Founder Voices (Episode 3): Leading at 21 with Miracle Nwankwo of Veefin Nigeria

In Episode 3, Clement Akran sits down with Miracle Nwankwo, the 21-year-old CEO of Veefin Nigeria, the local arm of a global fintech company working to digitise lending and unlock access to finance across Africa.

In this energising and future-facing conversation, Miracle opens up about the pressures and possibilities of leadership at a young age, what it takes to build credibility in the fintech space, and why youth-led innovation is essential to Africa’s economic growth.

From early career pivots to building trust with banks and investors, we explore how Miracle is redefining what’s possible for Gen Z founders on the continent.

The podcast was recorded on Saturday, 1 June 2025.