Uwaifo, Savage, Gordons, IK rock @ Distributors Award

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The Nigerian Breweries Plc Awards which took place recently at the Intercontinental Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos, is one event that would remain memorable in the minds of all attendees. SHOWBIZPLUSNG gathered that the event paraded leading entertainers made up of evergreen highlife music icon, Sir Victor Uwaifo, the delectable ‘Kele-Kele love crooner, Tiwa savage, and popular comedian, Gordons.

Compered by one of Nigeria’s finest Radio and television on air personalities, Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa, the evening proved to be an exciting one for all invited guests.

In his usual energetic elements, much to the amazement of the audience, Sir Victor Uwaifo who is also a professor at the University of Benin, dazzled guests with an animated performance that left the audience begging for more.

Wearing his signature well-tendered black Afro hairdo and dark glasses to match, and dressed in a bright shiny attire with his guitar gently hanging down his neck reminiscent of the rock stars of the 70’s and 80’s, 73 year old Sir Victor Uwaifo proved to the audience that he is indeed still a ‘young boy’when he gyrated rhythmicallyto several of his hit songs like “Guitar Boy, “Mami Water” “Joromi”.

Mavin’s, First Lady, Tiwa Savage as usual did not fail to thrill guests as she gave a sublime performance of her hit tracks like “Eminado” and “KeleKele Love”. Popular comedian, Gordons left the audience reeling in laughter hilarious jokes which has made him a household name.

In line with its character of continuously rewarding productivity and good business partnership, Nigeria’s pioneer and largest brewing company, Nigerian Breweries Plc restated its commitment to continuously reward productivity and business partnership which was demonstrated at the distributors’ award night where the company rewarded outstanding distributors and transporters that excelled in 2013.

Ifeoma Chukwuka Nigeria limited, having sold the required cases of Nigerian Breweries products, emerged the best distributor. The company grabbed the coveted award and a brand new Man Diesel truck to further enhance their business.

Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of Nigerian Breweries plc, Mr. NicolaasVervelde, extolled the invaluable contributions of the distributors and partners to the overall success of the company. His words: “it was a year ago that we predicted a fierce competition in the beer market. However, our company won more market share in 2013. This night, market growth shows that distribution has been crucial to Nigerian Breweries’ success in the beer market. We are committed to spend more money on our brands than the previous year. This is because 2014 is another year for partnership based on mutual respect and success