BN Bytes: The 2012 London Olympics Edges Closer | Kanu, Nwankwo, Funke Akindele, Banky W, Yaw and Sasha Lift the Olympic Torch During the Pre-Olympics Relay | Watch Factory78’s Exclusive Interview with CANUK Chairman

‘Another notch on the resume… Feeling real blessed today‘, tweeted Banky W, after quite a momentous occasion.

Yesterday, July 1st, 2012, Kanu Nwankwo, Funke Akindele, Banky W, Yaw and Sasha represented Nigeria and made us proud as they were all part of the Olympic Torch relay, a pivotal part of the pre-Olympic proceedings for the 2012 London Olympics.

Here are some of the photos:

‘Had great fun today! Its a great privilege for me. I feel so honoured‘, tweeted Funke Akindele.

“Thank you all sooooo much for the support, encouraging words EVERYTHING , honoured to have represented my Nigeria, united we stand‘, said Sasha happily via Twitter.

Here is a video of Yaw running with the Olympic torch:

Also, here’s an interview with the CANUK (Central Association of Nigerians in United Kingdom) chairman, Chief Bimbo Roberts Folayan on Factory78 as he talks passionately about CANUK, its mission and its role within the Nigerian community in the UK. Also, he about how the special the dinner being held on the 8th of july 2012 in honour of the Nigerian athletes.

Check on it.