Firewood Jollof Nigeria in partnership with Showmax hosts its maiden food festival in Lagos
It was all fun, freebies, cocktails, and unforgettable vibes as the much awaited maiden edition of Firewood Jollof Nigeria festival held at the weekend at the Muri-Okunola Park in Lagos.
The Festival buzzed with life, music, and the irresistible aroma of authentic Jollof creating epic memories for thousands of Guests who thronged the venue to have a taste of firewood jollof rice.
In an exclusive interview with selected media, Mrs Chizoma Chukwueke, Managing Director of Firewood Jollof Nigeria, said: “After eight years of perfecting our craft, we are thrilled to partner with Showmax to elevate the Firewood Jollof experience to new heights.
“This festival represents the pinnacle of our journey and the beginning of an exciting new chapter in Nigerian culinary entertainment,” she added.
* Mrs Chizoma Chukwueke, Managing Director, Firewood Jollof Nigeria
Speaking on Showmax’s partnership with ‘Firewood Jollof Nigeria’ to host its first food festival, the Executive Head of Marketing, West Africa, Multi Choice Nigeria,Tope Oshunkeye said that the inaugural event was to redefine food festival experiences in Nigeria.
Mr. Oshunkeye further said the festival represents another bold step in Showmax’s vision to blend world-class entertainment with authentic Nigerian cultural experiences.
According to investigations by New Sentinel, the event which was streamed live drew over 5,000 attendees from all walks of life, even as it was an unprecedented convergence of gastronomy, digital video entertainment and cultural celebration.
In the words of Mr. Oshunkeye, “We are excited to be a part of the Firewood Jollof Festival, as it gives us the opportunity to provide meaningful and memorable engagements with customers, and showcase a range of content on our platform this festive season.
“This partnership aligns perfectly with our commitment to showcasing the richness of our culture through food, fashion and music.
“Together, we aim to create an unforgettable experience that will bring people together and inspire new stories to be shared,” he further said.
According to Oshunkeye, for every firewood jollof meal bought at the festival, attendees will get one to three months of Showmax entertainment mobile plan.
He said this would enable them to stream, watch and binge a vast library of local and international movies, series, kids’ shows and documentaries from the comfort of a mobile device.
It is noteworthy that as part of the unique partnership, Showmax hosted an exclusive spot on the festival venue where fans could explore its premium content offerings, subscribe to Showmax, and learn more about its value-packed entertainment bundles.
On ground to perform were some of Nigeria’s media and entertainment personalities including Hilda Baci, Sisi Yemmie, Tomike, Enioluwa, BBNaija’s Dorathy, and Bisola Aiyeola.
Other side attractions included live musical performances and interactive culinary demonstrations as Nigerians experienced some of their favourite food content creators in action.
