Breakfast Connect

Breakfast Connect

The official breakfast show for Africa Business Radio. 8hr00 to 10hr30 WAT.

Episodes

January 14, 2025 29 mins
On this episode, Nonso Mordi delves into the pressing topic of Talent Development in Africa with Paul Breloff, a workforce innovation and entrepreneurship pioneer. We explore how businesses can identify, develop, and retain the right talent, address skill gaps, and leverage technology for workforce transformation. Paul will also share success stories, lessons learned from his work across Africa and India, and his vision for the fu...
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On December 13, 2024, Lagos will witness an extraordinary celebration of Nigerian cultural fashion as Arivla, a platform dedicated to indigenous style, hosts its inaugural Asoebi Party and Fashion Show at The Podium. With the captivating theme “Old Money vs. New Money,” this exclusive event promises an exciting lineup and Today, we dive into how this event aims to showcase the elegance and evolution of Nigerian fashion while bridgi...
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The continent of Africa faces a myriad of challenges that daily threaten the quality of life of its population and its overall sustainable development. These challenges affect us daily and call for a collaborative approach across the Private, Public and Social sectors for definite solutions. Here comes the need for “Collaborative Leadership” and the Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation’s 8th Breakfast Dialogue scheduled to be held on...
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September 26, 2024 25 mins
As traditional media struggles to keep pace, a new era of direct-to-audience content is redefining the landscape. Creators, not corporations, are now at the helm, reshaping how content is delivered and consumed. The time of waiting for the evening news broadcast or the morning paper is fading fast. Content now reaches audiences instantly, directly from the source to the consumer, bypassing the slow, antiquated channels that once do...
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Thinking about what happens in the event of your passing may feel like a morbid thought, but if you own a business, it’s an important consideration that should not be neglected. National Wills Week took place from 16 – 20 September and on the show, we speak to Bryan Nicol on “Understanding the Importance of a Will in Business” Bryan Nicol is a Certified Financial Planner® and owner of Freedom Financial Planning – one of South Afr...
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September 6, 2024 27 mins
The Most Epic Event of the Year - Africa Creative Market 2024 is here and this edition is themed- innovation meets Imagination. On the Show, we discuss what this event means for African creatives, looking at how it can foster innovation in the Creative Industries with Margaret Obiageli Olele Margaret Obiageli Olele is currently the Chief Executive Officer/ Executive Secretary of the American Business Council. Before this role, she...
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On the Show, Nonso Mordi speaks with Olukayode Adebayo on “The key role of strategic music partnerships” African music industry professionals need to take centre stage and provide entertainment conglomerates and companies with authentic strategic partnerships to bolster and support artists and labels across the different regions of the Continent and create greater cultural collaboration and integration.  Olukayode Adebayo, a season...
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With only a mere 31% of registered women-owned businesses in South Africa, recognising the significant economic contributions of women entrepreneurs has become more pressing than ever before. This Women's Month, South African SME funding provider, MoolaLend, is placing the spotlight on the crucial role of women-led businesses in South Africa’s economy - emphasising the importance of empowered access to funding opportunities as a m...
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For homeowners and businesspeople in the property ownership and rentals sector, property and home maintenance is essential to ensuring insurance claims are paid out. When it comes to insurance, consumers need to understand that they are covered for sudden and unforeseen events and not damage resulting from normal wear and tear.  On the show, Nonso Mordi talks with Mishaya Chettiar, Executive head at Everything.insure about Property...
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Nigeria’s power sector has been a source of concern for the masses as its numerous challenges affect their day-to-day lives. There is an urgent need for solutions, which the documentary “UP NEPA” addresses. "Up NEPA!" sheds light on the ongoing electricity supply challenge in Nigeria that has lasted for more than 50 years.  On the show, we speak to Ishaya Bako, the director and writer of the documentary series on the making, the sy...
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Africa is poised to play a critical role in the global tech ecosystem, providing innovation, talent, and new market opportunities in areas such as mobile technology, e-commerce, fintech, and the digital economy. As such, the Global Tech Africa (GTA) Conference 2024 is set to Drive this Tech Innovation across the Continent. The Global Tech Africa (GTA) Conference, 2024 is Returning for the second year with the theme: Global Collabo...
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Over the last few years, African festivals have increased during summer across the Diaspora and over the Continent. However, many music professionals have often called for better integration, harmonisation and promotion across the different African regions to ensure that more opportunities are unlocked across the African music landscape and enterprises to help access financing, promoting tourism and economic development. On the sh...
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In this insightful interview, Nonso Mordi speaks with Abdul, the visionary CEO of Teekpay, to explore the remarkable journey of building a pioneering WhatsApp micro-payments platform. From the initial spark of inspiration to overcome formidable challenges, Abdul shares the highs and lows of developing Teekpay into a leading player in the fintech space.
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Lagos Leather Fair, an annual showcase of Africa’s Leather Industry, has announced the launch of its 2024 fair with the theme “Levelling Up to spur the growth being made across the African Leather ecosystem. This inspired today’s discussion "The African Leather Ecosystem: Growth and Advancement." Africa's leather industry, rich in heritage and potential, stands at a pivotal juncture. With its unique craftsmanship and abundant reso...
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In the fast-paced world of technology, Product Management has emerged as a pivotal role, bridging the gap between innovation and market needs. Whether you're an aspiring product manager looking to break into the field or a seasoned professional aiming to stay ahead of industry trends, understanding the nuances of this dynamic role is crucial. Today, we are thrilled to have Stanleysius Chileke, a seasoned Product Manager Stanley Chi...
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On the show, we focus on carbon markets and the role this innovative new financial market can play in driving down emissions in Africa and globally. ANETE Garoza, Co-founder & Chief Climate Officer (1Mtn) to shed more light on this topic She is a Forbes 30 Under 30 and is widely seen as a leader in Africa's technology and business field.
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Nonso Mordi speaks with Chloe, the visionary founder behind Afrorama, a pioneering platform dedicated to connecting African talent with opportunities to drive positive change. Through Afrorama’s innovative approach, Chloe has been instrumental in harnessing the rich and diverse pool of talent across the African continent, empowering individuals to make meaningful contributions to addressing pressing global challenges.
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At the Omniverse summit, we meet with FRANCIS ‘franque fire’ NJOKU, Visual Artist and founder, Ukraft. His perspective looks at the independent, social and astral relationship circle within my community people's behaviour, attitude social beliefs and environment physically and mentally, as he chooses to represent them in abstract and vivid stories from my local explorations. In a bid to further inspire the environment and...
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While the figures on consumer spending are yet to be released, it is no secret that an increasing number of consumers shopped online and used new forms of digital payments.
Financial technology company Paystack's Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) 2023 reveal huge growth in digital forms of payments such as card, EFT and QR payments, with the vast majority of customers preferring to pay for orders with a card.
E-commerce platform...
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While the figures on consumer spending are yet to be released, it is no secret that an increasing number of consumers shopped online and used new forms of digital payments.
Financial technology company Paystack's Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) 2023 reveal huge growth in digital forms of payments such as card, EFT and QR payments, with the vast majority of customers preferring to pay for orders with a card.
E-commerce platform...
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