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Eniola Edun, the innovator championing Nigeria’s esports revolution with Gamr.

by Faith James May 28, 2025

by Faith James May 28, 2025

Eniola Edun created Gamr to support Nigeria’s gaming community with better tools, training, and spaces for esports. Eniola Edun is a visionary business leader and technology advocate with …
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Gbemisola Abudu led NBA Nigeria’s launch and cultural influence in African sports.

by Happiness Uduak May 28, 2025

by Happiness Uduak May 28, 2025

Gbemisola Abudu is a Nigerian-American sports executive who led NBA Nigeria’s strategic growth and youth engagement initiatives. Gbemisola Abudu made history in 2022 when she was appointed Vice …
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Navalayo Osembo—the businesswoman who built Africa’s first performance footwear brand.

by Faith James April 9, 2025

by Faith James April 9, 2025

Growing up in Kenya, Navalayo Osembo saw that despite Kenya’s global legacy in athletics, the country had never manufactured performance running shoes that bore its name or story. …
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Elizabeth Oshoba is on the move to replicate her boxing success in Nigeria.

by Happiness Uduak January 21, 2025

by Happiness Uduak January 21, 2025

Elizabeth Oshoba was never one to back down from a fight. In 2024, she made headlines across the globe by becoming the first Nigerian woman to win the …
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Meet Africa’s top 10 female football stars.

by Happiness Uduak January 20, 2025

by Happiness Uduak January 20, 2025

More African women are proving that football isn’t just a sport for men. Despite the longstanding focus on male players in the football world, these remarkable women are …
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Chiney Ogwumike: From basketball to media and sports advocacy.

by Happiness Uduak December 16, 2024

by Happiness Uduak December 16, 2024

Born to Nigerian parents but raised in the United States, Chiney Ogwumike became one of the most prominent figures in women’s basketball before retiring in early 2024. She …

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Eniola Edun, the innovator championing Nigeria’s esports revolution with Gamr.

Gbemisola Abudu led NBA Nigeria’s launch and cultural influence in African sports.

Navalayo Osembo—the businesswoman who built Africa’s first performance footwear brand.

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Chiney Ogwumike: From basketball to media and sports advocacy.

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