where young african hustlers take center stage.
hosted by bertha tobias, the show uncovers the highs, lows, and wild turns of africa’s boldest young entrepreneurs. from food to fashion, tech to policy, these are the hustlers shaping the future, their way. no fluff. no clichés. just honest, unfiltered conversations about what it takes to build something that matters.
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chatting to david akinin, the founder and ceo of JABU, a game-changing e-commerce and logistics platform. we talk about JABU’s meteoric rise—from securing over $15 million in funding to becoming a key player in africa’s last-mile distribution. JABU made history as the first namibian startup to join Y Combinator during the accelerator’s summer batch in 2021. david chats about his venezuelan roots, being a student at the university of chicago and the power of conviction.
esperance luvindao is a health advocate, medical doctor, public speaking coach and forbes 30 Under 30 awardee. In february 2022, she won the commonwealth points of light award for offering 44,000 free online consultations to people during the coronavirus pandemic. in this video, she opens up about overcoming loss due to growing up without parents, revolutionizing healthcare in africa and her international recognition by forbes africa and the queen.
hanging out with Africa’s #GoldenBoy, luis munana, a forbes 30 under 30 awardee and a true multi-hyphenate. from creating the luxury fashion brand zuriel and sparkling wine brand razul to producing the children’s show waka waka moo, luis is the gift that keeps on giving. now a cast member of the netflix reality hit young, famous & african, luis shares how he landed on the show, his modeling breakthrough in Cape Town, and growing up in a religious home. this is a candid conversation about persistence, reinvention, and staying true to your vision.
bertha tobias is a rhodes scholar pursuing an msc in sustainability, enterprise & environment at oxford university and frequently publishes opinion articles on oil, gas, & green hydrogen developments. she is a member of phi beta kappa, the oldest academic honor society in the united states, where she graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in international relations. she is passionate about blending media, policy, and business to set the stage for the next wave of courageous african leaders.
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