They Lied to Us About Money, God & Education: Obeng Darko - Masterminds Podcast EP17

Most people are not broke because they’re lazy, they’re broke because they were taught wrong.

In this explosive episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits with Obeng Darko, a financial educator and author redefining how Africans understand money, value, and power. Together, they break down the myths that keep people trapped in survival mode, and reveal how mindset, systems, and history shape your financial reality.

This is more than a money conversation. It’s a mental reset.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The biggest lies we were taught about money and wealth
How African education systems condition poverty mindsets
Why “working hard” isn’t the same as “building wealth”
The real meaning of financial freedom
How to use knowledge, discipline, and structure to build lasting wealth
Why financial ignorance is Africa’s most expensive problem

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
04:32 – What They Never Taught You About Wealth
10:05 – The Mindset Keeping Africa Broke
18:45 – Why Education Keeps You Employed, Not Empowered
27:16 – Redefining Success & Freedom
36:22 – Systems That Keep the Poor Poor
46:41 – The Role of Faith, Culture & History in Wealth
55:03 – How to Build Financial Intelligence
01:05:48 – The New Rules of Money
01:14:19 – Final Thoughts: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life