AUNTY'S SCULPTURE COLLECTIONA limited collection by Anthony Azekwoh x Afropolitan. 200 pieces. Application only.Apply here: https://formless.ai/c/q1GB9jAzOWTr$750,000 became $40 million in six years.That's what happens when you stop betting on Africa's "potential" — and start betting on what's already working.Ibrahim Sagna managed $37 billion at Africa Eximbank. Then he left to build Silverbacks Holdings. 10 exits since 2019. Flutterwave at 24x. Lemfi at 29x. Moov at 5.1x.His thesis? Possible → Probable → Inevitable.In this episode, we break down why Africa has been profitable for centuries, why capital has always known it, and why founders and investors are finally structuring exits that prove it.From colonial extraction to modern venture capital. From seven cars to forty thousand. From early-stage angels to billion-dollar platforms.We cover how African startups move from possible to inevitable, why distribution beats raw talent, and why storytelling is one of the most undervalued assets on the continent.For founders, operators, investors, and anyone tired of hearing that Africa is still "loading."It's not.About Ibrahim SagnaIbrahim Sagna is Executive Chairman of Silverbacks Holdings, a private investment firm allocating capital across tech, entertainment, and sports. Since 2019, the firm has delivered 10 profitable exits.Before Silverbacks, Ibrahim spent 26 years at Africa Eximbank running the investment banking division. He also hosts the In The Valley podcast.Landmark investments include Moove — a global mobility fintech backed by Uber, operating in 29+ cities across five continents — and Wave Mobile Money, backed by Stripe.FOLLOW THE GUESTIbrahim SagnaLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibrahimsagna?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appInstagram –  https://www.instagram.com/ibrahimsagna?igsh=em56c2pzZmlreWhxTwitter -  https://x.com/ibrahimsagna?s=21&t=g8hW-h3DHs2_PEEsZXCnvwSilverbacks HoldingsLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/silverbacks-holdings_work-hard-activity-7224762396614000640-po9Z?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_iosIn the Valley Youtube - https://youtube.com/@in_thevalley?si=U9bElCNHygbokIwPIn the Valley Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/in.the_valley?igsh=NDhlZ2NlaWdpdGl0FOLLOW AFROPOLITANTwitter: https://x.com/afropolitan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afropolitanpodcast   LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/afropolitannation/ Website: https://www.afropolitan.ioJoin our community for exclusive updates: afropolitan.io/communityGet email updates: https://www.afropolitan.io/newsletter Listen to more Afropolitan Podcast episodes:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Afropolitan   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YwRlkSOq8e35xU6bOp9pU?si=b3a132f9afb3459f&nd=1&dlsi=32c01e3224ac4c64 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afropolitan/id1808954585  SPONSORED BYVBan – Borderless banking for Africa’s digital workforce Use code AFROPOLITAN → https://vban.comInverroche Gin – South Africa’s premium craft gin blending heritage botanicals with innovationhttps://www.inverroche.comRisevest – Invest globally in dollar-denominated stocks, real estate & fixed incomehttps://click.risevest.com/gb0g/afrop...Convo by Afropolitan – Book 1-on-1 calls with Africa’s boldest thinkershttps://convo.vipTIMESTAMPS