Panafrican Traders Podcast

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Interviews and conversations with experts involved with the B2B trade within Africa, and the diaspora.

Malobi Ogbechie


    • Oct 7, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 37 EPISODES


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    Advance Technologies In The Poultry Sector

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 41:51


    In this episode of Kadankadanpod, we're joined by Richard obuku, an expert in agricultural technologies, to explore how innovative solutions are transforming the lives of smallholder farmers. From precision farming tools and data analytics to mobile apps and sustainable practices, Richard Obuku discusses the cutting-edge technologies helping farmers increase yields, reduce costs, and ultimately, become more profitable. Tune in to learn: How technology empowers smallholder farmers to overcome challenges. Success stories of farmers who've adopted new tools. The future of farming with smart, scalable solutions. Subscribe for more insights on agriculture, sustainability, and tech-driven solutions!

    Pricepally: How We Sell Fresh Foods Via E-commerce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 40:25


    In the episode our guest Luther Lawoyin shares insights into how he began Pricepally and how his brand adopted the e-commerce model to sell fresh farm sourced foods to households and businesses. Learn about his successes and the challenges he has had to overcome along the way.

    Yam Processing & Nigeria's Cold Chain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 30:48


    In this episode our esteemed guest, Derinsola Adebayor speaks about his journey into the yam value chain and how he founded Leky Mills and the journey into producing and exporting frozen yam outside the shores of Nigeria.

    Reducing Food Wastage With Tomato Powder Production

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 47:32


    Africa has been plagued with so much of post harvest losses. Bulk of what our farmers produce is lost during post harvest due to a lot of factors. In this episode our guest talks on how he his brand has been able to provide solutions to post harvest losses in the tomato value chain by going into tomato powder production Hear how he has been able to get into the value chain and how how he has been able to overcome the challenges

    Building A Global Chilli Oil Brand From South Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 22:33


    Here, Ken Kinsey Quick talks about his journey into the chili oil business and how he has been able to build a global chili oil brand right from South Africa and his desire to be the top chili oil brand in the world Jump in to learn about his journey, the challenges and how he scaled through

    Investing In Oil Palm From The Diaspora

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 49:04


    This amazing podcast episode our guest speaks on the Oil Palm Value Chain, and the opportunities that abound in that chain and how he has managed his agric-business In Nigeria whilst living in the diaspora.

    Getting High Valued Coconut Products On International Shelves

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 31:33


    In this episode, our guest Ebun Feludu speaks about her journey into the coconut value chain,, lactose intolerance, her travels to India and the importance of branding and packaging on products.

    Selling Nigerian Food In the Dutch Market

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 30:07


    In this recent podcast episode, our esteemed guest Ebere Akadiri gives us insight into her business as a Nigerian food seller and caterer in the Netherlands. She also explains her challenges and successes in the Dutch market.

    HR And Other Challenges In Vegetable Farming

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 34:12


    In this episode Chdinma Ezeh an agro-entrepreneur shares from her wealth of experience in HR in the agribusiness and also gives valuable insights into vegetable farming

    Export Readiness & Value Addition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 31:29


    In this recent podcast with Mr Bamidele, we explore the important export guidelines and give industry insights to new and aspiring exporters and importers in the African context.

    Revamping Nigerian Food for Worldwide Consumption

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 0:59


    In this episode our host Malobi speaks with Amarachi Okoarafor, the founder of Michiz Foods. Amarachi is a Chef and food brand owner, revamping the concept of Nigerian food in the global market. She has been working over the past 7 years to create Nigerian ready to eat recipes from her base in Australia. To learn more about her food business and Nigerian foods, listen to the full podcast!

    The Farm Management Business and Remotely Investing in Agriculture

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 45:15


    In this new episode of the Kadan Kadan Podcast, our host Malobi speaks with Akin Alabi, CEO and co-founder of Corporate Farmers International. Akin has been in the agribusiness space for the last two decades and continues to create an impact in how investments can be made into agriculture, from wherever you are. Through his business, Akin and his partner have been able to create social media spaces for agriculture, go on campus tour and much more. He gives us gems in this episode, so if you're looking to get into agribusiness, get ready to take notes.

    Agricultural Opportunities for Youth in Nigeria

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 53:15


    In episode 24, our host Malobi speaks with Ifeoluwa Oyeyemi, Founder and CEO of Agro Farm Help. She takes us on a journey of agricultural value in the Nigerian market, and how the industry is rapidly rising. She speaks on her experiences, her early days and the passion for farming that began her own company, Agro Farm Help. To learn more, watch the video and don't forget to leave a comment, like and subscribe! #agriculture #Nigerianfarmers #farming #kadankadanpod

    Creating Made in Nigeria Chocolate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 46:21


    Listen to our recent episode where our host Malobi speaks with Uzoamaka Igweike, founder of Loom Chocolate. In her quest to find made-in-Nigeria chocolate, Uzoamak began her own business, which has grown into a company that makes delicious and quality chocolate in Nigeria with our locally grown cocoa. She gives insight into her early days and what's helped her keep the business alive! #KadanKadanPodcast #Chocolate #MadeinNigeria #LoomChocolate #NigerianChocolate

    Analysing Diamonds: Hera's Professional Journey in The Commodities Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 51:07


    In Episode 22 of The Kadan Kadan Podcast, our host Malobi Ogbechie is joined by Hera Mpondo. Hera Mpondo is a Senior Strategy Analyst who has worked in commodities for years. She shares her journey with us from working in different countries on different continents. We also learn about how she works as an analyst for solid minerals such as diamonds, and other rare gemstones. Hera is one of the few Black women in this sector making a difference. #Diamonds #Commodities #Analysts #KadanKadanKadan Kadan Podcast

    Sustainable Hydroponic Farming in Zimbabwe: Meet Keith Chipudhla

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 47:55


    In episode 21 our host Malobi speaks to Keith Chipudhla, Co-Founder of My Vitagrow. Keith shares his journey, which led him to start a hydroponic farm in Harare, Zimbabwe. He speaks on the benefits of hydroponic farms, their sustainability and how they are beneficial to our planet. #hydroponics #vitagrow #kadankadanpod #agriculture #farming #ecofriendly

    The Tea Value Chain: Running a 27 Year Old Tea Business in Nairobi, Kenya

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 31:04


    Join us in episode 20 as our host Malobi speaks to Flora Mutahi, the owner and founder of Melvin Marsh International and Melvin's Tea. In this episode, Flora shares her journey of two decades with us, teaching us about tea and the export of tea out of Kenya. She also speaks on things that have allowed her business experience longevity. #KadankadanPodcast #Agriculture #TeaFarming #MelvinsTea #agriculture

    From Kingston, Jamaica to Wholefoods, UK: Lauren's Specialty Coffee Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 34:22


    On this episode our host Malobi speaks with Lauren Le Franc , Founder of The Little Coffee Company. Lauren has established a brand that started in Kingston Jamaica, and can now be found on shelves at Wholefoods stores across the United Kingdom. She walks us through her journey in this video, highlighting her inspiration and experiences along the way.

    The Palm Oil Value Chain: Challenges and Opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 46:37


    Join us on Episode 18 as we discuss The Palm Oil Value Chain with Ikechukwu Amajuoyi, the Founder and CEO of Kernelinc Resources Ltd. In this episode, we talk about the challenges and opportunities that can be expected when farming, harvesting, processing, and exporting or selling palm oil. Ikechukwu shares his insight through his journey with his company Kernelinc and all the new knowledge he has gained along the way. Sit back, relax, and learn something new with us! #palmoilplantation #Palmkerneloil #Valuechain #Africantraders

    Cocoa, Herbs and Spice Farming in Uganda

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 44:31


    Join us as we listen to Pamela Anyoti-Peronaci take us on a journey on her experience running a farming business in Uganda. She speaks on the birth of her idea, the challenges and how she overcomes them while uplifting a community through her business.

    Fresh fruit and vegetables farming in Tanzania

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 37:05


    Rose shares her experience as a farmer in Tanzania. A guide for small scale farmers to know what and what not to do.

    Permaculture and moringa farming in Ghana

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 48:31


    Permaculture is a sustainable agricultural practice. Listen to how it's been implemented in Ghana and how moringa, the magic tree is explored.

    The cocoa value chain: from farm to bean to bar

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 41:34


    In this episode, we cover Yemi's entry into cocoa farming, some mistakes she made when she first started, her transition into value addition, what she learnt visiting bean to bar manufacturers outside Nigeria, her tips for people getting into the cocoa value chain and more. Yemi Lawal is the Founder/CEO of Yemmies Chocolates a brand that produces Premium Chocolates bars and a range of Cocoa inspired products – from farm to bean to bar. Yemi started cocoa production after leaving her corporate career and subsequently founded Yemmies Chocolates in 2020. Prior to her work in the cocoa sector, Yemi spent many years in the corporate world as a strategy and marketing specialist advising companies globally on business and marketing strategies. She holds a first degree from University of Lagos and a masters from the UK. She is also an alumni of Lagos Business School Agribusiness Management Programme and recently completed the Women's Entrepreneur Certificate Programme at Cornell University. Yemi is passionate about mentoring and coaching young women – she has been a mentor on the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, the Tony Elumelu Foundation, The YMCA Redbridge (UK) Mentoring Project. Visit Yemi's website here: https://yemmies.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/yemmies_chocolate?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    Coffee as a bridge between Africans and the black diaspora

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 47:32


    On this episode we speak with Bart on his coffee journey in the States. We also speak on the mission of CXFFEE BLACK and the recent documentary they made to Ethiopia. A lot to learn from this episode.

    Premium Coffee farming in Nigeria: Dung's story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 38:26


    In this episode Malobi speaks with Dung, a coffee farmer in Jos, Nigeria. Dung shares his story as to how he began the trade, the challenges he has faced, opportunities available in coffee farming and also, how his drive and passion for coffee farming has helped him stay consistent.

    Intro to mining and solid minerals in Nigeria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 40:44


    Listen to Ken, CEO of Felmont Commodities share his experience in mining in Nigeria. He discusses the opportunities, challenges, and benefits of the mineral mining industry in Nigeria. He has been in the business since 1995 and he has a lot to say.

    Foreign Direct Investment in Agribusiness in Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 49:28


    On this episode, Miltiadis shares the scope of his business, HVA International. He also talks about the importance of expertise and shares the challenges and benefits of focusing on a particular niche as opposed to having so many things goi Find out more about HVA International. Connect with Panafrican Traders here.

    Export Value Chain Opportunities in Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 38:24


    Africa is reputable for its exportable produce. But then, Africa is in its infancy with export. Tokunbo has over 15 years of experience and is an expert deep in the value chain. She shares lessons she has learned and talks about the scope of her business.

    The Cannabis Industry in Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 38:18


    Cannabis use and regulation have been very controversial in Africa. With the industry slowly getting momentum, Tseli shares her experience working with government policy regulators, law firms, and private individuals within the cannabis space in Africa.

    Exporting Hibiscus, Ginger and Shea from Nigeria w/ Shalom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 95:21


    In this episode, we talk with Shalom Bako, Managing director of Afrivana and what he does relating with export, Some topics covered include: - Agricultural Development within Africa - Enhancing Agricultural value chain - The continental opportunities in African export and much more! Make sure to listen to this enlightening episode. visit us today - panafricantraders.com

    Trade Relations and the AfCFTA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 48:37


    For this episode we get to know a bit about Tese and what she does which includes trade relations and trade negotiations. Some topics covered include: - What got her into this line of work? - Benefits of the AfCFTA and its challenges - Rules of origin and what it means. - What has been accomplished so far - How young people can get into trade relations ... and much more! Make sure to listen to this enlightening episode.

    Cargo Insurance and International Trade /w Kinglsy Kwalar

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 33:16


    This episode was a lot more enlightening than I thought it would be. Definitely learnt a lot about cargo insurance, the different players in the value chain, the problem with always using EXW and FOB shipping terms and much more. Definitely a couple opportunities highlighted here. Kingsly also talks about his company, optimiz which looks to deal with some of the challenges in this space. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and check out our website panafricantraders.com if you would like to source directly from Africa.

    Tea farming and Export from Kenya: Wangū's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 44:21


    In this Episode, we cover the following topics - How she got into tea? Difference between Orthodox and CTC? Having patience in business. What role does China have to play? Types of packaging KTDA (Kenya Tea Development Agency) If you would like to trade with African suppliers, visit panafricantraders.com.

    Journey from mining to Chilli and Cassava Farming in Ghana: Kojo's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 36:40


    During this episode we discuss some of the real, on the ground issues that are affecting farmers in both Nigeria and Ghana. We also follow Kojo's journey to becoming a young farmer. Don't miss out on this episode as Kojo provides some tips for beginners. Visit panafricantraders.com to learn more about our B2B and networking platform.

    Creating a Bridge of Trade and Culture between Brazil and West Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 43:34


    In this episode we speak to Marcelo Rocha Dias who is a director a the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce. For his role, he is particularly focused on promoting Trade between West Africa and Brazil. This was a very inspiring and educational episode. Make sure to give it a listen!

    Networking, mentorship, and nurturing relationships: Bibusa's journey to working with UNIDO

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 49:29


    During this episode we speak with Bibusa about some key soft skills needed for business success.

    Using Data to Solve Insecurity in Nigeria: Ft Rotimi Williams, founder of Resolute 4.0

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 38:10


    Panafrican Traders Episode 1: In this episode we are joined by Rotimi Williams, owner of Kereksuk Rice Farms, which was until recently one of Nigeria's largest commercial rice farms in Nasarawa state (45,000 hectares). He is now focusing his efforts on Resolute 4.0, a mobile app that aims to reduce the clashes between herders with its panic button and data collection. Check out the resources below to learn more about him: https://www.ft.com/content/fc0934a8-e... https://youtu.be/Pct_pKkqBAY https://thenationonlineng.net/between...

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