Flutterwave, a leading payments technology company in Africa, has announced the relaunch of The Wave Podcast. The podcast’s first season features a lineup of innovators, including Odun Ewenyi, Co-Founder and COO of PiggyVest, Fu’ad Lawal, Founder of Archivi.ng, and Ted Oladele, Founder of Mira and Lead Product Manager at Chowdeck. This audio-led content aims to provide insights into the stories and experiences of individuals driving growth in Africa’s technology and creative industries.
The Wave Podcast is designed to cater to global and local stakeholders, entrepreneurs, and professionals, offering in-depth conversations that explore the motivations behind Africa’s most dynamic stories. The podcast will provide access to unfiltered thoughts and experiences of key players in the African tech ecosystem. According to Yewande Akomolafe-Kalu, Head of Branding and Storytelling at Flutterwave, the podcast’s initial launch was a valuable experiment, and its return is timely, given the significant evolution of the ecosystem.
The first season of The Wave Podcast will feature additional guests, including Funmi Olaniyi, AVP Public Sector at Flutterwave, Kennedy Offor, Lead of Sales and Partnerships at Chowdeck, Jennifer Onwudiwe, Head of Growth at Mono, and Seye Bandele, Co-Founder and CEO of PaidHR. The podcast aims to serve as a hub for authentic knowledge on the African continent, providing insights into innovation, as well as the mindset and resilience of disruptors shaping Africa’s future.
The Wave Podcast will be available across major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, with the first episode scheduled to go live on October 8th, 2025. The relaunch of the podcast underscores Flutterwave’s commitment to showcasing Africa’s tech and creative leaders, providing a platform for their stories and experiences to be shared with a global audience. By highlighting the achievements and challenges of these innovators, The Wave Podcast aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the African tech ecosystem and its potential for growth and development.