🎙️ Can storytelling change how we power the world? In this inspiring episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Olubunmi “Olu” Olajide — a commercial energy professional by day and podcast host of The Energy Talk by passion. Olu shares his journey from petroleum engineering to leading conversations in Africa’s clean energy transition — and why he believes storytelling is one of the most powerful tools for driving climate action and innovation.Together, they explore the intersection of policy, finance, and narrative, unpacking what it takes to make clean energy accessible, sustainable, and profitable across Sub-Saharan Africa.Storytelling Shapes the Energy Transition: How Olubunmi Olajide is Powering Africa’s Future🌍 Episode Highlights:⚡ From oil & gas to clean energy — how Olu pivoted his career through podcasting🎧 The story behind The Energy Talk and its role in shaping Africa’s energy narrative💰 The reality of financing sustainable energy — aid vs. private capital☀️ Why solar power offers a decentralized solution for energy access📊 How policy gaps and red tape shape Africa’s green economy🤝 The rise of blended finance and just transitions💬 Storytelling as a bridge between climate urgency and local opportunity🌱 The human side of energy transition: empathy, nuance, and community🔹 About Our Guest: Olubunmi “Olu” Olajide is the founder and host of The Energy Talk, a platform spotlighting Africa’s energy transition through stories of innovation, policy, and impact. A commercial manager at Odyssey Energy Solutions, Olu works on financing solar mini-grids and EV projects across Africa, blending passion and profession to advance access to clean, reliable power.💬 Join the Conversation: How do you think storytelling can change the way we approach climate action? Share your thoughts in the comments below!✨ Exclusive Content:📽️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tangeliclife/podcasts🌐 Website: https://tangeliclife.org/tangelic-talks-podcast/🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Tp4UAU4FmUmKS4md9orvi🎧 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tangelic-talks/id1789613381✅ Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe! Your support helps us amplify conversations on energy, equity, and empowerment. 🌍✨🌱 Love what we do? Help us grow and keep creating impactful content! Support our mission and be part of the change: TangelicLife.org🔖 #TangelicTalks #CleanEnergyAfrica #EnergyTransition #StorytellingForChange #AfricaRising #ClimateInnovation #SustainableDevelopment #RenewableEnergy #SolarPowerAfrica #GreenEconomy #ClimateFinance #EnergyAccess #JustTransition #ClimateJustice #SustainabilityLeadership #BlendedFinance #PoweringAfrica #PodcastForImpact #CommunityEmpowerment #ClimateStorytelling #EnergyForAll #EquitableFuture

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