In this episode, we sit down with Aishah N. Ahmad — a global finance and policy expert, philanthropist, and advocate for inclusive leadership — for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, giving, and impact in Africa.Aishah reflects on her journey across public policy, finance, and governance, including her time as Nigeria’s first female Deputy Governor for Financial System Stability. Beyond her professional career, she shares insights from her work in the social sector, her commitment to advancing women’s leadership, and the thinking behind the launch of the Amfani Zhiba Foundation.We also explore her recent investiture as Soniya Asusu Nupe, the responsibility that comes with cultural leadership, and how she sees the role of philanthropy evolving — particularly for women and next-generation African leaders.

In this episode of the APF Podcast Series, Mosun Layode sits down with Adeleke Alex-Adedipe, Managing Partner at Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe, to discuss his impactful philanthropic journey. From his roots in finance, tech, and corporate law, to his shift towards social impact, Adeleke shares the pivotal moments that shaped his commitment to giving back.Tune in as we explore his blend of corporate and personal philanthropy, the causes he's passionate about, and the values that drive his charitable efforts. He also offers valuable insights for those looking to use their resources for good and reflects on the legacy he hopes to leave for the next generation.

In this episode of the APF Podcast Series, Mosun Layode, Executive Director of African Philanthropy Forum, sits down with Matthew Ilube — entrepreneur, athlete, and long-time volunteer with the African Gifted Foundation. Matt shares how his journey from the rugby field to the world of philanthropy has shaped his perspective on leadership, service, and youth empowerment.Through stories of working with young Africans across London, Kampala, and Accra, he reflects on the power of sports, mentorship, and community to drive lasting change. Tune in as we explore how Africa’s next generation is redefining what it means to give, lead, and leave a legacy.

In this episode, we discuss how Yellowwoods integrates social impact into their investment strategy and the success stories and impact of Harambee’s work in reducing youth unemployment. 

In this episode, we engage in a deeply interesting conversation with Her Excellency Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi, Founder of the Above Whispers Media Foundation. Our conversation delves into her transformative work at AWMF, exploring the vision and personal experiences that inspired the establishment of the foundation. Her insights shed light on the critical intersection of media, advocacy, and women's empowerment in today’s society.

We also explore innovative strategies for tackling gender inequality and gender based violence. The discussion highlights the significance of targeted funding in promoting women's rights, enhancing economic empowerment, and fostering social justice.

In this episode, we discuss the impact of The Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation in the Nigerian public sector with our guest, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, Co-founder and Executive Vice Chair of the foundation.

We also discuss the vision behind the foundation and how it is making a difference through its philanthropic efforts and partnerships with the government and various stakeholders to enhance public sector representation and boost healthcare infrastructure in Nigeria.

In this podcast, we delve into the rich history of the Ishk Tolaram Foundation, gaining a firsthand account of its journey. We explore the foundation's impactful initiatives that aim to provide underserved youth with access to quality education, healthcare, and skills training in Indonesia, Nigeria and Singapore. Additionally, we discuss the foundation's unwavering commitment to creating positive impacts within communities through philanthropy, responsible investing, and sustainable business practices. We are speaking to Divya Patel, Chief Executive Officer of Ishk Tolaram Foundation.

As CEO, she oversees the organisation’s global strategy and partnerships and champions innovation in impact financing and greater participation from the private sector in funding solutions. Prior to Ishk, Divya spent a decade in management consulting in London and Singapore followed by building accelerator programs to grow Singapore’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. Her passion remains in delivering impact through needs-oriented, effective and sustainable solutions.

In this podcast, we delve into the history of Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation, explore how it empowers the next generation for positive change through specific programs, address challenges facing young people in South Africa, and discuss collaboration strategies to amplify their impact and reach. InWe are speaking to Mmabatho Maboya, Chief Executive Officer at Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation.

The Foundation provides innovative programmes that focus on improving education and supporting small business development. The Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation is an independent Public Benefit Organization, with a staff complement of 150 and close to a million beneficiaries.

Mmabatho has contributed immensely to the Foundation’s mission in driving programmes that contribute to the socio-economic development of South Africa.

In addition, she has driven the Foundation’s participation in key sectors and industries, enabling her to direct the Foundation’s strategic alignment with multi-sector networks.

In this podcast episode, we dive into the unique Co-CEO strategy with our guest Katie Bunten-Wamaru, Co-CEO, African Visionary Fund.at the African Visionary Fund, exploring the distinct roles and responsibilities of the co-leaders and how they complement each other.

After 12 years on both sides of the table, Katie saw the inequities of the philanthropic sector firsthand. She watched nonprofit leaders twist themselves into pretzels to fit into competing donor frameworks, while at the same time funders struggle to diversify their pipeline. Now co-CEO of the African Visionary Fund, Katie is helping foundations fund more equitably and drive more resources to African visionaries to accelerate their impact.

In this episode we uncover the impact stories of African visionaries empowered by three years of long-term, unrestricted funding, shedding light on the fund's learning in this regard.

We also get an update on the progress of their goal to raise $10 million to support 35 organizations by 2023. Discover the transparency and accountability in AVF's grantee partner selection process, as well as their approach to viewing money as just one resource among many. Finally, we explore the surprises encountered on the AVF journey and how they influence the fund's work.

African Visionary Fund is a non-profit that provides an avenue for donors to move resources quickly to African visionaries to accelerate their impact. The Fund is designed to allow African visionaries to further focus on efficiently delivering on their mission and investing for the future.