Best Boma Podcasts (2026)

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Ethiopia's livestock: An interview with Namukolo Covic 38:52

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2y ago38:52

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At more than 50 million animals, Ethiopia's livestock population is the largest in Africa and the eighth largest in the world. But livestock productivity in Ethiopia remains low. Namukolo Covic, the ILRI Director General's representative to Ethiopia, CGIAR Ethiopia country convener and the CGIAR regional director for Eastern and Southern Africa, ta…

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Will Manchester City Get Relegated? 9:02

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Man city was recently charged with breaking 115 rules under the FIFA Fair Play rules an can face huge points deductions. They are accused with falsifying financial statements and not complying with the Premier League’s probe. If major points are deducted, they can get relegated.

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Does European Soccer Ignore African Coaches? 13:08

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Several coaches of African origin have been working in European soccer leagues, but they don't get opportunities to coach the major teams. We look at this to see whether the coaches are ignored.

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Why are nations banned from Sport? 10:31

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Sportdev explores recent calls for the state of Isreal to banned from sport competitions. We explore whether they should ben prevented from participating, and why a country should be banned.

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What Happened to Paul Pogba? 5:14

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Paul Pogba - one of the best football players in the world, recently failed a drug test for Performance Enhancing Drugs and is facing a ban. Sportdev talks about what happened to this special player

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Is Ballon D'Or Useless? 5:04

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The recent Ballon D' Or award ceremony lacked the excitement of earlier awards. Is it because the same athletes get awarded this title so the interest in it has reduced?

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How Teams Are Paid in UEFA Champions League 5:33

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In this episode, we breakdown how teams get paid in UEFA Champions League. UEFA increases the compensation each year, and this is one of the reasons teams fight for qualification.

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5 Tips for Recruiting Players out of Africa 15:59

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Most scouts, agents, or teams want to get African players, but stereotypes, challenges, and fear prevent them from going to the continent. These five tips should help anyone looking for African players.

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Germany - World Basketball Champions 6:35

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Germany won the FIBA Basketball World Cup and established themselves as the number one Basketball national team. despite this win, people still don't want to give them their credit. Sportdev explores why they are being denied their respect.

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2023 African Cup of Nations Draw - Predictions 8:40

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So the draw for the Africa Cup Of Nations happened today. Sportdev breaks down each group with predictions about who qualifies and who goes home early.

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5 TRAITS OF A GREAT PASS RUSHER 4:59

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Hey guys, in this episode we check what makes American Football's pass rushers great at what they do. All the outstanding pass rushers have these traits - check out our breakdown.

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2030 FIFA World Cup - Partly in Africa, but not for Africans 3:37

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The 2030 World Cup is being held in Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina. Some have hailed it as another World Cup partly held in Africa, but the downside is that many African will not be able to attend the World Cup.

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Victor Osihmen - Disrespected by Napoli - Is Chelsea or Arsenal Next? 1:02:07

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English Premier League expert - Egal from EgalTV drops in to chat about the recent discrimination of Osihmen by his own team - Napoli

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Nimi Walson Jack on African Sport Industry 35:46

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Nimi Walson-Jack is a Social Entrepreneur and Educator. Heis the Co-Founder of Creative Culture a Nigerian Based Edutainment company with operations in event production, content creation, venue management and talent development.

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Football Review with Mike Okoro 56:10

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Host of Always Footie Podcast and football/soccer expert - Mike Okoro drops in to chat about latest soccer news.

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The Spanish Kiss 21:48

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During the celebration of their World Cup victory over England, the head of the Spanish Federation - Luis Rubiales gave a kiss to one of the Spanish players. The incident has caused a global outcry and many have called for the resignation of Mr. Rubiales. Sportdev explores the situation and shares our thoughts. Enjoy.…

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An Accidental Nigerian Entrepreneur and She's Just Getting Started | BomaChats #6 38:37

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When opportunity knocks, greet it with a GIFT! Adetobi Lawuyi, founder of the Nigerian gifting and branding agency, The Pamper Trap Company, takes us on a journey from her career in finance as a trader, to IE Business School, and now entrepreneurship in Nigeria. What started out as a favour to help a friend find the perfect gift turned into a growi…

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The 'hidden meat' of the world 16:55

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Across the world, millions of people eat a 'hidden meat' - bushmeat, or wild meat. But handling or eating bushmeat can pose a higher risk of transmitting zoonotic disease - diseases which affect both animals and humans. This episode looks at a pioneering study led by scientist Ekta Patel of ILRI that investigates how people understand that risk - a…

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Quro Medical's Urgent Mission to Make Care Kinder and More Accessible | Boma Chats #5 55:24

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Joining us in the boma, Dr. Vuyane Mhlomi tells us about how his company, Quro Medical, is leveraging technology to provide real-time patient monitoring through a hospital at home solutions. Quro's innovative approach is transforming healthcare in South Africa and beyond. Check out Vuyane's company, Quro Medical, here: https://www.quromedical.co.za…

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Planting the Seeds of African Venture Investing | BomaChats #4 29:47

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Stephen Gugu, Principal at Investiha Ventures and Founder of Viktoria Ventures shares his vision for how to build a vibrant entrepreneurial eco-system across Africa.By BomaChats | Africa Focussed Discussions of Interest

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Messi - 60 Million Reasons to Visit the U.S 15:34

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We explore the recent Messi deal with MLS Franchise - Inter Miami. I talk about the pros and cons of the deal, impact to the league, and what the future holds for the super star.

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Animal welfare in lower- to middle-income countries, with Peter Singer 15:54

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Is there a conflict between supporting animal welfare, and supporting the wellbeing of the world's poor? Can we talk about animal welfare in the same way in the global North and South? Or are there important moral distinctions to be made? To explore these questions we're joined by Peter Singer, an Australian philosopher and bioethicist, Rebecca Doy…

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Moses Olawoye- Nigerian Sport Psychologist 1:16:12

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Moses is a Sport Psychologist in Nigeria and he stops by to chat about his challenges and the development of sport in the country

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Roger Thurow on the global burden of malnutrition - Part 2 14:37

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In the second of our episodes featuring writer Roger Thurow, we hear about what inspired his most recent book, 'The First 1000 Days'. What exactly is this crucial period of life - and what is its impact on the rest of a child's life? Malnutrition is a terrible burden to bear, but as Thurow warns, it ultimately affects us all. Further reading and li…

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Are Super Eagles Really Super?? 1:35:45

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In this episode, we explore whether the Nigerian National Soccer Team – The Super Eagles, should still be referred to as “Super”. The recent string of losses and poor performances has cost the team and fans are not excited about watching their games anymore.

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Entrepreneurial Journeys and Creating Delightful Digital Brands | BomaChats #3 36:37

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Join us in the boma to hear Nomfundo Mputhi, marketing strategist, tell us about creating delightful brand experiences in emerging markets.By BomaChats | Africa Focussed Discussions of Interest

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So Russian and Belarusian Tennis Players are Still Banned…. 9:06

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In this episode we look at the recent announcement that Russian and Belarusian Tennis players can participate in U.S Open and Wimbledon under a neutral flag. Sportdev Series highlights the hypocrisy behind this announcement.

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Roger Thurow on global poverty - Part 1 14:20

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Roger Thurow is a senior fellow for global agriculture and food policy for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. He writes about many of the same issues that animate the work at the International Livestock Research Institute - nutrition, development, hunger, and aid for subsistence farmers. As a writer, Thurow conveys what the lives of the poor ar…

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The Dow Academy's Vision for Educating the Next Generation of African Leaders - BomaChats #2 38:54

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Cheshe Dow, CEO and founder of The Dow Academy in Mochudi, Botswana joins us in the boma to discuss the challenges of social entrepreneurship and her school's quest to offer impactful and relevant education to Africa's next generation.By BomaChats | Africa Focussed Discussions of Interest

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Helping Zimbabwe's farmers rebuild Africa's bread basket w Simbarashe Mhungu - BomaChats #1 26:21

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We're excited to share our first episode of BomaChats, your place to hear stories of African entrepreneurs and leaders making an impact. First up, we're joined by Simbarashe Mhungu, COO of CBZ Agro-Yield who tells us about CBZ Agro-Yield's strategy to support Zimbabwean farmers.

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International Women's Day 2023 - Digital apps and drones in livestock farming 22:04

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Where does digital technology fit in with livestock farming? Can flying animal vaccines in by drone to remote regions help address gender inequality? Find out on this special episode of The Boma! In this podcast, we hear about the barriers to digital technology and farming difficulties that women face, then follow how ILRI and the CGIAR are working…

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Will EPL Worship Ever Stop? 1:49:06

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In 2019-2020, the English Premier League (EPL) accounted for 3.2 billion viewers around the world. While this bring major revenue to the British economy, the local leagues around the world pay a price in viewership. Sportdev explores whether local leagues around the world will ever recover their local audience from ththe growth of the EPL.…

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Is Victor Osihmen the Best Forward In Europe? 2:37:48

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In this episode, Sportdev round table explores whether Victor Osihmen is the best striker in European Football. We look at all the factors that make a good striker, and whether Osihmen fits the bill.

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What is the future of the Nigerian Football Federation? 1:26:32

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In this episode, former Under 20 Media Officer for the Nigerian Football Federation - Adewale Ajayi drops in to talk about the future of the Nigerian Fedration. Adewale analyzes the new programs in place, and the plans of the new Federation president - Ibrahim Gusau.

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Mohammed Salad - Post Qatar World Cup and NFL Playoffs 52:58

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UK Sport Journalist – Mohammed Salad drops in to chat about his experiences at the Qatar World Cup, NFL Playoffs, and more.

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ILRI says farewell to Director General Jimmy Smith 19:48

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Every director general knows, at the time they are appointed, exactly when they're supposed to leave because their appointment letter tells them so, says Jimmy Smith, who has been the director general of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) for the past 11 years. But "I didn't realise how difficult it would be to say goodbye to ILR…

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How to stop drought aid 'coming with the vultures' 18:49

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"You guys are coming when we have really suffered, when we have lost half of our herd and also when the vultures are descending from the sky." So said a Kenyan pastoralist at a meeting about drought response. What is being done to anticipate drought, rather than to deal with the consequences? In this episode we look at the effects of the ongoing dr…

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Can one chicken make a difference to a child's health? 18:52

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In 2014 a survey found that a quarter of children under 5 in Siaya County, western Kenya, were stunted. Stunting creates lifelong, chronic health issues and worse mental development. Better nutrition can help avoid stunting, but can be a struggle for families that are already lacking money, resources and access to support. What if there was a way t…

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Qatar 2022 with Mike Pfister 1:08:37

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Former Senior Manger for Development at FIFA – Mike Pfister joins SportsDev Series to chat about the upcoming World Cup at Qatar 2022. Mike discusses the social issues, qualification series, future of the competition, and the teams most likely to succeed at the tournament.

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Football, Soccer, and Beer 56:40

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Mike Okoro joins Sportdev to chat about recent football/soccer issues – Cristiano Ronaldo’s meltdown, Nigerian U-17 Women’ team, Chelsea, recent Football elections in Nigeria, etc. Join us and enjoy.

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Nigerian Football Elections - Bright Future or Possible Disaster? 1:18:28

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Adewale Ajayi is a renowned Nigerian Sports Journalist and a former Media Officer for the Nigerian Football Federation. He and Mike Okoro join SportDev Series to talk about the recently annulled Nigerian Football Federation elections.

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Soccer Coach - Abdullahi Usman Biffo 1:10:41

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Coach Abdullahi Usman Biffo is a UEFA licensed Nigerian coach that has served as Head Coach for premier league teams in Nigeria and Ghana. He has won titles in Nigerian league and has competed in African continental championships.

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Swiss Track Coach - Daro Eghagha 1:45:12

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Daro Eghagha visits Sportdev. Daro is Certified USTFCCCA Sprint, Hurdles, Strength and Conditioning and Relay Specialist track and field coach in Geneva Switzerland with club FSG Bernex-Confignon. He was also a former NCAA Division 1 track and field athlete with Bethune Cookman University.

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UK Sports Journalist - Mohamed Salad 1:17:23

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Mohamed Salad is a UK born Somali sports journalist that covers the NFL in London and African Soccer. He has written several thought provoking articles about the NFL in London and the African Cup of Nations

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Drought insurance: Breaking the cycle of loss for millions of pastoralists 16:12

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Droughts have always occurred in the Horn of Africa, but in the past few years they have begun happening much more frequently. An award-winning scheme of index-based livestock insurance could provide a lifeline for millions of pastoralists whose livelihoods are affected by drought. There is no need to wait for a drought to become severe, for animal…

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Month of May Breakdown 58:12

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Mike Okoro stops by to chat about all the key soccer events in the Month of May 2022. Everything from Champions League to Serie A. We also take a look at Super Eagles' new coach Jose Pesiero and his first friendly match against Mexico.

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How containing COVID-19 also hurt the world's poorest farmers 14:29

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Many countries locked down in the burgeoning COVID-19 pandemic, trying to protect the public from infections and illness. But a new wave of research is examining how containment measures came with costs, too. Particularly for the 1 in 12 people in the world who are also smallholder farmers, responsible for producing most of the food in low- or midd…

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Sarah Nyakeri talks about vulnerability in... science? 13:46

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"I’ve learned that using the simplest words doesn’t make you less of a scientist. It can actually make you a great scientist." Sarah Nyanchera Nyakeri is an MSc fellow at the International Livestock Research Institute where she is researching the development of a better vaccine for contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP). She is also the winner of…

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BFUT - Institute of Soccer 55:12

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In this episode, Jose Thadeu Goncalves drops by to chat about BFUT Institute of Soccer – the Brazilian soccer development program that helps players achieve their highest potential. BFUT focuses on technical and tactical development of players and works with players from different countries.

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East Coast fever: Tackling neglected livestock diseases in Africa 16:13

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In the early 1900s, cattle herds across South Africa were devastated by a new livestock disease. Today, more than 100 years later, that disease is called East Coast fever, and despite scientists' best efforts to control it, the disease continues to devastate cattle and livelihoods across the dozen African countries where it is endemic. In this epis…