By Way of Africa
African stories are worth telling, and the culture—all of the languages, tribes, and traditions—is worth celebrating. Whether born on the continent or dispersed across the globe, the contributions of these stories to society resound uniquely, by way of Africa.
Mary Omatiga elevates the voices and names of Africa’s biggest sporting figures.
Yankuba Minteh reveals his path from The Gambia to the Premier League and inspires young Africans with big dreams.
West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus opens up about his Ghanaian heritage.
Idrissa Gana Gueye reflects on his journey to Everton and the aspects of Senegalese culture that made him the athlete he is today.
Crystal Palace forward Eddie Nketiah reflects on his family, Ghanaian upbringing, and the African footballers who inspired him.
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey reflects on his journey to both Nigeria’s national team and the Premier League.
Emmanuel Adebayor reflects on his impact on the game and his role in inspiring future generations across Africa.
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Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh joins Mary Omatiga to discuss growing up in The Gambia, how he represents his family on an international stage and being called the "Gambian Messi."
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Brentford attacker Bryan Mbeumo opens up about his Cameroonian heritage.
Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina reflects on his path to the Premier League and what it means to be an African footballer.
Indianapolis Colts DE Kwity Paye calls himself the “Son of Liberia”, a title that reflects his true calling.
Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi and Patson Daka discuss the pride and responsibility of representing their nations and the club.
Minnesota Vikings LB Brian Asamoah unpacks the power of exposure in the latest piece from the By Way of Africa series.
NBA guard Ochai Agbaji talks about his role with the Raptors, lessons from his first two seasons, and the significance of his Nigerian heritage.
Washington Commanders DE Efe Obada reflects on discovering his purpose through the NFL International Player Pathway program and celebrating his Nigerian heritage.
Two-time WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike opens up about her mission to create global impact through the lens of sport.
Letsile Tebogo made history this summer at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 200m Olympic champion shares his inspiring journey in sprinting.
Promise Amukamara discusses the growth of the Nigerian Women’s Basketball Federation and the team’s mission ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Peter Jok’s family has given their all for South Sudan. As the men’s basketball team makes its historic Olympic debut in Paris, Jok carries forward the profound legacy ingrained in his bloodline.
Michelle Alozie is set to make her Olympic debut in Paris. The NWSL star discusses her passion for soccer, medicine, and why she chose to represent Nigeria on the world’s biggest stage.
Naomi Girma reflects on her Ethiopian values and how they influenced her passion for soccer and community.
Chiaka Ogbogu reflects on the power of representation, her Olympic success, and the impact she hopes to make as a first-generation Nigerian-American.
Africa’s fastest man looks ahead to Paris 2024 and reflects on the legacy he hopes to build for sprinting in Africa.
