Barbra Banda
Barbra Banda is a Zambian footballer known for her skillful play as a forward. She gained significant recognition after her outstanding performances in various international tournaments, including the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Banda made headlines in 2024 after winning the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award, which was followed by a wave of misogynistic and transphobic abuse online.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Kingdom | 2 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 39,437 | $2,700,000 | 1,569$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 73,166 | $21,000,000 | 4,642$ |
| Totals | 3 | 398,888,662 | 112,603 | $23,700,000 | 6,211$ |
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Recent Mentions
United States:
Barbra Banda is the captain of the Zambian women's soccer team and has been removed from the national team due to travel challenges.
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United Kingdom:
Banda is Zambia’s captain and forms part of the team’s first-choice frontline.
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United Kingdom:
Barbra Banda is a forward for the Zambia national team who faced hateful language during a match, highlighting issues of racism and transphobia in women's football.
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United Kingdom:
Barbra Banda faced unfounded speculation and abuse after winning the BBC women's football of the year award for 2024.
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