Giannis Antetokounmpo: Nigerian Freak departs Lagos to Rwanda

Giannis The Nigeria Freak who went to promote his latest Nike shoes in China is set to move from Lagos to Rwanda.

Giannis Antetokounmpo: Nigerian Freak departs Lagos to Rwanda

Tosin Abayomi 08:05 - 29.07.2023

The 1st visit of Giannis Antetokounmpo to Nigeria was short as he departs Lagos for Rwanda.

Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo (Adetokunbo) rose to the top of the trends on social media.

On Friday, July 28, 2023, Giannis, who was born in Greece made his first visit to Nigeria.

Giannis has always embraced his Nigerian heritage with the name on his social media platforms as well as the flag.
Giannis has always embraced his Nigerian heritage with the name on his social media platforms as well as the flag.

Pictures of the Nigerian Freak in Lagos went viral on social media as it was his first visit to the country of his parents.

Giannis in Nigeria

Giannis is seen conversing with potential basketball stars in the videos and pictures that have appeared online.

Giannis hinted to his first trip to Nigeria when he celebrated his father's Poverty Is No Joke campaign with Hasan Minhaj, an American comedian, political commentator, and actor.
Giannis hinted to his first trip to Nigeria when he celebrated his father's Poverty Is No Joke campaign with Hasan Minhaj, an American comedian, political commentator, and actor.

The two-time NBA MVP also engaged the youngster on the court in Rowe Park in Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Giannis has always proudly displayed the Nigerian flag and his unique name on his social media accounts.

Hakeem Olajuwon, another NBA MVP who was born in Lagos, Nigeria, was discovered at Rowe Park in Lagos and went on to make the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Giannis took part in court activities with the kids during the Youth Alive Basketball Championship, according to sources.

Giannis to visit Nigeria in the future?

Giannis hinted at his first trip to Nigeria when he celebrated his father's Poverty Is No Joke campaign with Hasan Minhaj, an American comedian, political commentator, and actor.

Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrated his father's Poverty Is No Joke initiative and teased a visit to Nigeria in the future.
Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrated his father's Poverty Is No Joke initiative and teased a visit to Nigeria in the future.

He said the program's focus would be on Milwaukee, where he currently plays, Greece, the country of his birth, and Nigeria, the country from which his parents immigrated.

Giannis departs Nigeria

According to sources, Giannis is set to depart Nigeria after two days.

The Nigeria Freak who went to promote his latest Nike shoes in China is set to move from Lagos to Rwanda.

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