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60 Thousand Capacity Stadium

Overview of the Abuja StadiumOverview of the Abuja Stadium
60 Thousand sitting capacity60 Thousand sitting capacityThe Velodrome, Abuja StadiumThe Velodrome, Abuja StadiumSo the Abuja Stadium was built in 2003 and it is a multipurpose national sports stadium located in Abuja, in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. One of the iconic place you will see when entering the city, just few meters after the City Gate. It has a sitting capacity of over 60 thousand during a football match. It is also known for holding very large events, and it did hold the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2008 at the Velodrome. I actually attended that event live. A great place to check out when visiting especially when there is an event scheduled. 

Abuja, Nigeria
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Re: 60 Thousand Capacity Stadium

Hey @JonesParapaso,

 

That's an impressive stadium. Thanks for sharing. I'm curious about the MAMA's do you remember anything you can share with us from this event?

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Re: 60 Thousand Capacity Stadium

Hi @NadyaPN,

 

Thank you for your kind words...
Well yes I can remember couple of things that happened at the even although I cant boast of any picture I took as at that time in 2008 I didn't have access to a phone or camera where I could have taken pictures. But for sure I know it was anchored by Trevor Nelson. There was a tribute to a woman we call Mama Africa who had just passed away Mariam Makeba, 1932-2008. I also do remember the famous Kelly Rowland in a duet performance with Nigeria's top star D'Banj and a host of other local and foreign artist.

I looked further online and got some pictures for perusal: Links to more pictures

D'Banj & Kelly Rowland performed a duetD'Banj & Kelly Rowland performed a duet

Photo gotten from: https://www.bellanaija.com

 

I hope this helps...

Kind regards

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Re: 60 Thousand Capacity Stadium

@JonesParapaso Nice photos, thanks for sharing

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Re: 60 Thousand Capacity Stadium

@JonesParapaso,

 

It was definitely a great event! Thanks for sharing your experience. 🙂 

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Thank you much...

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Re: 60 Thousand Capacity Stadium


@JonesParapaso wrote:

Overview of the Abuja StadiumOverview of the Abuja Stadium
60 Thousand sitting capacity60 Thousand sitting capacityThe Velodrome, Abuja StadiumThe Velodrome, Abuja StadiumSo the Abuja Stadium was built in 2003 and it is a multipurpose national sports stadium located in Abuja, in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. One of the iconic place you will see when entering the city, just few meters after the City Gate. It has a sitting capacity of over 60 thousand during a football match. It is also known for holding very large events, and it did hold the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2008 at the Velodrome. I actually attended that event live. A great place to check out when visiting especially when there is an event scheduled. 


Super my dear 

 

Thanks for sharing it with us.