
The Peswa Podcast
The voice of African entrepreneurship.
The African business ecosystem is filled with stories of triumph, grit and innovation. The Peswa is where those stories live.
Episodes
35 episodes
Clifford Nyarkoh on Building iSupremeHQ: From Student Magazines to Big Brands
Clifford Nyarkoh, CEO & Founder of iSupremHQ and iSupremeLabs, joins The Peswa Podcast to share his incredible journey.Starting out in high school as a barber, Clifford hustled his way into creating magazines, organizing campus even...
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Episode 35
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1:10:12

How to Protect Your Brand Before It’s Too Late: Trademarks & Legal
Your million-dollar idea is worth nothing if you don’t protect it! In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with a top lawyer and trademark expert Karyn Sawyerr to uncover the shocking truth about how easily your brand, business name, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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24:57

Prince Kofi Amoabeng: He Grew His Lending Outfit Into A Bank And Lost It All | The Untold UT Story
In this episode, Captain (Rtd.) Prince Kofi Amoabeng—co-founder and former CEO of UT—opens up about a lifetime of building, leading, and rebuilding. From Adisadel College to University of Ghana Business School, to the Ghana Armed Forces, and th...
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Episode 33
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2:04:54

From Stanford to AstraZeneca to Building Africa’s Future: Kwame Agyei-Owusu's Zippy Journey
Today’s episode of The Peswa Podcast features Kwame Agyei-Owusu, a bold entrepreneur with a remarkable journey.After earning his engineering degree from Stanford University, Kwame began his career at AstraZeneca, working across the UK, ...
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Episode 32
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1:14:31

He Built a Cross-Border Payment Platform For Businesses Before 30: Ebenezer Ghanney's WeWire Story
From selling Trident gum and spray starch in high school to building a cross-border payment platform operating in 6 countriesToday’s Episode is with Ebenezer Ghanney, the under-30 Founder & CEO of WeWire, a B2B payments platform on ...
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Episode 31
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53:01

Building Platforms for Men’s Mental Health: The Kodzo Nyanyuie Story
What does it truly mean to be a man in today’s world?In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Kodzo Nyanyuie founder of Goodnews Ltd, a bold cross-media platform, and co-creator of OneMan1000, a powerful men-only fellowshi...
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Episode 30
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46:31

From Pinocchio Outlets To Geppetto Gelato: The Story Behind Africa's First Gelato Museum
Take a big scoop with us on this episode of The Peswa Podcast as we dig into the rich and layered origin story of Geppetto Gelato and uncover why some of your favorite Pinocchio Gelato outlets have taken on a brand-new name and identity.
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Episode 29
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59:50

Derrick Abaitey: You Have the Power to Shape Your Life | The Konnected Minds Story
In this powerful episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Derrick Abaitey — founder of AKtive Pharmacy and creator/host of Konnected Minds Podcast, Ghana’s biggest podcast channel.Derrick opens up about his early life, the sparks ...
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Episode 28
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1:25:22

His Father’s Last Words Changed Everything | Jeph B. Acheampong’s Journey & Building Blossom Academy
From his father’s profound final message, Jeph B. Acheampong found his “why” — a reason that continues to fuel his passion for creating sustainable solutions and helping others unlock their full potential.In this powerful and thought-pr...
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54:35

The Man Behind Icy Cup, Pinkberry & Burger King - The Story of Kobbina Tuyee Awuah
If you were on KNUST campus around 2015/2016, you probably witnessed the wave that Icy Cup brought to student life. In this episode, we sit down with the visionary behind that movement—Kobbina Tuyee Awuah, founder of Crown Peak Holdings and Oya...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:19:35

Ed Cyprian: The Power of Failing First & What It Really Means To Be An Entrepreneur
In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Ed Cyprian — serial entrepreneur and the powerhouse behind ventures like Ayyrian Group, Bandwidth Global, Ssessa, CAAD, and CAD Consult.From leaving behind a comfortable life in the...
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Episode 25
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1:20:46

The Reality of Ghana’s Underprivileged Children — And How Kezia Sanie Is Changing It For The Future
We sit down with Kezia Sanie, the visionary behind For The Future Organization, for a raw and inspiring conversation about the children society often overlooks, the underprivileged, the unheard, the unseen.“These kids you see on the str...
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Episode 24
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1:32:39

Building Ghana's Top Weddings & Events Planning Brand – Bryan Tachie-Menson’s Whitechalk Story
In this powerful episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Bryan Tachie-Menson, the visionary founder and CEO of Whitechalk Global, one of Ghana’s premier wedding and event planning companies.Bryan opens up about his humble beginni...
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CEO At 21: Baaba Sampson's Unfiltered Journey In The Travel Industry
Baaba Sampson, the young CEO who launched her own travel agency at just 21 years old, fresh out of university. In an industry flooded with visa consultants and fly-by-night operators, Baaba built something different — a brand rooted in transpar...
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38:04

Maureen Atebawone (Toolkit Episode 03): All You Need To Know About Customer Service
In this fiery toolkit episode of The Peswa Podcast, we dive into the raw truth about customer experience in Ghana with a leading CX expert and founder of Bawoni CX, Maureen Atebawone. From unanswered calls to poor personalization, she exposes t...
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43:54

Dr Sangu Delle: Africa’s Future, Fighting Corruption & Investing in Billion-Dollar Startups
In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with the brilliant Dr. Sangu Delle, entrepreneur, investor, author, and thought leader for an eye-opening conversation on building Africa’s business future, the impact of failed leadership, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:51:46

Understanding Taxes in Ghana: What Every Business Needs to Know
In this episode, we break down the essentials of taxes in Ghana—from the basics every citizen should understand, to the specific tax obligations and challenges faced by businesses. Whether you’re a startup founder, a small business owner, or ju...
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Episode 19
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1:00:27

Andrew Otchere: From 7 Failures To Building ReFill, Ghana’s Largest Pharmacy Aggregator
This Episode of The Peswa Podcast is with Mr. Andrew Otchere, the Co-Founder and CEO of Refill, a groundbreaking health tech company revolutionising access to medicine in Ghana.After dropping out of university and experiencing seven fai...
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Episode 18
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1:10:25

Harold Benji: Empowering Local Food Vendors And Unlocking A Massive Untapped Market
This week on The Peswa Podcast: Meet Harold Benji, the 25-year-old visionary behind The Night Market — a game-changing platform connecting small food vendors to customers without the queues. From skipping uni to building a startup rivaling Bolt...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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32:41

Makafui Ayime: The Sad Truth About The Ghanaian Business Market & Mentality
What’s Making Africa’s Business Landscape So Tough? & Why is there a lack of collaboration among Ghanaian businesses?In today’s episode, I sit down with Makafui Ayime, Founder and CEO of Accra Goods Market. What started as a formal ...
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Episode 16
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1:16:00

The NonProfit Reformer: Ewurama’s Mission To Empower Africa’s Youth
“Opportunity isn’t exclusive to the West — Ghana and Africa are full of untapped promise”A brand new and inspiring episode featuring Ewurama Jenkins — leader and founder of Reformation Community, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bu...
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Episode 15
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41:08

Sasha Sahnoon: She Built A Beauty Brand After Nearly Losing Her Sight
In today’s episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Sasha Sahnoon — the Founder & CEO of Slash Beauty.Sasha opens up about her powerful journey: from a life-altering experience that nearly took her vision, to launching a beaut...
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Episode 14
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1:06:53

Emmanuel Amankwah-Minkah: A CEO’s Truth About Wealth & Impact in Africa
“SALARY WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR NEEDS, BUT WILL NEVER TRANSFORM YOU”Today’s guest is on The Peswa Podcast is Mr. Emmanuel Amankwah-Minkah, the Founder and CEO of Minks Holdings,He shares his journey of entrepreneurship—from how he ra...
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Episode 13
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1:12:58

Conversation With Emmanuel Ntim: The Current Landscape Of Industrialisation & Manufacturing In Ghana
In this insightful episode, we sit down with Emmanuel Osei Ntim, the General Manager of FON Packaging Ventures, a leading Ghanaian-owned company in the corrugated carton manufacturing industry. With over a decade at the helm, Emmanuel has been ...
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Episode 12
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56:33

Starting a Business in Ghana: Legal Tips, Technicalities & Success Strategies
🇬🇭 Considering starting a business in Ghana? In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we have an in-depth discussion with Priscilla Wepia Ametame, Legal Practitioner and Cofounder of Asono, on the essential do’s and don’ts of entrepreneurship in G...
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Episode 11
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29:43
