Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo (Adetokunbo) is in Lagos.
On Friday, July 28, 2023, Giannis, a two-time NBA MVP, was spotted in Lagos, Nigeria.
On social media, images of the Nigerian Freak in Lagos have gone viral.
Nigeria is where Giannis Antetokounmpo is.
Giannis may be seen conversing with prospective basketball players in the images and videos that have gone viral online.
In Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria, he also played with them on the court in Rowe Park.
Hakeem Olajuwon, another NBA MVP who was born in Lagos, Nigeria, was discovered at Rowe Park.
Giannis reportedly attended the Youth Alive Basketball Championship and took part in court activities with the children.
Nigeria and Giannis
Giannis, who was born in Greece, will be visiting Nigeria for the first time.
Giannis has always embraced his Nigerian roots, using both the flag and the name on his social media accounts.
Giannis hinted at a first trip to Nigeria while celebrating his father's Poverty Is No Joke campaign, which was hosted by American comedian, political analyst, and actor Hasan Minhaj.
He clarified that the campaign will concentrate on his hometown of Milwaukee, where he plays, his birthplace of Greece, and his parents' new home of Nigeria.