In this episode of Africa Sports Collective, host Hunter speaks with Chris from Uganda about the Bounce program and sports development in Africa. Chris, with a background in sports since 2003, discusses his passion for basketball, inspired by Michael Jordan, and his work with various teams. The Bounce platform aims to make sports more accessible and commercialized, focusing on merchandise and fan engagement. Chris's company, Jabari, and the Crusaders Sports Academy nurture young African talent, aiming to connect them to global opportunities. The episode highlights the importance of sports in teaching life skills and the potential for athletes to earn income, stressing the need to understand the business side of sports.

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Meet Coach Wimmy, the fearless force behind a swimming revolution in Kenya and Rwanda! Despite facing daunting challenges and battling personal fears, Coach Wimmy has fearlessly plunged into the depths of possibility, defying the odds to train a new generation of African swimmers.  From conquering the waters themselves to inspiring others to dive in, Coach Wimmy is rewriting the narrative one stroke at a time.  Let's celebrate this remarkable journey of resilience, determination, and passion.

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In this episode, In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking to Zani and his mother Shivon, a basketball sensation and NBA stats guru.  We discussed his love for the game, how he encourages other kids his age to pick up the sport and his early rising practices before school. This episode is full of love from his mother and family who support his journey. 

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In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking to Brian Kirungi, one of the founders of Patriots and An attorney. We discussed his journey, the importance of grassroots basketball, and the rising tide of the game in Africa. Brian emphasized the need for youth programs and infrastructure investment to ensure that basketball continues to grow and thrive in the region.

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