The Balmoral Hall,Federal Palace Hotel was lit as founder of Lagos Cocktail, Lara Rawa’s cocktail services company, Event Cocktails, celebrated its 10th year anniversary.
Guest were treated to fine cocktail and educative sessions on innovative developments pertaining to the Nigerian market.
Some note worthy sessions during the event include the “Coffee Lifestyle Meets Cocktail Hour” panel, - Fikayo Durosinmi-Etti (MD, Café Neo), Adeyinka Tekenah (Founder, Happy Coffee), and Toluwalope Omidiji (Founder, 19.8 Drinks & Cocktails),
During the Marketing & Branding session, Franklin Ozekhome (Group Strategy &; Planning Director, Insight Redefeni/Publicis One), Idiare Atimomo (Co-founder, Up in the Sky LTD) and Oluseyi “SDJ” Jolayemi (COO SwiftThink LTD) shared techniques that mixologists and entrepreneurs in the industry could use to differentiate their brands in the competitive marketplace.
Funke Bucknor (CEO, Zapphaire Events), Bola Okolie (CEO, Bonix Drinks), and Gbemisola Ope (President, APPOEMN), shared their insights about the current state of the industry, preferring innovative means of advancement. Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts & Culture, Honourable Shuli Olufunke Adebolu, was also present at the event.
Funke Bucknor (CEO, Zapphaire Events), Bola Okolie (CEO, Bonix Drinks), and Gbemisola Ope (President, APPOEMN), shared their insights about the current state of the industry, preferring innovative means of advancement. Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts & Culture, Honourable Shuli Olufunke Adebolu, was also present at the event.
The workshop on Creative Ways to Style your Mobile Bar - Yewande Rwang-Dung of Saro Events, styled a bar in easy ways to make setups more attractive to clients.
For Business of Photography’s DIY Photography session - Kola Oshalusi, taught tips and tricks on how to create better food and drinks photograph with the use of a mobile phone camera and lighting techniques.
The grand finale of LCW Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, Denola Grey, Bolly Lomo, Efa Iwara, Shine Begho, Elizabeth Elohor, Uti Nwachukwu, Anto Lecky, Ono Bello, Latasha Ngwube, and more came out for Bar Battle and Eventicocktail at 10.
A representative of South Social, Gbenle Olawale Shalom, emerged winner and won the amazing prize of an all-expense paid training/trip at Bols Bartending Academy in Amsterdam. After the 6-month training, he will become their local brand ambassador.
Speaking on the success of Lagos Cocktail Week 2019, Lara Rawa says, “The 6th edition of the Lagos Cocktail Week is 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 brands as well as the industry as a whole. This year’s turnout was exceptional. We had hospitality industry practitioners from all around Africa as well as Europe, in attendance, learning from our practical workshops, and also making valuable connections through networking opportunities. We’re so grateful to all our sponsors, supporters, and partners for their contributions to making the event a great success.”
For Business of Photography’s DIY Photography session - Kola Oshalusi, taught tips and tricks on how to create better food and drinks photograph with the use of a mobile phone camera and lighting techniques.
The grand finale of LCW Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, Denola Grey, Bolly Lomo, Efa Iwara, Shine Begho, Elizabeth Elohor, Uti Nwachukwu, Anto Lecky, Ono Bello, Latasha Ngwube, and more came out for Bar Battle and Eventicocktail at 10.
A representative of South Social, Gbenle Olawale Shalom, emerged winner and won the amazing prize of an all-expense paid training/trip at Bols Bartending Academy in Amsterdam. After the 6-month training, he will become their local brand ambassador.
Speaking on the success of Lagos Cocktail Week 2019, Lara Rawa says, “The 6th edition of the Lagos Cocktail Week is 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 brands as well as the industry as a whole. This year’s turnout was exceptional. We had hospitality industry practitioners from all around Africa as well as Europe, in attendance, learning from our practical workshops, and also making valuable connections through networking opportunities. We’re so grateful to all our sponsors, supporters, and partners for their contributions to making the event a great success.”
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