Everyone’s Talking About Its Minerals. Nohemie Mawaka is Betting on Agriculture | Ep 14

Everyone’s Talking About Its Minerals. Nohemie Mawaka is Betting on Agriculture | Ep 14

Nohemie Mawaka had the tech job, the California life, and a severance package on the way. She used it to move back to the Democratic Republic of Congo and start exporting honey. That's not the inspiring part. The inspiring part is everything that happened after — the failed German deals, the drought that wiped out her Kenyan suppliers, the first US shipment that sailed through tariffs because the buyer believed in African honey so much they ate the cost themselves. As the founder of Lubembo, Nohemie has spent four years learning what it actually means to build an export business in a country with no roads, unreliable energy, and zero agricultural reputation on the world stage. This episode is her unfiltered playbook and a challenge to every diaspora entrepreneur who's still waiting for the right conditions. "Don't fear the chaos of the continent. Build in the chaos." If you've ever thought about doing business in Africa or wondered what the continent's economic future really looks like from the inside, this conversation is for you.

How Meryanne Loum-Martin Built a Place of Belonging for Black Travelers in Marrakech | Ep 13

Meryanne Loum-Martin didn’t just build a hotel, she built a new way of experiencing place. From her early days as a lawyer in Paris to creating Jnane Tamsna in Marrakech, her journey is one of intuition, bold decisions, and cultural vision. In this episode, we explore hospitality as more than business, as storytelling, identity, and connection. We also dive into deeper conversations around diaspora, belonging, and how Black communities across the world relate to each other. This is a thoughtful, layered conversation about building, identity, and legacy. Follow Black & Borderless for more global conversations.

How Sinde Chekete Is Rebranding Benin for the World | Ep. 13

Benin wasn’t always on the global tourism radar. But today, that’s changing. In this episode, Sinde Chekete shares how Benin is redefining its global image — from cultural storytelling to diaspora engagement and digital visibility. We explore the strategy behind attracting visitors, reconnecting Afro-descendants to their roots, and positioning Benin as a key destination in West Africa. This is a conversation about identity, perception, and the power of narrative. Follow Black & Borderless for more global conversations.

How Loic Mackosso is Building Big in Africa’s Most Overlooked Region | Ep. 12

Central Africa is often left out of the global conversation around Africa’s growth. But according to Loïc Mackosso, that’s not because of a lack of opportunity — it’s a narrative problem. In this episode, we speak with the founder of Aries Energies about his journey from advising foreign investors to becoming one himself, building projects in energy and mining across the region. We explore what it really takes to navigate these markets, the role of local knowledge, and why Central Africa could be one of the continent’s most important investment frontiers. This is a conversation about perception, power, and possibility. Follow Black & Borderless for more stories at the intersection of Africa and the diaspora.

How Ada Osakwe Is Boldly Expanding Her Health-Conscious Pan-African Food Brand | Ep. 11

Ada Osakwe didn’t just want to discuss Africa’s food systems — she wanted to rebuild them. After a career in investment banking, the African Development Bank, and public policy, she founded Nuli Foods — a fast-casual brand rooted in locally sourced ingredients and healthier African food options. What began in Lagos is now expanding into Washington, DC. In this episode, we explore what it means to build an African brand for global scale — from supply chains and sourcing to diaspora expansion and competing with international giants. This is a conversation about business, identity, and the future of African enterprise. Follow Black & Borderless for more stories at the intersection of Africa and the diaspora.