Nigeria’s fast-growing sports and entertainment landscape is set for another historic moment as renowned WBB board member and African Regional Manager, Adeyemi Adeyemi confirms his role as Chief Host for the OtaFEST 2025 WBB Middleweight Championship Fight.
The highly anticipated bout will feature two Nigerian boxers steadily rising to continental prominence: Olagbade Sulaimon Abiodun (Tyson Kill) and Jeku Williams.
Adeyemo, popularly known as Gmoney, is widely respected for his contributions to the growth of boxing across Africa. As the CEO of Kinbatty Global Logistics and a board member of the World Boxing Body (WBB), he continues to leverage his influence to spotlight African talent on global platforms.
Speaking on his enduring passion for the sport, Adeyemo shared:“Boxing is more than a sport to me; it is discipline, culture, and a powerful tool for youth empowerment.”
He noted that this year’s OtaFEST will elevate Nigerian boxing to new heights.
“The WBB middleweight title fight between Tyson Kill and Jeku Williams will be grand. This event is poised to become one of the biggest boxing contests Africa has seen in recent years.”
Adeyemo also commended Michael Gomwalk Adebowale, Executive Producer of OtaFEST 2025 and Project Director of Events by Hertz Universe PR, for the vision behind integrating a globally recognized boxing title fight into the festival.
“I applaud Michael Gomwalk Adebowale for promoting the WBB fight through OtaFEST. The innovation and professionalism displayed by Events by Hertz Universe PR will deliver an unprecedented experience for Nigerians,” Adeyemo stated.
Set to take place in Nigeria, OtaFEST 2025 promises a dynamic fusion of sports and entertainment.
Beyond the headline WBB Championship fight, the festival will also host a stand-up comedy segment, a music concert, and various cultural showcases designed to attract both national and international audiences.
The WBB Middleweight Championship headliner further cements OtaFEST as one of Nigeria’s most ambitious and culturally progressive events.
With Adeyemo’s endorsement and leadership, the festival underscores the nation’s growing capacity to host globally relevant sporting competitions.
As preparations intensify, Nigerians and boxing fans across Africa eagerly anticipate one of the most high-profile fights in the region’s recent history.