Episode #117 with Kunle Falodun

The Swinging Palm Trees Podcast

On today's episode, I chat with Kunle Falodun, Vice President Distribution & Networks, Africa at Sony Pictures Television. Kunle shares stories about his upbringing in Nigeria including his NYSC stint and how he started his career in media. We talk about the content creation within the visual sphere, the reality behind distribution to wider markets and investing in particular regions. We also delve into his passion for the
growth of the African media industry. Kunle also talks about his faith, what interests him, and of course, he shares the quote that continually inspires him.
Kunle Falodun is currently the Vice President Distribution & Networks, Africa at
Sony Pictures Television. He is currently responsible for the distribution of Sony’s
Television Series, Feature films as well as Scripted and Unscripted formats in Sub-
Sahara Africa.
Kunle joined Sony Pictures in 2017 from Econet Media where he was the Group
Head of Business Development for Kwese Free to Air TV. At Econet Media, he
helped to set up or acquire Free TV Channels in more than 8 African countries as
well as a network of affiliate broadcasters in more than 30 African countries.
He previously spent more than 10 years at Optima Sports Management Int’l (OSMI)
where he rose to the post of Managing Director before co-founding Africa Sports
Content Syndicate in the UK. At OSMI, Kunle had the opportunity of distributing
premium sports content to broadcasters in more than 33 countries in Sub-Sahara
Africa consistently for many years.
Kunle has an MBA from The Bradford School of Management and serves on the
Board of Trustee of three (3) Charity organisations.
Thanks for listening to the episode. I'd like to thank my guest for their time, insight and being a great sport!
I would also like to thank my producer, Ashanti Omkar, for all her hard work.
If you'd like to be a guest, drop me a line at [e-mail].
Keep Rising & Thriving. Aṣẹ!