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In what promises to be a landmark fusion of sports, entertainment, culture and networking, the Lagos Entertainment Association Games & Awards (LEAGA) is set for a debut in September.
Endorsed by the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), LEAGA is conceived as an annual platform to promote friendship, wellness, unity, and collaboration within the entertainment industry through sporting and recreational activities.
The event will bring together musicians, actors, comedians, deejays, media personalities and other critical stakeholders in the creative sector. It would feature male and female competitions in football, basketball, athletics, tennis, table tennis, relay races, draughts, ayo olopon, dance and fitness challenges.
Lekan Fatodu, Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission, commended the organisers of LEAGA for their contribution to sport development and promotion.
In his words: “This initiative aligns with Lagos State’s vision of using sports and recreation as tools for youth engagement and social development. More so, it’s an opportunity to create and endear a fresh Lagos lifestyle blend of sports and entertainment.”
Also speaking on the initiative, Lead Convener of LEAGA, Muyiwa Oshinaike said the project was created to deepen bonding and healthy interaction within the entertainment, MDAs, arts, culture and creative economy sectors.
“LEAGA desires to promote friendship and bonding through recreational and sporting activities. Our greater vision is to support and promote “Sportainment in Lagos, Nigeria, Africa and globally,” he stressed.
The inaugural edition of LEAGA will be dedicated to notable icons including Prof. Wole Soyinka, Chief Segun Odegbami, Prof. Lazarus Ekwueme, Pa Bruce Onabrakpeya and Mrs. Taiwo Ajai-Lycett.
The event will culminate in a grand awards and gala night, celebrating outstanding contributions to the entertainment and creative industries.
