140 episodes
Africa Business of Sport Podcast ASPN — Africa Sport Podcast Network
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- Nieuws
Africa Business of Sport Podcast is an award-winning sport business podcast that delivers expert analysis of business trends, stories and developments across the sport industry in Africa and globally. The podcast gathers and interrogates various global and local perspectives of the rapidly evolving sports business ecosystem. Co-hosted by African sport business experts Edem Spio and Jabu Mtwa alongside leading sport broadcaster, Shon Osimbo.
🥇Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.
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E126: Understanding Africa's Gameplan To Build a Thriving Sports Industry – Will Mbiakop
In this episode, Jabu is joined by Executive Chairman of African Sports & Creative Institute, Will Mbiakop, to conduct a book review of "Africa Sports Industry: Understanding the Game" including a brief discussion on the ongoing book tour, what led to Will deciding to write and publish a book about the African sports industry, and the major themes covered in the book. Jabu and Will also touch on the Africa CEO Forum, the top five investment opportunities in the sports industry in Africa, and how Morocco is gearing up to host the 2025 AFCON and co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
To purchase a copy of Africa Sports Industry: Understanding the Game, visit africansci.com
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PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT: ABSP and MIZIZI Collaborate to Merge African Sport Business & Streetwear
Founder & CEO of MIZIZI International, Paakow Essandoh, joins Edem and Jabu to announce a ground-breaking partnership between Africa Business of Sport Podcast and MIZIZI International.
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E125: How Superstars and Stadiums are Spurring the Rise of the Saudi Pro League – Mohammed Sayeed Khan
In this episode, Founder of MSKhan Lab, Mohammed Sayeed Khan, joins Edem and Jabu to examine the economic and marketing impact of the Saudi Pro League’s superstar acquisition model, average stadium attendances and fan engagement strategies adopted by SPL clubs, the short-term implications of Saudi Arabia’s inevitable 2034 World Cup bid success on infrastructure development, the crucial role being played by UAE-based airline Emirates in boosting sport tourism in Dubai, and how Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar are collaborating to develop a thriving sport business economy in the Middle East.
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E124: The Business of Hosting Sports Events in Africa – Daniel Noake
In this episode, Edem is joined by Managing Partner of Hammerton Barca, Daniel Noake, to discuss how his early career experiences at BBC and IMG led to a passion for event management, Hammerton Barca's unique advisory-based value proposition and how it supports governments and other stakeholders in bidding for and delivering global sports events, and the economic impact of Rwanda's pioneering efforts to bring the biggest sports events to Africa.
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E123: There is No Football Industry Without the Players – Javier Ceppi
In this episode, FIFA’s Senior Player Relations & Engagement Manager, Javier Ceppi joins Edem and Shon to examine how robust team cultures contribute to increased player and club performances in major tournaments, the effectiveness of FIFA’s Social Media Protection Service in counteracting social media criticism and player mental health concerns, the various programmes and initiatives focused on supporting female players and administrators in football, and the significance of FIFA’s decision to directly remunerate footballers for participating in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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E122: #WomenSportsDev – Sally Nnamani, Co-Executive Director at PeacePlayers International
This is an episode of #WomenSportsDev, our ongoing series hosted by one of Africa's leading sports broadcasters, Shon Osimbo, which features insightful conversations with leading female sports executives, leaders and stakeholders about the development of women's sport in Africa and globally.
In this episode, Co-Executive Director: United States at PeacePlayers International, Sally Nnamani, joins Edem to reflect on her varied career in the sports industry and discuss the kind of work she is involved in at PeacePlayers International, strategies for building peaceful and thriving communities through sport, fostering transformation in the current sport for development landscape in Africa, and her advocacy efforts for advancing opportunities for women and girls in sport.
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