What are billionaire philanthropist Mo Ibrahim’s priorities?
The Sudanese born businessman wants Africans to celebrate their heroes
Africa Daily · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
"It's time to bring the decent story about Africa forward."
It’s not every day you get to chat to a billionaire.
But for today’s episode Alan Kasujja speaks with Mo Ibrahim - the Sudanese born businessman who’s made it his life's mission to counter corruption.
His charitable organisation ‘The Mo Ibrahim Foundation’ rewards African leaders for good governance with awards of $5 million.
He made his wealth by building a telecommunications company called Celtel which he sold in 2005 for $3.4 billion.
In a lively conversation, Alan talks to him about celebrating Africa’s heroes, corruption – and how much cash a billionaire carries in his wallet…