After weeks of touring
different Southwest cities such as Abeokuta, Ilorin, Ikare Akoko, Ado-Ekiti,
Benin, the Goldberg Excellency Tour came to an exciting climax in Oyo during
its EXCELLENT NITE on Friday, March 31, 2017.
The event, which held
at Dacamca Hotel, Tobacco Area, Oyo witnessed an influx of indigenes and all
fun lovers who trooped to the venue to celebrate the Excellent Drummers in
town. After a brief procession and audition of the drummers, five groups
qualified to the final of the Excellent Nite.
Agborako Onibata Ara
beat all other groups to the overall prize and went home with Two Hundred and
Fifty Thousand Naira. Asamu Ayan emerged the second best drum band and took
home One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira while Apeke Ajobata emerged third
with a prize of One Hundred Thousand Naira.
Amuludun Group and Omo
Ayan emerged fourth and fifth position and went home with Fifty Thousand Naira
respectively.
An elated indigene,
Muyideen Mubarak, who was at the venue to witness the fun explains that no one
has ever really looked forward to when traditional drummers would come out
en-masse and compete for a prize like this in town. “This is what makes
Goldberg unique, by identifying with the local people,” he said.
Funso Ayeni, Senior
Brand Manager, Regional Mainstream Brands, Nigerian Breweries Plc revealed that
the Excellency Tour will deepen the brand’s identification with the cultural values
of the South West people which is evident in the touring activities in various
locations over the past five weeks.
He further
congratulated all contestants and applauded the indigenes and visitors of Oyo
for coming out to show support for their local bands in the city.
It was a night of
excitement as the indigenes were thrilled to the magical performances of
legendary Fuji star, Abass Akande Obesere and Fuji T’O Bam winner, Antheena who
collaborated on stage in their performances and left the audience clamoring for
more.
The Goldberg Excellency
Tour is coming on the heels of the unveiling of Goldberg Lager Beer as ‘Your
Excellency’ in 2016, and it is in line with showcasing the brand and the unique
credentials that position it in a class of its own, away from its peers in the
market.
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