Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This episode of the Repat podcast, featuring O'Shea Duke Jackson and a special collaboration with TJ from @TheSubiShop a candid discussion about the realities of doing business in Africa for members of the Black diaspora.
They delve into the pervasive culture of "gatekeeping" and "rent-seeking," where individuals in positions of power focus on extracting value rather than fostering growth. The conversation highlights the stark contrast between the meritocracy of the West and the relationship-based economy they encountered in countries like Uganda.
The speakers offer hard-hitting advice for diaspora entrepreneurs to succeed by:
Forcing gatekeepers into making clear decisions rather than tolerating vague language and endless bureaucracy.
Building "undeniable" value and controlling your own customer audience (via email lists and contacts) to bypass those who wish to halt progress.
Using leverage and a long-term strategy of excellence to chip away at a low-trust environment and make your success non-negotiable.
This is framed as a necessary strategy for Pan-African pioneers to defeat bottlenecks and promote a collaborative, merit-based market for African growth.
Follow TJ for more insights and his data-focused tool for analyzing African countries for relocation and business: The Subie Shop Substack below:
thesubishop.substack.com
#BlackDiaspora #AfricanBusiness #Gatekeeping #RentSeeking #Uganda #PanAfricanism #Entrepreneurship #Meritocracy #TheSubieShop #RepathPodcast
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This episode of the Repat podcast, featuring O'Shea Duke Jackson and a special collaboration with TJ from @TheSubiShop a candid discussion about the realities of doing business in Africa for members of the Black diaspora.
They delve into the pervasive culture of "gatekeeping" and "rent-seeking," where individuals in positions of power focus on extracting value rather than fostering growth. The conversation highlights the stark contrast between the meritocracy of the West and the relationship-based economy they encountered in countries like Uganda.
The speakers offer hard-hitting advice for diaspora entrepreneurs to succeed by:
Forcing gatekeepers into making clear decisions rather than tolerating vague language and endless bureaucracy.
Building "undeniable" value and controlling your own customer audience (via email lists and contacts) to bypass those who wish to halt progress.
Using leverage and a long-term strategy of excellence to chip away at a low-trust environment and make your success non-negotiable.
This is framed as a necessary strategy for Pan-African pioneers to defeat bottlenecks and promote a collaborative, merit-based market for African growth.
Follow TJ for more insights and his data-focused tool for analyzing African countries for relocation and business: The Subie Shop Substack below:
thesubishop.substack.com
#BlackDiaspora #AfricanBusiness #Gatekeeping #RentSeeking #Uganda #PanAfricanism #Entrepreneurship #Meritocracy #TheSubieShop #RepathPodcast
Subscribe to Kenganda and become part of a community that celebrates African Americans and the African diaspora🌍✨
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CONNECT WITH US
instagram.com/kengandanation
facebook.com/kengandanation
https://x.com/kengandanation?s=20
tiktok.com/@kengandanation
instagram.com/oshayduke
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