Star Unveils Plans For 'Osun Osogbo Star Beer Village'

Tourists and fun seekers at the 2012 edition of the Osun Osogbo Festival certainly have quite an array of exciting moments to look forward to as Premium lager beer, STAR has concluded plans to host this year’s edition of the Osun Osogbo Star Beer village.
The month long event, which will be held alongside the Star Sponsored Osun Osogbo Festival, would see consumers of the brand enjoying performances from various musical artistes as well as winning fantastic prizes, courtesy of Star lager beer.

Explaining the concept behind the Star Beer Village, Omotunde Adenusi, Brand Manager – Star, Nigerian Breweries Plc., stated that the activation was conceived to give consumers of Star, a unique experience. “The Star Village is actually a place where people are going to enjoy the unique experience of Star.  Star is a brand that engenders excitement, fun and connectivity amongst friends. It is an opportunity for old friends to meet and people to make new friends. That is what the Star Beer village is all about,” he explained.

Adenusi stated that this year’s edition of the Osun Osogbo Star Beer Village was a special one for Star, given that the beer brand was recently repackaged. “As part of its growing process, Star’s label was recently redesigned and the accompanying ceremony was elaborate. This year’s edition of the Star Village is going to be special because consumers are going to enjoy the new look Star at this very unique festival” he said.

According to Adenusi, the activation has become an integral part of the Osun Osogbo celebrations: “Star has always been organizing the Beer Village as a part of the Osun Osogbo festival so much so that it has become an integral part of the festival. I can tell you that just as Nigerians and beyond are eagerly awaiting the Osun Osogbo celebration, so is there much excitement with respect to the Osun Osogbo Star Beer village,” he stated.

He further added that the event will see people walking away with fantastic prizes in raffle draws. He remarked: “We are going to be giving away many prizes like DVDs, live cow, generating set, TV and so on. So you can see that the audience is in for a nice time.”

Speaking on the Osun Osogbo festival, Mr. Adenusi stated that Star’s sponsorship of the festival, which has spanned 27 years, is an indication of the special bond with the people of Osogbo and its environs. “Star’s involvement with the Osun Osogbo Festival is one that has evolved over time. For 27 years we have had the privilege of being associated with a prestigious international festival like the Osun Osogbo Festival. We are continuing in the great tradition with our sponsorship this year. Indeed, it should not come as a surprise that a great brand like Star is being associated with a great Festival like the Osun Osogbo Festival.

Adenusi further thanked the Oba of Osogbo, His Royal Highness Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, for what giving Star the opportunity to continue to associate with the festival. He said: “We won’t forget to appreciate His Royal Majesty, the Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, the Ataoja of Osogboland, for his support. We are indeed humbled that a traditional ruler of your standing would give your blessings for our involvement in the Osun Osogbo Festival.”

(L) ADENUSI OMOTUNDE, BRAND MANAGER STAR, DELIVERING A GOODWILL MESSAGE AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE THE PROGRAMME FOR 2012, OSUN OSOGBO FESTIVAL

(L-R) ADENUSI OMOTUNDE, BRAND MANAGER STAR, OLADIPO SOYODE, SPECIAL ADVISER ON CULTURE & TOURISM,OSUN STATE, AYO OLUMOKO, CHIEF FESTIVAL CONSULTANT AND THE ATAOJA OF OSOGBOLAND, OBA JIMOH OYETUNJI

(L-R) ADENUSI OMOTUNDE, BRAND MANAGER, STAR WITH THE OTAOJA OF OSOGBOLAND, OBA JIMOH OYETUNJI AND HIS WIFE OLORI

ADENUSI OMOTUNDE, BRAND MANAGER STAR, SPEAKING AT THE UNVEILING OF THE STAR LAGER BEER SPONSORED 2012 OSUN OSOGBO FESTIVAL

National Museum Troupe performing at the event

SAHEED OSUPA AND ADENUSI OMOTUNDE, BRAND MANAGER, STAR

By Samod Biobaku
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