Lagos is set to host the maiden edition of the Lagos Entertainment Association Games and Awards in September 2026, in what organisers describe as a landmark fusion of sports, entertainment, culture and networking.
Endorsed by the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Sports Commission, LEAGA is conceived as an annual platform aimed at promoting friendship, wellness, unity and collaboration within the entertainment industry through sporting and recreational activities outside the rigours of the creative business.
The event will feature male and female competitions in football, basketball, athletics, table tennis, tennis, relay races, draughts, ayo olopon, dance and fitness challenges.
It is expected to bring together musicians, actors, comedians, DJs, media personalities and other stakeholders in the creative sector.
Speaking on the initiative, the Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, commended the organisers for contributing to sports development and promotion in the state.
“We commend the organisers of LEAGA for their contribution to sports development and promotion. The initiative aligns with Lagos State’s vision of using sports and recreation as tools for youth engagement and social development,” he said.
Also speaking, the Lead Convener of LEAGA, Muyiwa Osinaike, said the project was created to deepen bonding and healthy interaction among stakeholders in the entertainment, creative and business sectors within the arts, culture and creative economy.
The inaugural edition is dedicated to notable icons including Segun Odegbami, Lazarus Ekwueme, Wole Soyinka, Bruce Onobrakpeya and Taiwo Ajai-Lycett.
The event will culminate in an awards and gala night celebrating outstanding contributions to the entertainment and creative industries.
Faith Ajayi is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over three years of experience covering entertainment news and lifestyle events. She specializes in producing engaging, audience-focused stories within Nigeria’s creative and lifestyle space. Faith’s work reflects practical newsroom experience and a commitment to accurate, engaging journalism.
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