Konnected Minds Podcast with Derrick Abaitey

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Segment: Personality, Connection & Excellence Builds A Business That Thrives

July 06, 2026

In this episode of Konnected Minds, I sit down with Funke Bucknor Obruthe, the founder of Zapphaire Events, Africa's biggest events company, to unpack the real truth about what drives business success, how to build a reputation that speaks for itself, and why personality alone will never sustain a business for over 24 years. We dive deep into the question everyone asks: is it the energy, the personality, the connections, or the actual work that builds a lasting business? Funke breaks down wh...

Segment: Pre-Planning, Planning, Execution - The 3-Stage System Behind Million-Dollar Events

July 05, 2026

In this episode of Konnected Minds, I sit down with Funke Bucknor Obruthe, the founder of Zapphaire Events, Africa's biggest events company, to break down the entire journey from law school graduate to building a 24 year empire that has set the standard for excellence across the continent. We dive deep into how Funke discovered her calling while helping friends plan weddings for free during law school, why watching The Wedding Planner made everything click, and the exact moment her cousin cha...

Segment: Time, Chance & Community Matter More Than Hustle

July 04, 2026

In this episode of Konnected Minds, I sit down with Funke Bucknor Obruthe, the founder of Zapphaire Events, Africa's biggest events company, to unpack the real conversation about marriage, support systems, and what it actually takes to build lasting wealth in an environment that's working against you. We dive deep into the marriage conversation most people avoid, why having a supportive spouse is critical to business success, and the exact conversation Funke had with her husband before they ...