The Bambo Akani One (Part 1) – What it Takes to Win Olympic Gold

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Game-changing discussions on the big ideas that shape our thinking and help move society forward. Hosted by Tokunbo Shitta-Bey. For more about this programme and other episodes, visit us online on YouTube and https://www.one2oneshow.com. You can also follow us via our social media accounts: @thisisone2one one2one is available as a podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google and wherever you get your podcasts. The one2one show is an Intelligentsia Publishing LTD production.

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The Bambo Akani One (Part 1) – What it Takes to Win Olympic Gold | One2One (S2 Ep7)

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2 months ago

The Bambo Akani One (Part 1) – What it Takes to Win Olympic Gold | One2One (S2 Ep7)

Educated as an engineer at Cambridge University, followed by a decade in global finance and management consulting, Bambo Akani embarked upon an inspiring journey to build Making of Champions (MoC) as an instrument for transforming African Athletics. In Part 1 of this riveting One2One conversation with Tokunbo Shitta-Bey, Bambo Akani, Founder & CEO of Making of Champions (MoC) talks about his pioneering mission and painstaking endeavours to discover, develop and nurture the next generation of African athletics talent.He delves into the grassroots "mechanics" of the MTN CHAMPS programme, the MoC Academy, and other MoC flagship competitions now officially recognised as Olympic qualifying events.Can Nigeria become a powerhouse in global competitive athletics? What does it take to finally win gold at the Olympics?🏅 🎯 In this conversation, Bambo shares: • His journey from Cambridge to building MoC in Nigeria. • The vision behind Making of Champions and its impact on African athletics. • Why grassroots talent development is the key to Olympic success. • How MoC created three of Africa’s top 10 Olympic qualifying competitions. • The challenges of sports management in Nigeria. • His passion for building athletes who can compete on the world stage.This is the beginning of a powerful two-part conversation on vision, grit, and the systems needed to bring Olympic glory to Africa. 👉 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we explore the business of sports, the challenges of management in Nigeria, and the future of African athletics.Chapters:0:00 Intro – Welcome to One2One 0:25 Meet Bambo Akani – Founder & CEO of Making of Champions 1:15 From Cambridge Engineer to Sports Entrepreneur 2:40 Why Making of Champions Was Born 4:05 Building Nigeria’s Athletics Future from the Grassroots 6:18 Organising Africa’s Top Olympic Qualifying Competitions 8:32 The Challenges of Sports Management in Nigeria 10:15 Nurturing Homegrown Talent for Global Success 12:00 Why Nigerian Athletes Deserve World-Class Opportunities 13:45 Vision for the Future of African Athletics 15:20 Final Reflections – Building Champions Beyond MedalsAbout the Guest:Bambo Akani is the Founder & CEO of Making of Champions, a pioneering athletics management and media company. A Cambridge-trained engineer turned sports entrepreneur, he has become an authority on Nigerian athletics. Through MoC, he has built some of Africa’s biggest Olympic qualifying competitions and continues to raise the next generation of African champions.🔥 A must-watch for sports fans, leaders, and anyone passionate about talent development and African excellence.#TheBamboAkaniOne #OlympicGold #NigerianAthletics #MakingOfChampions #One2OneSeries #AfricanAthletics #SportsEntrepreneurship #AthleteDevelopment #ChampionMindset #Athletics #One2OneShow #NigeriaSports #OlympicsAbout one2one:One2one ("The one2one Show") is a Nigerian television interview and talk show hosted by Tokunbo Shitta-Bey and broadcast internationally as an audio and video podcast.Tokunbo Shitta-Bey engages thinkers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, scientists and business leaders in "Game-changing discussions on the BIG IDEAS that shape our thinking and help move society forward". One2One's comfortable, calm setting and conversational style format provide an engaging and intimate atmosphere for thought-provoking and intellectual dialogue, offering a unique perspective on current events and shaping the public understanding of important issues.Watch the full episode on TV:• DSTV: Mondays at 8:30 PM (Repeat: Saturdays at 3:30 PM)• Channels 24 (UK): Sundays at 1:30 PM (Repeat: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM)