Kingsgate Fireside Chat 3.0 - What It Actually Takes: Honest Conversations On Leading Change in Africa

What does it actually take to lead meaningful change in Africa?

Meaningful change begins with honest conversations, conversations that move beyond titles, achievements, and success stories to examine the decisions, challenges, failures, risks, and lessons that shape the work of those driving transformation.

Kingsgate Fireside Chat 3.0 brought this perspective to the forefront with an engaging conversation on “What It Actually Takes: Honest Conversations on Leading Change in Africa.”

The conversation featured two distinguished leaders from different fields whose work reflects the realities of building, innovating, and driving change across the continent:

Michael Famoroti, Co-founder & Head of Intelligence at Stears, brings extensive experience in research, data, intelligence, and economic analysis, with a strong understanding of the forces shaping African economies and institutions.

Dr. Shona Oluwatola, Co-Founder & COO of Indigenius AI, brings expertise in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on leveraging artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to address real world challenges.

The discussion, hosted by Dr. Oluwanbepelumi Olanubi, Executive Director of Kingsgate Advisors Institute, explored the realities behind leading change from navigating uncertainty and making difficult decisions to building innovative solutions, creating resilient organisations, and sustaining impact over time.

Beyond the success stories, the conversation offered practical reflections on leadership, innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, and the responsibility of those working to shape Africa’s future.

Watch the full conversation below and hear directly from leaders who are actively building, questioning, and contributing to the future of Africa.

Watch the Full Conversation On Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/pFONdTwEEHc?si=d6Qab183kbdsox3C

Kingsgate Fireside Chat is part of the Kingsgate Advisors Institute’s commitment to creating spaces for thoughtful dialogue, practical learning, and meaningful engagement on the issues shaping Africa’s development.