OFFICIAL MEMBER

OFFICIAL
MEMBER.

The people in Japan and Africa who drive Team REEV.

Yusuke Watanabe
JAPAN / TOKYO

Yusuke Watanabe

Founder, Team REEV / CEO, REEV Inc.

Yusuke builds “esports × education” initiatives and has delivered programming education in Kibera, one of Africa’s largest informal settlements. He works to develop global talent and tackle social issues through esports.

Career

  • CEO, REEV Inc.
  • Chairman, Tottori Esports Association
Brian “BEAST” Diang’a
KENYA / NAIROBI

Brian “BEAST” Diang’a

Vice President, Team REEV AFRICA Kenya

A pro gamer, streamer and artist from Kibera, Nairobi. His main title is Mortal Kombat. He has served as Vice President of Team REEV AFRICA Kenya since September 2021.

Career

  • East Africa Gaming Convention Mortal Kombat tournament (2016–2017): 2nd place
  • East Africa Pro Series Gaming tournament (2018): 4th place, KES 1,000,000 prize
  • SAFARICOM BLAZE GAMING (2019): Mentor
  • Pro Series Gaming Junior E League (2020): Operations specialist
Emmanuel Oyelakin
NIGERIA / LAGOS

Emmanuel Oyelakin

Vice President, Team REEV AFRICA Nigeria

A serial entrepreneur who has launched many esports ventures across Africa, centred on Nigeria. He has served as Vice President of Team REEV AFRICA Nigeria since September 2021.

Career

  • Esports Nigeria: Founder / President
  • Lagos State Esports Association (LSEA): Chairman
  • Esports Federation of Africa: Founder / President
  • WESCO (World Esports Consortium) International Advisory Board: Africa Chair
  • Africa Esports Championship: Co-founder / Chairman
  • Nigeria Esports League: Founder / President
  • League of Xtraordinary Gamers: Founder / President

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