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.
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Ugandan Joseph Opio and former 'The Daily Show' host Trevor Noah (centre) at the Primetime Emmy Awards in January
By NewVision Reporter
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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