Inverroche Gin has made a deliberate choice to back the women building Nigeria’s bartending industry, and on May 12th, 2026, that investment took shape in Lekki, Lagos. Through BartendHer, a platform created to give Nigeria’s female bartenders visibility, recognition, and community, Inverroche Gin stepped into a space that needed a brand willing to show up with intention. That is exactly what happened.
The afternoon brought together female bartenders alongside a room of industry leaders, business executives, and senior public figures, all gathered around a single purpose: to spotlight the women behind the bar and give their craft the recognition it deserves. Inverroche Gin anchored the experience throughout, from the cocktails guests enjoyed to the conversations the brand made possible.
The bartender’s voices set the tone. Myad Omile, founder of The Thirsty Nerd and a seven-year veteran of the industry, spoke honestly about walking into rooms where her expertise was questioned before she had made a single drink. Rosemary Aliri of Rose Bar Events spoke about choosing excellence and perseverance in the face of industry challenges. Happiness Cletus of The Bar Muse brought the aspirational note: female bartenders are relevant, strong, and ready to compete globally. These were not anecdotes. They were the reason Lara Rawa, the spirits curator who founded BartendHer, built this platform. Lara has spent years mentoring the women in that room, and BartendHer is the infrastructure she created to extend that support beyond any single event. The community lives at BartendHer.ng, and the door is open.
A roundtable featuring Mr. Nahi Habib of RSVP Lagos, Ms. Benedicta Ogar of Cavodah Hospitality, and Ms. Lola Bowole of Providus Bank moved the conversation from personal experience to professional strategy, covering career pathways, systems, and what sustainable success looks like in Nigerian hospitality.
Ebere Aham, Market Lead for Inverroche Gin, addressed the room with clarity: “People see the final drink. People don’t see the long hours. People don’t see the emotional intelligence, the work that goes into curating the final glass. Day after day, you’re true to your craft.” That statement captures exactly why Inverroche Gin built BartendHer. The brand, founded by Lorna Scott, has always understood what it means to build something with dedication and purpose. Backing these women is a natural extension of that identity.
The afternoon ended with professional headshots for each bartender in attendance. Being seen is where recognition begins, and Inverroche Gin made sure these women were seen.
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