Tomide, an accomplished Esports influencer, with thousands of followers, a content creator, who has had several plans in improving the Esports scene in Nigeria. Recently created the Make Africa Esports Great Again challenge to bring, though a competitive but friendly interaction between Nigeria and other African countries. He has also had the idea of taking the Nigeria Esports scene around the world.
PlaywithTomide, who is the best EAFC influencer in Nigeria, and also the manager of a Nigerian professional EAFC player, opened up about his frustration in the Esports scene in Nigeria.
Tomide spoke at length about what he has faced recently in his efforts to bridge the gap between Nigeria EAFC players and the world. His effort included making contact with professional players outside Nigeria with the likes of Umut, Levi, Tekkz and the famous commentator for EAFC tournament, Brandon Smith.
Tomide mentioned that he already had all these planned, he and Killerfreak already had the hotels booked and worked all the necessary processes that would be needed when they get to Sweden.
Their dream was cut short by means of their visa getting denied. Tomide had it on good authority that the visa denial was as a result of the Cyprus Boys. Tomide also mentioned that this would make it the second time Visa would be getting denied as the first time was supposed to be a trip to Canada.
Tomide’s Lament definitely sparked responses from people with everyone sympathising with him on the situation and likewise other people dropped ways at which the country can move forward, so that this type of situation would not repeat itself. Although the suggestions were easier to grasp, it is evident that this would take a lot of work and also the need of external forces.
Ojo Stephen, who is a sport analyst, Esports analyst, gave insightful reasons why this happened and made a crucial point that should be noted by every pro-gamer in Nigeria, which is the fact that Esport does not have a body that helps in bridging the gap between gamers and the embassy. A body that will help with the talks of who gamers are and encourage easy visas.
Stephen also sighted how a pro team, Team Liquid, helped the Netherland government see why they should grant visas to the pro players. He further explained how esports is officially a sport in sweden and it would require a very strong backing before anyone can get Visas to such a country.
A problem solved is already half shared, Tomide opening up about what he is facing brought sympathy and also brought potential solutions to the problem Esport pros are facing.
Last Updated on August 2, 2024