Nigerian Entertainment News: Music Legends Davido and Asa Reportedly Booked to Headline National Sports Festival Kickoff

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Nigerian music stars, Davido and Asa, are reportedly slated to grace the stage at the opening event of the 2025 National Sports Festival (NSF)

Their live appearance is expected to take place at 5:00 PM today, Sunday, May 18, during the festival’s launch ceremony in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

By Ann Chigbufue

This update was shared by Bukola Olopade, the Director General of the National Sports Commission, in a post on X(formerly Twitter) on Sunday afternoon.

The 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival, tagged ‘Gateway Games’, will be formally declared open by Vice President Kashim Shettima.


Olopade wrote; “This is our own Olympics and the festival must portray that global feel in both competition and organisation.

“The National Sports Commission and Ogun State Government have put up a world class event to mark the opening ceremony later today by 5:00 pm.

“Two of Nigeria’s top Music icons, Davido and Asa will be performing at the MKO Sports Arena.”

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