
Unlocking Africa
Terser Adamu, who is an Africa Business Strategist, International Trade Adviser, and Director at ETK Group, hosts the award-nominated Unlocking Africa Podcast. During each episode he shares his thoughts on how to unlock Africa’s economic potential in the 21st century. This is delivered through engaging and thought-provoking discussions with innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and business leaders who are unlocking Africa’s economic potential. Whether you're a business leader, an aspiring entrepreneur, have a comfortable side hustle, or want to take your business to the next level, each episode is jam-packed with information and insight that will enable you to take immediate action and implement key strategies to successfully launch and grow your business in Africa.
Latest episodes

Mar 28, 2022 • 36min
How an Innovative Startup Is Driving Financial Inclusion for Women in Africa with Ifeoma Uddoh
Episode #11 with Ifeoma Uddoh who is the Founder of Shecluded, a fintech company that provides growth loans, business support, Asset building tools, and financial education for African women..What We Discuss With Ifeoma UddohHow does Shecluded assist African women in pursuing economic opportunities?How are fintechs in Africa successfully tapping into the female economy?What are some of the obstacles, social and cultural nuances that African women face?What role does technology play in promoting financial independence among African women?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss How Technology Is Being Used to Facilitate Trade and Reduce Fraud in Africa’s Agriculture with Victoria Madedor? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuConnect with Ifeoma on LinkedIn at IfeomaUddoh, and Twitter @shecludedDo you want to do business in Africa? Explore the vast business opportunities in African markets and increase your success with ETK Group. Connect with us at www.etkgroup.co.uk or reach out via email at info@etkgroup.co.uk

Mar 21, 2022 • 1h 7min
How Technology Is Being Used to Facilitate Trade and Reduce Fraud in Africa’s Agriculture with Victoria Madedor
Episode #10 with Victoria Madedor who is a Co-Founder of Agroverified, and Head of Business Development (Agribusiness & FMCG) at the Bank of Industry Nigeria.What We Discuss With Victoria MadedorHow can technology be used to help Africa's agriculture industry overcome obstacles?Are commodity platforms giving Africa's agriculture structure and stability?What type of investors are investing in African agriculture?How can AfCFTA help shape the future of Agriculture in Nigeria and Africa?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss Top Tips for Recruiting and Retaining Africa's Top 5% Talent? Make sure to check out it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuConnect with Victoria on LinkedIn at VictoriaMadedor, and Twitter @MadedorVictoriaDo you want to do business in Africa? Explore the vast business opportunities in African markets and increase your success with ETK Group. Connect with us at www.etkgroup.co.uk or reach out via email at info@etkgroup.co.uk

Mar 14, 2022 • 37min
Top Tips for Recruiting and Retaining Africa's Top 5% Of Talent: Expert Strategies with Inez Willeboordse
Episode #9 with Inez Willeboordse who is the Managing Partner of JobnetAfrica.What We Discuss With Inez WilleboordseWhat significant changes have occurred in African recruitment over the last decade?How has the pandemic affected the recruitment process for companies in Africa?What are some of the nuances in the recruitment process that you only encounter in Africa?How can African companies, both foreign and domestic, attract top talent?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss The Impact of Policy on Closing Africa's Digital and Financial Divide with Michelle Chivunga? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuConnect with Inez on LinkedIn at InezWilleboordse, and Twitter @JobnetAfricaDo you want to do business in Africa? Explore the vast business opportunities in African markets and increase your success with ETK Group. Connect with us at www.etkgroup.co.uk or reach out via email at info@etkgroup.co.uk

Mar 7, 2022 • 1h 24min
The Impact of Policy on Closing Africa's Digital and Financial Divide with Michelle Chivunga
Episode #8 with Michelle Chivunga who is the Founder and CEO of Global Policy House.What We Discuss With Michello ChivungaWhat are the positive and negative impacts that policy is having on the African digital economy?Are African governments embracing future technology?Is the use of digital currencies the solution to Africa's payment issues?What is being done to ensure that people are not being left behind by rapid digital developments?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss Moving Back to Africa With a Purpose. Professional Footballer to Farmer with Shalom Bako? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuConnect with Michelle on LinkedIn at MichelleChivunga, and Twitter @michellechivungDo you want to do business in Africa? Explore the vast business opportunities in African markets and increase your success with ETK Group. Connect with us at www.etkgroup.co.uk or reach out via email at info@etkgroup.co.uk

Feb 28, 2022 • 1h 6min
Moving Back to Africa With a Purpose. Professional Footballer to Farmer with Shalom Bako
Episode #7 with Shalom Bako who is the Managing Director of AFRIVANA.What We Discuss With Shalom BakoHow do you identify the best opportunities in African agriculture for you?What steps should you take when moving back to Africa?How big are Africa's agricultural opportunities?What can you do to better educate yourself and increase your chances of success in African agriculture?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss How to Use Blockchain to Unlock Africa’s Potential. Digital Path to Political and Trade Transparency with Shadrack Kubyane? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuConnect with Shalom on LinkedIn at ShalomBakoDo you want to do business in Africa? Explore the vast business opportunities in African markets and increase your success with ETK Group. Connect with us at www.etkgroup.co.uk or reach out via email at info@etkgroup.co.uk

Feb 21, 2022 • 54min
How to Use Blockchain to Unlock Africa’s Potential. Digital Path to Political and Trade Transparency with Shadrack Kubyane
Episode #6 with Shadrack Kubyane who is the Co-Founder of Coronet Blockchain and is also referred to as Africa's Blockchain Baron.What We Discuss With Shadrack KubyaneIs blockchain late to Africa, or has it arrived just in time? What benefits does blockchain provide from an Africa perspective? How can blockchain be utilised to improve intra-African trade?Why and in what circumstances would you integrate blockchain technology into the operations of a small business in Africa?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss Expert Advice on How to Enter African Markets Successfully. Africa Market Entry and Expansion with Bolaji Sofoluwe? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuConnect with Shadrack on LinkedIn at ShadrackKubyane, and Twitter @ShadrackKubyaneDo you want to do business in Africa? Explore the vast business opportunities in African markets and increase your success with ETK Group. Connect with us at www.etkgroup.co.uk or reach out via email at info@etkgroup.co.uk

Feb 14, 2022 • 40min
Expert Advice on How to Enter African Markets Successfully. Africa Market Entry and Expansion with Bolaji Sofoluwe
Episode #5 with Bolaji Sofoluwe who is the Managing Director and Founder of ETK GroupWhat We Discuss With Bolaji SofoluweHow have people's perceptions of doing business in Africa changed over the last decade?What are the most common obstacles that international businesses face when doing business in Africa?Has the pandemic altered the way African markets are entered and expanded?How can African countries increase the attractiveness of investment opportunities?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss Open Skies for Aviation in Africa. A Pipe Dream or an Achievable Reality with Jon Howell? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuConnect with Bolaji on LinkedIn at BolajiSofoluwe, and Twitter @BlajayPlease visit the ETK Group website for more information on how to improve your chances of successfully entering African markets: www.etkgroup.co.ukDo you want to do business in Africa? Explore the vast business opportunities in African markets and increase your success with ETK Group. Connect with us at www.etkgroup.co.uk or reach out via email at info@etkgroup.co.uk

Feb 7, 2022 • 43min
Open Skies for Aviation in Africa. A Pipe Dream or an Achievable Reality with Jon Howell
Episode #4 with Jon Howell who is the CEO and Founder of AviaDev.What We Discuss With Jon HowellHow has the covid pandemic impacted the African aviation industry?Opportunities and challenges faced by private aviation companies in Africa.What impact will AfCFTA and other African Trade Arrangements have on the African aviation industry?Will we see improvements in Africa's aviation infrastructure, consistency in fees and increased interconnectivity?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss Renewables in Africa. Africa’s Roadmap for a Renewable Energy Future with Tony Tiyou? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuConnect with Jon on LinkedIn at JonHowell, and Twitter @JonRHowellAviaDev Africa 2022 - Learn more about the event which will be taking place in the treasure island of Madagascar!Do you want to do business in Africa? Explore the vast business opportunities in African markets and increase your success with ETK Group. Connect with us at www.etkgroup.co.uk or reach out via email at info@etkgroup.co.uk

Jan 31, 2022 • 58min
Discover Africa’s Roadmap for a Renewable Energy Future. Renewables in Africa with Tony Tiyou
Episode #3 with Tony Tiyou who is the Founder, CEO and Editor in Chief of Renewables in Africa.What We Discuss With Tony Tiyou:How to enter the renewables industry in AfricaWhat are the current or most common renewable energy sources in Africa?Can Africa make the transition from energy generated through fossil fuels to energy generated through renewable sources without impacting its economic growth?Do regulatory regimes in Africa make it easy or difficult to invest in renewables in Africa?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss Africa’s Changing Role and Identity in Global Supply Chains With Adebayo Adeleke? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuConnect with Tony on LinkedIn at TonyTiyou, and Twitter @RenewablesafriDownload Tony's FREE guide - 9 ways to make your business more sustainableDo you want to do business in Africa? Explore the vast business opportunities in African markets and increase your success with ETK Group. Connect with us at www.etkgroup.co.uk or reach out via email at info@etkgroup.co.uk

Jan 24, 2022 • 1h
How Africa’s Supply Chains Are Evolving. Africa’s Changing Role and Identity in Global Supply Chains with Adebayo Adeleke
Episode #2 with Adebayo Adeleke who a US Army veteran, President & CEO of Adebayo Adeleke LLC, and Founder of Supply Chain AfricaWhat We Discuss With Adebayo Adeleke:How culture influences and defines supply chain management practices in AfricaThe type of solutions that are needed to overcome supply chain challenges in AfricaWhat needs to be done to make Africa’s supply chain infrastructure a lot more efficient, effective and economicalDo African countries have a specific supply chain management identity? And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss ethical and sustainable sourcing in Africa with Shalom Lloyd? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter at @TerserAdamuConnect with Adebayo on LinkedIn at AdebayoAdeleke, and Instagram at adebayoadeleke_consultingDo you want to do business in Africa? Explore the vast business opportunities in African markets and increase your success with ETK Group. Connect with us at www.etkgroup.co.uk or reach out via email at info@etkgroup.co.uk