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29 Young Nigerians Graduates From K-Pop Academy In Abuja

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July 19, 2019

Joel Ajayi

No viewer than 29 Young Nigerian males and females have been graduated from the 2019 K-POP dance academy after six weeks of intensifies training and successful completion of their course.

The event comprises of 9 Beginners and 20 intermediate as two K-Pop experts K-Pop instructors Park Young Hyun (T. Dragon) and Kung Hi Won (T. Eli) from Korea were on ground to train participants on different K-Pop-dance skills.

K-POP Academy initiative is another landmark programs introduced by the Korean Cultural Center Nigeria KCCN to impact positively to the life of many young Nigerians.

During the graduation ceremony in Abuja, Director of KCCN Lin Jin Su, who was represented by center’s Korean language teacher and programmes Manager, Meeyoun Jee, revealed that the academy had inculcated into the graduates K-Pop dancing skills which would help them compete on the world stage during K-pop Dance Competition.

He praised the young Nigerians for their commitment and dedication to learning the dance and called on other youths to enroll in the next academic year.

Jin Su, added that the Centre will continue to sponsor programs that will sharpen the creativity of the Nigerian youth.

In his remarks, delighted K-POP instructors, Kung Hi Won (T Eli expressed satisfaction with the performance of young Nigerians at the Academy.

While expressing his love for Nigerian music and culture, Won confirmed that there were a lot of similarities in the cultures of the two countries.

Talking about the importance of K-POP academy, he revealed that, the training will no doubt assist Nigerian to compete with their counterpart in the world.

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Riyadh 2025: Nigeria’s Boxing Contingent Departs for Saudi Arabia

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November 4, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Team Nigeria’s boxing contingent has officially departs the shores of the country for Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 6th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games, taking place from November 7 to 21, 2025.

The team forms a vital part of Nigeria’s contingent at the multi-sport event, which gathers athletes from across over 55 nations globally. Nigeria’s participation reflects the nation’s commitment to expanding its global sporting profile and using sport as a tool for unity, national pride, and youth development.

Chief de Mission, Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, described the Riyadh Games as a “crucial aspect of Nigeria’s strategic sports development plan,” emphasizing that the event serves as both a test of preparation and a pathway toward greater international success, including at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

He reaffirmed the NSC’s commitment to ensuring that Nigerian athletes receive the necessary support to excel on global platforms.

“This is more than just another international competition; it is a vital stepping-stone for our athletes toward Olympian ambitions,” Hon. Bukola Olopade said ahead of the team’s departure.

“Our team is prepared, focused, and hungry for success. We carry the hopes of the nation with us to Riyadh,” Hon. Olopade added.
Nigeria has maintained a strong presence at the Games since the inaugural edition in 2005. Over the years, the country’s athletes have recorded success across various sporting categories.

The contingent is led by experienced coaches and supported by technical staff dedicated to achieving peak performance levels.

As the competition gets set to begin in Riyadh, all eyes will be on the Nigerian contingent to deliver a performance that reinforces the country’s reputation as one of Africa’s leading sporting nations.

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