When I won the spelling bee in 4th grade, I saw and recognized for the first time the joy and pride in my parents of my accomplishments. Visiting the village in Nigeria when I was 12 and playing with all the children outside and seeing what village life was like helped me become grateful and humble.ģ. First playing basketball at the age of 10 at our neighborhood apartments was the moment I first fell in love with the sport.Ģ. Share some memorable childhood moments with us.ġ. I am never satisfied/content with where I am at and I am always looking for ways to become more successful and inspirational. Also, I DJ various events in Dallas such as birthdays, graduation parties, corporate events for Nike, weddings and at lounges. I love to eat and hang out with friends when I am not working and music is one of my passions. I own a basketball skills training business called 3D Training based out of Dallas, in which the concepts of Determination, Dedication and Discipline are instilled in each lesson. I am a current member of the National Nigerian Women’s basketball team and also the 12th Female player in history of the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters. Basketball is my hobby and my career as I have used it to travel all around the world to inspire and impact young athletes especially females to aspire towards their own individual dreams. I graduated Texas State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. I am first generation American born in my family but I am 100% Nigerian and love to embrace the culture. I am a competitor and hate losing, maybe that is why I have high expectations for my career. I love being around my friends/family more than anything because all we do is tell stories and laugh and at those moments…life just seems stress-free. I don’t like to take life too seriously because I have faith in God and believe that whatever his will entails, that is how things will unfold. Joyce is a kind-hearted, spontaneous soul who always tries to find the comedic side in every situation. We truly enjoyed the interview and we hope you do too. You can feel her passion for the sport oozing through her words. In a chat with BellaNaija, ‘Sweet J’ as she is fondly called, talks about her life, her dreams, her passion and her ties to Nigeria. Her poignant words are a very little part of what makes this young woman a beacon of hope for the next generation. When we asked Joyce if being a part of the Harlem Globetrotters was financially rewarding, she had this to say, “Being on the Harlem Globetrotters is not about the money but about how much we can impact lives of people through the art of entertainment.”. The Harlem Globetrotters are sportsmen who entertain with their skill with the ball and they strive to motivate children that goals are attainable. She is currently the first Nigerian to play on the Harlem Globetrotters – that is no mean feat. She is a member of the Nigerian national basketball team and has travelled to over 30 countries playing the game. 28-year-old Joyce Ekworomadu was born in Oklahoma, US.
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