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Banana Island Living Podcasts

50 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratings

Banana Island Living - A community business and lifestyle podcast for a happier, healthier, more informed living.

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The Intrepid Diplomat Episode

December 21, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

With nearly 30 years as an international civil servant working with the UN, Yewande Odia has been in all the hotspots - Somalia, Haiti, Goma, Tchad and yes, even New York (the original hotspot)!   In this episode, we discuss: UN or bust - how to get your foot through the door; Trevor Noah, Chris Rock and the attraction of the educated comic; Theatre arts, school band, UN? Not the most obvious of career paths; Dangerous situations and intense friendships - the correlation; Korean dramas...

The Trump In Law episode

November 22, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

As if Sarah Boulos’s backstory (past imperfect?) was not epic enough, her present continuous one merits its own Hollywood (or is it Nollywood?) biopic. Born in Burkina Faso, schooled in France and US, Lebanese father and  French mother; living in Nigeria for many decades, Sarah has truly bloomed where she was planted. Vibrant, passionate and a muse, Sarah’s life has been one of great highs and horrible lows, heady peaks and shattering troughs, filled with sublime moments and truly ridiculou...

The Work Life Episode

September 14, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

Blessing Adesiyan established WorkLife Africa, a think-tank focussed on transforming the continent's workforce and work spaces. She has made quite a journey from tech to care, not the first pivot that springs to mind  but as the mistress of making lemonade from lemons, she now sits comfortably in her own skin. In this episode, we discuss: Finding yourself pregnant in Uni and making it work; The incredible power of a loving father; Growing up in Nigeria, being fearless and that unquantifi...

The Creative Entrepreneur Episode

September 14, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Ugoma Ebilah is a polymath - she has been an economist, successful financier, clothes designer, art dealer and now, one word which might just work when trying to box the unboxable would be 'creative entrepreneur'.  In this episode, we discuss: The corporate lane, having an eye, wanting more and the side hustle mission creep.  Clarity vs choosing not to know. The indefinable attractiveness of being light. The secret dream job, the Mercedes Benz dream car and that most un-pc of creatures ...

The PR Strategist Episode

April 03, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

Only the paranoid survive! Only the paranoid survive?  Yes! Tokunboh George - Taylor lives by that mantra and she really should know. She is THE foremost PR strategist in Nigeria and founding Managing Director at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Nigeria. Served her and her clients well (very well) and in this episode, we discuss: branding, self branding and positioning; that line between branding and pushiness; knowing what you want and getting ready to get it; Ikoyi Club, Golf and strategisin...

The Newswatch Survivor Episode

February 21, 2023 22:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Uzo Nzeogu, a talented artist who studied Fine and Applied Arts at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka with greats like Bruce Onobrakpeya and El Anatsui seemed all set to claim his place as a fine artist. But then, he did the maths, ditched paint and chose pragmatism.  Pragmatism led him to Newswatch, to Dele Giwa,  to Ray Ekpu, to Dan Agbese and to 'the happiest time of my life'. The newsroom rush, the boardroom manoeuvring, the tragic, shocking murder of Dele Giwa, Uzo was in the thick of it...

The Beauty Queen Entrepreneur

February 06, 2023 22:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

Helen took a short trip away from university and came back as Miss Nigeria 1979! Sharp, shrewd and always impeccably turned out, Helen Prest Ajayi neatly turned the beauty currency into entrepreneurship, into businesses way ahead of the times.  In this episode, we discuss: using what you have to get what you want. spotting trends way ahead of time. Buka (yes, that Buka) and the fast food thing. SPARE, Prince Harry and telling your own story. Jogging in Banana Island really can inspire ...

The Multi-tasking OAP (On Air Personality).

January 26, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Eku Edewor is many things but one thing she definitely is not is a slacker. Not just a pretty face (and what a pretty face), she believes in grafting and earning her flowers. In this episode, we discuss: 9 years old and catching the bug (yes, do put your daughter on the stage Mrs. Worthington). 53 Extra, Castle & Castle, Netflix and longevity in the business. UK or Naij? - would I?, should I?, could I ? and the angst of choice. Identity and name change. Not black enough v not quite whit...

The Property Entrepreneur

January 11, 2023 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

A lion in the den who has made his mark on the property landscape. Paul Onwuanibe is group chief executive officer of Landmark Africa Group. With  formal education in Architecture, Property Development and Construction Management, together with a London Business School MBA with a merit in “Value Engineering” Paul  is one of the renowned lions on the  Nigerian business reality show "Lion's Den" and in this episode, we discuss: the Lion's Den and choosing winners (or not). that initial fund...

The Intellectual Entrepreneur

December 15, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

For years, Dr. Ayo Aderinwale lived and breathed African political science. He has been in exile fleeing Abacha's regime, been a key figure in the plans and preparations for the United States of Africa, been Deputy President, Economic, Social and Cultural Council of the African Union, established and became executive director of the African Leadership Forum... and then on a flight from Addis, after a particularly frustrating  episode, he had his damascene moment. He was done! Bye bye politic...

The Diaspora Entrepreneur

December 01, 2022 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Old Gregorian, avid Banana Island Living listener and serial entrepreneur, Adeyemo Sodipo, has embedded himself in the community he migrated into - St. Louis, Missouri. He has set up businesses, serves as a trustee of that most WASP of WASP American institutions, the private Prep school, been a union employer and sits on the board of his local Crime Victim Advocacy Centre.  Adeyemo represents that most conflicted of individuals - the diaspora Nigerian. In this episode we discuss: Once a Gr...

The Artistic Septuagenarian

November 03, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

Continuing our series unveiling the experiences and memories of the generation before ours, how they lived, loved and explored, our guest is none other than The  Original Original, the legend in her own lifetime, Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye. An absolute one-off in the art and craft space and an all-round wonderful personality, Mama Nike shares incredible awe-inspiring stories spanning six decades. In this episode, we discuss: The 14-year-old runaway bride. Serendipity vs making your own l...

The Artistic Octogenarian

November 03, 2022 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Continuing our series unveiling the experiences and memories of the generation before ours, how they lived, loved and explored, our guest is none other than The  Original Original, the legend in her own lifetime, Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye. An absolute one-off in the art and craft space and an all-round wonderful personality, Mama Nike shares incredible awe-inspiring stories spanning six decades. In this episode, we discuss: The 14-year-old runaway bride. Serendipity vs making your own l...

The Artistic Septuagenarian

November 03, 2022 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Continuing our series unveiling the experiences and memories of the generation before ours, how they lived, loved and explored, our guest is none other than The  Original Original, the legend in her own lifetime, Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye. An absolute one-off in the art and craft space and an all-round wonderful personality, Mama Nike shares incredible awe-inspiring stories spanning six decades. In this episode, we discuss: The 14-year-old runaway bride. Serendipity vs making your own l...

The Musical Octogenarian

October 20, 2022 22:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

The fourth in our series of conversations with people 75 years and over, our conversation with the musical octogenarian is one that uplifts and serenades. We speak with Edna Jane Deinyo Soyanwo (EJD). Born on Sunday January 7th, 1934, EJD holds a BA (Dunelm) degree, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of London, Associate of the Royal College of Music (ARCM) and a Masters in Education from the University of North Wales (Bangor). She has had a long successful teachin...

The Royal Professor Episode

October 06, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

The third in our series of conversations with people 75 years and over, our conversation with the royal professor could not have come at a better time - a week after Queen Elizabeth's passing. We speak with Emeritus Professor Osato Frank Giwa-Osagie, Cambridge educated obstetrician-gynaecologist and educator. Professor Giwa-Osagie is a recipient of the Adrian Stokes Memorial award from Guys Hospital Medical School, London, 1975, Chevalier du Lion, Republic of Senegal, Dakar, and a truly wor...

The Agbaje Episode

September 22, 2022 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

The second in our series of conversations with people 75 years and over, this episode is a truly special one. We meet two Agbaje sisters (82 and 91 years old) who have lived their best lives and lived to tell the tale.  Mrs. Moulin Ashake Agbaje - Anozie and Ms. Wule Agbaje (the Agbajes) are special, and boy, do let us know it! In this episode, we talk about:  life as children of a millionaire in pre-independence Nigeria polygamy and family life la dolce vita in 50s England Cliff Richar...

The Intrepid Octogenarian Episode

September 01, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Hers was the generation that saw the best of times and, arguably, the worst of times.  The heady, optimistic pre Nigerian independence days and then, the abyss of the Civil War.  Mrs. Eugenia Arinola Afolabi has seen it all, done it all and wears the robes with a twinkle in her eye. In this episode we discuss: being wooed and wedded in 50s Nigeria; life as a foreign student in 50/60s England; fostering - good and not so great; skiing whilst black; from Guinea to Japan, New York to Belg...

The Big C Episode

July 28, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

The big C, the dreaded C, that soul destroying word we do everything possible (or at least try) to avoid. Yes, Cancer!  In seeking to find some cause for optimism, no matter how faint, we speak to Moji Animashaun, an experienced cancer treatment professional with over 30 years' experience as a radiation therapist.  Moji retired as a Deputy Director in the Oncology unit at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in 2018 after practising in 5 different hospitals on 3 different continent...

The Very Social Lawyer Episode

July 06, 2022 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

Sade Doherty works hard - at being a business lawyer,  family court assessor, school governor, Musical Society of Nigeria trustee, Centre for Contemporary Arts trustee, and at that most social of High Church communities, The Pink Ladies of the Cathedral Church of Christ. In this episode, we talk about:  wearing many hats  being 'se kari' or in English - strategic hard work Obama Nigerian politics today and groan, the joke - never smutty but not clean either. A light, soufflé of an ep...

The Healthy Lifestyle Episode

June 23, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

'The diet starts tomorrow!' Yeah, sure.  We've all been there, said that, got the oversized tee shirt.  Olamide Balogun, the 'awakening lifestyles' guru and certified wellness coach, puts us through our paces and tells us a few home truths about those healthy choices.  We discuss: losing weight  veganism on a Nigerian diet what not to eat or drink fasting Downton Abbey (who knew?) faith and that seemingly constantly recurring Proverbs 31 woman music, books and yes, that joke thing. ...

The International Children's Day Episode

June 04, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Children have a voice, they should be encouraged to use it and people should be encouraged to listen (with apologies to the Duchess of Sussex).  Tsemaye, Kwezi, Alicia and Tom from Nigeria, South Africa, France and the United Kingdom share their thoughts.  We talk about: the war in Ukraine what makes them happy what they would like for the world  the environment Movies - Encanto, Star Wars, Books, Music and yes, we get the obligatory joke - from the vaguely amusing to the groan worthy...

The Special Needs Episode

May 19, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 41.3 MB

Special Educational Needs (SEN) has become rather a ‘thing’ but was it ever thus and we are just more aware now? What do we mean by SEN? You know that feeling when you think something is not quite right? The worry, the angst, who do you call? What do you do? Apparently, “1 in 5 of us has dyslexia” - Dyslexia Nigeria, so yes, it is a ‘thing’. In the post-Covid world, what have practitioners in the coal face noticed about the children they see?  In this episode, the second in our Education ...

The Education Entrepreneur Episode

April 13, 2022 23:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MB

You get the degrees, plan for the business, find the ideal one at the right price - what could possibly go wrong?  Well, plenty as it turns out.  Tope Egoh takes us through her adventures in the education space in the UK and now in Nigeria. The highs and lows, agony and ecstasy. She tells us, knowing what she knows now, would she do it all again?  In this episode, Tope discusses resilience, passion, burdensome regulation and yes, even racism! In your face, can’t-avoid-it racism. The first...

The Wealth Advisor's Edition

March 30, 2022 22:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

This Women’s Month we demystify money, wealth creation and preservation and who better to do this than a woman who does all these and does them well. Bimpe Nkontchou, legal practitioner, family office manager, wealth advisor, art patron extraordinaire  and now fintechpreneur! In this episode, we chat about: Advising the Uber wealthy; Succession planning versus ‘Apres moi, le deluge’; Bimpe’s thoughts on NFTs and Crypto; Asa, the latest album, keeping that headspace and yep, the quintes...

The Theatre Master’s Episode

March 17, 2022 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

‘Niyi Coker, Jr. is currently Professor & Director of the School of Theatre, Television and Film at San Diego State University in California.  Prior to which for 14 years, he was the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Chair & Distinguished Professor in African-American Studies at the University of Missouri in Saint Louis.  Despite formidable opposition, he created the first and only degree granting program in African-American Studies at the University of Alabama in 1999—almost 30 years post-civil rights...

The Young and Restless episode

February 17, 2022 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

Educated and intrepid with the world as their oyster, the African millennial is young and restless. Fearlesss, ambitious, fiercely afro-centric, secure in their own skin and ready to try new dating options.  Kemi Afun-Ogido (or Dolly to the chosen few) is a policy analyst with the AfDB. She has her finger on the pulse of African agribusiness and worked and/or visited over 25 African countries. She is engaging and totally charming talking about: Her Nigerian-Indian roots ;  Online dating (...

The Arty Attorney’s Episode

February 03, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

We have discussed with artists, masters and collectors about this topic, but what does it mean to the maven of the arts who is also a chief from the Benin Kingdom, the original home of some of these looted works? Do note the use of the word ‘works’, not just ‘artworks’. Our guest, Chief Charles Uwesunyi-Edosomwan, is a mega lawyer, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria who has represented both sides of the political aisle and won the trust of both. He is also the Obasuyi of Benin Kingdom, a life mem...

The New Year Episode

January 06, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

2021 was quite the year: a roller coaster of highs and lows, peaks and troughs, agonies and nearly-there ecstasy.  In our new year episode, guests and listeners of our podcast share their reflections on 2021 and their hopes for 2022. In spite of (or perhaps because of) 2021, they look forward with optimism and positivity.  This is the tonic you didn’t know you needed. Contributors to the episode: Yewande Osahrieme-Odia Seyi Ojuri Leonard Lawani Alimi Adewale Dr Otefe Edebi Paula Oko...

The (Guilt - free) Christmas Episode

December 23, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

For a guilt free Christmas, we give you the perfect present - a worthy edition with just the right amount of fun. Nkoyo Rapu shows what is possible and how far our dreams can go in reshaping  our communities and building a mega social enterprise. Her organization, Bethesda Child Support Agency and what is now termed ‘the Bethesda Model’ has well over 900 children over 4 schools, a Skills Acquisition centre and has been studied at Harvard Business School. We discuss the Bethesda Model, Dr. ...

The Maverick Collector’s Episode

December 09, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

Femi Akinsanya - investment banker, broker, educationist and foremost art collector, is no art dilettante.  His passion for collecting transcends that plaything of the idle HNI hour, minute or even year - it began with his distinctive upbringing by a woke Yoruba grandmother ahead of her time, a public librarian.  We discuss selling a business you started from scratch, finding a buyer, succession planning, Mayflower School, Ikenne, Wole Soyinka and, of course, ART and REPATRIATION! In this...

The e-Naira Intro Episode

November 25, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

The Nigerian Central Bank Digital Currency, e-Naira, has finally launched, and Oluwaseun Odeku, Associate Director, Forensic Services, KPMG, walks us through. In this episode, we look at  What exactly is the e-Naira? Why do we need the e-Naira? Step by step process for e-Naira wallet The security/privacy concerns The future for TelCos, Banks, Fintechs and the PSB Approvals The opportunity for ForEx and PAPSS And yes, our guest has a laugh out loud joke😊 Links Mentioned: Oluwaseun O...

The Diaspora Millennial Podcaster Episode

November 11, 2021 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

The Diaspora Millennial Podcaster Episode. With now over 7,000 downloads and a million thanks to our fantastic listeners, in this episode, we look at the Nigerian podcasting landscape. The Diaspora Millennial is one demographic that has taken to podcasting with real passion. We sit down with diaspora millennial podcaster, Matilda Bakare, producer and co-host of the Africalypso podcast. Matilda and her fellow hosts record and publish their content from  Canada..  We talk about podcasting f...

The Art Maestro Episode - Bruce Onabrakpeya

October 28, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

This week's edition features Nigerian printmaker, painter and all round maestro, Bruce Onabrakpeya. His candour, complex personality and sharp wit made for a truly intriguing conversation.  We discussed Zaria Rebels, return of stolen art, his Harmattan Workshop, his die-hard love for Nigeria; oh, and his intriguing answer to the question ‘who do you admire most?’ Yes, the maestro does have a fun side. Listen and discover this whole different side to BRUCE Onabrakpeya. Links Mentioned: A...

The Niger Delta Episode

October 14, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Mention of the Niger Delta of Nigeria and good (okay, goodish) news in the same sentence is not a song that’s often heard.  Our guest, Dr Dara Akala who runs an NGO in the heart of the Niger Delta,  has a soothing narrative, one well worth sharing.  Dr Akala, a development economist and Executive Director of the corporate social enterprise PIND, has a plan, a plan that seems to be working and, one, one dares to hope, making a real difference in the lives of people of the Niger Delta.  Her...

The Fintech Episode

September 30, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

In the rather concerning landscape of the current Nigerian economy, and in spite of COVID-19(or perhaps because of), one segment of the economy seems to be doing exceptionally well - Fintech. The numbers are head turning -Flutterwave valued at $1 billion (that is $200 million more than the highest value bank in Nigeria); Paga and Andela now with a $1.5 billion valuation. Is Fintech the new oil? Bigger than oil? Victor Ndukauba, expert investor and the Deputy Managing Director of Afrinvest,...

Staying in Nigeria

September 16, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

In this episode, two young Nigerians, Leonard and Daniel - millenial software developer and a Gen Z photographer - share their thoughts on the Nigeria project. One optimistic, and the other, not so much! We talk about: Finding love in the digital world #ENDSARS Black Lives Matter The Commonwealth/Empire Religion Hope! Fascinating and yes, even weirdly touching. Links: Daniel's works are on Behance Leonard is on Instagram Banana Island Living’s Instagram Banana Island Living's Tw...

The Diaspora Dad Episode.

September 01, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB

Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola is THE novel of the season. Femi Babalola,  Bolu's father and diaspora dad extraordinaire, discusses the very intentional way you raise children to keep them connected with their roots and achieving at the highest level in the adopted country.  Bi-coastal living, raising diaspora children, religion, taking bold business risks in an unpredictable  Nigeria - no topic was off limits.  A truly interesting season opener. 

Season 1 Bonus Episode

August 19, 2021 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.72 MB

Our bonuse episode and Season 1 wrap up with teasers for Season 2! Banana Island Living Podcast started on the 1st of April with the Crypto episode and what a ride it's been. We skip through the different episodes and reveal the most popular.   Season 2 starts on the 1st of September and here we give you heads up on what to look forward to on Banana Island Living - happier, healthier and even better informed.

The Art Collector Episode

August 05, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

When you eat, breathe and live art and you are also an engineer, a lawyer and a stock broker. Definitions and categorisations become superfluous.  We present Prince Yemisi Shyllon. When you are arguably the biggest collector of African Art on the continent, you have a unique voice and earned an authentic platform to talk about art in Africa. Prince Shyllon has a unique and truly innovative position on the repatriation of looted artworks to Nigeria. He may well have found the best solution ...

The Art Dealer's Episode

July 22, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

The second in our Art series, we talk to Hannah O'Leary of Sotheby's   about the contemporary African art scene.   The explosion of the African art scene, how to start collecting, the accessibility, the investment opportunities and the influence of African art on the European artists. Fascinating, educational and, above everything else, the passion for African art shines through. Definitely one for art lovers everywhere.

The Art Masters Episode

July 08, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

The first in our special art series.  We speak to two mega artists at the top of the contemporary Nigerian art scene. Alimi Adewale and Ayoola Gbolahan. Two artists, similar in age, similar in success but with different routes to art. We talk about how it all started, what inspires them, the pandemic and the isolation.  We laugh - a lot! We get really close and personal and, next to buying their art, it really doesn't get much better than this.

The Podcasters' Podcast Episode

June 23, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

This week we speak to the hosts of Tesse Leads and Chatting With the Experts podcasts - Tesse Akpeki and Paula Okoneh.  The word 'journey' has become rather hackneyed but these two really have had 'a journey'. The peaks, the troughs, the agony and the ecstasy - loss to triumph and everything in between.   No holds barred and nothing off the table.   This was a jam session, and then some.

The Mental Health Episode

June 10, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

In this episode we discuss mental health in Nigeria - the myths, the realities and where/how to get help.  But how do you talk about such a heavy subject in a light hearted way? Dr. Edebi (the singing physician) educates us and - yes, it is very real. No - it isn't limited to a particular demographic.   Yes, we laugh, a lot, but always, always being respectful of the topic and the challenges. This episode was recorded in May 2021 to mark Mental Health Awareness Month.

Nearly Made in Nigeria - The Diaspora Millenials Episode

May 26, 2021 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

They are born and bred in the diaspora but identify as Nigerians. But how true is this and how Nigerian are they really? The angst, the agony and the ecstasy of the diaspora millennial is deeply moving and searingly thought provoking. Definitely one to listen to - again and again.

From Purpose to Profit - The Lagos Mums Episode!

May 12, 2021 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

When you set out to solve  a problem,  to fulfill a need you have. On that journey, you encounter your purpose; and that purpose turns into a thriving digital business. A digital business started when Instagram was but a babe in arms. Yetty Williams takes us on her journey and, yes, it is absolutely worth the ride! 

Coming to Nigeria - The Expat Edition

April 28, 2021 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

Take three people, all different nationalities, all came to live in Lagos, and listen to them talk about their experiences.  There are many ways to tell your Nigerian story.  The good and the not so great.  The sublime and the mundane. The security, the music, making friends. Real people, real experiences, unvarnished and honest.  Not to be missed.

The Island Property Insider

April 13, 2021 23:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

We talk to Augustine Okpe, a developer with in-depth knowledge of the Banana Island property market. He takes us through all the hoops you need to jump to develop property on the Island and tells us what to do and probably, more importantly, what not to do. Priceless!

The Crypto Episode!

March 31, 2021 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Our very first Business episode. The Crypto Episode! In this episode, we discuss Crypto currencies with Dr. Iyabo Masha, a global economist, staff member of the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC and member of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council. The recent Central Bank of Nigeria ban on Crypto currencies going through the banking system has generated a lot of heated conversations in the country. What was the thinking behind the ban? Does the Nigeria Stock Exchange recogni...

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Welcome to the Banana Island Living podcasts!  Banana Island Living is a lifestyle, well-being platform that  encapsulates how we want to live – happier, healthier - and better informed.  We  will  talk  business, community, books, travel, music, food, gardens, health, style and , of course, Banana Island Life.  Join us every fortnight -  starting 1st of April 2021!

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