From NBA stars to Grammy nominees, prominent Africans have often had their names misspelled or mispronounced. While some have pushed back and reclaimed it, others embrace it.
These are some of the players that will continue to inspire generations of young African hoopers to believe in their NBA dreams.
On the heels of Disney+’s Rise, the Greek Nigerian basketball player chronicles his first trip home to Nigeria in Ugo: A Homecoming Story, a 30-minute documentary with WhatsApp; and in the upcoming Giannis: The Marvelous Story, that details his journey to basketball stardom.
The Greek-Nigerian sports star and his family give the world their sincere story and show us that "When one of us wins, we all win."
The Nigerian-Greek NBA MVP is releasing a limited edition run of his Nike collab, 'Zoom Freak 1.'
It's safe to say the Greek-Nigerian athlete is having an incredible year.
The Greek-Nigerian forward is the third youngest player to win the award in 40 years.
He'll face-off with LeBron James as head of this year's Eastern Conference team.
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OkayAfrica is the premiere digital platform bringing the worlds of African music, art, culture, style, sports and politics to a global audience. Founded in 2010 as an extension of Okayplayer, OkayAfrica serves as a cultural bridge to foster deeper understanding of the continent, while also building meaningful connections with its diaspora.
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