By Ayo Onikoyi

For a show that has hosted the likes of Burna Boy, Wande Coal, Teni The Entertainer, Reekado Ruger, Pheelz, Zlatan, Mayorkun, 9ice, Nasboi, Small Doctor, and Styl Plus, GOtv Boxing Night Jams Festival boasts an enviable entertainment pedigree.

Every 26 December, the main bowl of Tafawa Balewa Square transforms into a pulsating cauldron of music, lights and cheers, making it the ultimate Boxing Day celebration in Lagos. It’s not just Nigeria’s premier boxing event; it is a trailblazing fusion of sports and live music, where the thrill of the ring meets the energy of the stage to create a spectacle that keeps fans coming back year after year.

This year, organisers Flykite Productions promise to turn up the heat once more with a plan to unveil a stellar line musical performances in the coming weeks to complement the boxing thrill die-hard fans of sport and music alike. The festival’s successful marriage of boxing and entertainment has set the standard for hybrid events in Nigeria, regularly providing memorable experience.