Nigeria’s sports reformer and youth empowerment advocate, Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development, is set to take centre stage in London tomorrow, October 31, as he receives a major international recognition at the African British Celebrity Entertainment Awards (ABCEA 2025).
The star-studded event will be held at the Grand Empire, 108-110 Rushey Green, SE6 4HW, bringing together influential African and British personalities in a glamorous night of music, culture, and celebration of excellence.
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Adeboye’s invitation and nomination for the prestigious award come as a recognition of his tireless efforts to reposition grassroots sports in Nigeria — transforming it from a neglected sector into a vibrant driver of youth engagement, community development, and national pride.
Organisers of the awards described him as “a visionary leader redefining the future of African sports from the ground up.”
Speaking ahead of his London appearance, Adeboye said:
“This recognition is for the millions of Nigerian youths who keep the dream of greatness alive. Sports is more than competition — it’s a platform for hope, unity, and progress. I dedicate this to them.”
The African British Celebrity Awards — one of Europe’s biggest black excellence platforms — celebrates outstanding Africans breaking barriers in sports, entertainment, business, and leadership.
With Adeboye’s growing international profile and his unwavering commitment to grassroots transformation, Nigeria’s colours are once again set to shine brightly on the global stage tomorrow night in London
