Harlem Globetrotters join Educational Basketball for Lagos show
Lagos will take centre stage in international basketball as Educational Basketball partners with the Harlem Globetrotters for a two-day showcase on April 3 and 4 at the Federal Palace Hotel,
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Lagos will take centre stage in international basketball as Educational Basketball partners with the Harlem Globetrotters for a two-day showcase on April 3 and 4 at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island.
The event, which will be filmed by Amazon Prime Video, places Lagos and its emerging basketball talent before a global audience.
Day One will feature the Harlem Globetrotters Kids Camp, alongside a basketball robotics and artificial intelligence clinic hosted by Lab Zero — drawing participants from Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology — offering students a hands-on look at how AI is being used to enhance athletic performance.
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Day Two opens at noon with multiple showcase games, including Tunez Squad, sponsored by DJ Tunez, and Team Mezie, backed by NBA player Chimezie Metu. A Nigeria vs. Ghana rivalry match is scheduled for 7 p.m., followed by the Harlem Globetrotters' headline performance at 8 p.m.
The event is supported by Nike. Admission is free, with registration required at: https://tix.africa/discover/ebharlemglobetrotters.
Educational Basketball is a youth-focused sports development platform committed to identifying, nurturing, and elevating basketball talent across Nigeria and Africa. With a strong emphasis on skill development, mentorship, and global exposure, the platform creates structured pathways for young athletes to access opportunities beyond local courts.
Through strategic partnerships, training programmes, and high-impact events, Educational Basketball is shaping the future of the sport — connecting emerging talent to international platforms while fostering discipline, education, and long-term growth both on and off the court.
