Ex-President Barack Obama playing basketball [photo courtesy]Former U.S. President Barack Obama has joined NBA Africa as a strategic partner to help advance social responsibility efforts across the continent, the National Basketball Association said on Tuesday. Obama will have a minority equity stake in the new venture, which over time he intends to use to fund Obama Foundation youth and leadership programs across Africa. "I've been impressed by the league's commitment to Africa, including the leadership shown by so many African players who want to give back to their own countries and communities. "That's why I'm proud to join the team at NBA Africa and look forward to a partnership that benefits the youth of so many countries." The league announced in March the formation of NBA Africa, a new entity designed to conduct its business on the continent, including the Basketball Africa League (BAL).

Source: Standard Digital July 27, 2021 21:56 UTC