Abayomi Susan
…Initiative to Feature Leading Founders, Creatives and Industry Experts Sharing Real-Life Business Success Stories
Ecobank Nigeria has unveiled Scaling Up!!!, its flagship business storytelling podcast aimed at inspiring, educating and empowering entrepreneurs, founders, business leaders and the next generation of African innovators through engaging conversations with some of the continent’s most accomplished business personalities.
The podcast, which will be available on Ecobank Nigeria’s official YouTube channel and other leading digital streaming platforms, underscores the bank’s commitment to supporting businesses beyond traditional banking by creating a platform where entrepreneurs can learn directly from successful founders, creatives and industry leaders who have built thriving enterprises across diverse sectors.
Through insightful discussions on entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, resilience and business growth, Scaling Up!!! provides practical lessons and real-world experiences that aspiring and established business owners can apply in building sustainable enterprises.
The inaugural season features an impressive lineup of accomplished entrepreneurs and industry leaders, including beauty entrepreneur and Founder/CEO of Beauty by AD, Adeola Adeyemi (Diiadem); renowned filmmaker and Founder of Golden Effects Pictures, Kunle Afolayan; veteran music producer and Founder of Coded Tunes, ID Cabasa; luxury fashion entrepreneur Ejiro Amos Tafiri; celebrated commercial photographer Emmanuel Oyeleke; Co-founder and Lead Interior Designer of Siriano Limited, Adewunmi Adegbola; and Founder of Windsor Gallery and Nahous Creative Hub, Richard Vedelago.
Each episode explores the guests’ entrepreneurial journeys, highlighting the opportunities they seized, the challenges they overcame, and the strategies that helped them build successful and enduring brands.
Speaking on the launch, Ecobank Nigeria’s Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Austen Osokpor, said the initiative reflects the bank’s broader commitment to empowering entrepreneurs beyond providing financial services.
“Scaling Up!!! reflects Ecobank’s belief that empowering entrepreneurs goes beyond providing financial solutions. Through authentic storytelling and insightful conversations, we are creating a platform where business owners can learn directly from people who have successfully navigated the realities of building sustainable enterprises. It is another way we are reinforcing our commitment to driving entrepreneurship, innovation and economic growth across Africa.”
Also speaking, Head of SMEs, Partnerships and Collaborations at Ecobank Nigeria, Omoboye Odu, described the podcast as a valuable knowledge-sharing platform for entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey.
“Entrepreneurs learn best from the experiences of those who have walked the journey before them. Scaling Up!!! provides practical insights, inspiration and valuable lessons that will help founders make better business decisions, overcome challenges and unlock new opportunities for growth. The podcast further strengthens Ecobank’s role as a trusted partner supporting SMEs at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey.”
Sharing the creative vision behind the initiative, the producer of Scaling Up!!!, Jemimah Ugiagbe, said the podcast was designed to present authentic stories behind entrepreneurial success.
“Our goal was to create more than just another business podcast. We wanted honest, engaging and relatable conversations that reveal the realities behind success—the setbacks, the resilience, the bold decisions and the lessons every entrepreneur can learn from. Every episode is designed to leave listeners informed, inspired and motivated to build businesses that create lasting impact.”
Ecobank Nigeria said the podcast further reinforces its position as a trusted partner for entrepreneurs by providing a knowledge-sharing platform that extends beyond conventional banking services. Through meaningful conversations with accomplished founders and innovators, the bank continues to demonstrate its commitment to fostering enterprise development, encouraging innovation and promoting sustainable economic growth across Africa.
Targeted at SMEs, entrepreneurs, startups, founders, business executives, creatives, students and young professionals, Scaling Up!!! will deliver practical business insights from some of Africa’s most respected industry leaders.
New episodes will be released regularly on Ecobank Nigeria’s YouTube channel and other major podcast streaming platforms, offering audiences thought-provoking conversations on entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation and business growth.
About Ecobank Nigeria
Ecobank Nigeria is a member of the Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African banking institution with operations in 33 African countries and international offices in London, Paris, Beijing and Dubai. With more than 220 branches, over 36,000 agency banking locations and robust digital banking platforms, the bank provides accessible, affordable and seamless financial services while supporting pan-African trade, particularly under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
