Gamr X delivers premium fun to over 2000 African gamers in Lagos

Pulse Sports Nigeria was at the Gamr X.

ESPORTS Gamr X delivers premium fun to over 2000 African gamers in Lagos

Izuchukwu Akawor 14:00 - 18.06.2023

The Gamr X event saw no fewer than 15 African countries and 2000 gamers, with women dominating the attendance in the city of excellence, Lagos.

The 2023 Gamr X conference was a beehive of activities as eSports lovers around Africa gathered in Lagos. 

It was an event that was bigger and better with no fewer than 2000 gaming enthusiasts present at the Eko Conference Centre on Saturday. 

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Your number one online platform, Pulse Sports Nigeria, was present to witness gamers from 15 African countries including Nigeria and eSports lovers converging to have fun. 

Big names attend Gamr X

While some of the biggest names in the eSport space were in attendance to compete in the highly contested competitions, celebrities and sports administrators were not left out. 

Music sensation Victony was in attendance and thrilled fans at the event. Lagos State Sports Commission boss, Sola Aiyepeku and Obi Asika, the co-founder of social media week Lagos, were also a part of the gaming fiesta. 

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Victony entertaining fans at the Gamr X.
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The Oni of Ife also graced the event, stealing the show when he walked through the Gamr X mixed zone with his entourage to add royalty to the bubbling event. 

Gamr X receive kudos

Meanwhile, Pulse Sports Nigeria spoke to some enthusiasts in the building who had nothing but glowing tributes to pay.

Speaking on the event, Asika noted that “what is going on in this community is massive.”

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Obi Asika speaking to Pulse Sports Nigeria.

In his remark, the chairman of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Aiyepeku, provided more information on the role the Lagos State government played. 

“What we did was to ensure that the environment was good enough for people to express themselves,” Aiyepeku stated. 

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Lagos State Sports Commission Chairman, Sola Aiyepeku, with Pulse Sports Nigeria.

For the Chief Operating Officer of Gamr, Kunmi Adenipebi, the preparation for the 2023 Gamr X was a ‘hectic’ one that ‘deprived them of sleep for a couple of days’ as they just wanted to give the thousands who attended a fun experience.

Safe to say that Adenipebi and his team delivered and outdid themselves. 

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Gamers at the event.

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