Lagos To Light Up With Entertainment Association Games And Awards

The competition will feature both male and female categories across a wide range of activities including football, basketball, athletics, table tennis, tennis, relay races, draughts, ayo olopon, dance, and fitness challenges, with participation expected from entertainers, media personalities, DJs, and industry professionals. Speaking on the initiative, the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, commended the organisers, noting that the project aligns with Lagos State’s broader vision of using sports and recreation as tools for youth engagement and social development.

He further emphasized that the initiative supports the government’s commitment to strengthening social cohesion through sport. The Lead Convener of LEAGA, Muyiwa Osinaike, explained that the programme was created to deepen bonding and encourage healthy interaction among creatives, government agencies, and stakeholders within the arts, culture, and creative economy. He added that the broader vision is to promote “sportainment” in Lagos and extend its impact across Nigeria, Africa, and the global stage.

The inaugural edition will also be dedicated to celebrated cultural icons, including Chief Segun Odegbami, Professor Lazarus Ekwueme, Wole Soyinka, Pa Bruce Onabrakpeya, and Mrs Taiwo Ajai-Lycett. The event is expected to climax with a grand awards and gala night celebrating outstanding contributions to the entertainment and creative industries.