On Friday, 11th June, 2021,ย Hennessyย celebrated its 100th year in Nigeria with a dinner at the Balmoral Center, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The carefully curated event, hosted by renowned comedian and MC,ย Basketmouth, was attended by trade partners from across the country, HNIs & a host of celebrities likeย Vector, MI, Mayorkun, Darey, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Kemi Adetibaย andย Ramsey Nouah.
The event officially kicked off with a virtual opening speech by the President Maison Hennessy,ย Laurent Boillot, who remarked,
โWe always say that Hennessy is at ease in the world, and no more true is this than in Nigeria. The Maison Hennessy and I are pleased to be celebrating this platinum jubilee of Hennessyโs presence in Nigeriaโ.
The 3-course dinner created byย Chef Daniel Olurinย was a culinary fusion of French and Nigerian cuisine infused and complemented with Hennessy. Guests were entertained by the nostalgic and sonorous sounds of vocalist,ย Ego.
The successful auction raised over 5 Million Naira with all proceeds donated toย GIVO Solutions, a circular economy company that offers end-end recycling solutions using IoT enabled devices to collect recyclable material directly from individuals/families/businesses and process these materials into consumer and industrial goods.
The glamourous night wrapped up with a toast anchored byย Oluwole Awoleke, Marketing Manager Moet Hennessy Nigeria, celebrating Hennessyโs centenary in Nigeria and looking forward to the next hundred years.
Guests toasted withย Hennessy Paradis, a rare cognac from Maison Hennessyโs ultra-prestige collection, the jewel of the Hennessy collection โ a fitting choice for such a rare milestone.
Theย Hennessy 100th year anniversary Limited-Edition by V.S.O.P Privilรจgeย is available in stores Nationwide.
DATE PUBLISHED: June 14, 2021
SOURCE: Bellanaija.com
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