️ The Diary of an African Entrepreneur – with Deji Adebusoye Welcome to The Diary of an African Entrepreneur , the podcast dedicated to African startups and business leaders who are building, growing, and thriving against the odds. Hosted by entrepreneur, author, and speaker Deji Adebusoye , this series dives deep into the real stories, raw challenges, and practical strategies behind doing business on the continent. Each episode brings you firsthand insights, candid reflections, and expert advice tailored for the African business environment—from navigating red tape and scaling under pressure to funding, innovation, and leadership in uncertain times. If you’re a founder, startup leader, or aspiring entrepreneur ready to make your mark in Africa’s dynamic (and often demanding) markets, this podcast is your playbook. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe, share, and start thriving.</strong
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Episode #16
From Failure to Factory: Rebuilding African Agriculture with Data
Jan 21, 202655 minS1
<p>Most entrepreneurs start with a dream.</p><p>Desmond Kony started with a death.</p><p>In this episode of The Diary of an African Entrepreneur, Deji Adebusoye sits down with Desmond Kony, CEO and Founder of Complete Farmer, to unpack one of the most misunderstood industries in Africa: agriculture.</p><p>After the sudden death of his father, Desmond inherited a small pineapple farm in Ghana — a business he never wanted. The farm failed. Crops collapsed. Logistics broke down. Cash ran out. But that failure sparked a revelation.</p><p>Desmond stopped seeing farming as land and started se...
From Obscurity to Impact: Scaling to Billions & The Art of Leadership with Tayo Osiyemi
Dec 12, 20251h 9mS1
<p>How do you move from the "quiet kid" in the background to the CEO of a company with an N11bn turnover?</p><p> In this episode of The Diary of an African Entrepreneur, Deji sits down with Tayo Osiyemi, the newly appointed CEO of SKLD Integrated Services. Tayo shares his incredible journey from his early days at Lagos State Polytechnic and OAU to leading one of Nigeria’s most dynamic companies. </p><p>We dive deep into the mechanics of scaling a business - moving from N150m to over N11bn in revenue, and the specific strategies us...
Why Investors Reject Businesses: Legal & Regulatory Mistakes You Must Fix First!
Nov 27, 202516 minS1
<p>Every entrepreneur wants investors , but are YOU ready for investment?</p><p>In this full episode of Diary of an African Entrepreneur, Deji Adebusoye breaks down the four major legal and regulatory areas that every founder MUST examine before presenting their business to an investor.</p><p>This episode will help you understand:</p><p>🔥 Why investors walk away during due diligence</p><p>🔥 The legal documents and registrations every SME must have</p><p>🔥 How permits, licenses and statutory filings affect your fundability</p><p>🔥 The power of contracts in proving commercial viability</p><p>🔥 Why ownership clarity is a non-negoti...
How to Know If Your Business Is Ready for Investors | Diary of an African Entrepreneur
Nov 12, 202516 minS1
<p>In this episode of Diary of an African Entrepreneur, Deji Adebusoye dives deep into what it really means to be ready for investment. </p><p>Before investors carry out due diligence on your business, you must first diligence yourself. From mindset to market understanding, Deji explains how to evaluate your own readiness, identify gaps, and understand your industry dynamics, whether you’re in a growing, mature, or declining market. </p><p>Learn how to position your company for investment, avoid common founder mistakes, and build credibility with investors. </p><p>👉 Watch till the end to learn what investors are reall...
How Zeraki is Transforming African Education | Isaac Nyagolo’s Journey from Scholarships to Startups
Oct 29, 202551 minS1
<p>In this episode of Diary of an African Entrepreneur, we sit with Isaac Nyagol, founder and CEO of Zeraki—a Kenyan EdTech company redefining how schools, teachers, students, and parents interact through technology.</p><p>Isaac’s journey began in education management, where he led scholarship and mentorship programs at the Equity Group Foundation in Kenya. While helping top-performing students from low-income backgrounds succeed in high school, he discovered a deeper challenge: many learners struggled not just financially, but academically—and teachers lacked the tools and data to support them effectively.</p><p>This realization became the seed for Zeraki...
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