Key Africans Unlocked Ep 13 - Mulenga Brian Mutale

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 13 - Mulenga Brian Mutale

Author: PodHouse June 29, 2018 Duration: 53:08
Mulenga Brian Mutale is President and CEO of Aguilar Capital Markets Ltd, a Canadian investment bank he founded to provide capital for African companies.  Born in Zambia and educated at Acadia University in Canada, Brian pursued a financial services career before recognizing the opportunity that his business is built on when he took a job with a bank in Zambia in 2010. A recent success Brian's company has notched is raising $250 Million USD in debt capital for an African petroleum group in Ghana. He assures us that this is the first of many a deal. He is based in Canada but the frequency of his travels across the continent make it feel like he is a Canadian resident in name only and lives at 40,000 feet more than anywhere else. Outside of his business, he is an avid football fan who has played quite seriously and coached a local team in his home city (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia).  We spoke about his journey to his business' genesis and other experiences along that road.

Hosted by Zubz The Last Letta and Chilu Lemba, Key Africans Unlocked is a series of conversations that feel more like catching up with old friends than a formal interview. This podcast from PodHouse sits at the vibrant intersection of society and culture, offering a microphone to Africans, both on the continent and across the diaspora, who are actively shaping their fields and communities. Each guest brings a unique story, not just of professional achievement, but of personal passion and the deliberate choice to contribute something meaningful. You’ll hear from an eclectic mix of thinkers, creators, and doers, all united by a compelling drive. Listening to this podcast is an exercise in perspective-it’s about understanding the diverse ways people navigate their lives, interpret the world around them, and define their own place within it. The dialogue goes beyond surface-level success to uncover the motivations, challenges, and philosophies that guide these individuals. It’s a space for genuine discovery, where every episode promises a deeper insight into the lived experiences that are building a dynamic, modern African narrative. The result is a collection of stories that are as informative as they are inspiring, reminding us of the vast tapestry of life being woven across the globe.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 31

Key Africans Unlocked
Podcast Episodes
Key Africans Unlocked Ep 10 - Elizabeth Mhangami [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:31
Elizabeth Mhangami runs an NGO that helps child-headed homes in Zimbabwe and even though that is very serious work, she has a killer sense of humour and a fun spirit that is contagious and interesting to know more about.…
Key Africans Unlocked Ep 9 - Kofi Ofori-Boateng [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:19
Kofi Ofori-Boateng is a Ghanaian author, speaker and mentor among many other titles. We were determined to find out what makes him tick and learn a thing or two about how he manages to live such a colourful and textured…
Key Africans Unlocked Ep 8 - Vatice Mushauko [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:06
Zambian entrepreneur, Vatice Mushauko, stopped by to share his story with us. From taking photographs to diversifying his skills and portfolio, we got a glimpse into how he went from behind the lens to the top of his gam…
Key Africans Unlocked Ep 7 - Sifiso Nkosi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:38
Sifiso Nkosi is a young South African Marketing Executive, originally from Soweto. He has made his name working with some of the country's top brands. We chatted about fatherhood, corporate SA and football amongst other…
Key Africans Unlocked Ep 6 - Leslie Kasumba [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:16
Leslie "Lee" Kasumba is a Ugandan media personality who has made her mark on the African media scene through TV and radio. Her vast media experience has meant she is in spaces that not many have access to. She also hosts…
Key Africans Unlocked Ep 5 - Keke Matlou [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:14
Botswana born Keke Matlou is a businesswoman, traveller and mother. She laughs from her belly while knocking out her personal goals, striving for even greater heights and making her mark in the world. We chopped it up an…
Key Africans Unlocked Ep 4 - Chishala "Gesh Groove" Chitoshi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:40
Chishala Chitoshi drops some knowledge in this installation of Key Africans Unlocked. From football teams to a career change after 10 years in law, we get a bit of insight into the brilliant man also known as Gesh Groove…
Key Africans Unlocked Ep 3 - Helen Herimbi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:59
We caught up with Helen Herimbi, a music journalist, podcaster and radio presenter who shines the spotlight on South African music. She gave us insight into her love for music and what she's learnt from her idols.
Key Africans Unlocked Ep 2 - Offie Nxumalo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:33
We speak to Offie Nxumalo, an award winning Jo'burg-based Sound Engineer about how a health scare made him decide to change his life and how growing up in a township was never going to limit him from tapping into his gif…
Key Africans Unlocked Ep 1 - Andile Masuku [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:07
Andile Masuku is a Zimbabwean broadcaster and entrepreneur based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He wears many hats including being the executive producer of AfricanTechRoundup.com and being a sought-after speaker and voi…