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Ade Adepitan MBE

Ade Adepitan MBE | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Gain insights into overcoming adversity and achieving excellence in sports and media with Ade Adepitan, speaker, TV presenter, and Paralympian.
Ade Adepitan MBE | PepTalk Expert Speaker
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Ade Adepitan MBE
Ade Adepitan MBE | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Gain insights into overcoming adversity and achieving excellence in sports and media with Ade Adepitan, speaker, TV presenter, and Paralympian.
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Ade Adepitan MBE Speaker Biography

Ade Adepitan MBE Speaker Biography

About Ade Adepitan MBE

Paralympic Wheelchair Basketball Player
BBC Presenter and Reporter
Disability Rights Advocate
Ade Adepitan, MBE, overcame polio as a child to become an international wheelchair basketball player and a prominent TV presenter. He has reported on significant issues, such as government cuts to the Disability Living Allowance for Channel 4’s Dispatches and the defection of Cuban sports stars for Unreported World. In "Ade Adepitan: Journey of My Lifetime," he returned to Nigeria to investigate why polio remains endemic.

Ade was a key figure in the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games, presenting Bafta-winning coverage for Channel 4 alongside Clare Balding. He also appeared on BBC’s The One Show, creating films and making studio appearances. His sports presenting includes That Paralympic Show, British Basketball - Game On, and the Eindhoven Swimming Championships for Channel 4. He has covered the Beijing Paralympics, the Paralympic World Cup, and the European Championships for the BBC.

Ade has hosted his documentary for Radio Five Live, "A Pair of Trainers," and reported for ITV1’s The Boat Show and BBC One’s Holiday series, travelling to various international locations. He acted in BBC One’s Desperados, the film Freight, ITV1’s Hardware, and BBC One’s Casualty. In 2005, he participated in Beyond Boundaries, a BBC Two documentary series that took him across Nicaragua.

He has been a recognisable face in BBC One idents and presented BBC’s X-Change programme for five years. Other credits include Channel Five’s Tiger Tiger and LWT’s Dream Ticket. Ade has also been involved in high-profile public speaking, including the launch of the 2012 Olympic bid with Tony Blair.

Ade represented Great Britain in wheelchair basketball at the Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004 Olympics, winning a bronze medal, and has competed in European and World Championships. He is an ambassador for the NSPCC and a patron for The Association of Wheelchair Children and Scope. For his contribution to disabled sport, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Loughborough University and an MBE. In 2010, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of East London. Ade completed the London Marathon in 2007 and now enjoys wheelchair tennis.
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PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Ade Adepitan available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Ade Adepitan's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Ade directly.

What topics does Ade Adepitan specialise in?  

Ade Adepitan specialises in discussing wheelchair basketball, television presenting, disability advocacy and more.

What is Ade Adepitan's speaking style like?  

Ade’s delivery is funny, personal, and raw, connecting deeply with audiences. His emotional storytelling leaves a lasting impression, often moving listeners and creating a memorable, heartfelt experience.

Does Ade Adepitan offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Ade Adepitan offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

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Book Ade Adepitan as a speaker to inspire your team with his incredible journey from polio survivor to international wheelchair basketball star and acclaimed TV presenter. His compelling stories of resilience, advocacy, and global adventures will motivate and energize your audience.
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