Bae U, Hilda Baci Add Celebrity Sparkle to Lekki Scrabble Classics

Posted : 29 August 2026

The Lekki Scrabble Classics is gradually becoming more than a battle of words, with celebrity appearances adding a touch of glamour to the annual competition.

Popular personalities Bae U and Hilda Baci have already been part of previous editions of the championship, bringing additional attention to an event traditionally dominated by Nigeria’s elite Scrabble players.

Their involvement reflects the growing appeal of the Lekki Scrabble Classics, which has developed into one of the notable gatherings for mind-game enthusiasts in Nigeria and beyond.

While the tournament remains fiercely competitive, organisers have deliberately created an atmosphere that combines serious competition with entertainment, social interaction and relaxation.

Players are expected to deploy concentration, vocabulary, strategic thinking and composure as they battle across the boards, but the experience extends beyond wins, losses and rankings.

For many participants, the Lekki Peninsula has become a familiar meeting point where friendships are renewed, new connections are made and enthusiasts celebrate their shared love for the game.

Bae U, a comedian, presenter and YouTuber, was among the personalities who attracted attention at the closing ceremony of the previous edition, adding his characteristic energy to the occasion.

A year earlier, celebrity chef and Scrabble enthusiast Hilda Baci took her involvement a step further by participating in an exhibition game. She was paired with teenage Scrabble prodigy Sophia Ekeruche in a doubles encounter that provided one of the memorable moments of the championship.

The celebrity connection has since become an interesting feature of the Classics, with organisers keeping the identity of the next high-profile guest under wraps.

The suspense is expected to continue until the final day as the 2026 edition approaches.

About 300 players are scheduled to converge on the Lekki Peninsula from Sept. 26 to 27, with competitors set to battle for a top prize of $1,000.

With the championship already attracting leading players and prominent personalities, attention will not only be on who emerges champion but also on which celebrity will complete what organisers appear to be building into a three-edition run of star appearances.

Bae U, Hilda Baci Add Celebrity Sparkle to Lekki Scrabble Classics

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