8TH ALL

AFRICA GAMES

OPENING & CLOSING

CEREMONIES

On the theme of rebirth and regeneration, the Opening Ceremony was an exploration of African history – and its darkest days – but also a tribute to the resilience and dynamism of the African people.

Special events

Stadium ceremonies & sporting events

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Based on a concept from Nobel Prize for Literature, Wole Soyinka, the multimedia ceremony combined tradition and modernity.

Abuja, Nigeria

2003

A giant anthill, monumental image projection on the stage, field of play and stands, a flame ballet and a grand finale with pyrotechnics were all part of this moving and spectacular show that featured over 5,000 performers.

ECA2’S MISSION

Design
Project Development
Artistic & technical production
Artists & volunteers management
Operation
Broadcast coordination

Drag

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Technologies

3D video mapping

Drones

Fire

Fireworks

Laser

Led

Light

Mechatronic

Music

R&D

Water effects

Water screen & hologram

30,000,000+

TV SPECTATORS

5,000+

LOCAL VOLUNTEER DANCERS

10,000+

COSTUMES & PROPS

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TONS OF EQUIPMENT