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Light of Africa Debuts "The Family Meeting" Podcast with Thought-Provoking Premiere on the Impact of African Culture on the UK Economy

Jul 17
3 min read


Birmingham, United Kingdom – 17 July 2026 


Light of Africa proudly announces the launch of its flagship podcast, The Family Meeting, with the release of its inaugural episode, "The Impacts of African Culture on the UK Economy," now streaming on YouTube.


Featuring Jack Francis Kelly of Oxford Innovation as the special guest, the premiere episode explores the growing influence of African culture, entrepreneurship, fashion, music and food on the United Kingdom's economy. The conversation examines how African communities are contributing to innovation, business growth, employment, investment, and cultural enrichment across the UK, while highlighting opportunities to strengthen collaboration between the public, private, and community sectors.


The launch of The Family Meeting represents a significant milestone for Light of Africa as it expands its mission to amplify African voices, celebrate excellence across the diaspora, and create meaningful conversations that inspire progress, economic empowerment, and cross-cultural understanding.


Hosted by Temitayo David-Eyen, the episode also featured other guests including the cofounder of Light of Africa, Olukorede Oyewoga alongside the founder of Borderless Tek, Wale Atekoja.


The podcast aims brings together influential leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, academics, creatives, and changemakers to discuss the ideas shaping the future of African communities and their impact around the world.

Speaking on the launch, Olukorede Oyewoga, cofounder of Light of Africa, said:

"The Family Meeting is more than a podcast, it is a platform for honest conversations that celebrate African excellence, challenge perceptions, and inspire collaboration. We believe the stories, experiences, and expertise within our communities deserve a global audience, and this series is designed to bring those voices to the forefront while creating opportunities for learning, partnership, and growth."

As the featured guest in the debut episode, Jack Francis Kelly offers valuable perspectives drawn from his experience supporting innovation-led businesses and entrepreneurs. The discussion provides practical insights into the economic contributions of African communities, the importance of inclusive innovation, and the role of entrepreneurship in driving long-term prosperity across the UK.


Designed as a premium interview series, The Family Meeting will explore topics including business and entrepreneurship, investment, family, marriage, economy, food, fashion, music, leadership, innovation, career development, finance, technology, public policy, culture, community impact and several other important topics as it affects Africans in the diaspora with each episode intended to provide viewers with actionable insights while fostering meaningful dialogue around issues that matter to Africans and the wider society.


The podcast forms part of Light of Africa's broader vision to become one of the leading media and community platforms championing African excellence in the United Kingdom and beyond. Through original media, business networking events, educational programmes, strategic partnerships, and community initiatives, the organisation continues to create opportunities that connect people, celebrate achievement, and promote sustainable growth.


Watch Episode One

The first episode of The Family Meeting, titled "The Impacts of African Culture on the UK Economy," featuring Jack Francis Kelly of Oxford Innovation, is now available on YouTube.


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Light of Africa is a UK-based media and community platform committed to showcasing African excellence, empowering entrepreneurs, strengthening communities, and connecting opportunities across the African diaspora. Through storytelling, digital media, business events, strategic partnerships, and educational initiatives, Light of Africa is building a trusted platform that celebrates innovation, leadership, culture, and enterprise while inspiring the next generation of African changemakers.


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