PRESS RELEASE
August 22nd, 2025 | Nairobi, Kenya: Africa Sports Ventures Group (ASVG), in partnership with Women Sports Africa Network (WSAN), is proud to announce the 2025 edition of the 50 Most Influential African Women in Sports (50MIA) Awards, set to take place from November 6th – 8th, 2025, at the prestigious Sankara Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. This landmark three-day event will feature:
- Women in Sports Expo: An engaging exhibition showcasing sports products, services, and innovations that empower women in sports across Africa and the Diaspora.
- Workshops: Five industry-focused sessions over November 6th and 7th, covering topics such as gender-based violence prevention, financial literacy, mentorship and leadership, sports medicine, and athlete branding/NIL.
- Ministerial Roundtable & Summit: High-level dialogues on women’s leadership in sports policy and governance across Africa.
- Awards Gala: A red-carpet celebration on Saturday, November 8th, 2025, honoring 50 outstanding African women leaders, athletes, administrators, and innovators in sports.
Outside of the 50 Most Influential African Women in Sports honorees will be Special Honors and Awards for:
- Madam Fatma Samoura, Former FIFA Secretary General, who will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Mr. Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa, recognized for his exceptional leadership in advancing opportunities for women in rugby.
- Other distinguished trailblazers in sports leadership, business, and athletic excellence, to be announced in the coming weeks.
Travel & Hospitality Partnerships
Book with Kenya Airways, one of our Travel Partner, and Sankara Hotel, the Official Hospitality Partner, See Booking Code Below for attendees and Partners traveling to Nairobi for the event.
Hotel Booking Link (Sankara Hotel – 5-Star Venue): Book your group rate for 50MIA - https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1754906311350&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Event Code: 50MIA (For Sankara Hotel & Kenya Airways)
- Start Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
- End Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Last Day to Book: Monday, October 20, 2025
About the 50MIA Awards - The 50 Most Influential African Women in Sports Awards (50MIA), launched in 2024, is a flagship initiative of ASVG and WSAN. It celebrates the remarkable women shaping Africa’s sports ecosystem, empowering the next generation, and advancing gender equity and leadership in sports across the continent and globally.
- For Media Inquiries & Partnerships:
- Wairimu Nyathira – Project Lead | projectlead@50mia.com | +254 722 555572
- Leslie Koroma – CEO, Africa Sports Ventures Group | leslie@africansportsmonthly.com
- Website: www.50mia.com
- ✨ Celebrate. Empower. Transform. ✨
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