Comedian Joseph Opio wins Sports Emmy, breaks into Luganda
Former Vision Group journalist Opio won the award for Outstanding Writing – Long Form for his docuseries 'The World According to Football'. The series explores how soccer teams and fans in various countries confront global issues through the sport.
Ugandan Joseph Opio and former 'The Daily Show' host Trevor Noah (centre) at the Primetime Emmy Awards in January
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision
Producer and writer Joseph Opio on Monday, May 20, became the first Ugandan to win a Sports Emmy Award.
The Sports Emmy Awards, or Sports Emmys, are part of
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