Sep 12, 2025

Season 1 opened the doors to Africa's innovation landscape by exploring the foundations of building a business. Through candid conversations with founders, listeners heard firsthand what it takes to get started. From sharpening the right skills, to securing networks and capital, to navigating the hustle and sacrifices required to bring an idea to life. It was a raw, unfiltered look at the early grind of entrepreneurship: the long hours, the risks, and the determination behind every success story. Season 2 of My Innovation Story features an exciting lineup of guests including: Babajide Duroshola – Country Manager, M-KOPA, Francis Sani – Technical Adviser, Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy Muyiwa ‘Donawon' Awoniyi – Music Executive managing Grammy award winning artist – Tems, Lola Cardoso – Corporate Executive and Board Director, Tonee Ndungu – Founder, Tribbe Nation and Kytabu, And Femi Awoniyi – Host, My Innovation Story Podcast Each guest brings their unique experiences from across the African business and creative landscape, it's not just about the wins or raising money, it's about the skills, mindset, and habits needed to sustain success, adapt to challenges, and keep pushing forward. How do you bounce back when life throws you a curveball? How do you stay excellent when the pressure is high? What attitudes set successful people apart? In this season, our guests share the real-life lessons and personal strategies that shaped their paths, the kind of insights you won't find in a classroom, but you'll need if you want to grow in business and in life. “Never tie your value to monetary things. Tie it to your ability to deliver excellent work. Money follows excellence.” Babajide notes in his episode Similarly, Lola reflects on the importance of exploration and growth: “By doing and experiencing, you find out what you like and don't like. Finish the program but use it to network.” These stories highlight how self-discovery, adaptability, and consistent excellence can be just as important as capital and strategy in building a lasting career. Tune in to “My Innovation Story” on Apple Podcasts Spotify , and YouTube . New episodes will be released every Tuesday offering a front-row seat to the journeys of Africa's innovation powerhouses. Hosted by Femi Awoniyi and brought to you by Magna Collective , “My Innovation Story” shines a spotlight on Africa's entrepreneurial journeys. Femi brings over a decade of experience supporting the continent's tech ecosystem, having led initiatives like the Google Black Founders Fund EFInA's Innovation Fund , and Union Bank 's innovation programs. Today, he leads Magna Collective , a consultancy that guides foreign investors scaling into Africa, and Vester.AI , a tech platform building the business intelligence layer for Africa's innovation ecosystem. Contact Information: Instagram: @myinnovationpod TikTok: @myinnovationpod Twitter: @myinnovationpod Email: myinnovationstory@gmail.com