June 16th has become the 'unofficial' celebration of everything West Michigan, and specifically Grand Rapids, as a nod to the area code 616 for the city and much of the metro area. This year the Grand Rapids Hip Hop Coalition and Grand Stand Pictures are throwing a party to celebrate Grand Rapids on 616 Day.
June 16th has become the 'unofficial' celebration of everything West Michigan, and specifically Grand Rapids, as a nod to the area code 616 for the city and much of the metro area. This year the Grand Rapids Hip Hop Coalition and Grand Stand Pictures are throwing a party to celebrate Grand Rapids on 616 Day.
Taking a cue from its business success in China, the National Basketball Association has created NBA Africa, with former stars Dikembe Mutombo, Junior Bridgeman, Joakim Noah, Grant Hill and Luol Deng core investors in the venture.
Tana Aiyejina Published 26 May 2021The National Basketball Association on Monday announced the formation of NBA Africa and a partnership with several NBA figures and investors, including Nigerians Babatunde Folawiyo, Chairman and CEO, Yinka Folawiyo Group, and Helios Fairfax Partners Corporation, led by Tope Lawani, Co-CEO of HFP and co-founder and managing partner of Helios Investment Partners.NBA Africa will conduct the league’s business on.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced the formation of a new NBA Africa company that will conduct the league s business on the continent, with outside investors joining along with NBA legends Dikembe Mutombo, Grant Hill, Joakim Noah and Luol Deng.