20th November, 2024
By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi
The 2024 African Military Games (AMGA) will officially kick off today, November 20, 2024, in Abuja, with a star-studded opening ceremony featuring Nigerian music heavyweights D’banj, Olamide, Yemi Alade, and Timi Dakolo.
The Nigerian Army, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), expressed excitement about the event, writing:
“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 games will see 25 countries competing in 19 sporting events, with most of the activities hosted at the Moshood Abiola Stadium.
Exceptions include the obstacle crossing and shooting events, which will take place at alternative venues.
The 2024 African Military Games are being organized by the Organization of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA) and the International Military Sports Council (CISM), aiming to build unity and cooperation among African military forces through sports.
This year’s opening ceremony will showcase the rich musical talents of Nigeria, with performances by artists celebrated for their contributions to major continental events.
D’banj, famously known as the Koko Master, delivered a memorable performance at the closing ceremony of the 2013 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in South Africa, where Nigeria’s Super Eagles claimed victory.
Similarly, Yemi Alade, renowned for her exciting stage presence, performed the soundtrack and opened the last AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast.
