In this episode of AfroTradePod, we sit down with Nykeeba Brown, a lawyer and cross-border cultural trade strategist, to explore one of the most important questions shaping Africa's economic future: why isn't progress moving as fast as it should?

Across the continent, there is no shortage of talent, ideas, or ambition. Yet, growth is often slowed by fragmentation — multiple institutions, parallel initiatives, and uncoordinated efforts working toward the same goals without alignment.

Drawing parallels with systems like the European Union, Nykeeba breaks down why structure, coordination, and unified frameworks are critical for unlocking faster, more effective trade and collaboration across Africa. 

If you care about African trade, AFCFTA, the creative economy, cross-border partnerships, and building systems that scale, this is a conversation worth listening to.

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