There’s a common phenomenon in sports and tech: when people don’t fully understand a space, they tend to fill the gaps with “horror stories.” These narratives often prevent meaningful engagement and stop others from discovering what a community is truly about. Just like tennis or golf, you can’t fully appreciate the beauty of the game […]
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In online gaming and Esports tournaments, terms like server location, latency, ping, and milliseconds (ms) aren’t just technical jargon, they often determine who wins and who loses. Simply put, the closer a player is to a game server, the faster their inputs are processed. When you press a button on your controller, that command travels
ESPORTS: WHEN THE SERVER DOESN’T SERVE YOU… Read More »
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
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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…
HOW GOVERNMENTS SHOULD SEE ESPORTS: CONTROL VS. CONTRIBUTION Read More »
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
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My passion, commitment, and dedication to esports remain unshakable—and for good reason. Esports aligns seamlessly with my personal life, family values, and professional journey. At the age of 43, I came to a clear and firm realization: esports is my destiny. Yes, I may look younger—perhaps because I work in a youth-driven ecosystem—but age aside,
HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR DESTINY IN ESPORTS Read More »
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
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I’ve been looking into the Mobile Esports space and its potential to turn Africa into its own wealth creation, pivoting on Esports. Indulge me, LinkedIn family, as I speak my thoughts… If Africa is going to strike digital gold in Esports, it likely won’t come from high-end gaming PCs or next-generation consoles. It will come
IS MOBILE ESPORTS AFRICA’S GOLD MINE? Read More »
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
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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
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