Africa Business of Sport Podcast (ASPN — Africa Sport Podcast Network)
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| 12 Oct 2023 | E93: Rethinking African Sport Media & Business – Leslie Koroma | 00:27:41 | |
In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by Chief Executive Officer of Africa Sports Ventures Group (ASVG), Leslie Koroma to discuss the evolution of African sports media, founding African Sports Monthly Magazine in 2010, applying global best practices to the African sport business and ASVG's long-term objectives for African sport development.
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| 12 Sep 2023 | E83: #SSA – Social Impacts & Sport in Africa | 00:36:16 | |
This episode is part of our 3-part series focusing on the intersection of sustainability and sport on the African continent, in partnership with Sustainable Sport Africa, an organisation which seeks to transform Africa's sport ecosystem by interweaving sport and sustainability through collaboration, innovation and compelling narratives. In the first instalment of the series, Edem and Jabu are joined by the Co-founders of Sustainable Sport Africa, Rachel A. Aron and Tristan Niesslein, to critically examine and propose sustainable solutions for the various social impacts that manifest in sport including gender inequality, disability inclusion, and diversity, equity and inclusion. 🌍 Visit Sustainable Sport Africa's website to learn more about the organisation's activities and offerings in sport and sustainability. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 01 Feb 2023 | E26: #FIFAAgentRegs – Guilherme von Cüpper, CEO at Berlin Sports Bridge For Talents | 00:50:23 | |
This episode is part of our #FIFAAgentRegs short-series where we speak to leading football agents about the implications of the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations for different stakeholders of the African football ecosystem. Guilherme Von Cüpper, CEO of Berlin Sports Bridge For Talents - a distinguished football agency with a strong presence in West Africa - joins Edem and Jabu to extensively breakdown the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations. In this episode, Guilherme discusses the history of FIFA's regulation of football agents, FIFA's recognition of football agents vs intermediaries, the importance of agents being back in the "FIFA family", the problematic nature of the commission cap system and the uncertain road ahead amid agents pursuing legal actions against FIFA. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: LinkedIn Twitter 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.
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| 01 Mar 2023 | E31: Staging Sub-Saharan Africa's First E-Prix – Iain Banner | 00:33:24 | |
On the back of successfully staging Sub-Saharan Africa's first Formula E event, the 2023 Cape Town E-Prix, Iain Banner - E-Movement Chairman and Co-founder - joins Edem and Jabu for a fascinating assessment of the E-Prix event and a compelling view into the future of motorsport industry in Africa. In this episode, Iain discusses the pivotal partnership with the City of Cape Town, the role of Cape Town E-Prix's partners in delivering a world-class Formula E event, the recently launched Formula Student Africa Programme involving some of Africa's leading universities, the purpose-driven approach adopted by the E-Prix, job creation for young people through e-motorsport, key highlights and statistics from the Cape Town 2023 E-Prix event and the critical importance of net-zero targets and environmental sustainability for the future of motorsport in Africa and globally. The best way to support the podcast is to like, comment, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information and content from the podcast, follow our social media pages: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/africa-business-of-sport-podcast/ Twitter - twitter.com/AfrBizofSport From the leading figures in the global sport business. Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 17 Apr 2023 | Bonus Episode: Showcasing Africa's Football Talent – Marc Bautista | 00:39:30 | |
In this episode, Marc Bautista, CEO of The Showcase joins Edem to share his football career journey, the lessons learnt during his career, the factors that pushed him to look to create a positive change and impact for young potential footballers, his journey into entrepreneurship, and what The Showcase is about and how potential players, teams and stakeholders can benefit from it.
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| 22 Nov 2023 | E103: MultiChoice Finances, SuperSportBet and Showmax's Revamp – Gary Rathbone | 00:28:15 | |
In this episode, Founder of Sportscape Media, Gary Rathbone, shares his perspective on SABC’s recurring challenges in acquiring free-to-air rights from SuperSport, the underlying strategic objectives behind broadcasting CAF World Cup Qualifiers on FIFA+, insights from Multichoice’s interim financial results, SuperSport’s entry into sport betting through the rollout of SuperSportBet, and the significance of Showmax’s 2024 relaunch for Africa’s sport streaming landscape.
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| 02 Mar 2023 | E32: #WomenSportsDev – Mary Kok-Willemsen, Owner of Holland Football University | 01:00:35 | |
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, Shon and Edem have an engaging wide-ranging chat with Mary Kok-Willemsen who has been credited with helping pave way for women’s football in the Netherlands. Mary discusses her coaching journey and projects that have helped dozens of women better their football skills. Access her work at http://www.marykokwillemsen.com/ The best way to support the podcast is to like, comment, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information and content from the podcast, follow our social media pages: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/africa-business-of-sport-podcast/ Twitter - twitter.com/AfrBizofSport From the leading figures in the global sport business. Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 09 Sep 2024 | E140: Omniaudio Ushers In a New Era for Sport Radio in Africa – Kevin Fine | 00:29:32 | |
In this episode, CEO of Omniaudio, Kevin Fine – for the first time since launching Omniaudio – joins Edem and Jabu to provide extensive, behind-the-scene insight into the launch of Omniaudio. Kevin discusses the issues facing advertising on traditional radio, how the platform seeks to address long-standing challenges for content creators such as discoverability and monetisation of content, and more details behind Omniaudio’s collaboration with MTN. Africa Business of Sport Podcast is available to listen data-free on Omniaudio via MTN Play. --------------- 👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit mizizishop.com and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast | |||
| 12 Dec 2024 | E151: FIFA Confirms Hosts of 2030 and 2034 World Cups | 00:27:17 | |
In this episode, Edem and Jabu reflect on FIFA’s unusual unopposed bidding process in awarding the 2030 and 2034 World Cups, Morocco co-hosting the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal, the African Development Bank issuing a €650m loan to Morocco for World Cup transportation infrastructure development, and Saudi Arabia’s successful 2034 World Cup bid with 15 new stadiums planned across four cities. --------------- 👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit mizizishop.com and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📺 Subscribe NOW to our brand new YouTube and turn on the notification🔔 to be the first to receive the latest releases from the podcast! 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 17 Feb 2023 | E30: #WomenSportsDev – Marian Otamendi, Director at World Football Summit | 00:59:50 | |
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-Founder and Director Marian Otamendi discusses the growth of women's football globally, strategies that stakeholders in women's sport can adopt to accelerate the professionalisation of women's sport, showing young girls that it possible through inspiring sportswomen figures, how more women can get involved in leadership positions in sport and the work-life balance challenge women working at the highest-level of sport encounter. The best way to support the podcast is to like, comment, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information and content from the podcast, follow our social media pages: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/africa-business-of-sport-podcast/ Twitter - twitter.com/AfrBizofSport From the leading figures in the global sport business. Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 27 Feb 2025 | E154: How Athletes Can Protect and Commercialise Their Image in South Africa – Dr. Layckan Van Gensen | 00:24:06 | |
In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by Dr. Layckan Van Gensen, sports law expert and Junior Lecturer at Stellenbosch University, to discuss how professional athletes in South Africa protect and commercialise their image, the key challenges plaintiffs face when claiming compensation for unauthorised use of their image under the common law of delict, the vulnerabilities South African athletes face in the digital age and the legal safeguards they can implement, the key provisions necessary in a potential Image Rights Act, and global best practices from jurisdictions like the United States that could inform South Africa’s future image rights legislation. --------------- 👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit mizizishop.com and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise. ------------------- 📝 We value your input! Take our quick survey and help improve the podcast: https://forms.gle/KrQX9QTYjxmfpDHB7 ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📺 Subscribe NOW to our brand new YouTube and turn on the notification🔔 to be the first to receive the latest releases from the podcast! 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 15 Jul 2023 | E70: #WomenSportsDev – Victoire Cogevina Reynal, Tech Entrepreneur and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador | 00:39:54 | |
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 professionals about the development of women's sport in Africa and globally.
In this episode, Edem and Shon are joined by Victoire Cogevina Reynal, a tech entrepreneur, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and a women’s football enthusiast. In a wide-ranging interview, Victoire discusses the process of OneFootball acquiring her sportstech startup Gloria, the commercial opportunities created by the meteoric rise of women’s football, how different stakeholders can capitalise on the global reach and prominence of the FIFA Women’s World Cup and her role as the UN Ambassador for Gender Equality.
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| 12 Oct 2022 | E8: #TheBusinessOfTheFWC – A Brief History of the FIFA WC | 00:50:06 | |
Ahead of the most commercialised FIFA World Cup to date, this five-part series extensively delves into selected chapters of The Business of the FIFA World Cup by Professor Simon Chadwick, Dr Paul Widdop, Christos Anagnostopoulos PhD and Dr Daniel Parnell. On this episode, Edem and Jabu review Chapter 1 of The Business of the FIFA World Cup titled “A Brief History of the FIFA World Cup” by Kevin D. Tennent and Alex Gillett. ------------------ 📖 To purchase a copy of The Business of the FIFA World Cup, click here. ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: LinkedIn Twitter 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.
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| 10 Aug 2023 | E78: Nigerian Women's Football League's Growth Strategy – Nkechi Obi | 00:29:24 | |
This episode is part of our ongoing series dedicated to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand. The series will cover the on-pitch and off-pitch discussions, topics and events during the Women’s World Cup. In this episode, Chairperson of the Nigerian Women’s Football League (NWFL), Nkechi Obi, returns to the podcast to reflect on Nigeria’s superb World Cup performance and NWFL’s structure and governance, fan engagement strategy, broadcasting and digital strategy and the minimal salary requirements that the league will impose on clubs. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 01 Oct 2024 | E145: Navigating Athlete Branding in the Digital Era – Thomas van Schaik | 00:33:41 | |
In this episode, Author of The Athlete Brand Book, Thomas van Shaik, joins Edem and Shon for a comprehensive review of his 600-page book detailing the essential principles of brand-building for athletes. In an extensive deep dive into the modern world of athlete branding, Thomas discusses his five-step rule for athletes wanting to create a personal brand, how athletes from Africa and the world should navigate personal branding in the digital era, and the common challenges athletes face when building a brand. Using leading olympians such as Simone Biles and Letsile Tebogo as case studies, Thomas breaks down why and how athletes should leverage personal branding to attract more commercial sponsorship and foster community engagement with their fans. --------------- 👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit mizizishop.com and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast | |||
| 01 Aug 2023 | E75: How HollywoodBets Has Contributed to Banyana's Success – Indira Albuquerque | 00:30:02 | |
This episode is part of our ongoing series dedicated to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand. The series will cover the on-pitch and off-pitch discussions, topics and events during the Women’s World Cup.
In this episode Senior Football Sponsorship Coordinator at HollywoodBets, Indira Albuquerque, joins Shon and Jabu to discuss the sponsorship landscape of South African women’s football, how the Hollywoodbets Super League has directly contributed to Banyana Banyana’s on-pitch success and explains how Hollywoodbets will capatilise on the Women’s World Cup to continue its long-term sponsorship efforts in women’s football.
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| 03 Sep 2024 | E139: The Legacy of Thomas Bach as IOC President – Michael Payne | 00:33:42 | |
In this episode, the International Olympic Committee's first Director of Marketing, Michael Payne, returns to the podcast to examine the legacy of outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach, the IOC members who are potential presidential candidates, the main challenges and priorities for the next IOC President, and whether the IOC's new bidding guidelines will lead to Olympic hosting monopolisation by developed nations with established sporting infrastructure. ---------------- 👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit mizizishop.com and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast ------------------- DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by Jabu Mtwa on this podcast are his own, are not associated with his capacity as an IOC Young Leader, and do not reflect the official views or positions of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) whatsoever. | |||
| 23 May 2023 | E56: An Audience With Football's Leading Lawyer – Nick De Marco KC | 00:39:56 | |
In this episode, world-leading UK Sports Lawyer and host of The Sports Law Podcast, Nick De Marco KC joins Edem and Jabu to discuss his exceptional career in sports law.
In a wide-ranging interview, Nick shares insight into representing Newcastle United against the Premier League in its protracted takeover bid, his views on the Premier League charging Manchester City over alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play regulations, the legality of the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations and whether English Football needs an independent regulator.
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| 17 Jan 2024 | E109: 2024 African Sport Business Preview | 00:29:19 | |
In this episode, Edem, Jabu and Ndeye discuss their predictions for the African sport business in 2024. The trio share their views on African sport's TV and Media Rights sector, the sponsorship landscape ahead for properties including Basketball Africa League, Women's Africa Cup of Nations and Paris 2024, and investment in African sport's high-growth sectors such as women's sport and sportstech.
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| 30 Jun 2023 | E65: The Impact of Saudi's Football Ambitions on European Football – Jordan Gardner | 00:24:00 | |
In this episode, Consultant at Twenty First Group, Jordan Gardner, joins Edem and Jabu to discuss BlueCo's acquisition of Ligue 1 club RC Strasbourg, Right to Dream's unique multi-club academy model in Africa, what the rise of the Saudi Pro League means for the European transfer market and the details behind Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 29 Jun 2023 | E64: Unpacking Nigeria's National Sports Industry Policy – Nkechi Obi | 00:34:12 | |
In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by CEO of Sport Nigeria, Nkechi Obi, for a deep dive into Nigeria's National Sports Industry Policy including the significance of the policy, the extensive stakeholder engagement process which preceded the policy being approved, Sports Minister Sunday Dare's pivotal role in championing the policy and how other African countries can iterate this policy in their own domestic sport industries. ------------------- 📮Latest jobs in sport in Africa from Global Sports:
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| 20 Nov 2024 | E150: Qatar's Post-World Cup Deployment of Sports Diplomacy – Dr. Danyel Reiche | 00:28:25 | |
In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by Visiting Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar, Dr. Danyel Reiche, to reflect on Qatar’s journey post-FIFA World Cup 2022, critically examining how the tournament has shaped the nation’s sports policy and geopolitical. Danyel, who co-authored "Qatar and the World Cup: Politics, Controversy and Change", extensively interrogates the World Cup's impact on Qatar’s foreign policy, Saudi Arabia's rapid rise in world sport after the World Cup, and Qatar Investment Authority’s investment outlook after 2022, and the country's long-term vision for its deployment of sports diplomacy to enhance its standing in international relations. --------------- 👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit mizizishop.com and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📺 Subscribe NOW to our brand new YouTube and turn on the notification🔔 to be the first to receive the latest releases from the podcast! 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 04 Apr 2024 | E120: How BAL is Expanding Basketball Across Africa – Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje | 00:26:41 | |
In this episode, Head of League Operations at the Basketball Africa League (BAL), Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje, joins Jabu to assess the success of the recently concluded BAL Kalahari Conference, the prospect of an increase in participating teams in future BAL editions, the ongoing preparations for the upcoming BAL Nile Conference in Egypt, how the BAL develops and positions its social impact initiatives to uplift local communities and the critical importance of fostering business and commercial opportunities that grow basketball in Africa.
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| 03 Jun 2024 | PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT: ABSP and MIZIZI Collaborate to Merge African Sport Business & Streetwear | 00:08:45 | |
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. ---------------- 👜 Visit mizizishop.com and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise. | |||
| 19 Apr 2023 | E46: #SportBlockchain – Lucy Mills, Co-Founder at READY | 00:41:14 | |
This episode is part of our six-part series #SportBlockchain with regular co-host, Samir Ceric - Chief Operating Officer of Blocksport, where we explore the implications of the intersection of blockchain technology and the global sport industry.
In the second instalment of the series, Lucy Mills - Co-founder of READY and Board Member at Lewes Football Club discusses the utility of NFTs to the sports industry, successful women's sports-based NFT drops, that how sports organisations can effectively engage their fans with NFTs, a glimpse into how Lewes FC views NFTs and digital fan experiences, READY's approach to educating sports stakeholders about Web3 opportunities in sport and how women's sport can leverage Web3 to boost its commercial growth and fan engagement.
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| 15 Nov 2023 | E101: The Future of Esports in Nigeria – Yahaya Maikori | 00:30:00 | |
In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by the President of the Nigeria Esports Federation, Yahaya Maikori, to discuss his diverse career experiences in the legal, music and gaming industries, the implications that the new Esports World Cup present for the African esports sector, the unique challenges and opportunities within the esports value chain that face Africa and the strategic partnerships that the Federation is seeking to secure.
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| 31 Jul 2023 | E74: Zambia's Key Lessons from their World Cup Campaign – Brenda Kunda | 00:31:58 | |
This episode is part of our ongoing series dedicated to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand. The series will cover the on-pitch and off-pitch discussions, topics and events during the Women’s World Cup.
In this episode, Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) Board Member, Brenda Kunda, joins Edem and Jabu to share insights into COSAFA's regional women's football landscape, key lessons that the Zambia Football Association will take from their national team's performance in Australia & New Zealand and COSAFA's strategy to strengthening the domestic women's football leagues of their member countries.
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| 24 Jun 2024 | E128: What MultiChoice $225m Loss Means for Canal+ Deal | 00:26:07 | |
In this episode, Edem and Jabu examine the drivers behind MultiChoice's $225m (R4.1bn) after-tax loss, how the cost-of-living crisis and currency fluctuations across its core markets influenced the results, and what this all means for the ongoing merger negotiation with Canal+. ---------------- 👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit mizizishop.com and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast | |||
| 09 Mar 2023 | E35: #WomenSportsDev – Theresa Zabell OLY, Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist | 00:46:28 | |
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. Theresa Zabell is a two-time Spanish Olympic gold medalist sailor and former member of the Spanish Olympic Committee. Theresa is a staunch environmental activist for cleaner seas and oceans and growing sailing as an Olympic sport. In a wide-ranging interview with Shon Osimbo, Theresa discusses how her love for the Olympic Games developed, winning gold at the Barcelona 92' and Atlanta 96' Olympic Games, advocating for female athletes' maternity and economic rights to the Spanish government, the influences driving the increased visibility and interest in women's sport, how she has managed to balance sport, politics, environmental activism and being a mother throughout her illustrious career, and why she launched her own Foundation which promotes healthy seas and oceans. The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information and content from the podcast, follow our social media pages: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/africa-business-of-sport-podcast/ Twitter - twitter.com/AfrBizofSport From the leading figures in the global sport business. Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 27 Nov 2023 | E105: Safeguarding the Legal Foundations of African Sport – Khayran Noor | 00:30:06 | |
In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by Founding Director of Sports Legal, Khayran Noor, to discuss her decision to specialise in sports law, the importance of developing legal frameworks to protect the integrity and growth of sport in Africa, how Sport Legal empowers athletes and other stakeholders in sport through education, and how sport and law could be utilised to effectively contribute towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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| 07 Aug 2023 | E77: Coca-Cola and the FIFA Women's World Cup – Brad Ross | 00:26:28 | |
This episode is part of our ongoing series dedicated to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand. The series will cover the on-pitch and off-pitch discussions, topics and events during the Women’s World Cup. In this episode, VP of Sports & Entertainment Marketing and Partnerships at the Coca-Cola Company, Brad Ross, joins Shon and Jabu to provide insight into Coca-Cola's long-standing partnership with FIFA, the key initiatives that Coca-Cola has undertaken to promote and develop women's sport and how Coca-Cola approaches its marketing and activations at the FIFA Women's World Cup. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 04 Aug 2023 | E76: Banyana's Historic World Cup Performance – Fran Hilton-Smith | 00:18:49 | |
This episode is part of our ongoing series dedicated to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand. The series will cover the on-pitch and off-pitch discussions, topics and events during the Women’s World Cup.
In this episode, legendary Former Banyana Banyana coach, Fran Hilton-Smith, joins Shon and Jabu to discuss Banyana Banyana's historic Round of 16 qualification, Fran's influence on the development of several Banyana players, the viability of South Africa's bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup and the importance of three African teams reaching the knockout rounds.
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| 22 May 2023 | Bonus Episode: Francis Ngannou Signs Ground-Breaking Partnership With PFL | 00:13:46 | |
On 17 May 2023, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) announced a strategic partnership with former Ultimate Fighters Championship (UFC) Undisputed Heavyweight Champion, Cameroonian-born Francis Ngannou to support the PFL's expansion into the African continent. As part of the reported 3-year $27-million deal, Ngannou also becomes an equity owner and Chairman of PFL Africa.
In this bonus episode, Edem and Jabu go over the details and terms of Francis Ngannou's deal with PFL, his acrimonious UFC exit amid tensions with President Dana White and what this deal means for the growth and visibility of MMA in Africa.
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| 21 Mar 2025 | BREAKING: Zimbabwe Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry Elected as 10th IOC President | 00:13:56 | |
In this episode, Edem and Jabu react to the announcement that Zimbabwe's Minister of Sport and IOC Member, Kirsty Coventry, has been elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committe. They discuss the historic development as Coventry becomes the first female president of the IOC and the first African president of the organisation, and outline her plans to reimagine The Olympic Partner (TOP) Programme and Olympic broadcasting. --------------- 👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit mizizishop.com and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise. ------------------- 📝 We value your input! Take our quick survey and help improve the podcast: https://forms.gle/KrQX9QTYjxmfpDHB7 ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📺 Subscribe NOW to our brand new YouTube and turn on the notification🔔 to be the first to receive the latest releases from the podcast! 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast | |||
| 06 Mar 2023 | E33: MultiChoice, Comcast & Sky's Groundbreaking Partnership – Gary Rathbone | 00:22:46 | |
In this episode, Gary Rathbone - Founder of Sportscape Media and former SABC Sport and SuperSport executive - joins Edem and Jabu to discuss MultiChoice, Comcast and Sky's new partnership including the relaunch of Showmax, the implications of this partnership for Showmax subscribers, why Canal Plus' stake in Multichoice slightly complicates the deal and the growing trend of African sports media/broadcasting organisations developing streaming platforms. The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information and content from the podcast, follow our social media pages: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/africa-business-of-sport-podcast/ Twitter - twitter.com/AfrBizofSport From the leading figures in the global sport business. Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 11 Jul 2023 | E68: Inside Rainbow Sports' Multi-Club Network Strategy – Reda Laraichi | 00:33:41 | |
In this episode, Senior Manager: Business Development & Strategy at Rainbow Sports Global, Reda Laraichi, joins Jabu to discuss sport business management academia, the development of the African Football Data Centre platform, Rainbow’s multi-club expansion plans in undervalued markets like Sudan, and his advice to international sports organisations and investors considering in African sport investment opportunities. ------------------- 📮Latest jobs in sport in Africa from Global Sports:
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| 05 Apr 2023 | E43: Inside the Success of SuperSport Schools – Kelvin Watt | 00:40:54 | |
In this episode, Kelvin Watt - Managing Director of Capitalize Media, a major delivery partner of SuperSport Schools - joins Edem and Jabu to unpack the success behind SuperSport Schools; the business model, the use of world-leading Pixellot AI technology to broadcast and stream school sport, the implications of its new DSTV linear channel for viewability and exposure, and SuperSport Schools' innovative drive to invest in youth and develop the next generation of athletes, coaches, commentators, sports influencers and content creators from South Africa. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: LinkedIn Twitter 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 10 Nov 2023 | E100: Inside CAF's Sponsorship Acquisition Spree – Hassan El Kamah | 00:27:12 | |
In this episode, Commercial Director at Confederation of African Football (CAF), Hassan El Kamah, returns to the podcast to unpack CAF's new Global Partners and commercial sponsors. Hassan discusses the role of IMG in the latest sponsorship acquisitions, the new sponsors acquired and the projected commercial performance of AFCON 2023, his assessment of the first edition of the African Football League (AFL) and how Visit Saudi and Visit Rwanda will both achieve their AFL sponsorship objectives despite being competing tourism brands. ------------------- 📮Latest job vacancies in sport from Global Sports📮 Senior Manager - Corporate & Special Events, Confederation of African Football Guest Management & Protocol Manager, Confederation of African Football ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast | |||
| 13 Jun 2024 | E127: The Evolution of The Olympic Partner Programme – Tim Crow | 00:25:23 | |
In this episode, Edem is joined by sports marketing expert, Tim Crow, for a comprehensive deep dive into the current state and future of the IOC’s The Olympic Partner (TOP) Programme.
Tim shares his expertise on the history of the TOP programme, why he believes Toyota is reportedly terminating their $835m association with the IOC, whether betting brands or social media platforms such as TikTok may become TOP partners in the near future, and how security concerns may impact the TOP sponsorship contracts and activations during the Paris 2024 Games. Tim also briefly elaborates on the reasoning behind his $4bn record domestic sponsorship revenue projection for the LA28 Games.
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| 25 Apr 2023 | E47: Leading CAF's New Commercial Strategy – Hassan El Kamah | 00:24:32 | |
In this episode, Commercial Director of Confederation of African Football, Hassan El Kamah joins Edem and Jabu to discuss his career background in sports business, unpack CAF's new commercial strategy, explain why CAF is in the market for a new sponsorship sales agency and highlight the importance of the Africa Super League to CAF's future commercial sustainability. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: LinkedIn Twitter 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 04 Nov 2024 | E148: Inside South Africa's First Football Business Event – Evert de Bruyn | 00:26:56 | |
In this episode, Jabu is joined by leading international sports lawyer, Evert de Bruyn, a key figure behind The Business of Football Conference (BFC), South Africa's first football business summit. Evert discusses the BFC's context within the wider football business ecosystem in South Africa, the brands organising and sponsoring the event and the importance of creating forums for football stakeholders to exchange ideas. He also shares exclusive details about BFC's thematic agenda and line-up of speakers. --------------- 👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit mizizishop.com and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📺 Watch this episode on YouTube, subscribe to our channel and turn on the notification🔔 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast | |||
| 16 Jan 2024 | BREAKING: MultiChoice Announces Imminent Launch of Showmax 2.0 | 00:14:23 | |
In this episode, Edem and Jabu reflect on the importance of MultiChoice's partnership with Comcast's NBCUniversal and Sky in March 2023 before outlining Showmax 2.0's new app features, its competitive subscription pricing model and the groundbreaking mobile-only Premier League subscription offering.
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| 12 Jul 2023 | E69: Developing Cameroon's Grassroots Women's Football – Paul Dreisbach | 00:31:06 | |
In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by President of Petrichor Football Association, Paul Dreisbach, to discuss Petrichor's philosophy for grassroots football development in Cameroon, Petrichor's La Ligue D’Égalité girls football league in partnership with La Liga, the unprecedented rise of women's football and the importance of collaboration between stakeholders in developing the African football ecosystem. ------------------ 📮Latest jobs in sport in Africa from Global Sports:
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| 01 Sep 2023 | E81: The African Football League Product – Omar Chaudhari | 00:34:19 | |
In this episode, Chief Intelligence Officer at Twenty First Group, Omar Chaudhari, joins Edem and Jabu to understand the prospects of the African Football League (AFL) through the lens of Twenty First Group's models on developing a sport product which include the following key criteria: quality, jeopardy and connection. The trio also consider the AFL's path to unlocking its commercial value, how to turn AFL into a leading global sport property and what advice he would offer regarding the AFL's ability to foster competitive balance and develop global interest. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 03 Oct 2023 | E90: SportsUganda's Vision for National Sport Development – Andrew Byekwaso | 00:29:34 | |
In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by Chief Executive Officer of SportsUganda, Andrew Byekwaso, to discuss SportsUganda's overall mandate and pillars of its National Sports Development Programme, the particular needs and service gaps identified in sport and recreation provision in Uganda, innovative strategies to boost the commercialisation of sport in Uganda and whether the recently ratified National Sports Act of Uganda will have any material impact in accelerating domestic sport development. ------------------- 📮Latest jobs in sport from Global Sports📮 Senior Manager Sales - Global Athlete & Team Marketing, SportFive Executive Order Management Apparel & Accessories Assistant, PUMA ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 29 Mar 2023 | E41: Saudi Arabia's Booming Sport Sponsorship Sector – Dr. Rayan Karkadan | 00:39:09 | |
In this episode, Senior Business Development Manager at RISE, Dr. Rayan Karkadan, joins Edem and Jabu to discuss Saudi Arabia's ambitious national sport strategy, how sport development fits within Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, the data and numbers behind the commercial impact of Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al Nassr, the importance of storytelling when creating content for Saudi Arabian sport and the latest sport and entertainment infrastructure developments in the country such as Qiddiya. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: LinkedIn Twitter 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.
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| 01 Dec 2023 | E106: Investing in Africa's Undervalued Sport Business – Mlondi Mashinini | 00:29:03 | |
In this episode, Managing Partner of Rumble Ventures, Mlondi Mashinini, joins Jabu to discuss why he founded FanBase Analytics, how FanBase Analytics unlocks fan insights and commercial opportunities, the reasons he believes the African sport business is undervalued, Rumble Ventures’ sport investment strategy and the growing investment trend of African footballers acquiring grassroots football clubs.
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| 26 Sep 2023 | E88: #WomenSportsDev – Jean Ssenide, CEO of Ssenide Foundation | 00:30:56 | |
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, CEO of Ssenide Foundation, Jean Ssenide, discusses her early introduction to playing football in her youth, setting up the Ssenide Foundation and creating opportunities for women and girls in Uganda to play football. The former Uganda Women’s National Team player also reflected on the challenges involved in navigating her post-football retirement career transition, effectively safeguarding women’s football development in Africa and dismantling socio-cultural barriers preventing African girls from playing football. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 20 Nov 2023 | E102: Saudi Arabia's Bid to Buy Cricket – Anubhav Roda | 00:35:16 | |
In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by Global Partnerships Manager of SportQuake, Anubhav Roda, to assess the commercial performance of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, the strategy behind the Indian Premier League's (IPL) lucrative media rights business, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund's reported interest in investing in the IPL and how cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games will boost the sport's reach and global development. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast | |||
| 21 Sep 2022 | E6: #AFBSummit Build-Up – Dr. Manase Chiweshe | 00:38:28 | |
This episode is part of our series in partnership with Football Foundation for Africa, the organizers of the Africa Football Business Summit on 18-19 October in Nairobi, Kenya. Dr Chiweshe is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social and Community Development, University of Zimbabwe and a Research Fellow in the Sociology Department, Rhodes University, South Africa. He is an award-winning and widely published scholar on African football. On this episode, Dr. Chiweshe shares his thoughts on the need for more African scholars to contribute to global sports development journals and publications, his research on the African football fandom landscape, how African football federations could harness the development of domestic football leagues and how African football can attract investment. Dr. Chiweshe also discusses the commercialisation of the African fan amid high population growth for Africa in the coming decades, sports betting companies’ push in African sport and the rapid emergence of blockchain-based fan engagement companies like Socios. To find out more about and secure your tickets for the AFBS, click here: https://afbs.footballfoundation.africa/registration/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or whichever podcast platform you use. Doing this helps grow the audience, secure high-profile guests and ultimately improve the podcast's content offering to you. 📱Connect with Dr. Chiweshe LinkedIn 📱Connect with Edem LinkedIn 📱Connect with Jabu LinkedIn | |||
| 12 Jan 2024 | E108: #BusinessOfAFCON – Tournament Details, Sponsors & Participating Teams with Ndeye Diarra Diobaye | 00:35:59 | |
#BusinessOfAFCON is an exclusive five-part series, produced by The Football Foundation for Africa in collaboration with Africa Business of Sport Podcast, which focuses on the various business and commercial aspects of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023. 🏆⚽ In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by Founder & CEO of The Football Foundation for Africa Brian Wesaala to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Cote d'Ivoire as a AFCON host nation in areas including economic and infrastructural development. Our special guest, Founder of Nineteen31 / #AfricaScores, Ndeye Diarra Diobaye, joins in to evaluate the AFCON's sponsorship portfolio and PUMA levaraging their CAF partnership and team sponsorships to amplify their brand activation and visibility. ------------------- 📮We have been nominated for two Sports Podcast Awards! If you would like to support us in winning these awards, click the following links to cast your vote: 👉 Best Sports Business Podcast - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-sports-business-podcast/ 👉 Diverse Voices Awards - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/sports-diverse-voices-award/ ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast | |||
| 12 Nov 2022 | E13: #WFSAfrica – Jaime Dominguez, WFS Chief Marketing Officer | 00:29:40 | |
This episode is in collaboration with World Football Summit, the organisers of #WFSAfrica at the Durban International Convention Centre on 16-17 November. Ahead of #WFSAfrica in just a few days time, Edem and Jabu chat to World Football Summit Chief Marketing Officer, Jaime Dominguez and discuss WFS' mission and values, the success and role of past editions of the summit, the factors behind WFS hosting an African edition and what to expect at #WFSAfrica in Durban next week. To purchase a pass and register to attend #WFSAfrica, click here: africa.worldfootballsummit.com ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: LinkedIn Twitter 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.
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| 14 Sep 2022 | E5: Our Journeys in the Sport Business | 00:34:44 | |
On this episode, Edem and Jabu discuss the role of sport in their childhood and the importance of consistently developing a solid knowledge base about the sports business. The pair also share their extensive academic and professional experiences in sport, how they came to meet through Brian Wesaala, the momentous launch of the Africa Business of Sport Podcast as well as the aspirations they have for the evolution of the podcast through producing research and articles, live shows and consulting services for the African sport business. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or whichever podcast platform you use. Doing this helps grow the audience, secure high-profile guests and ultimately improve the podcast's content offering to you. 📱Connect with Edem 📱Connect with Jabu | |||
| 11 Jul 2024 | E130: The Geopolitics of the Olympic Games – Professor Simon Chadwick | 00:32:23 | |
This is an episode of "The Business of the Olympics", a series focused on the sport business aspects of the Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games featuring senior executives from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), IOC TOP Partners and world-leading sports marketing consultants and professors. In this episode, SKEMA Business Schools' Professor of Sport & Geopolitical Economy, Professor Simon Chadwick, joins Edem and Jabu to discuss the impact of the snap French election on France's ability to stage the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the context of Emmanuel Macron's dual image in politics and sport, whether security concerns amid political instability in France and abroad ahead of Paris 2024 are justified, the role of sports diplomacy and soft power at the Olympic Games and the importance of France hosting a peaceful and successful Olympic Games.----------------👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit mizizishop.com and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise.-------------------⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast-------------------DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by Jabu Mtwa on this podcast are his own and are not associated with his capacity as an IOC Young Leader. and do not reflect the official views or positions of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) whatsoever. | |||
| 31 Dec 2022 | E21: What To Look Out For in the African Sport Business in 2023 | 00:24:22 | |
In this episode, Edem and Jabu review their favourite episodes of the podcast in 2022, pay tribute to Brazilian football icon Pelé and discuss what they are looking forward to in the African sport business in 2023. The best way to support the podcast is to like, comment, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information and content from the podcast, follow our social media pages: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/africa-business-of-sport-podcast/ Twitter - twitter.com/AfrBizofSport From the leading figures in the global sport business. Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's leading sport business podcast. | |||
| 08 Mar 2023 | E34: #FIFAAgentRegs – Lindi Ngwenya, Managing Director at SISU Sports Management | 00:48:23 | |
This episode is part of our #FIFAAgentRegs short-series where we speak to leading football agents about the implications of the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations for different stakeholders of the African football ecosystem. In this episode, FA Intermediary and Managing Director of SISU Sports Management, Lindi Ngwenya, discusses the problematic implications of the proposed commission caps, the detrimental impact the regulations may have on the African football ecosystem and the positive aspects of the regulations including Continuous Professional Development and the Agents Chamber. At the end of the interview, Lindi provides some insight on SISU Sport Management's new partnership with ASSA Sport Talent. The best way to support the podcast is to like, comment, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information and content from the podcast, follow our social media pages: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/africa-business-of-sport-podcast/ Twitter - twitter.com/AfrBizofSport From the leading figures in the global sport business. Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 01 Sep 2023 | Bonus Episode: African Football League Update | 00:16:11 | |
In this bonus episode, Edem and Jabu briefly unpack CAF's recent announcement of the imminent launch of the African Football League by considering the innovative competition format and OTT broadcasting model, the commercial significance of the league's holding company AFL Ltd and Saudi Arabia's SRJ Sports Investments' potential involvement in the AFL.
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| 18 Apr 2024 | E122: #WomenSportsDev – Sally Nnamani, Co-Executive Director at PeacePlayers International | 00:32:59 | |
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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| 09 Feb 2023 | E28: ICC Women's T20 World Cup Preview | 00:39:12 | |
In this episode, Edem and Jabu preview the ICC Women's T20 World Cup by touching on the participating teams, the commercial partners supporting the tournament and the fan engagement strategy being implemented. The best way to support the podcast is to like, comment, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information and content from the podcast, follow our social media pages: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/africa-business-of-sport-podcast/ Twitter - twitter.com/AfrBizofSport From the leading figures in the global sport business. Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 28 Jan 2023 | E24: #SportIndustryInsights – Vanessa Basora, Brand Director at Sevilla FC | 01:04:49 | |
This episode is part of our 4-part podcast series is in collaboration with Johan Cryuff Institute. In this episode, Vanessa Basora – Brand Director at Sevilla FC, provides an extensive overview of branding and the pillar on which its business (sponsorship, merchandising sales, licences, content etc.) and communication (campaigns, corporate communication, public relations etc.) are built in the football industry. If you are interested in taking up a course in Sports Management, Sports Marketing and Sponsorship, Football Business or Coaching qualification at the Johan Cryuff Institute, apply here: ww.johancryuffinstitute.com. The best way to support the podcast is to like, comment, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information and content from the podcast, follow our social media pages: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/africa-business-of-sport-podcast/ Twitter - twitter.com/AfrBizofSport From the leading figures in the global sport business. Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's leading sport business podcast. | |||
| 29 Aug 2023 | E80: AWFC's Plan To Take Dambe Global – Maxwell Kalu | 00:27:09 | |
In this episode, Founder & CEO of the African Warriors Fighting Championship (AWFC) joins Edem and Jabu to share his passion for Dambe and why he founded AWFC, the details behind AWFC's groundbreaking partnership with Stake.com and whether AWFC views other combat sport properties as competitors.
At the end of the conversation, Maxwell also makes an exclusive announcement regarding AWFC's upcoming events in Nigeria.
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| 05 May 2023 | E50: #WomenSportsDev – Sarah Lewis OBE OLY | 01:03:01 | |
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, Sarah Lewis OBE OLY joins Shon and Edem to discuss her career journey in sports as an Olympian, the various roles she has played in the global sport industry, her contribution to Arsenal Women team in the early 2000s and her advice to the next generation of young women passionate about sport.
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| 17 Aug 2022 | E1: CAF Africa Super League Breakdown | 00:59:30 | |
On 10 August 2022, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) convened in Arusha, Tanzania to launch the CAF Africa Super League. CAF President Dr Patrice Mostepe, alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino, officially announced the launch of the groundbreaking competition "that is set to change the face of African football". With prize money total of $100m allocated, the Africa Super League will be the most lucrative club competition on the land. The innovative competition promises not only to accelerate the commercialisation of African football, but significantly support the training and retention footballing talent. What does the introduction of the Africa Super League mean for the club competition landscape in Africa? What happens to the commercial and attractiveness of the CAF Champions League and domestic leagues across the continent? How does the CAF Super League affect grassroots football? Which media companies on the continent and globally are going to acquire the TV rights to this exciting new continental competition? All these questions and more to be answered on this debut episode of the Africa Business of Sport Podcast with Edem Spio and Jabu Mtwa. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: LinkedIn Twitter 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 13 Oct 2023 | Bonus Episode: Visit Saudi Announced as AFL Main Sponsor | 00:13:25 | |
On 12 October 2023, the Confederation of African Football unveiled Saudi Arabia's official tourism authority, Visit Saudi, as the main sponsor of the African Football League (AFL). The partnership promises to have a positive impact on "the development and global competitiveness of African football and Saudi tourism". In this bonus episode, Edem and Jabu examine the CAF statement announcing the partnership, the potential impacts of the AFL's partnership with Visit Saudi and how the AFL seeks to develop youth football academies and football infrastructure across the continent. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast | |||
| 12 Apr 2023 | E45: Africa's Emerging Mountain Biking Sector – Kristoff Bruyneel | 00:39:11 | |
CEO of City MountainBike, Kristof Bruyneel, joins Edem and Jabu to discuss City MountainBike's growth strategy in Africa, the where City MountainBike fits within the African mountain biking landscape with competitors including the Skoda Titan Desert Morocco and Absa Cape Epic, reveals the African countries with an interest in staging mountain biking events, how to build the participation and commercial viability of mountain biking in Africa and globally in a sustainable manner and the City MountainBike's storytelling strategy through innovative content formats and authentic narratives.
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| 15 Mar 2023 | E36: 73rd FIFA Congress Convenes in Kigali – Key Highlights | 00:26:56 | |
The 73rd FIFA Congress taking place in Kigali, Rwanda is a significant gathering of member associations and football officials, where the future of football is collectively decided. In this episode, Edem and Jabu provide a broad overview of the FIFA Congress including the significance of the Congress convening in Rwanda, the challenges and opportunities for expanded FIFA Club World Cup, and the significance of the FIFA Council's unanimous approval of the 2026 FIFA World Cup competition Format and 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup Bidding Regulations. The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information and content from the podcast, follow our social media pages: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/africa-business-of-sport-podcast/ Twitter - twitter.com/AfrBizofSport From the leading figures in the global sport business. Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast | |||
| 21 Dec 2022 | E20: World Cup Series Round-Up | 00:55:42 | |
In this episode, Edem and Jabu look back at the World Cup series hosted on the podcast by returning to past episodes with Kevin Tennent and Alex Gillet, Dr Gerard Akindes, Professor Simon Chadwick and Ricardo Fort with the aim of providing a holistic review of the different aspects of the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup. The best way to support the podcast is to like, comment, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information and content from the podcast, follow our social media pages: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/africa-business-of-sport-podcast/ Twitter - twitter.com/AfrBizofSport Connect with Edem and Jabu on: LinkedIn – linkedin.com/edemspio / linkedin.com/jabumtwa From the leading figures in the global sport business. Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's leading sports business podcast. | |||
| 05 Jun 2024 | E126: Understanding Africa's Gameplan To Build a Thriving Sports Industry – Will Mbiakop | 00:32:54 | |
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.
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| 16 Jun 2023 | E60: Talking Bullocks, Lesotho and African Football – Chris Bullock | 00:33:19 | |
In this episode, Managing Director of ChrisBullockFootball Management Consultancy, Chris Bullock, joins Edem and Jabu to unpack the unique challenges facing football development in Southern Africa, the importance of grassroots investment including valuable learnings from his experience in Lesotho and the relative strength and characteristics of the different regional football blocs in Africa. Chris also reveals the motivations behind his career-defining decision to leave Umbro and set up his own football management consultancy.
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| 26 Sep 2024 | E144: From the Basketball Court to the Boardroom – Natasha Camy | 00:26:55 | |
In this episode, NCAA Division 1 Official and Investor of Cape Town Tigers, Natasha Camy, joins Edem to detail her journey in basketball from being a player to referee and investor. Natasha discusses the main drivers behind founding the Referee Ready Academy, the social impact she has led as a BAL4Her Ambassador and the need for infrastructure development to accelerate the growth of basketball in Africa. Natasha also leaves a word of advice to young women trying with aspirations of entering the world of sport business or professional basketball. --------------- 👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit mizizishop.com and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast | |||
| 22 Nov 2022 | E15: #WFSAfrica – Summit Review | 00:41:19 | |
This episode is in partnership with World Football Summit. In this episode, Edem and Jabu discuss their personal experiences of #WFSAfrica including the welcome reception, their favourite panels from Day 1 and Day 2 of the summit, some of the people they met and connected with and the value of #WFSAfrica in kickstarting critical conversations in the African sports business. The best way to support the podcast is to like, comment, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information and content from the podcast, follow our social media pages: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/africa-business-of-sport-podcast/ Twitter - twitter.com/AfrBizofSport From the leading figures in the global sport business. Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's leading sport business podcast. | |||
| 08 Jun 2023 | E59: LiveScore's Ambitious Expansion Strategy for Africa – Simon Burrell | 00:45:33 | |
In this episode, LiveScore Group's Managing Director - Nigeria, Simon Burrell, joins Edem and Jabu to discuss why LiveScore has expanded into Africa, the African football ecosystem and how much it has evolved, LiveScore's plans for growing sports consumption in Africa, and the monetisation of sports content with regards to subscription models suitable for Africa and the importance of integrating non-harmful betting and other features into the LiveScore Bet platform.
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| 19 Oct 2022 | E9: #TheBusinessOfTheFWC – Broadcasting and the FIFA World Cup | 00:44:55 | |
Ahead of the beginning of the most commercialised FIFA World Cup to date, this five-part series delves into selected chapters of The Business of the FIFA World Cup by Prof Simon Chadwick, Dr Paul Widdop, Christos Anagnostopoulos PhD and Dr Daniel Parnell. On this episode, Edem and Jabu review Chapter 15 of The Business of the FIFA World Cup entitled “Broadcasting and the FIFA World Cup: Privatisation & Technology” by Gerard Akindes. The chapter overview covers topics including the early years years of the FWC and broadcasting, the global television broadcasting of the FWC, privatisation of sports broadcasting, public service broadcasters and the gradual commercialisation of FWC broadcasting rights. ------------------- 📤 To download the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar Media Rights Licensees Overview referred to on this episode, click here. 📖 To purchase a copy of The Business of the FIFA World Cup, click here. ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: LinkedIn Twitter 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.
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| 24 Jun 2023 | E62: #WomenSportsDev – Mariam Ibrahim, Advisor S4DA at GIZ | 00:25:44 | |
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, Mariam Ibrahim – Advisor, Sport For Development in Africa at the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – joins Shon to talk about her new role at GIZ, the nature of Sport For Development in Africa, S4D projects that GIZ has invested in within Africa and women leadership development in Africa. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: LinkedIn Twitter 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 26 Oct 2022 | E10: #TheBusinessOfTheFWC – Engaging Fans | 00:40:24 | |
Ahead of the beginning of the most commercialised FIFA World Cup to date, this five-part series extensively delves into selected chapters of The Business of the FIFA World Cup by Professor Simon Chadwick, Paul Widdop, Christos Anagnostopoulos and Daniel Parnell. On this episode, Edem and Jabu review Chapter 12 of The Business of the FIFA World Cup entitled “Engaging Fans” by Professor André Bühler. As part of the review, they cover topics including the nature of fans, the ECA's classification of the different types of fans, the instruments used to engage fans, the evolution of FIFA Fan Fests and fan engagement at the FIFA World Cup 2022. The pair also share their thoughts on the findings from Nielsen's What Fans Want Report 2022 and briefly discuss FIFA's new metaverse platform "FIFA World'' in partnership with Roblox. ------------------- 📤 To download the Nielsen What Fans Want: The 2022 World Football Report, click here. 📖 To purchase a copy of The Business of the FIFA World Cup, click here. ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: LinkedIn Twitter 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.
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| 03 Jan 2024 | BREAKING: SuperSport Fails to Acquire AFCON 2023 TV Rights | 00:15:20 | |
In this first edition of #ABSPBreaking, Edem and Jabu explain why SuperSport will not broadcast the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 and the impact that New World TV's media rights deal with the Confederation of African Football had on SuperSport's failure to acquire the sublicensing rights to the tournament. ------------------- 📮We have been nominated for two Sports Podcast Awards! If you would like to support us in winning these awards, click the following links to cast your vote: 👉 Best Sports Business Podcast - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-sports-business-podcast/# 👉 Diverse Voices Awards - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/sports-diverse-voices-award/ ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast | |||
| 18 May 2023 | E55: #WomenSportsDev – Dr. Carolin Braun, Regional Technical Consultant at FIFA | 00:41:58 | |
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, Shon sits down with FIFA Regional Technical Consultant, Dr. Carolin Braun, to discuss her experience supporting football development in Botswana, the areas in which African football development could improve, how stakeholders can capitalise on the rapid rise of women's football and why women in sport leadership are crucial to the long-term sustainability of sport globally.
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| 16 May 2023 | E54: #SportBlockchain – Adan Kedem, CMO at Worlds Busters | 00:46:05 | |
This episode is part of our six-part series #SportBlockchain with regular co-host, Chief Operating Officer of Blocksport Samir Ceric, where we explore the implications of the intersection of blockchain technology and the global sport industry with experts across the Web3 sector.
In this episode, Chief Marketing Officer of Worlds Busters Adan Kedem, joins Edem and Jabu to discuss sport and the metaverse including; how the metaverse promises to revolutionise sports consumption, why rapidly evolving virtual experiences could lead in decreased matchday attendance for sports events and how sports club, organisations and brands should approach the Metaverse and intricate sport-Web3 space.
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| 25 Oct 2023 | E96: Showcasing South African Football Talent – David Ribeiro | 00:27:28 | |
From the 8th to 11th of December 2023, The Football Union will deliver The Showcase, an event that bring together emerging talent, local and international football clubs and scouts, and South African football legends.
In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by Co-Owner of The Football Union, David Ribeiro, to unpack The Showcase which includes a 3-day residential camp programme, confirmed speakers and prominent football figures, and the event's partners and sponsors.
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| 12 Mar 2025 | E155: Africa’s Place in the Future of the Olympic Movement – Juan Antonio Samaranch | 00:34:43 | |
In this episode, Edem is joined by International Olympic Committee Vice President and Presidential Candidate Juan Antonio Samaranch to discuss his vision for the future of the Olympic Movement. They explore his motives and purpose behind bidding for the IOC Presidency, his approach to evolving and repositioning the TOP Programme, and how the IOC should navigate an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape while upholding its principle of political neutrality. The conversation also delves into the future of Olympic broadcasting, including the potential role of streaming platforms and social media networks, as well as Africa’s place in the Olympic Movement and the prospect of hosting an Olympic Games on the continent. --------------- 👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit mizizishop.com and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise. ------------------- 📝 We value your input! Take our quick survey and help improve the podcast: https://forms.gle/KrQX9QTYjxmfpDHB7 ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📺 Subscribe NOW to our brand new YouTube and turn on the notification🔔 to be the first to receive the latest releases from the podcast! 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast | |||
| 14 Feb 2025 | E153: A 360° Review of Betway SA20 Season 3 | 00:28:42 | |
In this episode, Jabu and Edem return to review the recently-concluded third season of BetwaySA20, South Africa's premier T20 cricket league. The duo detail the business of the SA20, the league's innovative fan engagement strategy, the commercial partnership portfolio that powers the league and the SA20's significance given the upcoming 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup and cricket's introduction as an Olympic sport at the LA28 Olympic Games. --------------- 👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit mizizishop.com and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise. ------------------- 📝 We value your input! Take our quick survey and help improve the podcast: https://forms.gle/KrQX9QTYjxmfpDHB7 ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📺 Subscribe NOW to our brand new YouTube and turn on the notification🔔 to be the first to receive the latest releases from the podcast! 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 21 Sep 2023 | E87: #SSA – Environmental Impacts & Sport in Africa | 00:26:48 | |
This episode is part of our 3-part series focusing on the intersection of sustainability and sport on the African continent, in partnership with Sustainable Sport Africa, an organisation which seeks to transform Africa's sport ecosystem by interweaving sport and sustainability through collaboration, innovation and compelling narratives. In the second instalment of the #SSA series, Edem and Jabu are joined again by the Co-Founders of Sustainable Sport Africa, Rachel A. Aron and Tristan Niesslein, to consider the impact of extreme weather on sport events, the development of climate resilient sport infrastructure, and how various interconnections between sport and conversation, nature and poaching. 🌍 Visit Sustainable Sport Africa's website to learn more about the organisation's activities and offerings in sport and sustainability. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 31 Mar 2023 | E42: #WomenSportsDev – Amy Wanday, Founder of African Sports Network | 00:50:31 | |
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, Founder of African Sports Network, Amy Wanday, joins Shon Osimbo to discuss why she established African Sports Network, the importance of a background in sport for sports governance positions in African countries and the challenges she has overcome as a young black woman in the sport industry. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: LinkedIn Twitter 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.
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| 12 Dec 2022 | Bonus Episode: #WFSAfrica – Jan Alessie, WFS Co-founder & Director | 00:25:17 | |
This episode is in partnership with World Football Summit.
In this bonus episode, Edem and Jabu close off our #WFSAfrica series by having a reflective conversation with WFS Co-founder and Director, Jan Alessie about the successful staging of WFSAfrica in Durban including the lessons learnt from the summit, why Durban was chosen as a host city, WFS' partnership with the Kwa-Zulu Natal Government and the #WFSAfrica 2023 edition.
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| 20 Sep 2024 | E142: Inside Seasoned Agency – Tommy Makhobela | 00:24:43 | |
In this episode, Founder and CEO of Seasoned Agency, Tommy Makhobela, returns to the podcast to share an insider view of launching a sports and entertainment creative agency in South Africa. In an exclusive interview, Tommy delves into the formative days of Seasoned Agency, the company's partnerships with South African sports and entertainment figures and where he sees Seasoned Agency in the next 10-15 years. Tommy briefly recounts his recent exchange with Minister of Sport, Gayton McKenzie, and Seasoned Agency's interest in reviving South African boxing. ----------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast | |||
| 05 Oct 2022 | E7: Broadcasting and Streaming Sport in Africa | 00:32:38 | |
On this episode, Edem and Jabu chat about the broadcasting and streaming scene in Africa. The pair also discuss the duopoly in African sport streaming between SuperSport and beIN Sports, the evolution of sport consumption, how young African football fans engage with sport streaming, the introduction of VR technology in sport streaming and the future of this critical sector for the future of African sport. At the end of the podcast, Edem and Jabu circle back to the Africa Super League and discuss how fundamental quality broadcasting and streaming will be for the short and long-term success of the competition. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: LinkedIn Twitter 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.
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| 02 May 2024 | E123: There is No Football Industry Without the Players – Javier Ceppi | 00:27:22 | |
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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| 06 Apr 2023 | E44: #WomenSportsDev – Lise Klaveness, President of Norwegian Football Federation | 00:37:53 | |
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, Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness joins Shon Osimbo to reflect on how she fell in love with football, the journey to becoming the President of NFF, why she decided to run for election in the UEFA Executive Committee, the power of her “influence over position” philosophy with regards to effective sport governance, Norway’s ambitions for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and leading change with regards to equal pay for women and male national football teams. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: LinkedIn Twitter 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.
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| 02 Apr 2025 | E156: What Next for Royal AM? – Louis Botha & Nqobile Ndlovu | 00:45:13 | |
In this episode, Jabu is joined by tax lawyer Louis Botha and Director of Cash n Sport Research, Nqobile Ndlovu, for a comprehensive discussion the firesale of Royal AM amid tax debts incurred by its owner, Shawn Mkhize. Jabu, Louis, and Nqobile break down the legal, financial, and sporting implications of the case, analysing how it fits into the broader context of South African football. Topics covered include Shawn Mkhize's longstanding tax dispute with SARS, the extensive powers that the curator bonis Jacob Venter has over Royal AM, the unsuccessful bid by Roy Moodley for Royal AM, what happens if the curator does not receive satisfactory bids for the club, and what the Royal AM case reflects about the PSL clubs' corporate governance and financial sustainability. --------------- 👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit mizizishop.com and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise. ------------------- 📝 We value your input! Take our quick survey and help improve the podcast: https://forms.gle/KrQX9QTYjxmfpDHB7 ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📺 Subscribe NOW to our brand new YouTube and turn on the notification🔔 to be the first to receive the latest releases from the podcast! 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast | |||
| 29 Feb 2024 | E116: #WomenSportsDev – Ella Ireri, Founder of Bridged | 00:21:11 | |
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, Shon is joined by Founder of Bridged - A Sports & Entertainment Resource, Ella Ireri, to discuss her journey in the sports industry including why and how she pursued a career in the sports industry, the challenges she has faced while paving a career path in the world of sport, the purpose and experiences that underpinned her desire to found Bridged and her message to young people dreaming of careers in the sports industry.
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| 03 Jul 2023 | E66: Championship Point – Previewing Wimbledon 2023 w/ Ebow Spio | 00:34:06 | |
In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by Anthony Ebow Spio, a Senior Lecturer at Ashesi University who has 40+ years of experience following Wimbledon and other Tennis Grand Slams as well as an extensive background in Brand Management, Competitive Strategy and Marketing. They preview #Wimbledon2023 by discussing favourite Wimbledon moments and memories; the power of partnerships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club; the importance of partnerships in sports for furthering development; and how the tennis landscape in Africa can improve using both existing and new synergies to enable more African youth to become professionals. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: LinkedIn Twitter 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. | |||
| 13 Aug 2024 | E137: Looking Ahead to LA28 and the Host City of 2036 Olympics – Rob Prazmark | 00:28:20 | |
This is an episode of "The Business of the Olympics", a series focused on the sport business aspects of the Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games featuring senior executives from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), IOC TOP Partners and world-leading sports marketing consultants and professors. In this episode, Olympic Marketing expert, Rob Prazmark, joins Edem and Jabu to discuss his assessment of the overall success of Olympic marketing brand activations at Paris 2024, how LVMH leveraged its Paris 2024 official partner rights to maximise its brand visibility, the make up of the LA28 Local Organising Committee team, why LA28 is primied to be a fusion of sport, pop culture and entertainment, and whether an African country should host the 2036 Olympic Games. ---------------- 👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit mizizishop.com and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast ------------------- DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by Jabu Mtwa on this podcast are his own, are not associated with his capacity as an IOC Young Leader, and do not reflect the official views or positions of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) whatsoever. | |||
| 21 Oct 2023 | E95: #WomenSportsDev – Naadhirah Ally, Executive Director at Jomo Cosmos Women | 00:19:04 | |
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, Shon and Edem are joined by Executive Director of Jomo Cosmos Women, Naadhirah Ally, to reflect on the grassroots impact of Banyana Banyana's World Cup performance, technical analysis and player development at Jomo Cosmos Women, Playermaker's innovative contribution to sports technology and data analysis, and interrogating the gender disparities in football.
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| 08 Jul 2024 | E129: The Business of Olympic Marketing – Anne-Sophie Voumard | 00:32:32 | |
This is an episode of "The Business of the Olympics", a series focused on the sport business aspects of the Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games featuring senior executives from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), IOC TOP Partners and world-leading sports marketing consultants and professors. In this episode, Anne-Sophie Voumard, Managing Director of IOC Television & Marketing Services, joins Edem and Jabu to discuss how TOP partners ensured the swift delivery of Tokyo 2020, the IOC's ticketing and hospitality plans for Paris 2024, the innovative strategy underpinning the IOC's licensing and merchandising programme for the Games, and the IOC's outlook for the LA28 Olympic Games. ---------------- 👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit mizizishop.com and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast -------------------DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by Jabu Mtwa on this podcast are his own, are not associated with his capacity as an IOC Young Leader, and do not reflect the official views or positions of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) whatsoever. | |||
| 15 Feb 2023 | E29: #SportBlockchain – Samir Ceric, Chief Operating Officer at Blocksport | 00:37:24 | |
This episode is part of our six-part series #SportBlockchain with regular co-host, Samir Ceric - Chief Operating Officer of Blocksport, where we explore the implications of the intersection of blockchain technology and the global sport industry. In this episode, Blocksport Chief Operating Officer, Samir Ceric provides an extensive introduction to blockchain and its applications in the sport industry including fan engagement and sport governance. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: LinkedIn Twitter 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.
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| 09 Oct 2023 | E91: #SSA – Climate Change & Sport in Africa | 00:38:11 | |
This episode is part of our 3-part series focusing on the intersection of sustainability and sport on the African continent, in partnership with Sustainable Sport Africa, an organisation which seeks to transform Africa's sport ecosystem by interweaving sport and sustainability through collaboration, innovation and compelling narratives.
In the final instalment of the series, Edem and Jabu are joined by Co-Founders of Sustainable Sport Africa, Rachel A. Aron and Tristan Niesslein, to evaluate the impact of climate change on sport in Africa, the implications of extreme weather events on sports events in Africa, the unique gender-specific impacts of climate change, the development of climate-resilient infrastructure to safeguard the growth of African sport and the importance of athletes and entertainers in innovatively advocating for climate action.
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| 28 Jun 2023 | E63: Developing a Sustainable Sports Ecosystem in Africa – Gabriel Ajala | 00:36:54 | |
In this episode, Edem and Jabu sit down with Founder of Africa Sports Unified, Gabriel Ajala, to discuss experience and view on the value of a Master's degree in sport business, the importance of collaboration between sports organisations and stakeholders from Africa, education as a fundamental component to professionalise the African sport industry and how African sport should approach attracting commercial sponsorship. ------------------- 📮Latest jobs in sport in Africa from Global Sports:
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| 24 Jan 2023 | E23: #SportIndustryInsights – Matej Kraus, Head of Operations at Sponsor.Online | 00:51:32 | |
This 4-part podcast series is in collaboration with Johan Cryuff Institute. The management of the sponsorship lifecycle from the club's point of view. Matej Kraus, Head of Operations at Sponsor.Online, will cover the main steps in the lifecycle including the sponsorship product development, proposal development, contract and negotiation, activation and lastly monitoring and evaluation. Creating Effective Sponsorship Strategies for Football Clubs The best way to support the podcast is to like, comment, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information and content from the podcast, follow our social media pages: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/africa-business-of-sport-podcast/ Twitter - twitter.com/AfrBizofSport From the leading figures in the global sport business. Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's leading sport business podcast. | |||
| 07 Sep 2023 | Bonus Episode: beIN vs. CAF | 00:23:42 | |
On Tuesday, 5 September, media reports suggested that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) had unilaterally terminated its $415m broadcasting deal with Qatari media company, beIN Media Group, covering over 40 countries in beIN-controlled markets.
In this bonus episode, Edem and Jabu discuss the impact that this broadcast contract termination may have on the commercial viability of AFCON 2023 and the geopolitical implications of this fallout such as the likelihood of Saudi Arabian investment to cover CAF's financial shortfalls.
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| 01 Jun 2024 | E125: How Superstars and Stadiums are Spurring the Rise of the Saudi Pro League – Mohammed Sayeed Khan | 00:29:00 | |
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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