True to form, the 2018 edition of the Lagos Cocktail Week (LCW2018) showcased some of the best of Nigeria’s cocktail industry, with the gathering of leading voices in the sector at Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The 3-day event ran from 16th – 18th October 2018 and provided a platform for several homegrown and international drinks brands to showcase, while a cross section of professionals in cocktails and events space received training and networking opportunities.
The Lagos Cocktail Week kicked off with a fun and spirited Bar Crawl on the 4th of Oct, with influencers and celebrities on a ride through 5 bars in Lagos sampling various drinks and cocktails. On the ride was Ini Dima Okojie, Mimi Onalaja, Toni Tones, Idia Aisien, Nonso Bassey, Bollylomo, Ehiz, Chiamaka Ntia, Simi Drey, Demilade Roberts, Uriel Oputa, Onyinye Azode competing for the title of “Last Man Standing”. The bars visited were Signature Lounge, Brass and Copper, Backyard Bar and Grill, South Eatery and Buzz Bar.
The bar crawl was the road map to the main event which kicked off with a conference on the 16th for food, beverage and cocktail industry enthusiasts. Several speakers and panelists spoke around the theme, “Changing the African Cocktail Narrative Through Collaboration and Creativity.” On the panel of speakers where international speakers such as Alexis Brown of Causing a Stir, US and Mihails Minckovskis. Other speakers include Shina Peller, Ronke Bamisedun, Uzo Orimalade, Elizabeth Oputa and a host of others.
The 3-day event rounded off with a high octane and well-attended Bar Battle and Cocktail Industry Awards on October 18. Hosted by comedian TeeA, the event was attended by a host of celebrities and influencers, including Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi, Onobello, Elizabeth Isiorho, Taofeek Okoya, Chef Fregz, Scarlet Gomez, Steve Chuks, Nonso Bassey, Asa’ah Samuel, Sharon Ooja, Bollylomo, Denola Grey, Sharon Ojong, Kayla Oniwo, Lydia Lawrence and more.
After a night of battles between mixologists from several of the leading bars and clubs in Lagos, Philip Essang of Nok by Alara came out winner of the Lagos Cocktail Week 2018 “Bar Battle”, winning a cash prize of N200,000.
Winners of the Cocktail Industry Awards and their category Include:
Best Cocktail Bar – R S V P
Best Indigenous Spirit Brand with Global Focus – Grand Oak – Seaman’s Schnapps
Best Hotel Bar – Sky Lounge – Eko Hotel
Mobile Cocktail Bar of the Year – Cocktails In and Out
Best Drink/ Spirit Marketing Campaign – Campari – Make It Red
Speaking on the outstanding success of LCW2018, founder Lara Rawa said, “the 5th edition of the Lagos Cocktail Week is a proof that the Nigerian Cocktail Industry has grown beyond Nigeria and Africa, and is raising industry experts that infuse both indigenous and international knowledge to grow their individual brand as well as the industry as a whole”. She also thanked sponsors, partners and delegates who helped to make the event successful “The official soft drinks sponsor Fayrous, Veleta, Belvedere Vodka, Balmoral, Glenmorangie, WONTRA, Skyy Vodka, American Honey, FilmHouse Cinemas, Monin, Cinematics, Insigna Media and Zapphaire Events for coordinating the event”
The Zazaii Summer Party took place on Sunday 16th July 2017 at its flagship store at 36 Balarabe Musa crescent Victoria Island, Lagos.
The shopping event welcomed various guests such as Ini Dima Okojie, Mimi Onalaja, Cassie Daves, Lady Vhodka, Kemen, S.B.Youme, Jane Michael Ekanem, Oge Agu, Tonye Garrick, K’Ola, Ify Igwe, Stephanie Ani, Angel Obasi, Kemen, Taje Prest, Amiola Aguda, Azuka Ogujiuba, and Omogemura, amongst others.
Whilst shopping and catching up with old friends, guests were serenaded to tunes by DJ Joey and DJ Calix and were also treated to delightful ginger and blackcurrant infused cocktails from Martell Nigeria.
You don’t want to miss the Zazaii Shopping party on the 27th of August 2017!
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Sweet Kiwi Frozen Yogurt Café celebrates as she opens her 3rd store at 16 Akin Adesola street, Victoria Island Lagos on the 29th of January 2017. Guests were in for a treat, with a Baileys bar experience as well as introduction of new products enjoyed in a brand new venue in style. The other two stores are located at Admiralty way, Lekki phase 1 and The Palms Mall, Lekki.
Guests were treated to yummy Sweet Kiwi cups as well as their brand new yogurt rolls and yogurt popsicles. Guests also had an opportunity to win a free apron from Chef Uzo of @cupcakecouturelagos whilst being entertained by the tunes of the in-house DJ.
Top media personalities were on hand to create Sweet Kiwi mixes’ Stephanie Coker created CokerPops with Zobo and Baileys flavoured froyo, Niyola created Nini’s delight with Oreo cookies, Banana and Greek Yogurt, and Okiemute (winner of Project Fame) created Okie love Kiwi with Irish Cookies, Blueberry and Banana flavoured froyo. Customers can requests these flavours at their nearest Sweet Kiwi Café.
Guests in attendance include: Blossom Chukwujekwu, Abimbola Craig, Makida Moka, Bolly lomo, Ifan Michaels, Powede Lawrence, Mimi Onalaja, Lala Akindoju, Sasha P, Tosin Odunfa, Ezinne Alfa, MTV VJ K’Ola, DJ Spinall, Gbemi Olateru, Oge Agu, Chef Eros, Taje Prest and many more.
Sweet Kiwi was proudly supported by: Ebonylife TV, Fomo Lagos, TW Magazine, Kamdora, Exquisite Magazine, Pulse Nigeria, So Yummy popcorn, Simply green juices and Baileys Nigeria.
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Twitter: @sweetkiwie
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International cosmetics brand, Black Opal, presents its latest ad campaign which showcases its range of makeup products, from foundations to lipsticks. The campaign is targeted at the everyday woman who wants to achieve flawless beauty with little or no stress. The exquisite ad campaign features TV presenter and Travel Blogger, Mimi Onalaja as well as Nigerian/Cameroonian model, Idia Aisien, as muses. We are thrilled to launch this ad campaign. At Black Opal, our main aim is to address the beauty concerns of women of colour. Our product line contains an impressive range of formulas and a stunning collection of shades which complements and enhances a woman’s natural beauty
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In executing our ad campaign, Mimi Onalaja and Idia Aisien were the obvious choice to be used as muses for the campaign. They reflect the values that we uphold at Black Opal and they are an accurate reflection of who the Black Opal woman is – confident, successful and of course, beautiful.
The brand has also announced Lillian Paul a Black Opal brand ambassador.
“Working with a renowned makeup artist is right at the heart of our campaign and we are excited to announce Lillian Paul as our brand ambassador. Lillian has distinguished herself in the beauty industry and we know she will add a lot of value to the Black Opal brand,” – Black Opal Nigeria Rep
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