NBA Nigeria hosted its first Her Time To Play Leadership Event on March 15, 2025, gathering 87 young women to focus on leadership and career development in basketball. The event featured discussions led by prominent female leaders and aims to empower girls, building on previous initiatives in Angola and South Africa.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) successfully held its inaugural Her Time To Play (HTTP) Leadership Series in Nigeria on March 15, 2025, at Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls in Lagos. This event gathered 87 young women, emphasizing youth development and encouraging engagement through basketball.
The first panel discussion, titled ‘Owning Your Power,’ highlighted themes of leadership, confidence, and overcoming obstacles. Notable speakers included Ibukun Abidoye, Executive Vice President of Music at Chocolate City Music, Sade Dada, Meta Head of Public Policy for West Africa, and Mayowa Kuyoro, Partner at McKinsey Nigeria.
The second panel, ‘Beyond the Game,’ explored diverse career pathways in today’s evolving landscape. This panel featured Olutoyin M. Odulate, Founder & CEO of Olori Beauty Enterprises, Titi Ogufere, CEO of Essential Media Group, and Nissi Ogulu, Founder of Creele Animation Studios.
The all-female series is an extension of similar HTTP initiatives in Angola and South Africa, which have collectively impacted over 2,000 girls and women since 2023. The event concluded with a fireside chat featuring Gbemisola Abudu, moderated by Bolanle Olukanni, a Nigerian television host.
The Her Time To Play Leadership Series by NBA Nigeria marks a significant step in empowering young women through basketball and leadership. By fostering discussions on personal development and career opportunities, the initiative aims to equip girls with the skills and confidence necessary for future success. This event reflects NBA’s ongoing commitment to empowering women, extending its global initiatives from multiple African nations to Nigeria.
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