Siya Kolisi joining Jay Z's Roc Nation - Here’s what we know so far
Siya Kolisi and the Springboks' heroics at the 2019 Rugby World Cup (RWC) in Japan not only made the nation proud but has also seen him soar to greater heights.
The Springbok captain has reportedly signed with the sports management company Roc Nation, which was founded by US rapper Jay-Z.
Here is what we know so far:
Kolisi in London
Veteran sports journalist Robert Marawa announced on Tuesday that Kolisi had signed with the management company in London.
According to Marawa, Roc Nation affiliate Isaac Lugudde-Katwe confirmed the news.
?BREAKING?
— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) November 26, 2019
Isaac Lugudde-Katwe Roc Nation Affiliate, tells #MSW that Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi has joined @RocNationSports @RocNation family!!
He's currently in London, signing them papers as we speak!!
THIS IS HUGE!!!?????#MSW
Paying Roc Nation a visit
The UK's Daily Star reported that Kolisi, who is also a huge fan of Roc Nation, paid the President of Roc Nation Sports International, Michael Yormark, a visit to talk about the potential deal on Monday.
The publication also reported that the pair forged a strong relationship after the Springboks' victory at the World Cup.
Top names at Roc Nation sports management
According to Forbes, the Roc Nation Sports management division was founded in 2013 in partnership with Creative Artists Agency, a prominent talent agency based in Los Angeles.
Roc Nation Sports represents more than 77 athletes across fields such as basketball, baseball, boxing and American football.
Some of the names on its client list include NBA player Kyrie Irving, world champion boxer Andrew Ward, heavyweight boxer Darmani Rock, basketball player Skylar Diggins and former American footballer Victor Cruz, to name a few.
Trending on social
Mzansi flooded social media with congratulatory messages after the news broke.
Here is a snapshot of some of the reactions.
Siya Kolisi joining @RocNationSports is a major KEY. AFRICA TO THE WORLD ?
— Tempy Pusha (@Gert_LeNinja) November 26, 2019
Wow Siya Kolisi has signed a deal with Roc Nation, look at God #MSW @robertmarawa pic.twitter.com/ALmPFeIDcr
— Bakhe (@BakheUwe) November 26, 2019
Basically Every now and then Siya Kolisi will invite over aboJay Z and his wife to enjoy laBisto yaseBhayi
— ukhanki (@TboozeSA) November 26, 2019
#SiyaKolisi #MSW @robertmarawa @RocNation @RocNationSports Welldone Siya Kolisi on this beautiful moment putting RSA on the world stage???✒???
— GadgetSwag (@YoungTido) November 26, 2019
Siya Kolisi ?????? has reportedly been signed by @S_C_ @RocNationSports #RocNation #SouthAfrica #Africa #absa #SiyaKolisi #Rugby pic.twitter.com/JiAIOaIx5s
— Gadimang modisane (@kingModisane_II) November 27, 2019