Friday, 31 July 2015

Mavins Reekado Banks, Korede Bello to perform at 1st NBA Africa exhibition game

Mavin acts Reekado Banks and Korede Bello are currently in South Africa to take part in piece of history.

The fast-rising pop acts alongside Don Jazzy will be performing at the first NBA Africa exhibition game. Korede Bello shared two pictures featuring him and Reekado Banks on the basketball court for the sound check of their performance.

The Mavins have already met NBA legend Congolese-American Dikembe Mutombo.

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Miami Heat player Luol Deng and Los Angeles Clippers' star Chris Paul will lead a host of other basket ballers to play in the NBA exhibition game in South Africa on Saturday, August 1.

Korede Bello holding on to the rim
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The NBA in a statement announced that the game will be held at the Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg.

The poster for the NBA Africa match (Twitter/NBA_Africa)

Luol Deng who was born in South Sudan will captain the Team Africa while Chris Paul will lead Team World in the game which will be aired live in South Africa and other African countries.