The city of Lagos is set to witness the maiden edition of the Lagos Entertainment Association Games & Awards (LEAGA) in September 2026, as organisers unveil plans for a major convergence of sports, entertainment, culture, and networking.
From left: Amb. Muyiwa Osinaike, Team Lead, Femi Oladeinde, team member, Lekan Fatodu, DG, Lagos State Sports Commission, Olalekan Akinruli, team member and Ola Okunnu, team member
The initiative, endorsed by the Lagos State Sports Commission on behalf of the Lagos State Government, is designed as an annual platform aimed at promoting friendship, wellness, unity, and collaboration within the entertainment industry through sporting and recreational activities.
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LEAGA will feature male and female competitions in football, basketball, athletics, table tennis, lawn tennis, relay races, draughts, ayo olopon, dance, and fitness challenges. The event is expected to bring together musicians, actors, comedians, DJs, media personalities, and other stakeholders in the creative industry.
Speaking on the initiative, Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, commended the organisers for contributing to sports development and youth engagement in the state.
According to him, the initiative aligns with the Lagos State Government’s vision of using sports and recreation as tools for social development while also creating a fresh lifestyle blend of sports and entertainment in Lagos.
Lead Convener of LEAGA, Muyiwa Osinaike, said the project was conceived to foster stronger relationships and healthy interaction among entertainment practitioners, creatives, government agencies, and businesses operating within the arts, culture, and creative economy sectors.
He noted that the organisers envision LEAGA as a platform that will promote friendship and bonding through recreational and sporting activities, while advancing the concept of “sportainment” in Lagos, Nigeria, Africa, and globally.
The inaugural edition of LEAGA is dedicated to notable icons including Segun Odegbami, Lazarus Ekwueme, Wole Soyinka, Bruce Onobrakpeya, and Taiwo Ajai-Lycett.
The event will climax with an awards and gala night to celebrate individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to the entertainment and creative industries.
