The Peswa Podcast

On this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Ampofo, creative entrepreneur, founder of dEX Ghana and founder of ThirdLaw, for a revealing conversation about the realities of being a designer in Ghana, the business of creativity and the future of the design industry.Daniel takes us through his journey as a designer, the experiences that shaped his career and the challenges of building a sustainable creative business in an environment where the value of design is not always fully appreciated.But perhaps the most pressing conversation is about Artificial Intelligence.As AI tools become increasingly capable of generating graphics, images and entire creative concepts, what does the future hold for designers, particularly those just starting out? Will AI eliminate entry-level opportunities, make junior designers redundant or force an entirely new understanding of what it means to be a creative professional?We also get into the story behind dEX Ghana, the vision of building a stronger community for African designers and what it takes to organise the 2026 dEX Design Conference at one of Ghana's most iconic cultural institutions, the National Theatre.With the conference happening from November 12–14, 2026, under the theme Sustainable Design for People, Planet & Profit, Daniel shares the thinking and ambition behind bringing the creative industry together on such a significant platform.Subscribe to The Peswa Podcast for more conversations about business, entrepreneurship, creativity and life.#ThePeswaPodcast #DanielAmpofo #dEXGhana #DesignInGhana #ArtificialIntelligence #AfricanCreatives #ThirdLaw

On this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Nigerian content creator, traveller and storyteller Tobe Ugeh, popularly known as Tobeszn, for a conversation that goes beyond travel, social media and content creation.Through his journeys across Nigeria and other parts of Africa, Tobe has encountered places, people and experiences that challenge the way many Africans see their own continent. But what has travelling really taught him about himself, Nigeria and Africa?And if Africa has so much to offer, why do so many people struggle to see its potential?We challenge Tobe to look beyond the beautiful destinations and consider a bigger question: Are we fully recognising what Nigeria and Africa could become, or have we become too accustomed to the limitations we see around us?We also get into a conversation about storytelling and the role Nollywood has played in shaping how Nigerians, Africans and the rest of the world perceive Nigeria.Is Africa being represented the way it deserves to be? And what responsibility do filmmakers, content creators and ordinary Africans have in changing that narrative?Watch the full conversation and let us know what you think in the comments.Drop your thoughts below. We'd love to hear your perspective.Subscribe to The Peswa Podcast for honest conversations about the journeys, experiences, challenges and ideas of the people building businesses, shaping culture and creating impact in Ghana and across Africa.#ThePeswaPodcast #TobeUgeh #Tobeszn #Nigeria #AfricanStories #Nollywood #AfricanTravel #AfricanPotential

Nii Larte Lartey and Nana Yaw Apare join The Peswa Podcast to discuss Team Eternity's beginnings, the hit that changed everything, managing conflict and the rumours that followed a heartbreaking loss.

How did Team Eternity Ghana begin? What really went into the making of “Defe Defe”? And how does a team built on faith handle conflict, loss and public scrutiny?On this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Nii Larte Lartey, founder and leader of Team Eternity Ghana, and Nana Yaw Apare, the group's music director, for a conversation about the journey behind one of Ghana's most talked-about gospel collectives.Before the chart-topping records, viral moments and nationwide recognition, there was a vision: to reach a generation through music and the message of Christ. We go back to the inception of Team Eternity, explore the experiences that shaped the group and unpack the journey that led to the phenomenon that is “Defe Defe.”But this conversation goes beyond the music.Team Eternity's story is about more than a hit song. It is about vision, relationships, perseverance, faith and what it takes to build something that lasts.If you've ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a successful music group, this conversation is for you.#ThePeswaPodcast #TeamEternityGhana #DefeDefe #NiiLarteLartey #GospelMusic #GhanaianGospel

On this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Femi Asante, lawyer, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Groupe Sebastien, and the woman behind brands including Red Chilli, Sandbox Beach Club and Makosa.But this is not just a conversation about building successful businesses. It is about the battles behind the brands, the pain behind the public image, and the faith required to keep going when life takes an unexpected turn.emi takes us through her journey from studying law to venturing into entrepreneurship and building businesses in Ghana's competitive hospitality industry. She shares the experiences that shaped her entrepreneurial path, the challenges of building Red Chilli, and the doubt and scepticism she encountered while building Sandbox.Beyond business, Femi opens up about life as a wife to a prominent public figure and the realities of navigating marriage when life becomes difficult. She reflects on supporting her husband through the devastating experience of a stroke and what such a season can teach you about love, sacrifice, resilience and the responsibilities we carry for the people closest to us.She speaks about a deeply painful experience that many women and couples endure away from the public eye. In a world where people often see the milestones but never the waiting, the disappointments or the grief, this is an opportunity to hear a different side of the journey.This is not a conversation about pretending that pain does not exist. It is about facing difficult realities, making room for grief, holding on to faith and finding the courage to keep moving forward.Share your thoughts in the comments. If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who may need to hear it.Subscribe to The Peswa Podcast for more honest conversations about the journeys, challenges and experiences of entrepreneurs building businesses and creating impact in Ghana and across Africa.

What does it really mean for a child to grow up on the streets of Ghana?In this deeply confronting episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Torwomenye Kwasi Mawuli Azaglo (TK), Founder and President of Future of Africa (FOA), for one of the most difficult conversations we've had about children living in street situations.TK doesn't speak about streetism from a distance. For years, he has gone into the streets of Accra, built relationships with children living there, listened to their stories and experienced their realities firsthand.And in this conversation, he holds nothing back.He shares some of the horrifying realities he has witnessed—from the story of a young boy who was shot by police and later died, to young girls facing sexual violence, pregnancy and devastating experiences while trying to survive on the streets.TK challenges the way Ghanaian society looks at street children. What happens when a child has nowhere safe to sleep? What happens when they are hungry? What happens when they are abused? What happens when the institutions that are supposed to protect them cannot provide a sustainable way out?From leaving his career at Ashesi University to dedicate himself fully to Future of Africa, to building programmes that provide rehabilitation, education, healthcare, skills training and pathways to employment, TK shares the journey that transformed his understanding of what it means to serve.This is not simply a conversation about street children.It is a conversation about poverty, abuse, childhood, responsibility, government, social systems, compassion and the kind of future we are creating for Ghana's children.Watch until the end.This is The Peswa Podcast.#ThePeswaPodcast #FutureOfAfrica #TKAzaglo #Ghana #StreetChildren #Streetism #YouthDevelopment #SocialImpact #GhanaPodcast #Africa

What really happened to UT Bank?In this deeply revealing episode of The Peswa Podcast, Captain (Rtd.) Prince Kofi Amoabeng, founder and former CEO of UT, opens up about one of the most consequential chapters of his life — the rise, transformation and eventual collapse of UT Bank.Captain Amoabeng takes us back to the beginning — from his early struggles with conventional banking and the creation of Unique Trust Financial Services, to the journey of trying to become a bank, the challenges of obtaining a banking licence, and eventually acquiring an existing bank and transforming it into UT Bank.He speaks candidly about the decisions that shaped UT, the mistakes that were made, the people he trusted, and the internal problems that emerged as the company transitioned from a small entrepreneurial operation into a major financial institution.Amoabeng revisits the events surrounding the 2017 revocation of UT Bank's licence, his understanding of what went wrong, the non-performing loans and financial difficulties facing the institution, and why he believes UT could have been saved.He also opens up about his relationship with former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, and why he later felt betrayed when UT Bank came under pressure.He reflects on what he believes he got wrong, the people who disappointed him, the political environment surrounding UT's collapse, and the lessons he believes African entrepreneurs need to understand before attempting to build institutions that outlive them.This is a conversation about UT Bank — but it is also a conversation about power, influence, trust and the cost of building in Africa.Watch until the end.This is Captain Kofi Amoabeng like you've never heard him before.Subscribe to The Peswa Podcast for more honest conversations with entrepreneurs, founders and leaders building Africa.#PeswaPodcast #KofiAmoabeng #UTBank #UTStory #Ghana #Entrepreneurship #Banking #Business #AfricanBusiness

In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Claudia Lumor, founder of Glitz Africa, for a wide-ranging conversation about entrepreneurship, purpose, calling, leadership, politics and the journey of building something that outlives you.Claudia takes us through her journey from working in banking in the UK and Ghana to building Glitz Africa into a major platform for African fashion, media, creativity and storytelling.But this conversation goes far beyond Glitz.We explore what it actually means to have a calling, how to recognize what you may be called to do, and the courage required to answer that call when it takes you away from the path you originally planned.From building a brand from an idea to understanding purpose, ambition, failure and service, this is a conversation about what you are here to build—and what you do when you finally realize it.If you're trying to figure out your purpose, build something meaningful, or understand what it takes to move from idea → calling → execution → impact, this conversation is for you.Watch, listen and join the conversation.Subscribe to The Peswa Podcast for more conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, leaders and people building the future of Ghana and Africa.

In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Eric Gugua for a deeply personal conversation about identity, purpose, ambition, suffering, family and the price of becoming the person you were meant to be.Eric takes us through his journey of building Saneside and Beyond Creatives, and the lessons he has learned along the way about knowing who you are—and deciding early what you want your life to stand for.We talk about why it is important to define yourself before the world defines you, and why some of the most meaningful things you can pursue will inevitably demand sacrifice, pain and suffering.But the conversation goes deeper.Eric opens up about growing up through difficult circumstances with a single mother and how those experiences shaped the person he became. He reflects on the weight of individual decisions and a sobering reality many people don't think about enough:One person's decision can put an entire family under attack.From entrepreneurship and creativity to family, identity, purpose and the hidden cost of making consequential choices, this is a conversation about what it really means to build a life that matters.If you're trying to figure out who you are, what you want to achieve, or whether the struggle you're experiencing is worth it, this episode is for you.Beyond Conversation is coming to Accra.📅 September 26, 2026Get your tickets now: Tickets — Beyond ConversationWatch. Listen. Reflect.Welcome to The Peswa Podcast.#ThePeswaPodcast #EricGugua #Entrepreneurship #Purpose #Creativity #PersonalDevelopment #AfricanEntrepreneurs #Ghana #Nigeria

On this episode of The Peswa Podcast Toolkit, we sit down with Eno Quagraine, the woman behind Talkative Mom, for an unusually honest conversation about motherhood, entrepreneurship, pregnancy, childbirth, trauma and the realities that often remain unspoken.Eno takes us through the journey of building Talkative Mom — from a personal blog documenting her own experiences as a mother into a growing platform for mothers and families, a parenting app, media platform, community space and much more.But this conversation goes far beyond building a brand.Eno opens up about the realities of pregnancy and childbirth, including the experiences and traumas that women can carry long after delivery. She talks about the fears surrounding childbirth, the things women don't always say out loud, and why being honest about the difficult parts of motherhood matters.Most importantly, she speaks directly to the men and husbands who may never fully understand what their partners go through.Watch, listen and join the conversation.Subscribe to The Peswa Podcast for more honest conversations with the people building businesses, changing industries and creating their own paths.#ThePeswaPodcast #EnoQuagraine #TalkativeMom #Motherhood #Pregnancy #Childbirth #MaternalHealth #Parenting #Entrepreneurship #Ghana