Nigerian music icons D’banj, Olamide, Yemi Alade, and Timi Dakolo are set to headline the opening ceremony of the 2024 African Military Games (AMGA) today in Abuja.
The Nigerian Army took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the star-studded lineup, saying:
“The stage is set and the legends are coming for the opening ceremony of #AMGA2024. Watch @Olamide, @iamdbanj, @yemialadee, and @timidakolo light up the opening ceremony like never before. It’s happening tomorrow, 20th November 2024.”
The 2nd edition of the African Military Games will feature athletes from 25 countries competing in 19 sporting events, most of which will be held at the Moshood Abiola Stadium. However, the obstacle crossing and shooting events will take place at alternative venues.
The games are organized by the Organization of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA) in collaboration with the International Military Sports Council (CISM).
Notably, D’banj previously performed at the closing ceremony of the 2013 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in South Africa, where Nigeria’s Super Eagles claimed victory. Meanwhile, Yemi Alade performed the soundtrack and headlined the opening ceremony of the last AFCON in Ivory Coast.