In this episode of Into the Podverse, host Tony Doe explores the gap between the "dream" of open podcasting and the harsh economic realities facing African creators. While global platforms often prioritise high-CPM markets, African podcasters are overcoming infrastructure hurdles and "emerging market" labels to build a resilient audio landscape.

Key topics covered in this episode:

• The Nigerian Podcast Index: Discover the mission to make every independent Nigerian podcast discoverable and preservable.
• Monetisation & Gatekeeping: Why the current "Silicon Valley" model often leaves African talent outside the room and how creators are building ecosystem ...