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Eva Water, Schweppes Thrill Food Lovers at Lagos food festival
By Edozie Obasi-Eze
Eva and Schweppes Nigeria teamed up with Lagos Government, as headline sponsors, to treat guests to an exciting time at the grand finale of the Lagos Restaurant Festival (LRF).
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Senior Marketing Director, Coca-Cola Nigeria, Bunmi Adeniba commended the brains behind the event and reiterated Eva and Schweppes’ unwavering commitment to consumer satisfaction.
She said, “We showcase our diversity as a brand while delivering an exciting and fun experience to food enthusiasts across the world. As our contribution to the development of the food and beverages sector in which we play, we want to reward our consumers who allow us to thrive by giving them more opportunities to connect with our brands and other consumers”.
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On other reasons for their sponsorship of the event, she disclosed that “Our Eva brand focuses on giving consumers pure refreshment and guaranteeing that everyday life experiences are enriched”. This is grounded in providing pure, clean water in a sustainable way that enlivens the body and mind.
Also, as the perfect social partner, Schweppes can be enjoyed on its own or as a mixer and offers a range of creations with ingredients selected with care, created to mix with or to quench thirst wherever consumers find themselves.
On the Festival and partnership, Akin Eso, Founder, and CEO, Lagos Go lauded the Eva Water and Schweppes brand for its commendable partnership.
He said, “The partnership with Eva water and Schweppes couldn’t have been better. We are proud to have had a partner who was the preferred choice of most restaurants and guests”.
According to Eso, “We are glad because they played a major role in making the Lagos Restaurant Festival a success and we look forward to more future collaborations”.
Recall that from September 1st to 18th, 2022, the LRF captivated Lagos residents with over 60 participating restaurants to ‘spoil’ culinary lovers with the opportunity to walk into any of the restaurants for a festival deal, comprising amazing meals and beverages with sponsor brands.
The Grand Finale held at the Pop-up restaurant, “Restaurant X” on the 18th of September, 2022 and saw guests engaging with the brand while a 360 camera was on hand to capture people as they entered the venue courtesy of Schweppes.
Attendees were also offered the opportunity of experiencing the wholesome experience of Schweppes Mocktails, which were accessible to guests at the Schweppes sampling bar, while engaging in memorable brand-led activities both on the ground and on digital platforms.
Eva also engaged the guests through an Instant photo booth and Eva cold box, to capture the simulation of Eva bottles in a chiller, and thrilled them with Eva bottles simulations which were passed by hostesses as guests rounded up Photo ops with Schweppes and Illusion bottles, which still gave guests the feeling of being a part of Eva.
It was gathered that Eva bottled water has been designed to be a perfect complement to everyday moments, while, Schweppes offers a range of delicately-balanced creations with carefully selected ingredients, created to mix with or to quench thirst.
The brand owners aver that both brands have always been a perfect pair for food, good living, and fun which is in line with the narrative to refresh and excite consumers.
Eloswag, a former contestant on Big Brother Naija Season 7, has broken his silence following the release of his private video online.
The reality star reportedly uploaded a clip featuring himself and an unidentified woman on his Snapchat account at approximately 3 a.m. on Sunday.
Though Eloswag swiftly deleted the video, it had already caught the attention of the internet.
The explicit content quickly gained traction after being reposted by the controversial gossip blog, Gistlover, sparking widespread conversations across social media platforms.
In response to the incident, Eloswag took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration and consider possible legal action.
In a now-deleted post, he wrote, “I mistakenly posted a video on my Snapchat by 3am and deleted it immediately, guess who has the video? GISTLOVER? How? Please, can I sue? Because it doesn’t make sense.”
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The reality star’s reaction highlights the challenges celebrities face when intimate content finds its way online.
While some supporters have shown empathy, others have engaged in heated debates about the responsibility of public figures in handling their digital content.
Eloswag’s predicament places him alongside other Nigerian celebrities who have dealt with similar scandals, such as Moyo Lawal, Tiwa Savage, Oxlade, and James Brown, whose private videos have previously surfaced online.
Legal experts have weighed in on Eloswag’s potential case, noting that while pursuing legal action against individuals or platforms that share such content can be complex, it is not impossible.
The development has reignited discussions on digital privacy and the ethical responsibilities of content-sharing platforms.
As Eloswag’s fans and critics await further updates, the incident underscores the precarious nature of online privacy and the far-reaching consequences of a single momentary lapse.
Nigeria’s Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina has claimed the No. 2 spot on the Miss Universe Pre-Arrival Hot Picks, solidifying her position as a top contender in the upcoming November 16, 2024, pageant.
As excitement builds for Miss Universe 2024, Adetshina’s ranking has sparked national pride and optimism in Nigeria, with many hopeful she could secure the title.
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Adetshina arrived in Mexico last month to prepare for the competition and has since captured widespread attention.
However, her path to Miss Universe has been marked by challenges.
Initially competing as Miss Taraba in Miss Universe Nigeria, she withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant following online backlash regarding her nationality and accusations of fraud by the South African Home Office.
This setback, however, did not deter her ambitions.
Her current standing as a top pick underscores her growing international recognition and support, positioning her as a formidable contender ahead of the competition.
Many have taken to social media to voice their support, with some declaring her Nigeria’s best chance yet to secure the Miss Universe crown.
Nigerians have been ranked among the top social media users globally, with 2024 data positioning the country fifth in the world for average daily time spent online.
According to figures from Cable.co.uk and We Are Social, shared by World of Statistics on X, Nigerians spend an average of 3 hours and 23 minutes per day on social media.
Leading the global list is Kenya, where users spend the most time on social media at 3 hours and 43 minutes daily. South Africa follows closely with 3 hours and 37 minutes, Brazil with 3 hours and 34 minutes, and the Philippines at 3 hours and 33 minutes.
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With an average of 3 hours and 23 minutes, Nigeria ranks just behind these top four countries in social media engagement.
Other nations with notable social media usage include Colombia at 3 hours and 22 minutes, Chile and Indonesia both at 3 hours and 11 minutes. Completing the top ten are Saudi Arabia and Argentina, with daily averages of 3 hours and 10 minutes and 3 hours and 8 minutes, respectively.
By comparison, some countries report lower social media usage. Ghana averages 2 hours and 43 minutes, Egypt 2 hours and 41 minutes, and Thailand 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Among European countries, social media engagement is generally lower, with Portugal averaging 2 hours and 23 minutes, Romania 2 hours and 20 minutes, and Italy 2 hours and 17 minutes, highlighting significant regional variations in social media usage.
Full list:
Kenya – 03:43
South Africa – 03:37
Brazil – 03:34
Philippines – 03:33
Nigeria – 03:23
Colombia – 03:22
Chile – 03:11
Indonesia – 03:11
Saudi Arabia – 03:10
Argentina – 03:08
Mexico – 03:04
Malaysia – 02:48
Ghana – 02:43
Egypt – 02:41
Thailand – 02:30
Bulgaria – 02:26
Vietnam – 02:23
Portugal – 02:23
Romania – 02:20
Italy – 02:17
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