C-Suite Café, new African talk show set to inspire a generation of business leaders

[dropcap]A[/dropcap] new initiative aimed at promoting mentorship, entrepreneurship and ideas-sharing is set to debut in Nigeria, as renowned journalist and brand strategist Ikem Okuhu launches a business talk show titled C-Suite Café.

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The show, which will premiere across broadcast and digital platforms, is designed to connect viewers with Africa’s top business and policy leaders through light-hearted, motivational conversations.

Produced in collaboration with Media Icons Africa, C-Suite Café promises a rich blend of storytelling, strategic insight and executive inspiration.

Described by Okuhu as “a free online MBA class,” the programme will profile accomplished executives, allowing audiences to learn from their journeys, career milestones, setbacks, values and leadership principles.

“The idea is to bring Nigerians and Africans close to the most successful people in our society to tap from their treasure troves of knowledge and insight,” said Okuhu, CEO of BRANDish Media.

The show will dive deep into the lives of featured CEOs and changemakers, covering their educational backgrounds, family life, business philosophies and the defining moments that shaped their paths to success.

Okuhu stressed that the platform would not celebrate wealth for its own sake but instead focus on authentic stories of determination, growth and impact.

“We want to bring people who have inspiring stories to share so that others will learn from their experiences. This is not a show for celebrity display or laundering of ill-gotten fame.”

We want to bring people who have inspiring stories to share so that others will learn from their experiences.

He emphasised the importance of raising the bar in African media production. “We are not doing this because we spotted a space. We are doing this to serve the people with the most well-produced content that can compete globally,” he said.

Media Icons Africa, led by veteran broadcaster John Upah, will support production, ensuring that the programme maintains high editorial and visual standards.

“We aim to give Africans top-quality content that rivals anything produced anywhere in the world,” Okuhu noted.

With a strategic distribution plan in place, C-Suite Café will air on national television and extend its reach through YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter), targeting a broad demographic including Gen Zs, millennials, executives and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Okuhu expressed confidence in the show’s relevance and reach, citing its cross-generational appeal. “Whether you are in the city or rural community, a teen, Gen Z or an established professional, there are stories here for you—stories to learn from, grow with and act upon.”

C-Suite Café positions itself as more than just a talk show—it is a movement designed to elevate Africa’s business culture through storytelling, strategy and mentorship.