In this powerful debut episode of The Joey Akan Experience, host Joey Akan sits down with Ekemini Ekerette, popularly known as Kemen — fitness entrepreneur, master trainer, and founder of Pure Fitness Africa, one of the continent’s most successful and premium gym brands.
From his early days as a Big Brother Naija housemate to building a thriving fitness empire that includes state-of-the-art facilities and massive group training sessions, this conversation dives deep into the raw realities of entrepreneurship in Africa. Kemen opens up about the discipline, mental resilience, setbacks, failures, and unwavering commitment required to create a fitness brand that stands out in a highly competitive market.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast, or someone looking for real motivation to build something meaningful, this episode delivers honest and practical insights on mindset, leadership, perseverance, and creating lasting impact through wellness.Tune in for an inspiring, no-filter discussion on what it really takes to build one of Africa’s top gym experiences.
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What is The Joey Akan Experience?
The Joey Akan Experience is a long-form conversation series hosted by Joey Akan — Nigerian culture journalist, media personality, and one of Africa's most trusted voices on the stories that matter. Each episode brings together a wide cast of guests: filmmakers, academics, religious leaders, fringe-thinkers, industry builders — people whose ideas and experiences are actively shaping our world. Expect deep, unhurried conversations that go beyond the headline and into the thinking behind it.