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Wines Of South Africa Returns To Nigeria

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It was a special evening of fun and high level networking at the weekend, as Wines of South Africa ( WOSA) returned to Nigeria ahead of its West Africa tour.

Mathome Mbatha, Marketing Manager, Africa, Wines of South Africa

Held at the Ebony Place, Victoria Island, Lagos, the  event, organised to further create awareness for wines produced in South Africa was aimed at promoting already existing collaboration between South Africa and Nigeria.

HE Darkey Africa, Consul-General of South Africa

During his welcome address, Marketing Manager, Africa, Wines of South Africa, Matome Mbatha, expressed pleasure at the opportunity to be back in Nigeria for business, after the break caused by COVID-19.

Bill Bedzrah of Jon Williams ( left) with Michael Effiong James, Editor, Ovation International ( r)

According to him  “It’s been over two years now since we have last been in Lagos, to do what we do, which is the presentation of fine wines. And now that Covid has subsided, we are planning to come in full force”, he said.
An optimistic Mbatha said the evening’s ceremony was to raise awareness ahead of the July, 2022 WOSA Wine Tasting event in Lagos and  hinted that his organisation will leverage on the robust relationship it enjoys with industry stakeholders to host a successful event this year.
 “The purpose of this event this time around, is to do a relaunch, working with the media, trade to reassure you that we are coming back as we normally do around the Nelson Mandela Day celebration, which forms part of the West Africa tour starting here in Lagos, Nigeria and then moving to Accra, Ghana.”
In the same vein, the South African Consulate General, H.E Darkey Africa wants Nigerian businesses and their South African counterparts to tolerate each other and continue to play leading roles on the continent.
“As we go around tasting wine, remember you will be taking a journey from one set of bottles to another sets of bottles and I want you to construe this as some kind of wine tourism that wines of South Africa will now start to introduce wine tourism, which essentially means that people can visit the wineries and if there is big wine event in South Africa,it would do you good to go and see where this beautiful wines come from and you will be able to appreciate the value, expertise and of course the best that you can have”, he said.
Some of the wine enthusiasts at thanked the orgainsers for resuming business in Nigeria and told us that they were looking forward to the July Tour. They confessed that the thoroughly enjoyed the evening packaged by Jon Williams Limited.
 John Onyeguzo, whose company has franchise to some South African brands said the organisers must maintain the excellence they are known for.
According to him “I have been part of the wine of South Africa for over a decade.It is always well organized. You can taste loads of wine across brands. It is quite great to interact with other people who have interest in wine. It is very exciting for me as it offers economic and health benefits.”

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MC Awilo Brings Laughter, Joy to “The King of Street Joke” Event

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Nigeria’s comedy king, MC Awilo, reignited the nation’s laughter quotient with a spectacular performance at the “King of Street Joke” event. Held at the RickRex Event Center in Benin City, the show was a masterclass in humor, entertainment, and unforgettable moments.

The evening kicked off with an all-star lineup, featuring comedic geniuses like King James, Kaduna 1st son, and Brother Ifeanyi. However, the night’s pièce de résistance was MC Awilo’s dramatic entrance, which left the audience in awe. Accompanied by a troupe of men in black and a giant gorilla mascot, MC Awilo’s arrival sparked a frenzy of excitement.

With his razor-sharp wit and clever wordplay, MC Awilo delivered a string of side-splitting jokes that had the crowd in stitches. His performance was flawless, and the audience’s infectious laughter filled the room. The comedian’s ability to read the room and tailor his jokes to the audience’s mood was truly impressive.

The event also featured a memorable performance by gospel sensation Brother Ifeanyi, who treated the crowd to his hit single “Jump and Pass.” The audience sang along, reliving cherished childhood memories. The Easter-themed celebration added to the festive atmosphere, making the night even more unforgettable.

Fans raved about MC Awilo’s show, with attendee Lucky Otono describing it as “world-class.” “I had an incredible time, laughing nonstop throughout the event,” he said. “The music, comedians, and ambiance were all top-notch. I’m already counting down to next year’s event.”

With its winning blend of comedy, music, and entertainment, “The King of Street Joke” event was a triumph, solidifying MC Awilo’s position as one of Nigeria’s most beloved comedians.

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Lagos Hotelier Slumps, Dies During Wife’s 60th Birthday Thanksgiving

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A prominent Lagos hotelier, Otunba Kunle Akinyele, tragically passed away on Saturday after collapsing during a church thanksgiving service held in honour of his wife’s 60th birthday.

The incident occurred at Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Iyanu, Odemuyiwa District Headquarters, Egbeda, Lagos State, leaving family, friends, and well-wishers in deep shock.

In a now-viral video shared on Facebook by Ayoade Ojeniyi on Sunday, the late businessman appeared visibly distressed, gesturing frantically—apparently requesting water or an inhaler—moments before slumping while delivering his testimony.

The thanksgiving service had been organised to celebrate his wife, Deaconess Catherine Adejoke Akinyele, with a grand reception scheduled to follow immediately after at Noble Castle Events Centre, Igando.

However, those plans were abruptly halted when news broke that Akinyele had collapsed in church. Despite frantic efforts to revive him, he was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.

One of the event vendors, who shared their experience via Facebook, said they had arrived at the reception venue as early as 10 am for the party, which was set to commence by 2pm.

The vendor wrote: “The celebrant, her husband, their children, and guests had all gone to church for the thanksgiving, intending to proceed to the reception afterwards. Varieties of foods were ready, decoration set, cocktails, emu oguro, and more. The live band had already mounted about 25 speakers. This is how people die? I can’t even think of asking for my balance for the job.”

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Easter: Glo Urges Christians to Embrace Christ-like Virtues

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Telecommunications giant, Globacom, has charged Christians to embrace the virtues that Christ preached as the 2025 Easter celebrations hold this weekend.

While congratulating  Christians in Nigeria in a goodwill message released from its Lagos Head Office on Thursday, Globacom admonished  them to imbibe the noble qualities of Jesus Christ.

According to Glo, “Peace, love and sacrifice are the central message of Easter. Christ offered himself in atonement for the sins of the world and he lived a life which made Him an eternal symbol of peace and goodwill for mankind”

Globacom charged  all Nigerians to espouse the lessons of  selflessness, a necessary ingredient in the growth and development of every society and called  on all Nigerians to join hands to make Nigeria a better place for all.

The company praised their perseverance through the 40-day Lenten period  which comes before  Easter as it emphasized the  ideals of selflessness, love and peace among all as a way of demonstrating the exemplary life of Jesus Christ.

Easter comes yearly at the end of the Lenten season of fasting and prayer considered as a ritual of purification for the Christian faithful. It also precedes the crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ on Good Friday and His eventual resurrection on Easter Sunday.

The company assured its customers of unhindered voice, data and Short Messaging Service (SMS) during and after the Easter celebrations, while urging them to avail themselves of the various data and voice offerings on the network.

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