Uncle Ebo Tells His Story: "8 Years of Failure Paid Off"

Uncle Ebo Tells His Story: "8 Years of Failure Paid Off"

In this powerful episode of the Peswa Podcast, we sit down with legendary Ghanaian playwright and Roverman Productions founder, James Ebo Whyte, to unpack one of the most inspiring creative journeys in Africa. From three failed attempts at stage plays to making a life-altering decision in the year 2000 to burn his certificates and pursue theatre full-time, Uncle Ebo Whyte shares the raw truth behind his journey — the struggles, the doubt, and the years of failure that followed. For 8 long years, nothing seemed to work. But in 2008, everything changed. He sold out TWO shows at the National Theatre — a moment that not only marked his breakthrough, but helped revive stage plays in Ghana. In this episode, he also reflects on: * His impactful years at Joy FM and how media shaped his voice * Why choosing the right partner in marriage is one of life’s most important decisions * How he and his wife have navigated life without biological children and redefined legacy through impact This conversation is about faith, risk, purpose, and the power of staying the course when nothing is working. If you're chasing a dream, this episode is for you. 🎭 Subscribe for more powerful African stories 📍 Follow Peswa across all platforms 🎙️ Listen on all streaming platforms #PeswaPodcast #JamesEboWhyte #RovermanProductions #AfricanStories #Entrepreneurship #Theatre #Purpose

“There is a scheme to make Africans feel less”- Kojo Soboh

In this episode of the Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Kojo Soboh — founder of the EMY Africa Awards — to unpack his journey from brand builder to cultural architect shaping how Africa celebrates its own.Kojo shares the story behind EMY Africa and why he believes recognition is one of the most powerful tools for transformation on the continent. From redefining success to challenging the idea that you must leave Africa to “make it,” this conversation dives deep into identity, ambition, and purpose.One of the most powerful moments in this episode is when Kojo highlights the urgent need to celebrate African excellence. He explains how many young people feel pressured to travel abroad because they don’t see enough success stories at home — and how platforms like EMY are working to change that narrative.This is more than a conversation — it’s a call to see value where you are, build where you stand, and believe in what Africa already has.Subscribe for more conversations that challenge how you think about success, culture, and the future.

NUBUKE: Why You’re Still Stuck & The Courage to Try Anything

In this episode of the Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Nubuke — a creator whose entire journey is built on one simple but powerful idea: just try. From navigating uncertainty to building a platform rooted in curiosity, Nubuke shares how leaning into the unknown shaped her path and helped her discover purpose along the way. This conversation dives into the fear of starting, the pressure to have things figured out, and why waiting for the “perfect moment” might be the very thing holding you back. One of the most powerful moments in the episode is when she breaks down the real goal behind everything she does — to get people to try new and different things, take risks, and actually do something with their lives instead of just thinking about it. This isn’t just a conversation about content creation. It’s about mindset, action, and choosing movement over comfort. If you’ve been stuck, overthinking, or waiting for a sign — this is it. 🎧 Listen, reflect, and most importantly… act. #PeswaPodcast #Nubuke #TakeTheRisk #StartNow #DoItScared

The Problem with AFRICA’s Education System: Lecturer & Innovation Expert Explains

In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Kofi Agyeman-Duah Boachie-Danquah — business innovation expert, strategist, and lecturer based in Germany — for a deep conversation on education, innovation, governance, and why many African systems continue to struggle. Kofi breaks down the major differences between educational systems abroad and across Africa, explaining why many African institutions still prioritize memorization and theory over critical thinking, innovation, creativity, and practical problem-solving. We also dive into why innovation is no longer optional for businesses — whether small startups or large corporations. From technology to operations and customer experience, Kofi explains why businesses that fail to adapt eventually collapse. One of the strongest moments in this conversation is his argument that many Ghanaian and African problems ultimately come down to a lack of political willpower. According to him, Africa already has brilliant people, talented youth, and enough resources — but suffers from weak implementation, poor leadership decisions, and systems that resist long-term thinking. This episode is a powerful conversation on: • Education systems in Germany vs Africa • Why many graduates struggle practically • Innovation and business survival • Entrepreneurship and systems thinking • Why African businesses fail to scale • Leadership and governance in Ghana • Political willpower and development • The future of African economies If you care about Africa’s future, business, innovation, education, and leadership — this is an episode you need to watch. Subscribe to The Peswa Podcast for more conversations with thinkers, founders, creators, and leaders shaping Africa’s future.

Raising $1M: How Victorine Sarr Awuah Did It.

In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Victorine Sarr Awuah — Founder & CEO of Lyvv Cosmetics — to unpack an incredible journey from Dakar to Paris, from Apple to L’Oréal, and eventually to building one of Africa’s boldest clean beauty brands. Victorine shares what it was like working at Apple in Paris during the Steve Jobs era, learning inside one of the world’s most iconic companies, and later leading and developing multiple African markets for L’Oréal. She opens up about corporate excellence, leadership, branding, and the realities of navigating global companies as an African woman. We also dive into her life-changing YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship experience, meeting President Barack Obama, and how those experiences pushed her toward entrepreneurship and pan-African impact. One of the most powerful moments in this conversation is when Victorine explains why she started Lyvv Cosmetics: seeing how global brands made billions from Africa while barely creating products truly designed for African skin, African consumers, and African realities. She speaks passionately about being a pan-Africanist, building African-owned brands, and creating products rooted in African ingredients, African identity, and African excellence. This episode is about ambition, identity, leadership, beauty, entrepreneurship, and building globally respected African brands from the continent itself. Topics Covered: • Working at Apple in Paris • Interacting with Steve Jobs • Building markets for L’Oréal across Africa • Meeting the Obamas through YALI • Pan-Africanism and entrepreneurship • Why Africa needs African brands • Building Lyvv Cosmetics • Clean beauty for melanin-rich skin • Leadership, confidence & global business Subscribe for more conversations with founders, creators, and builders shaping Africa’s future.