Preparations are in top gear for ‘Night of Tributes’ for 5 Nigerian Sports heroes that died in 2025. 4 of them are AirPeace Ambassadors.
Airpeace, in conjunction with the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, will host Sports officials, governments, stakeholders in Sports and Diplomacy, friends, fans, and family members of the late legends – Christian Chukwu, MFR; Charles Bassey, MON; Peter Rufai, MON; Obisia Nwakpa, OLY; and Moses Effiong, MON – at a ‘Night of Tributes’.
A galaxy of ‘SuperStars’ is being lined up for the event.
Pastor Ituah Ighodalo of Trinity House will lead with a divine message from the Throne of Grace.
Gospel singers, Superstars all, including Singer and lyricist, Yinka Davies; international Soprano singer, Ifunanya Anekwe; velvety crooner, Dancia Ngozi; and others, will take the congregation on a Celestial journey in songs through the evening as Angels triumphantly welcome Home these ‘sports Messengers’ on completion of their earthly missions!
Selected guests will pay special Tributes in between the musical invocations.
The event will take place in the Auditorium of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, and the AirPeace-funded ‘NIIA Sports Diplomacy Wall of Fame’ on Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, from 6:00 to 9:00pm.