To say people
of Ilorin love fun and excitement is an understatement as demonstrated by the
crowd that turned up on Friday May 22, when Pepsi and Viva Cinema Entertainment
launched yet another world class cinema in Ilorin.
The event
which had veteran Nollywood star Olumide Bakare, delectable actress Moyo Lawal,
Muyideen Oladapo aka “Lala”, Chukwudi Roxanne and Bukumi Oluwashina as special
guests at the launch of Viva Cinema at Palms Shopping Mall to the exciting
screams from elated fans.
Movies featuring
the stars were shown in the newly launched cinema. Some of the movies watched
by excited families and students are Ayo
Mi, Beneath the Veil, Where Does Beauty Go and One Minute Man.
Head of
Marketing, Seven-up Bottling Company Plc, Mr. Norden Thurston, represented by
Brand Manager, Segun Ogunleye said: “Pepsi cannot help but get involved when it
has to do with music, football or movies because these are the passions of
youths and as a youth brand Pepsi will make every effort to meet young people
at their passion point.”
General Manager, Seven-Up Bottling Company, Ilorin, Mr. Olutayo Ayodele,
speaking on Pepsi’s involvement with the cinema industry said: “Pepsi is a
foremost entertainment brand and will always be a part of entertainment whether
the platform is sports, music, culture and tourism or the movies.”
Olumide
Bakare commended Pepsi for consistently supporting the entertainment industry,
especially the movie industry and wished other brands could emulate Pepsi. Free
Pepsi drinks and pop corn were served as Pepsi refreshed the event.
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