According to **Vanguard**, the international entertainment scene is buzzing with the announcement of Conan O’Brien as the host of the 2027 Oscars. Closer to home, President Bola Tinubu has officially accepted to host the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards in Nigeria, a move seen as a major boost for the country’s sports and entertainment tourism.
The news was validated by **Channels Television** and **The Guardian**. **Channels TV** reported that “Tinubu Backs Nigeria’s Bid To Host 2026 CAF Awards,” while **The Guardian** noted that “NCF names franchise squads for historic Nigeria Super League,” showing a broader revival in Nigerian sports entertainment.
**Channels TV** quoted a presidency source saying, “Hosting the CAF awards will showcase Nigeria’s hospitality and the vibrancy of our creative industry.” **The Guardian** added, “NCF names franchise squads for historic Nigeria Super League” as cricket gains traction.
**Echotitbits take:** Nigeria is aggressively using “soft power” to rebuild its image. Hosting the CAF awards is a strategic move to position the country as Africa’s entertainment hub. With Nigerian music (Afrobeats) already dominating the world, bringing major award ceremonies home is the logical next step.
Source: AP News – https://apnews.com/article/conan-obrien-oscars-host-2027-1ec51998e6a65af8e86e86758c4784c8, May 13, 2026
Photo credit: The Eastern Update
