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Don Baba J diversifies into football andestablishes Supremos football club
Renowned music producer and Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy, has made a significant move into the football industry with the launch of Supremos Football Club.
In a statement to BusinessDay, Don Jazzy expressed his enthusiasm for joining the prestigious Lagos Liga, Africa’s leading private football league, which presents a unique opportunity for him to blend his passion for football with his dedication to nurturing talent.
Supremos FC will compete for the grand prize of ₦50 million, the largest per-game prize in Nigerian football, further elevating the stakes of the competition.
Don Jazzy’s involvement follows in the footsteps of Burna Boy, another Nigerian artist who recently invested in a football academy in Nigeria.
Supremos FC’s entry into the football scene underscores Don Jazzy’s commitment to fostering growth in both the music and sports industries, positioning the club to make a lasting impact on Nigerian football.
Let’s go 🤍🐘 https://t.co/XS52H1Cb7K
— SUPREMOS 🤍🐘 (@DONJAZZY) October 21, 2024
Don Jazzy aims to take his winning formula from the studio to the football field. With Supremos FC, he hopes to provide a platform for exceptional non-professional players and former professionals to demonstrate their abilities and fight for substantial rewards.
Supremos FC joins an outstanding list of football clubs who have already registered for the Lagos Liga’s debut season.
This includes Mavbrooks SC, founded by career accountant and entrepreneur Ayodeji E. Olowe; Applebee FC, founded by the co-founder/ED of Travelbeta, Nnazilim Egbuonu; Firecrackers FC, founded by tech entrepreneur Stephanie Etiaka; Jarus FC, founded by the CEO of Jarus Homes, Suraj Oyewale, aka Sir Jarus; and Superstar FC, founded by tech entrepreneur Seye Bandele.
Other clubs are in the process of being registered, including one owned by another Afrobeats icon.