Kwesi Hayford

At just 21 years old, IShowSpeed recently completed an extraordinary 28-day tour across 20 African countries. Beyond the viral clips and high energy, his journey offers a profound narrative on Black possibilities and the power of the digital economy. Speed began as a gamer—just like many of you. Through courage, belief, and an unrelenting work […]

Let me paint a picture for you. Esports in Africa today? It’s like a toddler in its formative years, full of potential, curiosity, and raw energy, but still learning to walk. And yet, too many Governments are not aware of this child and even if they are, already trying to dictate how it should step…

EJOBS FOR THE YOUTH: LOCAL RELEVANCE, GLOBAL IMPACT Across the world, passionate individuals and organisations are championing the positive power of esports to make a meaningful difference in society. Like every impactful movement, Esports must be rooted in strong, sustainable communities. Most importantly, it must address real societal needs in ways that ensure its impact

I woke up early today, sat behind my laptop, deep into a video edit, when a simple but powerful thought crossed my mind: “Esports: Leadership, Matters.” Esports leadership sits at a critical crossroads of transformation for young people. As an Esports leader, you don’t just manage teams, events or projects; you represent HOPE. You become

Transformational leadership is never easy. It demands sacrifice for the people and the communities we serve. Every day, we invest our time, energy, and lived experience to advance the emerging ecosystem of Esports and digital sports, it is for the greater good of mankind. A legacy that only resonate when our names are mensioned many

JUVENILE PRISONS OR ESPORTS ARENAS AS YOUTH CENTERS? Yesterday, during my presentation at November Numeric, a global event organised by Alliance Française Accra and Leti Arts, I reflected on an issue that deeply concerns me: the rising number of young people ending up in prison. The big question on my mind this morning… “SHOULD WE

BUILDING #TRUST IN ESPORTS Trust is the foundation upon which every strong esports community, team, organization, or ecosystem is built. Without trust, even the most talented teams struggle; with trust, even the smallest ideas can grow into movements. Here is how I spell TRUST in esports, and I believe these are pillars we must continue