Sir Mo Ibrahim: The mobile phone mogul

About this episode

<p>Sir Mo Ibrahim quit his job in telecoms and built a global consultancy from the dining room of his home in London. His next move was to help connect a continent.</p><p>Journalist Zing Tsjeng and BBC business editor Simon Jack follow Mo’s journey, from a young engineer fascinated by a taxi driver’s radio, to a billionaire businessman who built one of Africa’s biggest mobile phone networks. So why did this reluctant entrepreneur then set up a prize which rewards African leaders who govern well and leave office when they’re supposed to? </p><p>Good Bad Billionaire is the podcast that explores the lives of the super-rich and famous, tracking their wealth, philanthropy, business ethics, and success. There are leaders who made their money in Silicon Valley, on Wall Street and in high street fashion. From iconic celebrities and CEOs to titans of technology, the podcast unravels tales of fortune, power, economics, ambition and moral responsibility. Simon and Zing put their subjects to the test with a playful, totally unscientific scorecard — then hand the verdict over to you: are they good, bad, or simply billionaires? Here’s how to contact the team: email <a href="mailto:goodbadbillionaire@bbc.com">goodbadbillionaire@bbc.com</a> or send a text or WhatsApp to +1 (917) 686-1176. Find out more about the show and read our privacy notice at bbcworldservice.com/goodbadbillionaire.</p>