African Business Stories
African Business Stories is the go-to podcast for insights into the women shaping Africa’s business landscape. Africa is one of the world’s most promising frontiers for growth and innovation—and women are at the heart of this transformation.
Hosted by Akaego Okoye, this podcast spotlights female entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers, scaling businesses, and driving economic development across the continent. Through bold conversations, we explore funding, scaling strategies, digital transformation, and industry innovations—equipping you with insights, practical tools, and inspiration to navigate your own entrepreneurial journey.
When women win, economies thrive. These stories amplify success, challenge narratives, and create a blueprint for the next generation of female leaders in Africa and beyond.
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African Business Stories
Special Series: Lessons & Legacy with Gori Olusina Daniel
This episode is part of a special series recorded to celebrate Father’s Day.
For the series I interviewed some friends and mentors. I asked them to reflect on the greatest lessons that shaped the men they have become and also to reflect on how these lessons have influenced them as parents.
About my Guest:
Gori is the MD/Chief Investment Officer at Ascension Asset Management – a private equity firm with investments in UK commercial and residential real estate.
He’s a Private Sector Infrastructure Financing Specialist with over 15 years experience in commercial and financial due diligence, policy and contract management, PPP/PFI policy, capacity building and transaction advisory services, and private sector development policy and advisory services.
In 2007, he was a member of the team that helped raise £80bn for transport improvements in London ahead of the 2012 Olympic games.