What are billionaire philanthropist Mo Ibrahim鈥檚 priorities?
The Sudanese born businessman wants Africans to celebrate their heroes 鈥� and put an end to corruption.
"It's time to bring the decent story about Africa forward."
It鈥檚 not every day you get to chat to a billionaire.
But for today鈥檚 episode Alan Kasujja speaks with Mo Ibrahim - the Sudanese born businessman who鈥檚 made it his life's mission to counter corruption.
His charitable organisation 鈥楾he Mo Ibrahim Foundation鈥� 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鈥檚 heroes, corruption 鈥� and how much cash a billionaire carries in his wallet鈥�
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