About The Book

In Nigeria, it has become a common sight to see people of different tribes and creed watch sporting events together without having recourse to tribal or religious sentiments. Sports in Nigeria has grown from a humble beginning as an entertainment and recreational part-time activity to a prominent phenomenon and a lucrative gold mine, breaking cultural differences among tribes and regions through its impart; and harnessing our diversities by its influence felt in all spheres of lives of the citizenry. In the same breath, the Nigeria?s entertainment industry including live entertainment, film, music, publishing, advertising, broadcasting etc has witnessed rapid development over the years and recent trends show that the industry has the potential to revolutionise the nation?s economy. Nollywood, for instance, is reported to be the third largest and fastest growing movie industry in the world, after Hollywood and Bollywood. In the light of the above, Nigerian Books of Sport and Entertainment is here to bring you closer to the legends that have made giant strides and sacrifice to achieve greatness in the industry. The book is a compendium of history, records, events and great icons of hope in the sport and entertainment industry in Nigeria.