries, the conversation must shift from capability to control.

Listen as we explore Sovereign Al, governance & the future of intelligent enterprises in Nigeria.

Why MTN Nigeria is more important than MTN South Africa

From telco, finance and AI across Southern, Eastern, Western and Central Africa, Tony speaks about the stories shaping technology in Africa.

While MTN retail investors smile as their biggest dividend drops, IHS towers gets ready for MTN takeover and we have more news from Canal+, Multichoice and SAPO.

In other news, Rwanda and Kenya plan a fintech regulation license marriage that other African countries may well adopt meanwhile, Ghana announces a totally new SIM registration process.

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Give to Gain: Why Tech Needs More Women in the Room

What does “Give to Gain” really mean for women in the tech ecosystem?

In this Women’s Month conversation, Precious Adesina-Ola, a growth leader in the digital technology sector, discusses inclusion, leadership and the role women play in driving innovation across the tech ecosystem.

Tune in listen to the full conversation!