Nigerian music icons Davido and Asa delivered electrifying performances at the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged ‘Gateway Games 2024,’ in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Sunday.
Davido electrified the MKO Abiola International Stadium with a high-energy performance that had the crowd on their feet, dancing and singing along to his chart-topping hits. Asa gave a soulful rendition of the national anthem, setting a powerful and patriotic tone for the event.
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Bukola Olopade, Director General of the National Sports Commission, confirmed the star-studded lineup earlier on Sunday via X (formerly Twitter).
“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 together a world-class event to mark the opening ceremony at 5:00 p.m. today.Two of Nigeria’s top music icons, Davido and Asa, will be performing at the MKO Sports Arena.”
Massive Turnout for Gateway Games 2025
A total of 23 states had arrived in Ogun State by Sunday for the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival, which officially kicks off on May 19, 2025. Over 15,000 athletes, officials, and government representatives are expected to participate in the biennial multi-sport event.
The arrival of contingents began on Friday, sparking excitement and anticipation across Abeokuta as the city prepares to host what many expect to be one of the most memorable editions in the festival’s history.
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