Synergy’25 brought an epic showdown and showcase to University of Ibadan (UI) a buzz that left an impactful feeling behind. After weeks have passed, the atmosphere remains fresh.
Nexal Gaming Company‘s Campus Clutch was fused with Comic Convention Ibadan to have the beautiful Synergy event. 2 big entities, in their own rights, in the entertainment industry but with a niche came together to give the gamers a feeling of what a comic convention is about. And introduced the comic lovers to what a gaming atmosphere should look like.
Synergy’25 went on for a week, starting on Tuesday, were qualifiers held at Bello Dome, till Thursday. Thursday also held a rally which involved giving out free tickets to UI students.
An educational section was set aside to educate students on the structure of the Esports ecosystem and the job opportunity as well.
Synergy’25: Grand Finale
The grand finale started with a banger with qualifiers going on the way and free gifts were shared and won by the audience with good qualifiers and players eyeing the grand prize. The competition intensity grew with every minute.
The final of each game was more impressive, as they took centre stage. Upsets came about as an underdogs got his hands on the crown in the free fire game title. Other game titles gave actions too. UI chess vice captain, Blessing AKA Mattace, claimed first position while the Vice Captain claimed Third position.
Awards was presented by Michael, CEO of Comic Republic. Awards were presented to John Uche as the best comic writer for the year and The machine Publishing for emerging studio of the year amongst many others.
The event was in all a great experience, the sports secretary, Victor Kolawole, expressed his satisfaction about the whole event. The UI student Union (UI’SU) was also in attendance to show support.
Big industry stakeholders from the gaming and comic section were in attendance. Leslie from Gondu Interactive, Michael from Comic Republic, amongst many others.
Winners of Synergy’25
The Faculty of Clinical Science dominated the chess area and left almost no crumbs. The male category had 2 representatives make podium finishes, with first and third position. The second position was secured by the Faculty of Environmental Design.
The female category had 3 faculties represented, Faculty of Technology came with Laura Onyetube holding the banner, Faculty of Clinical Science was second and Faculty of Basic science came second and third respectively.
The Faculty of Technology appeared dominant in one game title, EAFC, while the Faculty of Education did the unthinkable by causing an upset in the Free Fire game title.
Here’s a list of every winner:
Efootball
- Poba Ayanfeoluwa Ebenezer – Faculty of Science
- Adenuga Philip Oluwapelumi – Faculty of Technology
- Oseghale Joshua – Faculty of Agriculture
FREE FIRE GAME TITLE
- Famoriyo Oluwanifemi Ayodeji – Faculty of Education
- Oluwanifemi Daniel – Faculty of Science
- Oyekanmi Elisha Ogo-Oluwa – Faculty of Economics
Call of Duty Mobile
- Giwa Emmanuel Oluwasemire – Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
- Onumara Fredrick Ebube – Faculty of Education
EAFC’25
- Tommy – Faculty of Technology
- Barz – Sciences
- Owolabi – Faculty of Basic Medical Science
- Famous – Faculty of Education
E-Chess
Male Category
- Akporherhe Blessing Bayo – Faculty of Clinical Science
- Adeleke-Leo Adam – Faculty of Environmental Design
- Oguntona Abraham – Faculty of Clinical Science.
Female Category
- Laura Akuabia Onyetube – Faculty of Technology
- EZE Precious Chika – Faculty of Clinical Science
- Esoimeme Eboselu Ololade – Faculty of Basic Medical Science
Post Synergy
The success of Synergy is evident in the numbers that were pulled. From the students that were reached, the faculties that participated and more. These numbers have not been seen by any Esport Organisation that has tried a similar event.
With over 1100 students in the community and over 600 participants across 19 faculties. The sheer number of students is impressive.
All thanks to every single stakeholder that made this possible. The UI’SU, UI chess and every single player that pulled up with their device and brought their A game.
And to our wonderful partner Comic Con Ibadan. It was nice working with you, seeing the smiles on the students’ faces and knowing we did it together, warms our hearts to the core. Thank you! We hope to work with you in future events.
For more information, check out the Comic Con Ibadan social media page, IG. And Nexal Gaming’s IG page.
Last Updated on October 22, 2025
