Youth Entrepreneurship in Africa with Kenechukwu Ikebuaku
In this episode, we talk to MRF Alumni Dr Kenechukwu Ikebuaku, CEO of Mozisha and 2014 Mandela Rhodes Scholar. Dr Kenechukwu explores his journey from selling bread as a child to support his mother, to Al's impact on the labour market, and what it takes to build something meaningful on the African continent.
He speaks candidly about failure, identity, and resilience. This conversation is a powerful reminder that Africa’s future lies in the hands of its boldest believers.
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2. Why Africa needs healed leaders with Tumelo Moreri
In this episode, Tumelo Moreri, a 2014 Mandela Rhodes Scholar and actuarial scientist turned healer, shares her personal journey from analytical disciplines to spiritual and healing work.
This conversation challenges traditional notions of leadership and invites us to consider what it means to be a “healed leader”.
Find out why Tumelo feels Africa’s future depends on leaders who embrace collective healing.
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1. Balancing Legacy and Leadership with Judy Sikuza
In the inaugural episode of The Mandela Rhodes Foundation Podcast, we explore the remarkable journey of Judy Sikuza, the youngest CEO in the history of Nelson Mandela’s legacy organisations. Join host Mantombi Makhubele as she delves into Judy’s inspiring journey: from growing up during the apartheid state of emergency to becoming a transformative leader on the continent.
We hear how Judy’s spiritual grounding and values-based leadership shaped her vision for the future of African leadership as she celebrates five years as CEO of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation. This episode offers insights for aspiring leaders on resilience, purpose, and making an impact in a complex world.
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Introducing: The Mandela Rhodes Foundation Podcast
Don't miss this inspiring conversation featuring Judy Sikuza as she celebrates five impactful years as CEO of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation. She shares her insights, challenges, and aspirations for the continents next generation of leaders.
Under the auspices of our founding patron Nelson Mandela's dream to build exceptional leadership capacity in Africa, we invite listeners to hear authentic and personal stories of remarkable African leaders and trailblazers about what it takes to rise to leadership and what shaped their journeys. While embodying Mandela’s values towards a just and equitable society.
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