Davido, Asa Set To Perform At 22nd National Sports Festival Opening In Ogun
Image Credit: informationngThe Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, announced that Nigerian artists Davido and Asa will perform at the opening ceremony of the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The ceremony will be held at the MKO Abiola Stadium at 5 p.m. and officially opened by Vice President Kashim Shettima.
Olopade highlighted the quality of the event organization, describing it as the best festival yet, and promised a unique opening ceremony experience with Asa starting and Davido closing the performances.
The Games, featuring sports like weightlifting and Kung Fu, began with the arrival of participating states, marking Ogun State’s second time hosting the multi-sport event since 2006.
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