Fashion drags Nigeria greats Kanu, Amokachi to Ethiopia – “No place like the land of origin”

Former Nigerian football heroes Nwankwo Kanu and Daniel Amokachi have arrived in Addis Ababa to participate in the Shenen Africa Fashion Festival Week 2024, Soccernet.ng reports.

Upon their arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on Thursday, Kanu and Amokachi were welcomed by Ethiopia’s Minister of Tourism, Ambassador Nasise Chali.

The festival was officially opened on Friday at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum by Ambassador Nasise and Minister of Culture and Sports, Mr. Kajela Merdassa. Several dignitaries, including Kanu and Amokachi, attended the opening ceremony.

Kanu, known for his successful career with clubs like Ajax, Inter Milan, and Arsenal, praised Ethiopia’s beauty and hospitality.

“Here right now, I’m in Ethiopia,” Kanu said. “Many things about Adis Ababa and Ethiopia impress me a lot. This is my first time coming to Ethiopia. Kudos to the president. Kudos to the people of Ethiopia.

“Since we came, the hospitality has been (great). There is no place like the land of origin. You have to make sure you are here. If you are not here, forget it you are not in Africa.

“Africa is blessed and Ethiopia is one of a kind.”

Other notable attendees include former Senegalese striker Henry Kamara, actors, social media influencers, designers, models, technology experts, businesspeople, diplomats, and other professionals.

Ethiopian Airlines is the official sponsor of the event, which runs from 28th to 30th June at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum.

Kanu, who also serves as the CEO and Chairman of Enyimba FC, remains a legend of Nigerian football and the English Premier League.