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On November 8, 2025, ACE Advisory Board Member Marvellous Iheukwumere participated in the 32nd Annual Wharton Africa Business Forum(WABF) as a speaker on the panel entitled "Owning the Game: The Next Era of Africans in Sports". The discussion featured prominent current and retired athletes, including Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, NFL Player for the Cleveland Browns, Sam Barrington, retired NFL Player, and Tim Vidale, Physical Therapist for the Baltimore Ravens. The conversation focused on Africa's shift from talent exporter to power broker in sports, specifically on how athletes, entrepreneurs, and the media can create sustainable ecosystems that keep value on the continent. Every year, WABF brings together top business minds to discuss sustainable solutions for Africa's development. With a spotlight on innovation, the forum is the foremost conference for leaders and decision-makers passionate about advancing Africa’s economic prosperity.
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