Iyke Bede
Three Nigerian footballers, Victor Boniface, Wilfred Ndidi, and Frank Onyeka, are taking an unprecedented leap off the pitch to host a lifestyle talk show, ‘The Culture League’, developed by WEBEK Studios.
The show, which promises to be a dynamic fusion of sports and cultural commentary, was recently launched at the EbonyLife Place, drawing notable personalities including Nollywood star Osas Ighodaro, media veteran Daddy Freeze, reality TV stars Elozonam and Teddy A, popular sports journalist Wofai Fada, and a host of others, all converging to take a peek into the first episode.
The debut episode had the trio conversing with prominent Nigerian artist Falz and reality TV star Elozonam in a frank and engaging conversation. The episode delved into various topics, from sports and lifestyle to personal journeys, offering viewers an authentic glimpse into the discussions that will define the series.
“It was last December when I was talking to my co-founder, Edith. I said, ‘I don’t really watch football, and what I do know about the players is mostly from watching them on the pitch, or maybe the odd press conference.’ I’d never really seen what made them tick. So I said to her, ‘Why not bring them together for a roundtable chat, something fun, with banter?’ And that’s how we birthed this big idea and got to where we are now,” said the CEO of WEBEK Studios, Esse Akwawa.
Driven by a deep love for storytelling, the WEBEK team set out to feature the three players, though not without resistance. Understandably, they were hesitant to step into unfamiliar territory. But that fear didn’t show in the final result. In fact, Akwawa described Boniface as “very hilarious” backstage.
“Working with Frank Onyeka, Wilfred Ndidi, and Victor Boniface, who are not just incredible footballers but absolute naturals on camera, has been a joy. They brought their real selves to the show, and that honesty and energy shaped everything. The show is the beginning of something fresh. It’s bold, rooted in culture, and unapologetically us,” concluded Creative Director of WEBEK Studios, Edith Nwekenta.
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