Ace comedian, Okechukwu McAnthony (well known as Okey Bakassi) headlines a splash of comedians performing at the Cultural Expo Night of the second Niger Delta Games on Wednesday at the Cathelea Convention Centre in BeninCity, capital of Edo State.
Niger Delta region’s musical big name Harry Song will be leading a cast of musicians including rave-making Daniel Edoreh (known as Danielo) on the night of entertainment for the young athletes who have spent the six days prior to the night competing for medals for their respective states.
Lead Consultant at Dunamis-Icon Limited, organisers of the games, Sir Itiako Ikpokpo believed that such an A-class entertainment outing is part of building a wholesome youth experience of sports, games and ordeliness.
‘The primary reason for bringing these young ones to the games is sports, but we also want them to learn ordeliness through the choreographed performances at the opening ceremony and now the entertainment to have them experience leisure and relaxation’, Ikpokpo explained.
The Cultural Expo is anchored by the entertainment committee of the games, headed by Mr. Edi Lawani. The entertainment impresario listed other artistes as Seyi Law, Jikume, MC Porcupyne, and G-Flex.
Other performances on the night will include DJ Wikki, MC Casino, Ikpa Udo, DJ Masked Queen and DJ Sunny Dread.
‘We have a carefully selected cast of musicians chosen from the Niger Delta states and a mix of DJs, and up-coming comedians.
‘It will also feature dance and fashion parade as we will also provide the athletes an opportunity to showcase their skills on the microphone and dance floor in a variety contest”, Lawani further said.
The second Niger Delta Games started on 20 February and would be rounded up on the 27th. It is sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission and powered by Dunamis-Icon Limited.
