Mpho Dagada

Nobody knows which stock will win the next 25 years. Not you. Not me. Not Wall Street. Not the guy on YouTube with the “guaranteed” picks. So stop trying to guess — because the data proves that almost nobody gets it right consistently. The better move? Buy the whole market and let ALL of them work for you. 📈 When you own the basket, you don’t need to pick the winner. You already own it. “Don’t…

What happens when one of South Africa’s leading market strategists spends over two decades transforming how an entire country invests? In this episode of the For This Reason Podcast, we sit down with Nerina Visser (CFA) — Director at ETFSA Portfolio Management Company and Middle East & Africa Representative on the CFA Institute’s Presidents Council — for a masterclass on wealth, markets, and…

You’ve been giving South Africans a lot of advice lately—now it’s time to return the favor! In this video, we’re flipping the script with a special message for our Nigerian brothers and sisters. Nigeria is home to some of the most powerful (and wealthiest) religious leaders in the world, from Daddy G.O. and Pastor Chris to Apostle Joshua Selman and Mama Idahosa. Since Nigerians have been telling…

In this episode of the For This Reason Podcast, we sit down with Mohammed “Abu Umar” — a veteran Emirati technology leader, former Expo 2020 Dubai executive, mentor, gardener and living bridge between the old Dubai and the modern UAE. From beginning work at just 11 years old and witnessing Dubai before the skyscrapers, to helping lead the technology behind one of the most ambitious global events…

Is the global narrative around South Africa and xenophobia missing crucial context? 🇿🇦 In this video, we dive deep into the complex and often misunderstood realities facing South Africans today. When the media labels South Africa as “xenophobic,” it often leaves out the deep socio-economic struggles, the legacy of apartheid, and the daily frustrations of the working class. We unpack the other…

In this episode of the For This Reason Podcast, we sit down with Jigar Sagar — serial entrepreneur, strategic government advisor, and founder of Triliv Holdings. From helping his father in Sharjah’s Gold Souk at age 10 to launching and scaling 30+ ventures worth over $350 million, Jigar has become a titan of the UAE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, enabling more than 250,000 entrepreneurs to find…

I don’t know if you ever overcome trauma.” 🤯 We often chase a “magic pill” or a finish line for our healing journey. We think if we just do enough work, the pain will vanish forever. But what if the goal isn’t to erase the past, but to build a toolkit for the future? 🛠️ In our latest episode, legendary broadcaster, entrepreneur, and creative pioneer Proverb gets incredibly real about holistic…

Most artists peak and disappear. Proverb just kept building. 👀 From releasing one of South African hip hop’s most iconic debut albums — conscious, profanity-free, and unapologetically intentional — to co-producing and hosting Idols SA for 14 seasons, co-hosting on Metro FM, investing in property, completing his MBA, and now pursuing his doctorate. This man has never stopped. In this episode of…

What happens when one of South Africa’s most recognised voices decides to stop performing and start building? In this episode of the For This Reason Podcast, we sit down with Proverb — broadcaster, entrepreneur, author, property investor, and MBA graduate — for one of the most honest and layered conversations we’ve ever had. Proverb opens up about the breakdown nobody saw coming, what really kept…

What does it actually take to save a continent? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Stavros Nicolaou — Group Senior Executive for Strategic Trade at Aspen Pharma Holdings, the largest pharmaceutical company on the African continent — for one of the most important conversations we’ve ever had on this show. With nearly 40 years in the pharmaceutical industry, Dr. Stavros has been at the center of…

In this episode of the For This Reason Podcast, we sit down with Francois Du Plessis, Lead Market Analyst and Trading Coach at ATFX — one of the top 10 Forex brokers globally by volume. Francois has over 12 years of experience in the financial markets, has conducted 100+ seminars across Africa, and anchors the Market Brief, a premium daily financial intelligence podcast. If you’ve ever lost money…

What if you never had to think about paying a bill again? Not a direct debit. Not a reminder. Not a subscription you forgot to cancel. Just an AI agent that knows exactly what you owe, finds the most efficient option, and pays — automatically — the moment your money hits. Binance is already building it. “Almost zero leakage. The need for a debit order kind of disappears… because you’ve got…

Hannes Wessel left HSBC after a decade in global banking — where he helped move billions across the planet — and walked straight into the blockchain revolution. Now he’s the General Manager of Southern Africa at @Binance, and he’s actively redesigning the plumbing of Africa’s entire financial system. We sat down with Hannes to talk crypto, legacy finance, AI, and why he thinks happiness is an…

What happens when a high-profile corporate titan handling billions of dollars walks away from traditional banking to rebuild the very plumbing of the global financial system? In this episode, we sit down with Hannes, the General Manager of Southern Africa at Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume. With over a decade of legacy finance…

What happens to the human spirit when you disconnect from civilization and step onto a tiny rowboat in the middle of the world’s most terrifying body of water? In this episode, we sit down with Paris Norriss, a UK-born, Dubai-based filmmaker, extreme adventurer, and host of the hit series *Guy in Dubai*. Paris shares the raw, unfiltered reality of his 39-day expedition rowing 4,800 kilometers…

Welcome to the premiere episode! Today, Mpho Dagada pulls back the curtain on how artificial intelligence and automated systems are completely changing the game for everyday crypto traders. You don’t need a master’s degree in software engineering to leverage institutional-grade trading strategies anymore. In this episode, Mpho breaks down exactly how he built a fully operational, automated crypto…

He made his first million at 24. Had $10K left after expenses. Got offered $7 million in the first 18 months — and turned it down. Why? Because he wasn’t building for money. He was building for meaning. Mostafa Fathy (Mous) — co-founder of Diverge World — sits down to talk about what it really takes to go from nothing to irreplaceable in the age of AI. #MphoDagada Disclaimer: I do not accept any…