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Super Eagles Stars Boniface, Ndidi And Onyeka Launch ‘The Culture League’ Podcast With Star-Studded Watch Party In Lagos
The vibrant city of Lagos came alive on Saturday, as Webek Studios, in partnership with Kini Media Group, hosted the exclusive watch party for The Culture League podcast at the Afrobeat Restaurant, Ebony Life Place. The event brought together sports lovers, creatives and entertainment stakeholders for an evening of connection, conversation, and culture.
The event kicked off with a red carpet, followed by the official screening of the debut episode of The Culture League. Hosted by Super Eagles stars Victor Boniface, Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka, the podcast offers an unfiltered look into the lives of footballers beyond the pitch—exploring identity, creativity, and the shared human experience.
Speaking on what inspired The Culture League, Wilfred Ndidi shared, “It was a team effort. We came together to change the narrative of always being the ones asked questions. We wanted to be the ones asking. It was just about trying to banter and know about other people, being in their shoes, all they’ve been through.”
The premiere episode featured candid discussions on football, public relations, online toxicity, hard work, and maintaining consistency.
Speaking during the launch, Ndidi reflected on his proudest moment as a Nigerian footballer—Nigeria’s 2-0 victory against Iceland at the 2018 World Cup, where Ahmed Musa scored both goals. “I felt goosebumps,” he said.
Frank Onyeka echoed similar sentiments, noting that what inspired him most was the chance to engage with celebrities from other walks of life. “What inspired me was linking up with other celebrities, trying to know more about their profession, especially actors and comedians. It was nice to want to be part of this.”
Onyeka cited the difficulty of scheduling as one of the biggest challenges in bringing the podcast to life, especially with the team spread across different countries during the off-season.
Onyeka cited the difficulty of scheduling as one of the biggest challenges in bringing the podcast to life, especially with the team spread across different countries during the off-season.
He said, “Getting the players together was really difficult. It was difficult getting the team because I think I was on holiday and I had to come back to Nigeria, trying to make time for the podcast. So it was quite difficult.”
Ndidi also highlighted the bigger picture behind the project. “Just in general, it’s for people to actually know that these celebrities are also human beings. They’re not like superheroes. When you watch people on TV, you just feel like these people are super, super different. So they’re just like normal people. It’s just based on the fact that you see them on camera.
“The Culture League is not just about football.
It’s about everything in general. It’s footballers actually bringing different people with different careers on the show to come and tell us their experiences and just to make people understand how they’ve been able to build their brands.It’s not just about football.”
When asked which Nigerian legend he’d love to host, Ndidi named iconic musician 2Face Idibia, calling him a cultural icon he’d love to converse with. Onyeka, on his part, praised fellow Nigerian footballers like Ademola Lookman, saying they deserve more global recognition.
For Onyeka, the podcast’s core goal is education. “I think a lot of people don’t know what’s going on in our field. I think with this podcast, it will make them understand how football works,” he stated.
Once the first episode screening wrapped, the evening transitioned into a celebratory atmosphere filled with food, music, and endless photo ops—capturing what The Culture League truly stands for: connection through shared stories.
The Culture League looks poised to redefine how fans connect with Nigerian footballers—not just as athletes, but as human beings with depth, humour, and stories worth sharing.
