The maiden edition of the monthly O’jez Soccer Fans Nite Out
will hold on Saturday May 28 at the open air section of O’jez celebrity
restaurant, National Stadium Complex, Surulere, Lagos, at 7pm, during the UEFA
Champions League final match between the two Spanish club sides; Real Madrid
and Athletico Madrid.
The event according to Chief Executive Officer of O’jez,
Chief Joseph Odobeatu, is expected to attract over 2, 000 soccer fans and is
designed to create a platform for brands to have a one on one contact with
soccer fans, showcase the activities of the Nigeria Premier League as well
international football, promote peace, love and unity among Nigerian soccer fans
and to appreciate, honour and celebrate Nigerian ex-internationals, sports
media personalities, corporate firms and entertainers for their contributions
to the growth and development of football and entertainment in Nigeria.
This maiden edition is dedicated to Peter Rufai (Dodo
Mayana), Mumuni Alao (Group MD, Complete Communications) and Gbenga Adeyinka.
The event will feature various activities ranging from ball joggling
competition, soccer game show, raffle draw, performances by top Nigerian
artistes and presentation of awards to the recipients. Rufai will go home with
the Soccer Personality Award while Mumuni Alao and Gbenga Adeyinka walk away
with Sports Media Personality and Entertainment Personality awards
respectively.
“It will be a night of music, dance, comedy and football all
rolled into one,” Odobeatu said adding, “Top comedian Elder O, the master of
spontaneity and his side-kick MC Phrymzo alongside other fast rising comedians
such as MC Bonus among others will be on call to make football lovers rock with
laughter while the O’jez, Classic and Lilly bands will take turns to dish out
soul inspiring music. Dancers such as Crazy Legs, the physically challenged
dancer, Scatter ‘N Sons, Ada Owerri, SDV among other dance groups will burn the
stage that explosive evening. I can assure you that it will be an evening of
high octane fun and entertainment,” Odobeatu submitted.
On the choice of Peter Rufai, Mumuni Alao and Gbenga
Adeyinka as recipients of the maiden O’jez Soccer Fans Nite Out award, Odobeatu
said they were carefully selected because of the roles they have played in the
development of sports and entertainment in Nigeria. “I do not need to remind
you who Peter Rufai is, as one of the most visible and energetic and well as
skilful former goalkeeper of our darling Super Eagles, Rufai brought joy and
happiness to many Nigerians during his playing days. And he is still actively
involved in the development of grassroots football as he organizes talent hunt
competitions to discover young players. He is a worthy beneficiary of the O’jez
Soccer Fans Nite Out award.
“When you talk about sports journalism and you have not
mentioned Complete Sports, then you have not started. Before you also name
three sports journalists recognized internationally and you have not named
Mumuni Alao, then you are not in tune with times. As for Gbenga Adeyinka, aside
being a comedian of high repute, his handling of several sports TV game shows
had rekindled people’s interest in TV game shows. Adeyinka is a master when it
comes to anchoring sports TV game shows,” Odobeatu submitted.
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