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The Role of Sports x Entertainment in Shaping Africa’s Future | Insight from NBA Africa leadership

Blacvolta Podcast | Africa's Creative Economy
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Exciting times in Kigali 🇷🇼 ! We had the pleasure of interviewing the amazing Gbemisola Abudu on the Blacvolta Podcast during the BAL basketball finals in Rwanda 🏀 As the NBA Africa Vice President and VP, Country Head of NBA Nigeria, she shared her inspiring vision for using sports and entertainment to connect with local communities and drive growth in Africa.

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