In this special recap episode of Amazing Exploits with Joshua Olaniyi, we look back at Season 2 — featuring highlights, punchy moments, and powerful insights from 14 conversations with founders, creatives, and leaders across tech, business, and culture.

Whether you’re discovering the podcast for the first time or have been with us all season, this episode is a quick way to experience the best of what we’ve shared — and what’s ahead.

Thank you for listening, supporting, and growing with us. Season 3 will be even better.

In this episode of Amazing Exploits with Joshua Olaniyi, Joshua sits down with Okikiola Oloyede, a software engineer, founder of Kikillet Jewelry, and a mum, to talk honestly about balancing a tech career, building a business, and raising a family.

Okikiola shares her journey from studying Computer Science at Ajayi Crowther University to becoming a Solutions Engineer, while launching and running Kikilet Jewelry in Lagos and navigating motherhood.

They discuss figuring things out without a mentor, using a technical mindset in business, bringing structure into entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to balance work, ambition, and family life.

This episode is for women in tech, working mums, and 9–5 professionals who want to build something meaningful alongside their careers.

In this episode of Amazing Exploits with Joshua Olaniyi, I sit down with Jordan Belonwu, Creative Director at Belonwus, to talk about building a design studio, leading creative teams, and doing meaningful work in a fast-changing industry.

Jordan shares his journey from studying Fine Arts at the University of Benin, to working at Bamboo, and eventually founding Belonwus. We explore his creative process, lessons from building a studio, and staying relevant in an AI-driven design world.

Whether you’re a designer, creative founder, or someone thinking about craft, leadership, and long-term impact, this conversation is full of practical insights and reflections on building work that matters.

In this episode of Amazing Exploits with Joshua Olaniyi, Joshua speaks with Bukola Olaomo — storyteller, voice-over artist, mental health advocate, and host of the Exhale Podcast.

We discuss mental health in Nigeria, healing through storytelling, vulnerability, and the journey of building a purpose-driven podcast. Bukola also shares reflections on faith, showing up when impact isn’t visible, and using your voice meaningfully — even with limited resources.

This episode is for creatives, advocates, and anyone seeking clarity, healing, and purpose.

In this episode of Amazing Exploits with Joshua Olaniyi, I sit down with Emmanuel Faith, HR Manager and Team Lead at Africhange, and Lead Consultant at HR Clinic.

Emmanuel shares his journey from studying Economics at Obafemi Awolowo University to building a purposeful career in Human Resources, mentoring young professionals, and advising startups on people, culture, and leadership.

We explore what it truly takes to build strong cultures, find, hire, and retain great talent, and grow meaningful careers in Africa’s evolving startup ecosystem. The conversation also dives into the role of books, mentorship, and doing good work — and learning how to talk about it authentically without overselling.

This episode is for founders, leaders, HR professionals, and ambitious young Africans looking to build people-first companies and long-term careers with impact.

🎧 Tune in for practical insights, honest reflections, and a clear vision for the future of HR and work in Africa.

From studying Marine Science at FUTA to becoming the CEO of Chef Nahnah Food & Confectioneries and Pastry Hub Africa, Nancy Amaku’s journey is a masterclass in purpose, resilience, and faith.

In this episode, she shares how a simple COVID experiment grew into a thriving food brand, how she rebuilt after her bakery was demolished, and why she continues to empower women through The Lady’s Lord Empowerment Initiative.

We discuss navigating setbacks, building a digital presence, finding direction during challenging times, and practical ways to secure grants or raise funds for your business in Nigeria.

If you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or young woman trying to build something meaningful—this conversation will inspire you, challenge you, and remind you that your purpose is bigger than any setback.

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Join me on this Amazing Exploits episode as we sit down with Olanrewaju Akinsiku, founder and creative director of Sevunteen Tailored, a leading bespoke men’s brand in Nigeria. From studying Project Management at FUTA to spending a decade building a name in menswear, Olanrewaju shares his journey of craft, mindset, and entrepreneurship.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• How early challenges shaped his path into fashion.
• The philosophy behind meticulous craftsmanship and quality.
• Lessons for aspiring designers looking to build a brand in Nigeria.
• Insights on growing a business and leaving a legacy.

Whether you’re a budding designer, entrepreneur, or simply love fashion, this conversation is packed with practical insights, inspiration, and real-life lessons.

What separates creators who build meaningful impact from the rest? It’s the obsession with finding problems worth solving.

In this episode, I speak with Tunde Ogunkunle — founder and CEO of Dropp, founder of Nbari Kingdom, architect, and educator, about how culture, identity, and community shape creativity and innovation in Africa.

We dive into:

• Why problem obsession is the ultimate superpower for creators and entrepreneurs.
• How architecture and design thinking shape critical skills for creatives.
• Building Dropp: solving real problems in the African food industry.
• Nbari Kingdom: fostering community, talent, and culture for African creatives.
• How to stay authentic while creating for the future.
  

Whether you’re a designer, entrepreneur, or creator, this conversation is a blueprint for building work that matters without losing yourself in the process.

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Tunde Ogunkunle: IG - @tunde.ogunkunle

Dropp: getdropp.com

Nbari Kingdom: nbari.design

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In this episode of Amazing Exploits, I sit with Tobi Adara —Senior Product Manager at Vesicash and Co-founder of Terntribe—to unpack what it really takes to build fintech products that scale across Africa, thrive under pressure, and embrace the mindset of doing hard things.

We explore the chaos of African fintech, the realities of product-market fit, expanding into multiple markets, and why open source and community building matter more than ever.

Whether you’re a product manager, designer, developer, early founder, or student, this conversation gives you the clarity, frameworks, and mindset to grow, contribute, and build with purpose.

What You’ll Learn

• Why “doing hard things” is a real advantage

• How to build products that scale across African markets

• Mindsets for thriving in pressure, chaos, and uncertainty

• How to pursue PMF — and when to walk away

• Open source explained, in simple terms

• Actionable steps for aspiring product managers

• The Africa Tobi hopes to help shape

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In this episode, I sit with Tunde Osinowo, a Continuous Improvement Specialist at FrieslandCampina, to unpack the mindset behind growth, leadership, and real change.

Tunde shares why failure is part of the journey, how he helps teams embrace improvement using the Unfreeze–Change–Refreeze framework, and what it takes to lead in Nigeria’s tough manufacturing environment. He also shared how giving his life to Christ transformed his approach to work and leadership.

A focused, inspiring conversation for young professionals, engineers, leaders, and anyone committed to growth.

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