In a stunning display of cutting-edge technology, Prime Video Nigeria wowed spectators over the weekend with the first-ever drone show in West Africa. Held at the Eko Atlantic City, the event saw hundreds of drones light up the sky in a dazzling display.
As one of the world’s leading online streaming services, Prime Video is showing Nigerians that they know how to put on a good show. With a vast selection of TV shows, movies, and documentaries, Prime Video offers something for everyone. And now, with their groundbreaking drone show, they’re making sure that Nigerians have a front row seat to the latest and greatest technology.
Prime Video went all out to provide fans in Nigeria the most incredible experience possible with the first-ever drone show in West Africa that saw hundreds of drones light up the sky. The Lord of the Rings universe’s symbol of power, the ring, was created by the drones.
The J.R.R. Tolkien-inspired television series is based on his books and is set in the fictitious Middle-earth. It follows a large cast of characters as they fight Sauron and his army of Orcs.
A fantastic series was appropriately concluded with the drone show. Fans have the chance to unite and express their appreciation for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
Watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power only on Prime Video.
Lagos Nigeria, 11 October, 2022 –Mara, the Pan-African digital finance ecosystem, has partnered with the world’s biggest Afrobeats Music Festival, Afro Nation. Mara will be an official sponsor for Afro Nation Ghana 2022, which takes place between 29th & 30th December in Accra at Marine Drive, Black Star Square.
The partnership is part of Mara’s goal to inspire young Africans to start their journey towards financial empowerment by introducing them to the Maraverse. Africans that want to gain free digital financial literacy can engage with the Maraverse before, during and after Afro Nation Ghana 2022.
Afro Nation Ghana 2022 is part of a leading global festival brand that unites thousands of people in Africa with the diaspora in Europe, the US and beyond, in celebration of African music and creative arts. Some of the biggest global stars that will be headlining the highly-anticipated music festival are Nigerian party kingDavido, US hip hop titan Meek Mill, legendary duo P-Square, and Ghana’s very own Afropop, dancehall and reggae super star talent Stonebwoy, among others.
“With Africa having a population of more people aged under 20 than anywhere in the world, Africa is regarded as the future, and the future of Africa is young,” Chi Nnadi, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer said. “At Mara, we are committed to supporting, investing and empowering the dreams of diverse Africans by providing the education, tools and resources needed to gain financial empowerment”
While commenting on the Afro Nation Ghana partnership, Susan Younis, Chief Marketing officer said “This collaboration offers Africans the unique opportunity to learn about the resources available. There is nowhere more exciting to connect with Africans during the festive period than at the biggest and best Afrobeats celebration in the world.”
With the growing demand for African creative artists’ footprint on the global stage, the Afro Nation Ghana festival will provide an outlet where people can express themselves, connect with like-minded people and dare to dream.
Afro Nation organisers have commented on the new partnership with Mara for Ghana 2022, saying “We’re excited to be working with such a forward-thinking partner in this space. Mara shares our passion for bringing exciting opportunities to the youth and align with our mission to build for the future in Africa in a meaningful and positive way.”
As the world witnesses the vibrant African creative scene through the music festival in December, more people will begin their journey to financial empowerment and learn how to build digital wealth in the Maraverse.
The partnership is part of Mara’s efforts to connect with and empower the thinkers and builders of Africa while spotlighting the best of African culture as a passion-point at one of Africa’s biggest Music and Entertainment Festivals, that cuts across every part of the world.
With more of a mission than most regular festivals, the Afro Nation brand is the birth of a super-sized global gathering, uniting thousands of music lovers around the world in a bid to further the Afrobeats movement and build a lasting platform for the artists and creatives at its core. Here to witness the hottest names this December, across several genres, Afro Nation Ghana looks to foster even stronger ties with the continent around the world, reconnecting, educating, and creating, whilst putting on a show.
About Mara
Mara is Africa’s ultimate digital finance ecosystem, empowering Africans’ dreams by leveraging blockchain to transform the social and economic future of African communities, countries and the continent. With digital finance, Web3 and blockchain education as its focal point, Mara is set to train one million people and impact one billion lives in five years. Mara’s executive team includes former executives from Amazon, PayPal, Uber, Apple, Multichoice, NBC Universal, Viacom, NVIDIA, Founders Bank, Rappi, and more.
About Afro Nation
By the culture, for the culture, Afro Nation is the world’s biggest Afrobeats festival. Founded in 2019 with the mission to unite the diaspora and further the Afrobeats movement around the globe, Afro Nation returned in 2022 with three major festivals on three continents headlined by the biggest Afrobeats stars including Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido alongside the most exciting names in Amapiano, Dancehall, R&B and more. With events taking place on sites of cultural significance in Portugal, Puerto Rico and Ghana, the Afro Nation experience is a unique celebration of music, dance, food, culture and more.
There is virtue in cultivating a saving habit because the worst money decision comes when one is under pressure, does not have a budget or doesn’t have money saved up for a specific goal or investment but my worst fear is the latter- not having money saved up, the thought alone sends a cold chill down my spine. What I know as saving today started when I was little, listening to my grandmother’s tales of how people stored money in pots and buried them in the ground and watching my own mother take out a fraction of her income to her secret safe within the house. She made me promise not to tell my father, giggling. Those stories and memories formed a great part of my saving journey.
My savings journey, where can I start from? Is it the number of times I had to enter the bank in a month to save or the long queues accompanied by the discomfort of standing for hours in the bank just to access my hard-earned money because that was the only option some few years back? My joy knew no bounds when savings moved from those long hours of discomfort to automating my savings from the comfort of my house thanks to the influx of digital banks. To be honest, at first, I was a bit sceptical but all my fears were allayed when I started using gomoney.
How this digital bank has saved me is something I enjoy talking about. I have been able to keep track of my money and make smart money decisions. Nowadays everybody wants to spend and save their money at the same time which is possible if you have the proper saving plan, and the digital bank makes that possible. I can set money goals and save according to my different needs and purposes in multiple stashes. In other words, I can have a stash for a travel goal with a savings target of one million naira and also have a stash for a change of wardrobe, laptop, emergency fund etc. This way I stay disciplined and avoid impulsive spending.
Saving doesn’t have to be boring and enormous, I can automate my savings as well as set up recurring payments to my created stash which gives me a higher chance of meeting my goals and target. There is also the option to stop saving on a set custom stop date or when my savings target is met.
Maybe adulthood is a scam and you will most likely keep pledging allegiance to that line anytime you are faced with enormous bills or you went a bit overboard in your monthly spending but the fact still remains that If you don’t know how to manage your money well, you would probably feel anxious and overwhelmed when you think about spending or saving money.
As you work and earn your money, always remember that impulsive spending will always come knocking reminding you that money is meant to be spent, don’t panic, it’s just a gentle reminder that you can spend and save smartly with gomoney.
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Nigerian athleisure brand bCODE has partnered with global sportswear brand Reebok to stock its footwear and apparel at its multi-brand concept store and on its website.
Customers can now shop a range of authentic Reebok footwear and apparel for their lifestyle, fitness, sports, and fashion needs at bCODE’s new store, in addition to other products from their other partner brands Adidas, Skechers and Havaianas. This partnership includes footwear for men, women and kids, and some styles by the global footwear brand rarely seen on the open market.
This new partnership earmarks bCODE’s launch of its first-ever multi-brand concept store in Lagos and cements the brand as a fast-growing fashion retail business. Reebok joins bCODE’s already impressive portfolio of multinational brands such as ADIDAS, Skechers and Havaianas.
Wonuola Okoye, CEO at bCODE, said about the concept store launch, “We are very excited to add Reebok to our growing portfolio of international partners. At bCODE, we aim to provide quality footwear and apparel at affordable prices across Africa and inspire a new approach to fashion, sports, and athleisure. Opening this multi-brand concept store is one step towards hitting our goal.”
The new Reebok products are available on their newly improved website shopbcode.com and at the bCODE multi-brand concept store, located at 31 Bode Thomas Street, Surulere.
About bCODE
bCODE is a wellness fashion and lifestyle company and multi-brand retailer that sells sports and athletic apparel and accessories. Established in 2019, they currently own a franchise for Skechers, Havaianas , and Adidas in Nigeria.
bCODE is everywhere you are, so you can go anywhere you want to be. Buy online and receive it at your doorstep or in-store. bCODE is for everyone — young and old, female and male, and everyone in between. bCODE has 13 stores across Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt, and Ghana.
Follow bCODE on social media to get the latest updates.
With over 19 million Tweets globally, #BBNaija 7 was a hit!
This season’s battle for the Big Brother Naija grand prize of 100 million Naira has ended, with the rollercoaster of drama, emotions, betrayal, love triangles, ego clashes and more, playing out on social media platforms like Twitter, just as much as it did on viewers’ TVs at home. The intense support from the fan base, both home and abroad, was showcased through their Tweets, GIFs, emojis and screengrabs which brought the popular reality TV show to life on the Timeline.
Below are some of the most significant highlights that had #TwitterNaija in a frenzy throughout the season.
Phyna is the winner of the Big Brother Naija Season 7!
A major highlight, which attracted a flurry of Tweets and activity on the Timeline, was the season finale which saw Phyna win the coveted prize, after 72 days in the house. It is the second time in the show’s history that a female housemate has won. Bryann was the runner up followed by Bella and Adekunle. Lifestyle and entertainment page @Postsubman was among many to share the news in a Tweet.
– Just In : Phyna emerges Winner of the 2022 Reality TV show Big brother Naija “Level up” season. pic.twitter.com/2b3jToKyG6
It was an unfortunate twist of fate for Hermes’ fans on #TwitterNaija as he got evicted from the house just before the finale. He was evicted alongside two other popular housemates, Groovy and Sheggz. That particular eviction week was a shocker for fans, and they didn’t hide their feelings about it. Famous fashion stylist @Toyin Lawani was among those who expressed their shock, and thought it was a joke.
“They Pulled A Big Joke On Us” – Toyin Lawani Blasts BBNaija Organizers For Evicting Hermes https://t.co/QtAjOgP9vJ
Hermes was definitely regarded by many as one of the top contenders for the 100 million grand prize.
Dear Hermes! as much as your eviction can be a blessing in disguise, we all still want you to win the 100M 🥺 it’s crazy how things turned out! 🥺but best believe we the coolest tribe aiint gonna forget we know a real hustler! his name is HERMES ( C A K ) 💜🪐 #HermesIsAllOfUspic.twitter.com/7EqCF4IC0U
Did you know that a majority of the over 500,000 people who were engaged in #BBNaija conversations on Twitter this season were men? Data released from Twitter revealed that 75% of unique Tweet authors during the Level Up season were male, while women accounted for 25%. That is a ratio of about three males to one female Tweeting about the show over a three month period.
When it comes to the use of Emojis, the top 10 list of the most used ones reveals a glimpse into a range of emotions only #bbnaija can elicit from fans. From laughter to tears, “flames”, love-face, and so on, Emojis played an essential role in driving home the intensity of the conversations throughout the season.. The top five emojis used were: 😂 🔥 🤣 😍 😭
The most used hashtags for BBN S7
Much like previous seasons, Level Up was a big conversation driver on Twitter. Fans engaged in conversations throughout the season with the hashtag #bbnaija, which Twitter reveals was used in over 15 million tweets globally! Other hashtags in the top 5 most used were #bbnaijas7 and #beautytukura𓃵; in reference to housemate Beauty Tukura, who was disqualified early in the show but continued to be a conversation topper till the end – even ahead of the finalists.
1. #bbnaija
2. #bbnaijas7
3. #beautytukura𓃵
4. #bbnaija7
5. #beautytukura
The most mentioned handles
The most mentioned handles during the show consisted of a mix of the housemates and the official @bbnaija handle, which topped the list of handles mentioned. Also in the top ten were the winner @unusualphyna, the runner up @bryannonly, and the disqualified housemate @beautyetukura. No surprises that @ebuka is on the list for hosting the Sunday live shows. Some might find the inclusion of @donjazzy among the top ten mentioned handles surprising, but the Don is mentioned for everything on Twitter.
Some Tweets called on the music industry titan to sign talented housemates like Bryann.
The most engaged Tweets from this season were about the housemates, BBN bants, and other topical subjects. The top Tweet from this season was an animated video from @Jude__Oc, while the second was a tweet about Phyna’s victory. Below are some of the most engaging and hilarious Tweets from BBN Season 7.
@Twitter remains your official source for what’s happening!
Balmoral Group and Octoplus Marketing Group in partnership with CEC unveils Wonderland Lagos 2022; the most extensive and exciting holiday experience set to take over Lagos in December 2022.
Wonderland Lagos is made up of four villages, all existing solely to deliver an overwhelming holiday experience of excitement and delight to guests. These villages include Qatar Live in Wonderland Lagos, Christmas in Wonderland, Wonder X and Wonderland Market all in one venue, Eko Energy City.
At the unveiling/launch of Wonderland, which took place at Eko Energy City, Lagos, Co-founder Wonderland and CEO Balmoral Group, Ezekiel Adamu explained that Wonderland Lagos is out to be an enchanting experience for guests during the fun-filled festive season. He also pointed that the four different villages otherwise known as ‘Four wonders’ delivers its own unique experience to every cadre of guests as it cuts across the different age, gender, and social group. “The different villages makes a wholesome experience for every individual; from the kids to the teens, young adults and even our mummies and daddies, everyone is definitely catered for in Wonderland Lagos”, he said.
Also speaking at the launch event, Vinni, Co-founder Wonderland Lagos, expressed his excitement for the project as he noted that this is about to change the holiday experience in Lagos, Nigeria.
According to Vinni, Wonderland Lagos – the city that never sleeps would open doors to guests on 1st of December 2022 and run various activities across all four villages till January 2nd, 2023. “This is the biggest, never seen holiday experience coming to Lagos with this maiden edition and take on Africa at large”, he added.
The event which saw the attendance of HNIs and celebrities amongst which is Chimwemwe Chalemera, Country Director, Department for International Trade, British High Commission Lagos who showed her support and that of the commission towards Wonderland Lagos 2022. “The project is a really exciting one, as a Department for International Trade, one of our focus is to increase trade and investment between UK and Nigeria, and one of the sectors we are looking at is the creative sector and we have really done a lot in that sector, and we are really excited to see how we can get involved in this and support the success of Wonderland”, she said.
In the spirt of giving a unique experience to its guests, Wonderland Lagos would be using its own currency- Flakes. Each flake is equivalent to the naira value, and this would be the currency for every activity/payment in the Wonderland. Also, in contributing to the hospitality for visitors, particularly tourist and travellers from other states to the city, a tower of 110 fully furnished apartments of different specifications is ready and available to receive guests.
Wonderland Lagos is brought together by Balmoral Group, Octoplus Marketing Group, in partnership with Creative Economic Catalysts (CEC), Magic Moments Entertainment and MTV Base and Nickelodeon. With, Soundcity, TVC, Arise News, Max FM, Beat FM, Cool FM as official media partners and supported by Lagos State Government.
Here’s Why Saving with USDT Is a Superb Option for You
Not to be cocky (only just a little), but after reading this article, you’ll call up that friend you explicitly told to shut up about crypto. They’ll probably be chill about it because the sense of fulfilment after winning someone over is satisfying enough.
First off, are you Nigerian?
I need to know if you understand the struggle or some of it at least. I’m a Nigerian living in Nigeria, so you’d best believe I understand.
I imagine you’ve been advised often to invest or save your money in crypto, but you decided your village people sent the person telling you. You’ve found it challenging to understand why anyone would want to invest their money in a market as unstable as the cryptocurrency market.
Also, your finance is most likely suffering from the strain of Nigeria’s inflation rate, measured at 19.64% in July 2022, and you’ve been toying with several saving or investment options.
Does this sound like you?
Maybe, this isn’t you at all, and you’ve just been searching for a safe entry into the crypto ecosystem.
Either way, I’ve got you covered and have the answers you seek in this article. You won’t have to worry about losing your money’s value or bearing the brunt of the risks that come with crypto, and you certainly won’t have to worry about your village people’s ploys.
I would’ve loved some suspense, but I know money matters are urgent.
Understand this, USDT will be your saviour; forget everything you’ve heard about cryptocurrency.
What exactly is USDT?
Here’s the thing, Tether (USDT) is the largest stablecoin and one of the market’s most prominent blockchain-based cryptocurrencies (by market capitalisation).
Yes, you read that correctly.
Even in the rapidly fluctuating crypto market, some form of stability still exists. Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency (altcoins) that maintain incredibly low volatility by being attached to the value of a relatively stable asset such as gold, fiat currency, or another digital currency.
In simpler terms (I’m not calling you a dummy, I promise), prices of stablecoins are steady because they draw their stability from the asset they are pegged to.
Now, the undramatic USDT is pegged to the U.S. dollar at a ratio of 1:1 (that is, each USDT unit is valued at 1 dollar), providing it with the price stability of the dollar and utility as a reliable store of value.
You’re probably wondering, “Is USDT safe?”
USDT has a transparent, fully backed collateral reserve which is published daily. Tether Limited has also asserted that it allocates equal amounts of the U.S. dollar to issued USDT tokens, so you can rest assured that the stablecoin is backed and protected.
As a matter of fact, USDT provides liquidity to crypto traders, enabling them to transact with minimal losses (or gains) due to erratic cryptocurrency price fluctuations.
But you’re not a crypto trader yet, are you? So the million dollar question is:
How Can You Wield USDT to Your Advantage?
Look, if you’re like me, you make it a point to steer clear of anything that poses a likely threat to your funds, including online shopping stores. So I can categorically say that I understand your scepticism around crypto-related subjects.
But respectfully, move out of your way!
USDT has several benefits for the average Nigerian, and I see no reason for you to oppose a low-risk helpful financial hack.
Here is how USDT can be useful to you:
Protect Yourself Against Inflation
Unfortunately, Nigeria has been in an extensive economic crisis with no end in sight (every day, I hope for change). Inflation rates are at an all-time high, forcing Nigerians to save their funds in more valuable currencies like the U.S. dollar to retain their money’s worth.
Listen up!
Before you rush off to buy your dollars at exorbitant rates and further devalue and weaken the naira, USDT is a splendid alternative that protects your funds without harming the already bruised economy.
You don’t need to be told twice, but USDT is the perfect digital currency to guard your money against inflation without fearing price fluctuations.
Not only do you avoid the loss of your money’s value, but you can also count on inflation to make you richer by increasing the naira equivalent to your saved USDT units.
We all know that international transfer charges are hellish and discouraging. Getting money across to individuals and businesses in other countries can be extremely costly and unappealing.
USDT to the rescue!
Endowed with a borderless feature, USDT makes international transactions convenient, trouble-free, and affordable. You can easily send money safely and cheaply to your loved ones, business partners, and beneficiaries across borders.
Plus, using USDT for international payments is much quicker than the typical international transfer process.
Safely Enter the Cryptocurrency Ecosystem
If you’ve been looking for a way to get into the crypto sphere without having to stomach big blows on your funds, then USDT is the perfect fit.
It is safe, stable, and low-risk and provides reliable liquidity to investors.
Subsequently, you can build up your crypto wealth by purchasing other cryptocurrencies with the globally acknowledged USDT, as some exchanges would not accept the local currency.
Don’t be deceived; going into crypto is risky and requires caution. Seriously, you must constantly be on guard because fraudsters sniff out investors’ naivety like ants to sugar. Many (including me) have fallen victim to these scams and have lost their hard-earned money.
As such, Yellow Card is the best option for you because it is a safe and credible platform for trading cryptocurrency with a mission to create financial inclusion across Africa.
Take my word for it.
Besides being a reliable fintech company, Yellow Card is the easiest and most secure way to buy, send, receive, sell and store crypto, including tether (USDT), at the best rates with significantly low transaction fees.
Also, they provide exceptional customer service available to users at all hours. Think I’m kidding? Check it out yourself here.
You’ll like this one.
Yellow card is funding a raffle draw rewarding a hundred random users weekly with 50 dollars. To be eligible, you’d have to trade at least 10 dollars worth of crypto, and there is also a grand prize at the end of the September worth 150 dollars.
All in all, USDT as a stablecoin provides an option for Nigerians to guard their finances against inflation, regulate the risks typically related to the crypto market, and flourish financially.
To that end, Yellow Card is devoted to creating an effortless, inclusive, and affordable platform for you to achieve your financial goals.
On second thought, I don’t think you’d need to call your friend at all. I already hooked you up, so you can save face.
Don’t forget to download the Yellow Card mobile app from the App Store for iOs or Google Play Store for Android, or visit the website to begin your crypto journey.
This article was written by Kaosisochukwu Nkpolara for Yellow Card.
Glovo, one of the world’s leading multi-category delivery players, recently celebrated its one year of operations in Nigeria with a high-level stakeholder event. The event, held at the Wells Carlton Hotel in Abuja on Thursday, 22nd September 2022, had the General Manager of the Courier and Logistics Regulatory Department of NIPOST and the representatives of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission and the Drivers Training Institute of the Vehicle Inspection Office Abuja, as well as a host of key stakeholders within the Glovo ecosystem across Nigeria in attendance.
The event presented an opportunity for Glovo to host and honour its partners and stakeholders for their contributions to the growth of the business in the past year. Guests were taken down the memory lane of Glovo’s business operations and key highlights of some achievements to date, including a robust expansion across key cities in Nigeria (Lagos, Abuja & Ibadan), with a vision to expand to other cities in the coming years. The event’s highlight was the couriers’ training held in collaboration with GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation GmbH – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH) under the VET Toolbox Initiative on professionalizing the skills development of delivery riders in Nigeria. Through this partnership, Glovo aims to improve the technical and soft skills of at least 300 riders collaborating with the Glovoapp.
“We are excited and honored to celebrate the first year of Glovo in Nigeria,” said Lorenzo Mayol, General Manager for Glovo Nigeria. “We owe our success stories to our partners for their unwavering hard work and contributions, our users for their consistent loyalty, trust and support, and the couriers who collaborate with our platform. Nigeria is a key market for us due to its high and untapped potential and rapid growth, and the partnerships we have built so far have become a metaphor for endless possibilities. We remain committed to delivering value to our users, the community, and the country’s economy for years to come.”
Also speaking, Tokunbo Ibrahim, Public Affairs Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa for Glovo said, “At Glovo, we are committed to our entire ecosystem of partners, couriers and users. Our success driver so far is our culture of accountability as a company and how we leverage the strengths and capabilities of our workforce and partners to ensure quality and timely service delivery. Since commencing operations in Nigeria, we have signed over 3,000 partners with over 97% being small and medium enterprises, onboarded and trained more than 2,000 couriers, and have invested in local talent that drives Glovo’s growth in this market. We will continue to work closely with our users and the wider community to ensure we deliver value by creating economic opportunities for all our stakeholders.”
In his remarks at the event, the General Manager for the Courier and Logistics Regulatory Department of NIPOST, Mr Gideon Shonde commended Glovo for its efforts in upskilling couriers and stated that among the over 500 licensed operators in Nigeria, what Glovo has achieved in its one year of operations is laudable particularly as it relates to investment in the training of couriers.
Over the past year of its journey in Nigeria, Glovo has partnered with local and international chains such as Chicken Republic and KFC, also offering over 600 pharmacy products from leading chains such as HealthPlus and MedPlus. In addition, the company provides courier services for B2B and has launched its first micro-fulfillment center, a supermarket that offers affordable groceries to users called Glovo Bargains. Prices are up to 30% cheaper than competitors.
To conclude celebrations, an evening cocktail event/reception was also hosted by Glovo to toast to more years of contributing to the growth of the Nigerian quick commerce sector.
The 8th edition of the biggest and most anticipated cocktail event in West Africa returns with a bigger bang than ever. This year’s theme is “Behind the Bars, Drinks & Brands’’. Guests can expect to see some of the city’s best bartenders and cocktail makers going to great lengths to bring thrilling cocktail experiences as they showcase their skills in each glass of cocktail, through competitions, and masterclasses.
Since its inception, the Lagos Cocktail Week has focused on connecting and engaging passionate cocktail aficionados, while creating a vibrant community and legacy of knowledge sharing that will help shape the future of cocktails in Nigeria. The Lagos cocktail week continues to be the leading event for cocktail culture in Nigeria, it promotes new trends and creates a much-needed platform for inspiration across a wide audience range.
This year’s festival will feature more female bartenders than ever and will focus on highlighting the work of women in the industry. The organizers of the event believe that this is a step towards making the cocktail industry more inclusive and welcoming to all people. With an African-inspired cocktail line-up, this year’s festival takes on an indigenous approach with African-influenced cocktails expressions. The 9-day event which will run from the 14th- the 22nd of October 2022, promises an even-more impressive line-up for its traditional seminars, masterclasses, amazing side attractions, and an elite guest-speaker list.
The Bar-Hop feature, which is sponsored by MasterCard this year will run all cocktail week long, featuring outstanding bars across Lagos, plus their unique African-infused signature cocktail creations. There will also be seminars, masterclasses, and cocktail experiences curated by the partner brands for guests to enjoy. Partner brands include, Absolut Vodka, Ballentine’s, Martell, Olmeca Tequila, Nestle Water, Monin, Beefeater Gin, Fayrouz, Desperadoes, Star Radler, Johnnie Walker, Singleton, Captain Morgan & Gordon’s– Other partners include Sterling Bank and the Balmoral Convention Centre.
The exclusive Cocktail Village feature, a special part of the week will take place from the 20th-21st October at the Balmoral Convention Center and will provide a more immersive experience of the cocktail culture. There will be a conference in the morning starting at 11 AM. At 3 PM, doors will open to cocktail lovers to enjoy their complimentary cocktails, networking, music, games, bar battle, and much more. The guest speakers are renowned influencers in the cocktail, bar, and beverage industry globally and they include Dr. Wale Anifowoshe, Remy Savage, Lola Pedro, and Kevin Conroy amongst others.
The festival has been growing steadily since its inception eight years ago, with over 1000 people attending the last event. This year’s festival is expected to attract even more guests due to its focus on inclusion and women in the industry and in the way that we plan to spotlight African-inspired specials.
‘’I am excited about this year’s edition and this is because the percentage of female bartenders participating in the bar battle has increased from 1%, recorded last year, ‘’said Lara Rawa, Founder, Lagos Cocktail week “We will also have African inspired cocktail menu curated by our partner bars who were specifically chosen because of their ability to curate special mixes. There will be interesting and informative masterclasses this year and we expect our partner brands to bring an experiential activity to the cocktail village. We are happy to see Mastercard empower SMEs by sponsoring the cocktail conference.”
The Lagos Cocktail Week has been designed with guests in mind: there will be good music throughout each day of the event as well as food vendors serving up delicious snacks throughout. Guests with their wristbands will enjoy three rounds of premium cocktails throughout the event, and can have more cocktails at heavily discounted rates. For people who don’t consume alcohol, no worries—there will be loads of mocktails too!
For more information on this year’s festival, kindly follow us on social media @lagoscocktail or visit our website www.lagoscocktail.com where you can also buy the #CocktailVillage wristband for full access to the LCW.
On September 2nd, 2022, Prime Video Nigeria celebrated the release of “The Rings of Power” with a series of watch parties featuring some of Nigeria’s biggest celebrities! Exclusive watch parties were held by Prime Video Nigeria at Eko Pearl in Victoria Island, Lagos, to spread the excitement.
The new Lord of the Rings series ‘The Rings of Power’ aired with two episodes on Prime Video in 240 countries and territories worldwide. The season premiere garnered more than 25 million viewers globally, making it the greatest debut ever on the streaming service.
The premiere of Amazon’s Original J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings prequel, The Rings of Power, was celebrated in style. Prime Video hosted a series of watch parties with some of Africa’s biggest names in Nigeria and South Africa. With multiple thematic rooms and fine dining; Top celebrity chefs like Chef Fregz, Chef Benedict, Chef Waltz, Z Kitchen, and Kewa’s Kitchen teamed up with Prime Video to curate amazing dining experiences, each host gathered their friends to experience the season premiere with them—making for an unforgettable night.
With Falz, Stephanie Coker, Timini, Tobi Bakre, The Geng & Real Warri Pikin as hosts in Nigeria, the watch parties were full of energy and excitement. As the hosts welcomed their guests to experience the season premiere, including Beverly Naya, Uti Nwachukwu, Ikechukwu, Idia Aisien, Bolanle Olukanni, Dorathy Bachor, and others. The night was filled with excitement and took on a new meaning as some of the guests were newly being introduced to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien.
It was really an exciting night for the guests. Good TV is always better with friends…and a little bit of extra flair!
Watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power only on Prime Video.
