Zaria Group Limited is a sports and entertainment investment and development company backed by high-profile partners, including Masai Ujiri and Helios Sports & Entertainment Group. The company is focused on transforming the sports and entertainment landscape across Africa through integrated venue management, real estate development, and infrastructure investment platforms.
Zaria Group owns QA Venue Solutions, a leading venue management, development, and commercialization firm. It also operates Zaria Court, a mixed-use real estate development brand centered on sports, hospitality, community, and culture. In addition, the company is preparing to launch the Zaria District Platform, an equity investment vehicle designed to deploy capital into the development of sports and entertainment infrastructure districts across the continent.
The Group oversees the management and commercialization of Kigali Sports City in Kigali, Rwanda. This flagship development includes the 10,000-seat BK Arena, the 45,000-seat Amahoro Stadium, and the company’s first Zaria Court development, which opened in mid-2025. Kigali Sports City serves as a model for Zaria Group’s broader continental ambitions, with target expansion markets including Nairobi, Lagos, Johannesburg, and Abidjan.
Currently in a strong growth phase, Zaria Group is preparing to scale its operations significantly with the launch of the Zaria District Platform. The organization is transitioning from a small executive-level team to a broader team of experienced professionals with deep expertise in navigating business environments across Africa. Operating at senior levels of both business and government, Zaria Group is committed to advancing major sporting infrastructure and world-class entertainment venues throughout the continent.
