Nollywood Star Laide Bakare Named Senior Special Assistant on Entertainment in Osun
Nollywood star Laide Bakare joins Osun's government as Senior Special Assistant on Entertainment, aiming to boost the state's cultural economy and tourism.
When you dive into the work of Laide Bakare, a veteran reporter for Zulu Surf Riders Daily who focuses on African sports, surf culture and community politics. Also known as L. Bakare, she blends local insight with global angles.
Her beat sits at the crossroads of Sports Journalism, the practice of covering athletic events, player stories and league developments for a public audience and African News, coverage that highlights political, social and economic issues across the continent. By mixing these two fields, Laide creates pieces that not only recount a match result but also explain how a win or loss impacts local economies, youth programs and regional pride. This blend means her stories often reference Laide Bakare's unique angle: she connects the excitement of a football goal with the rhythm of a beachside surf session, showing how sport and culture feed each other.
Another pillar of her reporting is Surf Culture, the lifestyle, traditions and environmental concerns of communities that ride waves along African coasts. Laide explains how surf festivals can boost tourism, how local surfers advocate for marine protection, and how surf brands partner with Zulu entrepreneurs. These stories illustrate a semantic triple: Surf Culture enriches African News, African News shapes Sports Journalism, and Sports Journalism amplifies Surf Culture. Readers will find coverage of everything from a World Cup qualifier in Scotland to a charity surf event in Durban, all woven together by the same community‑first perspective.
Beyond the headlines, Laide pays attention to the people behind the scores. She profiles rising stars like Victoria Mboko, dives into the business side of cricket in the Gulf, and follows tech moves that affect how fans consume games, such as OpenAI's Sora video tool. By presenting these angles, she shows that modern sports coverage isn’t just about scores—it’s about how technology, economics and identity intersect on and off the field. Whether you’re a surf enthusiast, a football fan, or simply curious about how African societies evolve, her body of work offers a practical guide to the forces shaping today’s headlines.
In the collection below you’ll see a mix of match previews, cultural deep‑dives and tech updates, each stamped with Laide Bakare’s signature blend of local flavor and global relevance. Expect clear explanations, real‑world impact analysis and a few surprise connections you might not see in a standard sports roundup. This curated selection gives you a fast‑track view of what’s happening across African sports, surf life and the broader cultural landscape.
Now scroll down to explore the full set of articles, from World Cup qualifiers to breakthrough tennis victories, all written with the same grounded, engaging voice you’ve come to expect from Laide Bakare on Zulu Surf Riders Daily.
Nollywood star Laide Bakare joins Osun's government as Senior Special Assistant on Entertainment, aiming to boost the state's cultural economy and tourism.