Music stars Davido and Asa are set to electrify the ongoing National Sports Festival, currently taking place in Ogun State.
The festival, dubbed the “Gateway Games,” kicked off on Sunday at the Moshood Abiola Stadium and will run until May 30.
Governor Dapo Abiodun welcomed dignitaries including Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and Finance Minister Wale Edun to the opening ceremony.
The launch event featured a display of music and cultural performances aimed at celebrating Nigeria’s rich heritage.
Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, confirmed in a statement that Afrobeat sensation Davido will headline the closing ceremony, while soulful singer Asa will perform during the festival’s opening night.
“I have spent the last two years saying Ogun state will host the best Festival, but doubters never believed. Beyond this aesthetics that you are seeing here today, which confirms to everyone what I have said earlier on from the opening ceremony,” he said.
“…Beyond that, this is the first national sports festival ever that the first two days will be rancour free from hotel and feeding. So I am excited. I know the content of what is going to happen here.”
Olopade added, “I can reveal a bit. Like Davido will be closing it up and Asa will be starting it. I will not tell you the in-between. You need to be in the stadium or glued to your television to enjoy what is coming out of Abeokuta. We are very proud as it is.”
While further details of the entertainment line-up remain under wraps, organizers have promised an unforgettable experience for attendees and viewers alike, emphasizing the festival’s blend of sport and culture.
