After weeks of touring different Southwest cities including Abeokuta,
Ilorin, Ikare Akoko, Ado-Ekiti and 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 fun lovers who trooped to the venue to
celebrate the Excellent Drummers in town. After a town 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 each.
An elated indigene, Muyideen Mubarak, who was at the venue
to witness the fun explained 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 six 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 also thrilled
by 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. Even the little hitch
caused by the rain could not deter the crowd from the excitement.
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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